MIAMI, Jan. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- There's big
fun and spectacular views on the horizon, as Carnival Cruise Line
today announced the details of its most innovative ship ever,
Carnival Vista, debuting in spring 2016. Designed to connect
guests to the ocean with sweeping views and plenty to do both
outdoors and in, Carnival Vista will take cruising to new heights
and introduce an exciting array of groundbreaking new features
including: SkyRide, a breakthrough suspended open-air cycling
experience; the world's first IMAX® Theatre on a ship;
an expanded water park featuring the colorful Kaleid-O-Slide, the
line's first raft-riding water tube slide; Seafood Shack, a
delectable New England-inspired eatery; RedFrog Pub, including the
line's first onboard brewery, and other enhanced dining, bar and
entertainment options; as well as new scenic and family-friendly
accommodation types. The ship's inaugural Mediterranean itineraries
will mark the line's return to Europe.
High-Powered Outdoor Fun
With SkyRide, the
cruise industry's first pedal-powered open-air aerial attraction,
Carnival is creating some of the best and highest outdoor vistas
ever offered on a cruise ship. Adventurous riders can climb
aboard hanging recumbent-like bikes to cycle their way around the
800-foot suspended track with panoramic views from 150 feet above
the sea. Nearby will be SkyCourse, an exhilarating suspended
ropes course. Both are part of the expanded outdoor activity
park that also includes a new indoor sports hangout, The
Clubhouse at SportSquare¸ featuring mini-bowling,
ping-pong, arcade basketball, sports video gaming and more.
In the largest WaterWorks water park in the fleet, kids
and kids at heart will find a thrilling array of splash-tastic fun
including Kaleid-O-Slide, the line's first-ever water tube
attraction. Riders will hop on inflatable one or two-person rafts
taking them on a fun-filled 455-foot adventure of
exhilarating twists and turns with stunning kaleidoscopic visual
effects.
Big-Time Entertainment at the Multiplex
Carnival
Vista's views are truly spectacular inside, too. Carnival is
partnering with entertainment innovator IMAX® (NYSE:
IMAX) to bring the world's most immersive cinematic
experience to sea with the first-ever IMAX®
Theatre on a ship. Guests will take in the latest
Hollywood blockbusters, IMAX
classics and IMAX documentary content on a screen that's three
decks high. Next door at the Thrill Theater, moviegoers can
enjoy a multi-dimensional special effects experience. Both
are part of the Carnival Multiplex, a first at sea for film
fans, complete with concession stand offering popcorn and movie
snacks. The Warehouse, featuring a variety of video and
arcade games, is located adjacent to the Carnival Multiplex.
Fresh New Dining & Bar Options
Featured on
Carnival Vista and a first for the fleet will be the New
England-inspired Seafood Shack, a casual indoor/outdoor
dining venue near the Lido Marketplace eateries. This
seafood-lovers' paradise will feature a menu full of delicious,
fresh favorites available for purchase, including lobster rolls,
steamed lobster, fried shrimp, crab cakes, fried clams and
more.
At the RedFrog Pub, Carnival will brew up great beer for
good times in its first ever brewery. During each sailing two giant
copper-topped glass kettles will create tasty ales and lagers that
can be enjoyed on tap from the bar and through unique tabletop taps
that allow guests to pour their own beer. The full bar will also
offer an array of Caribbean-inspired cocktails, beers and rums.
Indoor/outdoor seating, live music and brewing tours and tastings
will also be offered in this fun venue.
Carnival is expanding the line's popular Latin-infused
Havana experience inside
and out on Carnival Vista. Celebrating Cuba's gloried past, Havana Bar serves
traditional cocktails and bites during the day and transforms into
a sizzling Latin dance club at night. The fun also extends outdoors
with a new Havana Pool located aft and offering stunning
views of the ocean, whirlpools and relaxation area, complete with
colorful umbrellas, faux palm trees, thatched patio huts and comfy
seating, perfect for soaking up the sun while enjoying a refreshing
mojito.
