Here are some Fun Facts of the new Carnival Breeze to debut June 2012.

European Home Port: Barcelona Spain
Home Port: Miami, FL
Length:1,004 feet long
Capacity: 3,690 guests (double occupancy); Total Staff: 1,386

Includes contemporary furnishings and new tropical decor for staterooms

Lauches in June 2012

Dining: two dining rooms, a steakhouse, and Italian family-style fare at Cucina del Capitano

SportSquare
RedFrog Pub
Carnival Waterworks
The adults only relaxation place, Serenity
Features all the best of its sister ships Carnival Dream and Carnival Magic, plus more to be announced over the coming months

Book NOW to secure your reservation onboard the new Carnival Breeze.

Disney Fantasy starts sailing March 2012.

Disney Fantasy is the fourth family friendly cruise liner in the Disney Cruise Line fleet and designed to reflect the glamour of cruising of the 1930s.  The 130,000 ton vessell accommodates 4,000 passengers along with over 1450 Cast and Crew Members.

The staterooms feature contemporary amenitites, ample space and nautical decor.

Dining includes options of elegant adults-only dining, Main Dining and made-to-order casual fare.

There are 3 pools on board Fantasy on Deck 11. One for kids, one for families and one for just the adults.

These are just a few of the options onboard the Disney Fantasy.  This family friendly cruise line is fun for kids of all ages. 

Book NOW to sail onboard this beautiful ship.

Since I will be cruising on the Carnival Sensation.  I thought I would do the “Ship Highlight” post on this ship.

Total Staterooms – 1,026
Decks – 10
Passenger capacity – 2,052
Total crew – 920
Officer’s nationality – Italian
Ship size – Large
Tonnage – 70,367
Ship length – 855
Registry – The Bahamas

Some fabulous places onboard:

Carnival Sensation Disco

Miniture Golf

Carnival Sensation Internet Cafe

Cafe on the Way

Carnival Sensation Club Vegas Casino

Fantasia Lounge

Grand Atrium Plaza and Bar

Carnival Sensation Spa Carnival

Camp Carnival 2-11 years old

Circle “C” 12-14 years old

Club o2 15-17 years old

Carnival Sensation Waterworks

Resort Style Pool

Serenity Adults only retreat

Just remember, speciality restaurant, cafes, spa, etc will all have separate charges.

Carnival Corporation & plc has reached an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to construct a

130,000-ton cruise ship for its Carnival Cruise Lines brand, scheduled to enter service in spring 2012. To be built at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone yard under a U.S. dollar denominated contract, the all-in cost of the vessel is approximately $200,000 per lower berth.

The new 3,690-passenger vessel will offer many of the same innovations featured on the recently launched Carnival Dream, as well as some new elements to be announced at a later date.

Like Carnival Dream, the new 130,000-ton ship will include a WaterWorks aqua park with a 300-foot-long corkscrew water slide, an indoor/outdoor cafe and live entertainment venue called Ocean Plaza, and a wide range of staterooms including deluxe ocean views with two-bathrooms, some of which feature five berths.

Expansive, modern facilities for children and teens, a 23,750-square-foot Cloud 9 Spa, and The Lanai, an outdoor promenade featuring cantilevered whirlpools that extend over the ship’s sides, will be included, as well.

Already under construction at Fincantieri is the second sister ship to the Carnival Dream, the 130,000-ton Carnival Magic, which is scheduled to enter service in May 2011.

Carnival Corporation & plc’s portfolio of cruise brands in North America, Europe and Australia, comprised of Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, The Yachts of Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard Line, Ibero Cruises, Ocean Village, P&O Cruises and P&O Cruises Australia. Together, these brands operate 93 ships totaling more than 180,000 lower berths with 13 new ships scheduled to be delivered between January 2010 and spring 2012.

