Meyer Turku has today delivered the LNG-fueled Carnival Celebration cruise ship to Carnival Cruise Line. according to a press release, with the ship already on its way to Southampton.
Tim Meyer, CEO of Meyer Turku, said: “First of all, the ship is dedicated to 50 years of the Carnival Cruise Line. Second, Carnival Celebration will begin service immediately after delivery, which tells us that the demand for cruises, and therefore for cruise ships, it is really recovering. I feel great pride to be able to see how my team at Meyer Turku shipyard and the entire Finish marine network have once again managed to realize such a complex project in such a short time .”
Carnival Celebration is Carnival Cruise Line’s 50th anniversary ship. The theme can be seen in many ways in the ship’s interior, where elements from the shipping company’s previous ships have been collected, according to a press release from the yard.
“We have so much reason to celebrate now that Carnival Celebration has joined as the 25th ship in our fleet. Now, more guests will experience all that our innovative Excel class has brought to cruising,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “It represents the culmination of our 50th birthday, while also illuminating our bright future with many more thrills to come!”
Like sister ship Mardi Gras, also built at the Meyer Turku shipyard, Carnival Celebration has six themed areas offering passengers world-class experiences and tastes. These include Latitudes, The Golden Jubilee and Emeril’s Bistro 1397 restaurants.
Carnival Celebration will set sail on her first customer cruise from Southampton on November 6.
