In conjunction with the kickoff of the company’s 50th birthday festivities, Carnival Cruise Line is showing a first look at Carnival Celebration, sister ship to Mardi Gras, that will debut in Miami in NOV 2022, and is revealing details on four of its six zones including Celebration Central.
After boarding, the guest experience starts in the atrium, called Celebration Central. Spanning Decks 6, 7 and 8, Celebration Central is an update to the starboard side atrium that debuted on Mardi Gras, designed as the heart of the ship’s celebratory spirit with a whole new look and the feeling of a festive party woven throughout.
Celebration Central will also feature a three-deck-high atrium with a ceiling that appears as a burst of a confetti canon made of approximately 1,400 color-changing lighting fixtures that will transform from day to night. The space will include 3,000-square-foot floor-to-ceiling windows on the side of the ship that will change into 16 individually controlled, six- by 14-foot LED screens to work hand in hand with the changing entertainment options, including live music, special effects, aerial acrobatic performances, and shows.
Introducing nods to Carnival’s Fun Ship history, guests will spot pieces from former Carnival ships that will be repurposed to blend with the ship’s modern decor throughout Celebration Central and beyond. For example, in the Aquaria Bar, ocean-themed glass murals from Carnival Victory by Italian artist Luciano Vistosi will be incorporated into a two-deck-high decorative wall behind the bar to create an aquarium-like effect, inspiring the name. And the Tropicale Bar is named after Carnival’s first ship to sport the line’s iconic funnel.
“From a design perspective, we are incorporating elements from our former ships, paying homage to the history of Carnival, and also showcasing Carnival Celebration as a modern, innovative and forward-looking vessel,” said Ben Clement, senior vice president of new builds, refurbishment and product innovation. “While similar to Mardi Gras with a plethora of options for dining, entertainment and relaxation, Celebration will have her own personality, one that celebrates all things Carnival, intertwining where we have been with where we are going.”
Celebration Central will also include food and beverage options, such as JavaBlue Café, Bonsai Sushi and Bonsai Teppanyaki, and entertainment such as Piano Bar 88 and The Punchliner Comedy Club.
The Ultimate Playground
The centerpiece of Carnival Celebration’s Ultimate Playground (Decks 18-20 Aft) will be BOLT, The Ultimate Sea Coaster, soon to be the second roller coaster at sea. The all-electric, motorcycle-inspired vehicles race along an 800-foot-long track 187 feet above the sea achieving speeds of up to 40 miles per hour.
Reaching a construction milestone, Mauer Rides, the manufacturer of the top-deck attraction, has fully assembled BOLT on land and is currently conducting initial shoreside unmanned test runs in Munich, Germany. BOLT will soon be reassembled and installed aboard Carnival Celebration.
The zone will also be home to the WaterWorks aqua park and SportSquare featuring a mini-golf course, full-court basketball and a ropes course.
Summer Landing and Lido
Carnival Celebration’s Summer Landing zone (Deck 8 Aft) will continue to serve as a chill spot at sea with Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse Brewhouse, offering smoked-on-board fare created by celebrity chef Guy Fieri and an assortment of Carnival’s ParchedPig craft beers brewed on site, in addition to pools and whirlpools, The Watering Hole poolside bar, and the Heroes Tribute Lounge honoring military personnel.
And the poolside zone, Lido (Decks 16-17 Aft), will feature all experiences from Mardi Gras including the two-level RedFrog Tiki Bar designed to transport guests to a South Pacific paradise, Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken restaurant, Guy’s Burger Joint, Seafood Shack, and BlueIguana Cantina.
Carnival Celebration will be the second Carnival ship to be powered by a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) propulsion system, part of Carnival Corporation’s green cruising platform.
The ship will debut in NOV 2022 from the redesigned Terminal F at PortMiami, the line’s third terminal at the port and its largest in South Florida.
Additional details and zones on Carnival Celebration will be revealed in the coming months leading up to the ship’s inaugural sailing from Miami on 21NOV.
For more information, visit Carnival Cruise Line's web site.
