The cruise industry has not only recovered from the pandemic, it is now absolutely booming.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) recently announced its 2024-2025 sailing schedule for its Regent Seven Seas line, as well as its Away in Wonder line, which will sail for 150 days, visiting five continents and 25 countries.
But Norwegian isn’t the only line that makes it big. Royal Caribbean (RCL) has the largest ship in the cruise industry with Wonder of the Seas. Carnival has chosen not to try to rival Royal Caribbean (RCL) in size, it will instead focus on innovation in customer service and experience.
Her current Carnival Mardi Gras cruise was the first cruise to feature a coaster at sea, and is also the first ship sailing in North America to be powered by Liquefied Natural Gas.
But the company recently announced Celebration, Carnival’s answer to Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class ships.
The company has previously announced that the ship will feature the Golden Jubilee, a bar and lounge celebrating the 50th anniversary of Carnival.
It was also previously announced that Celebration will feature areas including the retro 820 Bar (which will have specialty coffee), Deco Deli (which is designed as a nod to Miami’s Art Deco and will feature Cuban-inspired delicacies ) and Miami Slice, a 24-hour pizzeria.
But now Carnival has announced further details about the Feast. If you need to relax, this might be the boat for you.
Celebration is here to help you relax
For whatever reason, many people are stressed these days. But Celebration is here to help you relax.
The ship, which will depart PortMiami on Nov. 21, will feature amenities such as the Cloud 9 Spa on Decks 5 and 6. The spa will offer massages, facials, stone therapy, body wraps and acupuncture; as well as a hydrotherapy pool, steam rooms and a post-treatment relaxation room.
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Cloud 9 will also boast a fitness center with the latest equipment in cardio and weight training, as well as a variety of instructor-led exercise classes. Gotta burn those sideboards.
Also, if you need to freshen up, the salon will offer barbers and hair care, as well as special manicure and pedicure stations.
The ship features Loft 19, a new cruise-style experience that debuted at Mardi Gras that will showcase the latest in cruise ship luxury. It will include a full bar service, an infinity whirlpool and private cabanas that will be available to rent by the day or cruise. Cabanas will include Loft 19 attendants to assist with guest needs, plush linens, lunch delivery, cold towels and fresh fruit. If you pay extra, you are really spoiled.
Guests staying in Carnival Excel level suites will enjoy complimentary access to Loft 19 and receive priority cabana reservations.
The celebration will also feature a courtyard pool at Summer Landing, tide pool at Lido and the Havana Pool exclusive to guests booked in Havana rooms and suites, as well as the second Carnival roller coaster on board.
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Get away from the kids and find some peace
Family trips with kids can create memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime. But sometimes parents have to go away for an evening.
For them, there’s the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat on Deck 18, a 21-plus space that will include a full bar, pool and two hot tubs.
The Carnival celebration is part of the company’s 50th anniversary celebration. She will be the second Carnival ship powered by a liquefied natural gas (LNG) propulsion system, which is part of Carnival’s eco-friendly green cruise platform.
“While every Carnival ship has places to relax, we took all the fan favorites from across our fleet and brought them to Carnival Celebration to make it the ultimate space to relax and enjoy your vacation,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. in a statement. “From our popular Cloud 9 spaces and adult-only areas to new spaces designed just for lounging, there will be nothing like feeling pampered while enjoying endless ocean views and vibes at the Feast of Carnival.”
