MIAMI, May 26, 2015 /CNW/ -- Embodying Carnival Cruise
Line's motto of Fun For All, All For Fun, the new Carnival Vista
will offer family members of all ages the ultimate vacation
experience, debuting a variety of amazing, one-of-a-kind on-board
features when it enters service next spring.
From a unique suspended cycling experience called SkyRide and
the innovative Family Harbor staterooms and suites featuring a
"family concierge" to cruising's first IMAX Theater, Carnival Vista
promises fun for the whole family.
"Carnival is the number one cruise line for families carrying
more than 700,000 children annually and Carnival Vista will build
upon our leadership position in this area with incredible outdoor
attractions and engaging indoor spaces specifically designed with
families in mind," said Christine
Duffy, Carnival's president.
Spectacular Outdoor Spaces
Carnival Vista will take cruising to new heights – literally –
with SkyRide, a first-of-its-kind aerial attraction. Here,
adventure seekers pedal hanging recumbent-like cycles at speeds of
up to 18 miles an hour across an elevated 800-foot-long track,
while enjoying panoramic views to the sea 150 feet below. There
will be no charge for Sky Ride.
Adjacent to SkyRide is SportSquare, a fun-tastic all-ages
open-air recreation area with a 270-foot-long suspended ropes
course, a two-level miniature golf course, a 700-foot-long jogging
track, a variety of outdoor fitness equipment, and the new
Clubhouse, a modern indoor sports hangout with mini-bowling,
ping-pong, sports-themed video games, arcade-style sports games and
more.
When it's time to cool off, the young – and the young at heart –
can check out WaterWorks, the largest aqua park in the fleet
highlighted by Kaleid-o-Slide, Carnival's first inner-tube slide.
Riders can zip down 455 feet of exhilarating corkscrew turns
enhanced by music and stunning kaleidoscopic effects. And no
Carnival water park is complete without the Twister slide, offering
300 feet of high-speed fun, as well as the PowerDrencher, a
300-gallon tipping bucket that's sure to elicit shrieks from kids
with each drenching. A kiddie area with 30 different water
spray toys and mini-racing slides will be available for younger
cruisers.
Amazing On-Board Entertainment Options
There are indoor thrills, too, with the cruise industry's first
IMAX Theater with a three-deck-high screen that brings an immersive
cinema experience to sea with the latest Hollywood blockbusters and family favorites,
IMAX classics and IMAX documentary content. The 182-seat IMAX
Theater is part of the Carnival Multiplex, which includes Thrill
Theater, a multi-dimensional experience where seats move back and
forth and side to side and viewers are sprayed with water and
bubbles to make them feel like they're part of the movie. The
Warehouse, featuring video and arcade games, is located next door.
And no trip to the multiplex is complete without popcorn and other
movie favorites, available at a nearby concession stand.
Families can also enjoy all-ages comedy shows at the 385-seat
Punchliner Comedy Club presented by George
Lopez as well as the audience participation favorite Hasbro,
The Game Show. New for Carnival Vista will be a premium ice cream
parlor within the Cherry on Top confection store where patrons can
select their favorite ice cream and mix-ins and watch as their
frozen creation is made right before their eyes.
Family-Friendly Accommodations
Exclusive to Carnival Vista is Family Harbor, located within a
dedicated family zone aft on Deck 2 with 96 specially designed
"family ergonomic" accommodations, including extra-large family
suites accommodating five guests and featuring two bathrooms.
The Family Harbor Lounge is a secluded space designed as the
ultimate family hangout with large screen TVs, board games and
complimentary breakfast, cookies and other snacks. An
exclusive family concierge maximizes the fun on board, assisting
with dining, spa and shore excursion reservations, registering kids
for the youth programs and making recommendations on and off the
ship for families with kids of all ages.
Family Harbor staterooms include kid-friendly toiletries,
bathrobes and slippers while suites feature separate sleeping
quarters for parents and children and a walk-in closet. Guests in
Family Harbor staterooms also receive a number of exclusive
benefits and privileges, including 24/7 card key access to the
Family Harbor Lounge, free meals for kids under age 12 in specialty
restaurants, and one free evening in Night Owls, a late-night
activities program held in Camp Ocean.
Dr. Seuss Bookville and Other
Expansive Play Areas
Carnival Vista will also feature Dr. Seuss Bookville, a family reading and play venue
featuring iconic décor and funky furniture inspired by the
whimsical world of Dr. Seuss. Here, kids and their families can
read Dr. Seuss books, enjoy arts and crafts, toys and play Dr.
Seuss-inspired games. Dr. Seuss
Bookville is part of Seuss at Sea, a fleetwide program that
also includes the Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast with The Cat in the
Hat and Friends, and Seuss-a-Palooza Parade and Story
Time.
Carnival Vista will also include a 4,000-square-foot Camp Ocean
play area where kids ages 2-11 are immersed in the wonders of the
sea through a variety of age-appropriate, fun-filled and engaging
experiences and activities. Camp Ocean includes Party Reef, a
common area for all ages, as well as a breakout room for arts and
crafts called Creative Cove. Just outside Camp Ocean, are two
outdoor playgrounds: Camp Ocean Playground featuring climbing,
tactile and exploratory activities for the little ones, while the
interactive NEOS® Play Zone offers fast paced high-tech physical
fun for older kids. For early teens, there's Circle "C,"
designed as the ultimate chill space for 12- to 14-year-olds, as
well as Club O2, a cool hangout just for 15 to 17 year olds.
Carnival Vista is scheduled to enter service from Europe May 1,
2016, then reposition to New
York for a series of voyages in November 2016 followed by the launch of
year-round Caribbean service from
Miami later that month.
Cruise fans, those new to cruising and travel partners can get a
preview of Carnival Vista at www.carnival.com/carnivalvista and
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.
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