ADDITIONAL DESIGN DETAILS UNVEILED FOR CARNIVAL SUNSHINE, LINE’S LARGEST SHIP TRANSFORMATION PROJECT EVER
MIAMI – Carnival Cruise Lines unveiled additional
details of the $155 million makeover that will transform Carnival
Destiny into Carnival Sunshine during a 49-day
dry dock in Italy.
The ship will re-enter service in April 2013 with
all of the dining, bar and entertainment elements of the line’s
groundbreaking Fun Ship 2.0 product enhancement program, along with
several exciting new features.
Among the
new highlights are a new racing-themed water park featuring Carnival’s
longest water slide, the tropical-themed Havana Bar, a full-service
Asian restaurant, and more.
Carnival is also hosting the “Bring Home Some Sunshine and Win” contest on its Facebook page (www.facebook.com/carnival)
that celebrates the
company’s most comprehensive ship transformation project by awarding
one lucky fan with a free Carnival Sunshine cruise for submitting
“before and after photos” of a space that was transformed incorporating
“sunshine.”
Here’s a look at the unique features only available on Carnival Sunshine:
·
Havana Bar, which by day serves as a casual
gathering spot for relaxing with friends and enjoying Cuban coffee and
Cuban finger foods such as pastelitos and croquetas, while at night
transforms into a Cuban-inspired courtyard
with a cool Latin vibe where guests can listen to live music, enjoy
classic Cuban cocktails, and dance the night away Located aft within
Lido Marketplace, Havana Bar’s interiors pay homage to Cuba’s gloried
past with palm trees, elegant archways, and vibrant
tile work, along with floor to ceiling windows offering panoramic ocean
vistas.
·
WaterWorks, an all-new water park where the
young – and the young at heart – can zip down five different slides and
have a splash-tastic time with 40 different interactive water features,
including a 300-gallon drenching
bucket that will serve as the signature element of the SplashZone kids’
water play area. Here, guests can race to the finish on Carnival’s
newest ride, Speedway Splash, with dual side-by-side 235-foot-long
slides with racers’ times displayed on a scoreboard
and special lighting effects that add to the adventure. When they’re
not challenging each other to a race, fun-lovers can check out the
enclosed 334-foot-long Twister slide – Carnival’s longest – featuring a
crystal clear turn that extends out over the edge
of the ship, offering dramatic views with each twist and turn.
·
A stunning full-service Asian restaurant that will
feature delicious favorites from the Far East, enhanced by a serene
décor of prayer rolls, wood-beamed ceilings and other design elements.
The new restaurant will feature an
open kitchen where guests can view highly skilled chefs artfully
preparing a tantalizing menu that will offer a variety of Asian
specialties, including soups, appetizers, noodle and rice dishes, as
well as seafood and meat delicacies (lunch is complimentary;
$12 charge for dinner).
·
Shake Spot, the ideal place to “chill” where
guests can enjoy delicious hand-crafted milkshakes while taking a break
from all the fun in the sun. In addition to a distinctive
island-inspired décor, Shake Spot will offer
classic milkshakes and floats, as well as tropical fruit shakes and
“adult shakes and floats” made with Grand Marnier, Cointreau
and other liqueurs, all available with a variety of fun toppings.
There’s even an all-inclusive “Shake Lover’s Package”
for those who simply can’t get enough of these unique and nostalgic
treats on vacation.
·
Located adjacent to Shake Spot on Promenade Deck is
JavaBlue Café, the place to connect, meet up and savor sweet and
frothy cappuccinos, lattes, espressos and other caffeinated favorites,
as well as coffees made with liqueurs, along with decadent confections
such as extra-large cinnamon buns, giant cupcakes,
and huge slices of red velvet cake meant to be shared within the
venue’s island-infused atmosphere featuring comfortable seating and
breathtaking views of the sea.
·
For those guests who crave delicious, hand-tossed, artisanal-style pizza anytime of the day or night, there’s
Pizzeria del Capitano, an expansion of the line’s popular Cucina
del Capitano family-style Italian restaurant. Here, guests can watch as
chefs prepare five different kinds of authentic Italian-style,
thin-crusted pies, from traditional Margherita and
pepperoni to artisan-style quattro formaggio, mushroom, and prosciutto –
all free of charge 24 hours a day and made in a traditional pizza oven
which serves as the venue’s centerpiece. Whether it’s a casual lunch, a
late-night snack or a delicious dinner alternative,
Pizzeria del Capitano will definitely hit the spot.
Carnival
Sunshine will also offer all of the exciting elements that make up the
line’s $500 million Fun Ship 2.0 enhancement program.
These
include delicious dining options like Guy’s Burger Joint, developed with
Food Network personality Guy Fieri, and BlueIguana Cantina, a
complimentary Mexican eatery offering authentic
burritos and tacos, along with innovative bar concepts such as the
Caribbean-themed RedFrog Pub; the poolside RedFrog Rum Bar and
BlueIguana Tequila Bar; EA SPORTS Bar, a partnership with the leading
sports video game company; and the Alchemy Bar, featuring
a vintage cocktail “pharmacy” theme.
Top-deck
amenities will include a spectacular three-level Serenity adults-only
retreat – the largest in the Carnival fleet offering a pool, waterfall, a
full bar, whirlpool, and, of course,
magnificent sea views – as well as SportSquare featuring a ropes
course, including an exciting new zip line feature, an array of deck and
table games, a basketball court, jogging track, and a two-level
miniature golf course.
A variety
of captivating entertainment choices – from the family-friendly Hasbro,
The Game Show, featuring larger-than-life adaptations of the company’s
iconic games to high-tech Playlist
Productions, which combine live performances with spectacular staging
and special effects – will be offered, as well.
Carnival is
celebrating the transformation of the Carnival Destiny to Carnival
Sunshine with the “Bring Home Some Sunshine and Win” contest which will
run from November 8-22, 2012, with
the grand prize winner announced on Dec. 17, 2012. Contestants’
“before and after” photos must be submitted to
www.facebook.com/carnival
and Carnival will select five finalists based on the quality of their
entries. Fans will then vote to select the grand prize winner.
Additional information and complete contest rules
are available at www.facebook.com/carnival.
Following its 49-day dry dock at Italy’s Fincantieri shipyard, Carnival Sunshine will debut with a series of Mediterranean cruises beginning with a 14-day voyage from Venice to Barcelona April 12-16, 2013, followed by nine- and 12-day Mediterranean cruises either round-trip from Barcelona or sailing between Barcelona and Venice through October 20, 2013. Carnival Sunshine will then sail on a 16-day trans-Atlantic crossing from Barcelona to New Orleans Nov. 1-17, 2013, positioning the vessel for year-round seven-day Caribbean cruises from the Big Easy.
Following its 49-day dry dock at Italy’s Fincantieri shipyard, Carnival Sunshine will debut with a series of Mediterranean cruises beginning with a 14-day voyage from Venice to Barcelona April 12-16, 2013, followed by nine- and 12-day Mediterranean cruises either round-trip from Barcelona or sailing between Barcelona and Venice through October 20, 2013. Carnival Sunshine will then sail on a 16-day trans-Atlantic crossing from Barcelona to New Orleans Nov. 1-17, 2013, positioning the vessel for year-round seven-day Caribbean cruises from the Big Easy.
Reservations are currently being accepted for Carnival Sunshine’s
various European and Caribbean itineraries. For additional information
and reservations, 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/carnivalfunships
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