Carnival Cruise Line’s new addition, Bright carnival, has entered the dock and progress is good. The ship was handed over to Carnival by Costa Cruises just last week. Since the cruise ship entered dry dock, the hull has been stripped, ready for her new livery, and her new name is now visible.
Carnival will make several more updates to its newest Spirit-class cruise ship, including bringing back some of Carnival Cruise Line’s most popular fan-favorite features and spots.
Bright carnival Dry Dock works are underway
Carnival Cruise Line is working quickly on the updates it plans to make to its newest cruise ship, Bright carnival. Costa Cruises handed over the ship to Carnival Cruise Line during a official handover ceremony in Palermo, Italy.
The Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo is the same one that Carnival Cruise Line has used for several other ships in the past year to bring the new glory to the fleet, which shows the progress that has been made in the last two days.
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Bright carnivalThe paint has already been removed from the front of the ship and workers have been busy putting the new name on the hull. In the coming days, workers will be busy applying a coat of primer to the now bare hull, followed by a beautiful new coat of paint.
The new paint scheme consists of a navy blue hull that sweeps from the bow near the waterline, bordered by thin white and red stripes. Carnival first introduced this color on its new fleet ship, Mardi Gras, and it has been introduced ever since. on other Carnival ships.
Bright carnival spent over a decade sailing for Costa Cruises; Carnival Corporation also owns the Italian cruise line. Fincantieri built the vessel at the Marghera shipyard in Venice, Italy, in 2009.
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At 92,720 gross tons and with room for 2,826 guests, she is officially part of the Spirit-class ships popular with Carnival guests, but also includes some of the features of the Vista-class ships. Many popular plugs from those ships will be installed on board Bright carnival in the coming weeks.
Bright carnival It will be a celebration of recognition
She may have sailed for another cruise line since 2009but in just a few weeks, the first guests to board her in Brisbane, Australia, will be able to enjoy everything that has made Spirit-class ships so popular over the years.
Deck two will be the center of attention for indoor activities, which includes the Luminosa Theatre, which spans deck one, deck two and deck three forward. This is where Carnival will feature its special Playlist Productions performances.
Other shops on the second deck include Ocean Plaza and Plaza Bar, Bonsai Sushi Express, Luminosa Casino and Bar, arcade games Warehouse, Supernova Atrium, guest services and shore excursion desk, and nightlife options such as Piano Bar 88 and Altair Nightclub. , and the main dining room.
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On the third deck, guests will find Limelight Lounge, JaveBlue Café, The Carnival Store and Alchemy Bar. Decks four through eight are reserved for guest accommodation. We find Cloud 9 Spa, Lido Pool Area, RedFrog Rum Bar, Lido Marketplace, Captain’s Pizzeriaand Ol’ Fashioned Barbeque on Deck Nine.
The tenth deck is reserved for Camp Ocean and Night Owls, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Club O2 and Sunset Bar. Decks 11 and 12 will be where children can release their energy in the outdoor playground and will also be where the jogging track and basketball court will be located.
Bright carnival will sail her inaugural season in Australia, beginning November 6. From May next year, Bright carnival will be repositioned in Alaska. Home shipping from Seattle, Washington, Bright carnival will offer guests 7-night Alaska cruises.