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Carnival, founded in 1972 and headquartered in Miami, is the world's largest cruise line. The line's humble origins pigeonholed it as the cruise industry's version of a floating fraternity party for a long, long time. But that was yesterday, and while Carnival still commands a certain reputation for a flashy, neon-esque atmosphere - and by no means skimps on elaborate lounges and discos - its ships continue to evolve (also asia cruise). |
Carnival is one of the world's most innovative cruise lines. In 1996, Carnival debuted the first passenger vessel to exceed 100,000 tons: Carnival Destiny. It was also the first major cruise line to build and operate a completely smoke-free cruise ship, Paradise. After nearly six years of butt-free sailings, the ship, now deployed in California, has gone to a "limited smoking" policy where guests can light up in the casino and just a couple of bars and lounges, but not in cabins nor most public spaces, even outside -- except for midship-only on the Lido deck. 2005 saw initiatives to upgrade two additional aspects of the Carnival cruise experience. Standard cabins now include robes, and the "Carnival Comfort Bed" sleep system features deluxe new plush mattresses, soft duvets, high quality linens and upgraded pillows. (Suite passengers have a "suite pillow menu" from which to select a specific pillow of their liking, royal caribbean cruise ship, cruise control, nude cruises, princess cruise alaska, baby cruise picture suri tom, galapagos cruise, oprah and tom cruise, msc cruises, tom cruise game, cruise ship review, nile river cruises, costa cruise line, crystal cruise line, boob cruise, alcatraz cruise, cruise holiday, silversea cruises, baby cruise photo suri, cruise ship employment, cruise line jobs.)
For nine years, starting in 1990, Carnival designed, produced and launched its immensely
successful Fantasy class of ships, 2052-passenger vessels at 70,367 tons; these include
Fantasy, Ecstasy, Sensation, Fascination, Imagination, Inspiration, Elation and Paradise.
Market changes, however, dictated new designs with more balconies and cushier staterooms.
Carnival Destiny, a 101,353-ton ship that carried 2,758 passengers, debuted in 1996; two
sister ships followed -- Carnival Triumph in 1999 and Carnival Victory in 2000 -- both of
which added another 700 tons and 58 staterooms, bringing their capacity to 2,758 passengers (europe cruise, oceania cruises, galveston cruises, cruise agent,
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Carnival continued to update and upgrade its ships with an aggressive new-build program,
with three new additions in 2002: Carnival Pride, Carnival Legend and Carnival Conquest.
2003 marked the debut of Carnival Glory, the second in the Conquest class. 2004 saw two
more vessels emerge from Italy's Fincantieri shipyard: Carnival Miracle in March 2004,
part of the Spirit class, and Carnival Valor, another Conquest class. A fourth Conquest-class
ship, Carnival Liberty, launched in 2005, which brought the fleet total to 21. Carnival
Freedom, the fifth and final in the Conquest class is scheduled for a February 2007 launch.
Carnival Splendor, slightly larger than Conquest-class vessels, is scheduled for a spring
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With a name like Celebration, it's not hard to figure out what a cruise on this fabulous
"Fun Ship" is all about. No matter what your idea of the perfect party is, you'll find it
here. With the wide variety of onboard activities you can spend your cruise Celebrating life
on the seas however you please. Ship's Registry: Panama.
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