Carnival Cruise Lines officially took delivery of its newest and largest ship, the 130,000-ton Carnival Dream, during a traditional maritime handover ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, on Sept. 18.
Following the ceremony, Carnival Dream steamed off toward Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, for its inaugural cruise, a 12-day "Grand Mediterranean" voyage departing Sept. 21, the first of three voyages within the region. The ship will then sail a trans-Atlantic crossing from Rome to New York followed by a two-day cruise and two eight-day Caribbean voyages from the Big Apple.
Carnival Dream will then reposition to Port Canaveral for one nine-day voyage Dec. 3 before launching year-round seven-day Caribbean service Dec. 12.
Representing a new class of vessel for the line, the 3,646-passenger Carnival Dream offers innovations such as Ocean Plaza, an indoor/outdoor cafe and live music venue; The Lanai, an outdoor area featuring a wrap-around promenade and cantilevered whirlpools suspended over the ship's side; new accommodation categories, including two-bath, five-berth staterooms that appeal to families and cove balcony cabins located closer to the water line; a Carnival WaterWorks aqua park with the longest water slide at sea; and a 23,750-square-foot Cloud 9 Spa, the largest in the fleet.
New entertainment choices include a comedy club offering 24 performances per voyage and outdoor laser shows on Lido Deck. Also new is the "Fun Hub," an intranet portal and shipboard social network that provides information on the vessel and allows guests to interact and connect on board.
Dining options include two formal restaurants; the Lido-area eatery featuring a 24-hour pizzeria, Indian tandoori and new Italian pasta bar; a steakhouse serving USDA prime dry-aged beef; a sushi bar; a patisserie; and complimentary 24-hour stateroom service.
A sister ship to the Carnival Dream, the Carnival Magic, is scheduled for delivery in June 2011. It is also being built in Italy by Fincantieri. For more information, call
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