Carnival celebration, the second Excel-class cruise ship for Carnival Cruise Line, sailed on her first set of sea trials today. Sister for him Mardi Gras departed from the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland and is expected to remain at sea for several days.
During sea trials, engineers will test all technical systems on board, but also maneuverability and speed. Construction in Carnival celebration began in January 2021, with the ship expected to begin operations in November from Miami, Florida later this year.
Carnival celebration Sails for the first time
It is not yet ready for guests, but Carnival celebration is definitely getting closer to its official launch later this year. After a period of construction that it started only twenty months agothe newest cruise ship in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet departed on her first set of sea trials on Monday, September 5, from the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland.
The ship is currently sailing in the archipelago around the port city in the Baltic Sea, where engineers will test all onboard systems. Sea trials are an essential part of the construction process and are expected to take anywhere from a few days to ten days, depending on the test results.
Like her sister, Mardi Gras, Carnival celebration powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). Although the shipyard has fitted the power source to many ships now, this still means intensive testing of onboard systems and whether or not the ship meets the criteria Carnival Cruise Line has set for maneuverability and speed.
The captain and crew are already on board
The sea trials will also enable the ship’s crew and officers to familiarize themselves with the ship, as Captain Vincenzo Alcara previously explained to John Heald:
“During the sea trials, the ship is undergoing several tests, which aim to determine the ship’s capability and performance. We do a lot of tests, but I list only a few, such as endurance tests, driving tests, speed tests, thruster tests, zig-zag tests, which are part of the maneuverability tests and all the tests required in the class .
The sea trials are still under the supervision of the shipyard, and although the captain is on board, he is only in the role of an observer:
“During the sea trial, the ship is under the responsibility of the Meyer shipyard. I will not take command of the ship. My role along with my team is to observe the various tests, performance and witness the commissioning of the Bridge equipment. Captain Vincenzo Alcaras continues.
The captain is not alone on board; several other senior officers and crew members have already boarded the ship. They will be responsible for launching the Carnival Party and leading it through the difficult launch period.
Carnival celebration will be 180,800 gross tons with a passenger capacity of 5,282 people on a double frequency, along with 1,282 crew members. How about me Mardi Gras, both ships are part of the Excel class of ships. Other ships in the class include P&O Cruises ours AND Arvia, AIDAnova for AIDA Cruises, Costa Smeralda AND Tuscany for Costa Cruises, Carnival jubileethat is expected to be delivered in 2023and more.
Carnival celebration It sails later this year
It can be no wonder that Carnival celebration it is The most anticipated cruise ship of 2022. The ship plays a vital role in the 50th birthday celebrations for Carnival Cruise Line, with its arrival in Miami later this year marking the culmination of those celebrations.
Guests will be able to enjoy a wide variety of activities to keep them entertained during their stay on board, including BOLTthe same roller coaster that is featured on board Mardi Grasand six entertainment-filled areas on board, including Celebration Central, The Gateway, Summer Landing, 802 BiscayneLido and Ultimate Playground.
Although Carnival Cruise Line calls the first Caribbean cruise the inaugural voyage, Carnival celebration will sail on a cruise before arriving in the United States. Sunday, November 6, Carnival celebration will sail on her maiden transatlantic voyage from Southampton to the United Kingdom.
Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, said: “Celebrating Carnival promises to be a spectacular addition to our fleet – just in time for our 50th birthday – and we’ve put together a range of amazing itineraries starting with an inaugural two-week transatlantic cruise and then throughout the year in the Caribbean cruises from PortMiami to some of the most beautiful and popular destinations in the region.”
During the 14-day trip, she will visit La Coruna and Vigo in Spain, Funchal on the island of Madeira and Tenerife in the Canary Islands.
On November 20, Carnival celebration will arrive in Miami in the early hours of the morning, after which Carnival Cruise Line will host a series of festivities, including an official naming ceremony, to celebrate the arrival of the newest ship in the fleet.
Carnival celebration is scheduled to debut from Miami on November 21, 2022. The cruise ship will offer year-round service to the eastern and western Caribbean from the new Miami port Terminal F, built specifically for Carnival Cruise Line. The cruises will last 6-8 days.
