Largest and Most Innovative ‘Fun Ship’ Set to Debut in Europe in May 2016
MIAMI (May 26, 2015) – 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, call 1-800-327-9501 (individual) or
1-800-327-5782 (groups) or visit the line’s travel agent Internet
portal, GoCCL.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
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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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