Article written by the staff of Travel Agent Central

Ship Facts

Guest Capacity: 5,400 double occupancy
Gross Tonnage: 222,900

Staterooms: 2,700
Decks:  16 high
Length: 1,184 feet
Max Beam: 154 feet
Draft: 30 feet
Cruising Speed: 22 knots
Ship’s Registry: Bahamas

Ship Features Highlights 7 distinctly designed neighborhoods including:BoardwalkSM featuring AquaTheater:  AquaTheater outdoor theater will feature water shows, a comedy dive show and dancing fountains. World’s first onboard, handcrafted Carousel. The first ever Zip Line at sea. Two rock-climbing walls Madame Zamara’s Psychic and Tattoo parlor. Dedicated kids and teen shopping spaces. Casual food including the Seafood Shack, Johnny Rockets and The Donut Shop. Central ParkSM - bringing the outdoors, indoors:  Open to the sky, with winding paths of quiet reading corners and other hidden surprises. Canopy Bar Parkside Gallery & Picture This photo studio. Park Café & Vintages. 150 Central Park -upscale dining. Antonio’s Table & Chops Grille. 334 overlooking the park, 254 with balconies. Royal Promenade - bigger than ever, introducing a mezzanine level with more shopping, cafés and entertainment: 3-level escalating – Rising Tide Bar. Sorrento’s Pizzeria, Mondo Café, Café Promenade. Boleros Latin Lounge. Schooner Bar & Champagne Bar. On-Air Club. The Diamond Club: A special lounge for our Diamond Crown and Anchor members. 28 two-level contemporary loft suites. State of the Art Vitality Spa and Fitness Center. Expansive pool deck with 4 unique pools. Sports deck including 2 FlowRiders®. A Youth Area including a nursery, Family Theater, art room, as well as age-segmented activity spaces.

This is my first post for “Ship Highlight”.  I thought it would be interesting to see information regarding ships you have never seen or have never cruised on before.

With the addition of the awesome aquatic amenities of Carnival Water Works, Serenity Adult-only Retreat and a tropical resort-style pool — more than ever — it’s time to stop the wishful thinking and book your cruise aboard CARNIVAL FANTASY. We’ve also refurbished the CARNIVAL FANTASY suites, and added flat screen TVs to the already enhanced staterooms. So relax, and let us make your cruise vacation dreams a reality. Book your Western Caribbean cruise aboard CARNIVAL FANTASY today. Ship’s Registry: Panama.

 Total Staterooms – 1,028
Decks – 10
Passenger capacity – 2,056
Total crew – 920
Officer’s nationality – Italian
Ship size – Large
Tonnage – 70,367
Ship length – 855
Registry – Panama

Some of the great activities onboard are:

 Serenity Adult-Only Retreat ~ Relax in the kid-free oasis

Resort Style Pool~

Carnival Water Works

City Sports Park ~ mini golf and jogging track on the Sun Deck

Spa Carnival ~ Relax and get pampered with soothing treatments and massages

Camp Carnival ~ For kids 2-11

Circle “C” ~  kids 12-14

Club 02! ~ For teenagers 15-17

Window’s on the Sea Bar and Grill~Lido Deck Restaurant

Sushi Bar on Promenade Deck

Internet Café

Cleopatra’s Piano Bar

Browse fine art

Photo Gallery ~ Promenade Deck ~  Pick your favorite and fondest memories

This doesn’t even cover the daily activities onboard while on your cruise:  Hairy chest contest, Ice Carving, Bingo, etc.  There is something for everyone. 

On the Carnival “Fun Ships” it’s aways a fun time!

Costa Cruises unveiled the names of its 16th and 17th ships, the newest in the Costa fleet, on Tuesday. Chosen from over 16,000 names sent in by over 40,000 travel agents and guests, the ships have been christened Costa Favolosa and Costa Fascinosa.

The ships will be delivered in 2011 and 2012, the Costa Favolosa being the first of the two to enter service. The names were selected as part of the “Send Us a Sea of Names” promotion.

Written for Travel Agent Central by Meagan Drillinger, published on Nov 03, 2009