More Accommodation Options
Carnival Vista will offer a
wide variety of well-appointed, beautifully designed staterooms and
suites including two new accommodation classes. Tropics-inspired
Havana Cabanas feature accommodations with private outdoor
patios – complete with lounge chairs and hammock – that face the
expanded Lanai ocean-air outdoor promenade and offer magnificent
sea views in addition to easy access to the Havana Bar and Pool.
Located within a new dedicated family zone on Deck 2, the new
Family Harbor accommodations offer an array of deluxe
ocean-view, balcony and interior staterooms that accommodate up to
five family members. Parents and kids will have even more room to
relax at the new, exclusive Family Harbor Lounge, a secluded
space designed as the ultimate family hang out with large-screen
TVs, games and complimentary breakfast and snacks. A special family
concierge desk will be available here to assist families in making
this their best vacation ever.
"Carnival Vista celebrates the connection to the oceans on which
we sail and gives our guests amazing seascapes around every corner
and more ways to enjoy every moment of sun and fun during their
cruise vacation," said Mark Tamis, Carnival's senior vice president
of guest operations. "From our exhilarating new high-altitude
SkyRide to the Kaleid-O-Slide water tube slide to our IMAX anchored
Carnival Multiplex to the multitude of dining and bar options, we
are thrilled to share the details about our largest and most
innovative ship with our guests while providing our valued travel
agent partners with an exciting new option to offer to their
clients."
New Meaning to Dining Out
Thanks to an expanded Lanai
on Deck 5 guests can stroll or sit and enjoy a beverage at one of
the many dining and bar venues that will now feature outdoor
areas.
- The line will offer its first-ever outdoor seating options at
specialty eateries including Fahrenheit
555, a classic American steakhouse, and Japanese-style
Bonsai Sushi restaurant where diners will
enjoy sea views as delicious as their meals. Cherry on Top will be the sweetest spot at sea, with a new
premium mixed-to-order custom ice cream creation bar, outdoor
seating and more than 80 bulk candy options.
- The intimate Library Bar will also
offer guests indoor/outdoor options, in addition to the hoppin'
RedFrog Pub and stylish Havana Bar.
Vacationers will find Fun Ship 2.0 favorite poolside eateries
and bars including Guy's Burger Joint, award-winning burgers
and hand-cut fries created by chef and author Guy Fieri, and BlueIguana Cantina,
featuring freshly made tacos and burritos. Poolside bars
BlueIguana Tequila Bar and RedFrog Rum Bar will also
provide innovative cocktail options, as will the mixologists at the
cocktail pharmacy-themed Alchemy Bar.
The ship's main dining rooms, Reflections and
Horizons, offer a tantalizing array of delicious menu items
for guests who want to enjoy a full-service breakfast, lunch or
dinner. The striking modern interiors created by award-winning
designer BigTime Design Studios offer decidedly different decor
than previous Carnival ships. The Horizons dining room will also
feature a unique bar that's the perfect spot for meeting friends
and enjoying a pre-dinner cocktail or an after-meal aperitif.
The beautiful Vista Atrium will set a festive mood with
its giant, multi-deck-high centerpiece that will delight guests
with its LED screens and changing visuals to create the right
atmosphere. It's the perfect place to welcome guests boarding the
ship, meet friends at the bar or enjoy live entertainment and
dancing.
Relax and Recharge
For those looking to unwind
and relax, Carnival Vista has a lot to ahhh about. The luxurious
two-level Cloud 9 Spa will feature an array of chill-worthy
amenities, including a thalassotherapy pool, four steam chambers,
the line's first infrared sauna and hamam, and special "experience
showers" that provide a soothing fragrance element, along with a
high-tech indoor cycling studio. Guests can get away from it all at
the adults-only Serenity retreat, where there's breathtaking
views, tranquility and even more lounging options to relax
including the line's first outdoor massage huts.
