After what seems like years of construction, Carnival Cruise Lines’ newest ship will finally enter regular service later this year.
Having recently completed her sea trials, Carnival Celebration (CCL) will depart Nov. 21 from Port Miami, the line’s third port terminal and its largest in South Florida, beginning year-round, seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises.
Suffice it to say, you won’t be short of entertainment options, as this ship seems to have it all.
Oh, you think we’re kidding? Carnival Celebration The Greatest Circus, is a very special aerial show featuring wire-mounted performers who perform aerial acts with trapeze, chairs, chandeliers, hoops, ladders and mirrors.
There will also be something called Color My World – An Indie Rock and Pop Love Story, a musical compilation through what the company calls “styles such as street jazz, hip-hop, musical theater and ballet with the best songs from indie rock and pop genres” that will also include a live painting on stage with music and choreography to match.
There’s also Rio Carnival, a high-energy Brazilian extravaganza featuring a parade and celebration of samba, bossa nova, marchinha, batudada, forro, carimbo and capoeira, set to famous Latin pop hits.
But wait, there’s more, they say, as there are a number of game shows on tap, including What’s Age Got to Do With It (a parent-child game), Cash Bash (a casino game with interactive activities) and Guess That Groove. a noun that the activity of the song style.
If you’re just thinking about doing whatever makes you thirsty, then you’re in luck, because the company has now announced that it has a special drink in store that will make its debut on Celebration’s first cruise.
The brewery on board Carnival Celebrations has something new in store
Carnival fans celebrate the launch of the Festa with the company’s new Oktoberfest-inspired seasonal beer, which will be brewed right on board the ship.
Carnival Fests brewmaster Michael Deichstetter has finished a batch of a beer known as Festbier, which the company describes as “a traditional German lager, light-bodied and golden in color, with notes of melon and strawberry and a clean finish.” Sounds great!
Deichstetter, who is 15 years deep in the beer game, says more special beers are coming as he and his team have some ideas in development. Celebration will be Carnival’s fifth ship with its own brewery on board.
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Well, of course there is a hard seltzer
Look, you’re going to be on a ship. You will relax around the pool.
If the idea of a cold one sounds great, but you’re worried about carbs because you want to show off your abs, don’t worry. Of course, the carnival also has its own strong seltzer.
While the drink — usually a combination of vodka, seltzer waters and fruit flavors — has become so popular that many haters insist the trend is over, people still dig them.
As such, Carnival recently unveiled two new seltzers to enjoy at sea, in collaboration with ThirstyFrog, which is part of the Carnival Brews family. Both drinks are vodka-based drinks and are only 99 calories per 12-ounce can.
- ThirstyFrog Piña Colada Hard Seltzer – Said to have hints of pineapple and coconut, so very tropical.
- Hibiscus ThirstyFrog Berry – It’s a mix of berries and a touch of hibiscus, which also sounds tropical.
