Additional Design Details Unveiled for Carnival Sunshine, Line's
Largest Ship Transformation Project Ever
MIAMI, Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise
Lines today unveiled additional details of the $155 million makeover that will transform
Carnival Destiny into Carnival Sunshine during a 49-day dry dock in
Italy. The ship will re-enter
service in April 2013 with all of the
dining, bar and entertainment elements of the line's groundbreaking
Fun Ship 2.0 product enhancement program, along with several
exciting new features.
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Among the new highlights are a new racing-themed water park
featuring Carnival's longest water slide, the tropical-themed
Havana Bar, a full-service Asian restaurant, and
more.
Carnival fans who want to get a sneak peek at these and a
variety of other fantastic features of the ship can visit
www.carnival.com/sunshine, which showcases a number of interior and
exterior renderings and details the ship's inaugural European and
Caribbean itineraries.
Carnival is also hosting the "Bring Home Some Sunshine and Win"
contest on its Facebook page (www.facebook.com/carnival) that
celebrates the company's most comprehensive ship transformation
project by awarding one lucky fan with a free Carnival Sunshine
cruise for submitting "before and after photos" of a space that was
transformed incorporating "sunshine."
Here's a look at the unique features only available on Carnival
Sunshine:
- Havana Bar, which by day serves as a casual gathering spot for
relaxing with friends and enjoying Cuban coffee and Cuban finger
foods such as pastelitos and croquetas, while at night transforms
into a Cuban-inspired courtyard with a cool Latin vibe where guests
can listen to live music, enjoy classic Cuban cocktails, and dance
the night away Located aft within Lido Marketplace, Havana
Bar's interiors pay homage to Cuba's gloried past with palm trees, elegant
archways, and vibrant tile work, along with floor to ceiling
windows offering panoramic ocean vistas.
- WaterWorks, an all-new water park where the young – and
the young at heart – can zip down five different slides and have a
splash-tastic time with 40 different interactive water features,
including a 300-gallon drenching bucket that will serve as the
signature element of the SplashZone kids' water play area. Here,
guests can race to the finish on Carnival's newest ride, Speedway
Splash, with dual side-by-side 235-foot-long slides with racers'
times displayed on a scoreboard and special lighting effects that
add to the adventure. When they're not challenging each other to a
race, fun-lovers can check out the enclosed 334-foot-long Twister
slide – Carnival's longest – featuring a crystal clear turn that
extends out over the edge of the ship, offering dramatic views with
each twist and turn.
- A stunning full-service Asian restaurant that will feature
delicious favorites from the Far East, enhanced by a serene decor
of prayer rolls, wood-beamed ceilings and other design
elements. The new restaurant will feature an open kitchen
where guests can view highly skilled chefs artfully preparing a
tantalizing menu that will offer a variety of Asian specialties,
including soups, appetizers, noodle and rice dishes, as well as
seafood and meat delicacies (lunch is complimentary; $12 charge for dinner).
- Shake Spot, the ideal place to "chill" where guests can
enjoy delicious hand-crafted milkshakes while taking a break from
all the fun in the sun. In addition to a distinctive
island-inspired decor, Shake Spot will offer classic milkshakes and
floats, as well as tropical fruit shakes and "adult shakes and
floats" made with Grand Marnier, Cointreau and other liqueurs,
all available with a variety of fun toppings. There's even an
all-inclusive "Shake Lover's Package" for those who simply can't
get enough of these unique and nostalgic treats on vacation.
- Located adjacent to Shake Spot on Promenade Deck is JavaBlue
Cafe, the place to connect, meet up and savor sweet and frothy
cappuccinos, lattes, espressos and other caffeinated favorites, as
well as coffees made with liqueurs, along with decadent confections
such as extra-large cinnamon buns, giant cupcakes, and huge slices
of red velvet cake meant to be shared within the venue's
island-infused atmosphere featuring comfortable seating and
breathtaking views of the sea.
- For those guests who crave delicious, hand-tossed,
artisanal-style pizza anytime of the day or night, there's
Pizzeria del Capitano, an
expansion of the line's popular Cucina del Capitano family-style
Italian restaurant. Here, guests can watch as chefs prepare
five different kinds of authentic Italian-style, thin-crusted pies,
from traditional Margherita and pepperoni to artisan-style quattro
formaggio, mushroom, and prosciutto – all free of charge 24 hours a
day and made in a traditional pizza oven which serves as the
venue's centerpiece. Whether it's a casual lunch, a late-night
snack or a delicious dinner alternative, Pizzeria del Capitano will
definitely hit the spot.
Carnival Sunshine will also offer all of the exciting elements
that make up the line's $500 million
Fun Ship 2.0 enhancement program.
These include delicious dining options like Guy's Burger Joint,
developed with Food Network personality Guy
Fieri, and BlueIguana Cantina, a complimentary Mexican
eatery offering authentic burritos and tacos, along with innovative
bar concepts such as the Caribbean-themed RedFrog Pub; the poolside
RedFrog Rum Bar and BlueIguana Tequila Bar; EA SPORTS Bar, a
partnership with the leading sports video game company; and the
Alchemy Bar, featuring a vintage cocktail "pharmacy"
theme.
Top-deck amenities will include a spectacular three-level
Serenity adults-only retreat – the largest in the Carnival fleet
offering a pool, waterfall, a full bar, whirlpool, and, of course,
magnificent sea views – as well as SportSquare featuring a ropes
course, including an exciting new zip line feature, an array of
deck and table games, a basketball court, jogging track, and a
two-level miniature golf course.
A variety of captivating entertainment choices – from the
family-friendly Hasbro, The Game Show, featuring larger-than-life
adaptations of the company's iconic games to high-tech Playlist
Productions, which combine live performances with spectacular
staging and special effects – will be offered, as well.
Carnival is celebrating the transformation of the Carnival
Destiny to Carnival Sunshine with the "Bring Home Some Sunshine and
Win" contest which will run from November
8-22, 2012, with the grand prize winner announced on
Dec. 17, 2012. Contestants'
"before and after" photos must be submitted to
www.facebook.com/carnival and Carnival will select five finalists
based on the quality of their entries. Fans will then
vote to select the grand prize winner. Additional information
and complete contest rules are available at
www.facebook.com/carnival.
Following its 49-day dry dock at Italy's Fincantieri shipyard, Carnival
Sunshine will debut with a series of Mediterranean cruises
beginning with a 14-day voyage from Venice to Barcelona April 12-26,
2013, followed by nine- and 12-day Mediterranean cruises
either round-trip from Barcelona
or sailing between Barcelona and
Venice through October 20, 2013. Carnival Sunshine will
then sail on a 16-day trans-Atlantic crossing from Barcelona to New
Orleans Nov. 1-17, 2013,
positioning the vessel for year-round seven-day Caribbean cruises from the Big Easy.
Reservations are currently being accepted for Carnival
Sunshine's various European and Caribbean itineraries. For additional
information and reservations, contact any travel agent, call
1-800-CARNIVAL or visit carnival.com.
Carnival can also be found on:
Twitter: www.twitter.com/carnivalcruise
Facebook Fan Page: www.facebook.com/carnival
Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/carnivalcruiselines/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/carnivalfunships
Journalists also can visit Carnival's media site,
www.carnival-news.com or follow the line's PR department on Twitter
at www.twitter.com/CarnivalPR.
SOURCE Carnival Cruise Lines