Family Fun for All
As the family cruise leader,
carrying more than 700,000 children on board each year, the company
designed Carnival Vista with even more fun for families day and
night.
- The indoor/outdoor Camp Ocean for
children under age 12 is a dedicated undersea-themed play space
with more than 200 fun and educational ocean-inspired
activities.
- Carnival Vista will be the second ship in the fleet to feature
Dr. Seuss Bookville, a special reading and play space inspired by
the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss. Here kids and their families can
read beloved Dr. Seuss books, make arts and crafts and stretch
their imagination with toys and games. Also part of the line's
Seuss at Sea program, Carnival Vista
guests can enjoy Green Eggs and Ham with The Cat in the Hat and
Friends character breakfast, the Seuss-a-palooza Story Time and
Parade and more.
- Carnival Vista will also introduce four new games at the
family-centric HASBRO the Game Show, as
well as special family-friendly comedy performances at
Punchliner Comedy Club presented by
George Lopez.
Carnival's Return to Europe
The largest ship in the fleet,
Carnival Vista will measure 133,500 tons, 1,055 feet long and have
a guest capacity of 3,936 (based on two per cabin). The new vessel
will debut May 1, 2016, with a 13-day
cruise departing from Trieste, Italy -- the first European voyage for
Carnival in three years. A variety of spectacular Mediterranean
itineraries will be offered with port calls throughout Italy, France, Spain, Croatia and Turkey, as well as several new destinations
for Carnival such as Crete
(Heraklion), and Corfu, Greece;
Valletta, Malta; Palermo, Sicily; Cagliari, Sardinia; and Gibraltar. On October
21, 2016, Carnival Vista will embark on a special 13-day
transatlantic crossing and arrive in New
York November 3, 2016, then
operate a series of voyages from the Big Apple. Carnival Vista's
European cruises are currently available for reservations.
Additional information on the New
York departures will be available next month.
Cruise fans, those new to cruising and travel partners can get a
preview of Carnival Vista at www.carnival.com/carnivalvista or
follow @CarnivalVista for regular Twitter updates.
For additional information, contact any travel agent, call
1-800-CARNIVAL or visit carnival.com.
Carnival can also be found on:
Twitter: www.twitter.com/carnivalcruise
Facebook Fan Page: www.facebook.com/carnival
YouTube: www.youtube.com/carnival
Instagram: www.instagram.com/carnival
Journalists also can visit Carnival's media site,
www.carnival-news.com or follow the line's PR department on Twitter
at www.twitter.com/CarnivalPR.
About Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival, a unit of
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is "The
World's Most Popular Cruise Line®" with 24 ships operating three-
to 16-day voyages to The Bahamas,
Caribbean, Mexican Riviera,
Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, Bermuda, Europe, Australia, New
Zealand and the Pacific Islands. The company currently
has two 133,500-ton ships on order - Carnival Vista, scheduled to
enter service in 2016, and an as-yet-unnamed vessel set to debut in
2018.
About IMAX Corporation
IMAX, an innovator in
entertainment technology, combines proprietary software,
architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you
beyond the edge of your seat to a world you've never imagined. Top
filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX theatres to
connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, and, as
such, IMAX's network is among the most important and
successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films
around the globe.
IMAX is headquartered in New
York, Toronto and
Los Angeles, with offices in
London, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing. As of September 30, 2014, there were 880 IMAX theaters
(751 commercial multiplexes, 19 commercial destinations and 110
institutions) in 60 countries. IMAX®, IMAX® 3D, IMAX DMR®,
Experience It In IMAX®, An IMAX 3D Experience®, The IMAX
Experience® and IMAX Is Believing® are trademarks of IMAX
Corporation. More information about the Company can be found
at www.imax.com. You may also connect
IMAX on Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), Twitter
(www.twitter.com/imax)
and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).
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