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One thing that remains true in the cruise industry is that it's always changing. Since last summer, Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, and Celebrity Cruises have each debuted new cruise ships. Few travel experiences come close to the excitement of stepping foot on a brand-new cruise ship. Similar to driving a brand-new car with all the bells and whistles, the experience of cruising on a newly built cruise ship is unmatched. It’s undoubtedly exciting to see the latest and greatest that a cruise line has to offer.
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(Roll up your sleeves and dig in!) And like any cosmopolitan center, dining quality and variety counts big. That’s why you’ll find Cucina del Capitano and Rudi’s Seagrill restaurants in the neighborhood. Cloud 9 Spa™ staterooms on Carnival Jubilee™ feature exclusive décor and in-room amenities to help soothe you after a long day’s fun — spa bathrobes and slippers, plus toiletries by Elemis. And you can have comfort and value — Carnival Jubilee's got a full range of Cloud 9 staterooms in all sizes, from cozy Interiors to stretch-out Suites. The Bonsai Teppanyaki™ experience is set to delight guests aboard Carnival Jubilee™.
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In Grand Central you're never far from great dining spots like Bonsai Sushi™ and Bonsai Teppanyaki™, plus feel-good entertainment like Piano Bar 88™ and The Punchliner Comedy Club™. Carnival Conquest is the first 110,000 gross tons cruise ship in the fleet, with a guest capacity of 2,980 at double occupancy and 1,150 crew members. There are 13 passenger decks and the vessel debuted in November 2022. Compared to her sister ship, Norwegian Viva is actually designed to be 10% bigger than her sister ship, Norwegian Prima. With 3,099 passengers at maximum capacity, this modern cruise ship has a little bit of something for everyone’s family. Carnival Jubilee has 19 decks that can accommodate around 6,600 passengers at maximum capacity.
Carnival Firenze (formerly Costa Firenze)
However, Indulge Food Hall is perhaps one of the cruise line’s best dining experiences ever created - even better, it’s included in the cost of your cruise. With multiple stations serving up international cuisine through the touch of a tablet, the dining experience is unmatched. The Indulge Food Hall makes up for Norwegian Viva’s far-too-small Garden Buffet, which was cramped and lacked variety. In terms of included dining, Norwegian Viva has fewer options to align with her smaller size.
Cruise fans know that Carnival brought Bolt, the first-ever roller coaster at sea, to Mardi Gras in 2021. Carnival Jubilee offers the same ride — the third of its kind on a cruise ship — in the deck 18, 19 and 20 Ultimate Playground area. The ship is divided into six zones, where passengers can find a mix of bars, restaurants, live performances, water-filled fun and exhilarating activities like a ropes course, minigolf and, of course, the Bolt roller coaster. The ship shares Carnival's "zone" concept with its two older sisters, meaning it has dedicated areas for dining, drinking, entertainment and outdoor fun, including Bolt, a top-deck roller coaster. Around the ship, you’ll find spaces like Phantom Lounge and Dr. Frankenstein’s Lab, where you can see shows or dance the night away. When you’re ready to soak up the sun, find a lounge chair at the adults-only pool deck or splash down on one of the slides at WaterWorks.
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Mardi Gras® is full of fun new ways to spend your time, but definitely isn’t leaving the fan favorites ashore. Originally ordered for AIDA Cruises, the Jubilee was set to be built as a sister to the AIDAnova and the AIDAcosma before being transferred to Carnival Cruise Line in 2021. While the Mardi Gras’ space is dominated by a giant sundial ceiling fixture, Celebration has 1,400 fiberoptic lucite confetti elements that “explode” upwards from the proscenium into the ceiling and change color throughout the day.
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I sailed on the oldest and smallest Carnival and Royal Caribbean ships. Here's how it went - Cruise Blog
I sailed on the oldest and smallest Carnival and Royal Caribbean ships. Here's how it went.
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The ship, the first of the line’s vessels to be constructed by the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, received 30.69% of the votes, with the closest competitor, Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Ascent, garnering 22.29%. Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Viva came in a distant third, with 14.88% of the votes. Additionally, although it's already built, Costa Firenze — which sailed its maiden voyage for Costa Cruises in 2021 — will become Carnival Firenze when the vessel transfers to Carnival in 2024. See how your selections stack up, or go back for some new ships to compare. Following the Mardi Gras and the Carnival Celebration, the Carnival Jubilee will become the third LNG-powered ship in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet.
50% of the population in the U.S. can drive to a Carnival homeport in five hours or less. Older hardware is decked out with fun colors, neon lights and art installations by renowned architect Joe Farcus, who previously designed Carnival's ship interiors. A testament to that is the rollout of its Fun Ship 2.0 initiative, which cost $500 million and took five years to implement.
Carnival Celebration's Six Zones Mix New and Familiar
To be fair, most of Carnival Celebration's modern updates were debuted on sister vessel Mardi Gras, which launched in 2021. Carnival Celebration is now the second ship in the fleet to be powered by liquefied natural gas. It's also the biggest ship Carnival has ever sailed, along with Mardi Gras, carrying 5,282 passengers at double occupancy. For its 50th birthday, Carnival Cruise Line gave itself a celebration — specifically, the just-unveiled Carnival Celebration, the second ship in the line's Excel class. And it's clear that Celebration isn't your mother's, or grandmother's, Carnival cruise ship, taking the company into its next half-century with a more modern, updated version of Carnival's "Fun Ship" style.
The second new show is the "Lone Star Tailgate." Drawing on Texas' love for all things football, Carnival has created four indoor/outdoor "quarters" of fun to mimic the four quarters of a football game. When I sailed, the first quarter, which is all about pool deck games for kids, was held on one sea day, and the other three were held on another sea day. Of the performances, I most enjoyed two main-theater shows that are also found on some other ships in the fleet.
The shower is tight but I love the swinging glass door and as expected, the balcony is huge, which begs me to ask why it doesn’t have full length deck chairs, versus standard chairs, to spread out in. Last night, during “The Most Magnificent Circus”, which features thrilling acrobatic and cirque-style performances to music from pop artists like Pink, Christina Aguilera and Ariana Grande, the place was packed to the rafters. It was actually kind of heartwarming to see guests making the most of the situation and taking turns at the railing to allow friends and family members a chance to see parts of the show. Even during peak meal times, I found the lines in the Lido Zone moved quickly, and especially at my fave, Shaq’s Big Chicken, where the offerings were fresh, tasty and sizzling hot. There is also the sprawling and more traditional Lido Marketplace buffet with its variety of action stations that include a great salad bar, desserts and gelato.
The new-look vessel is part of the Sunshine class and from December 13, 2021, is sailing from the Long Beach Cruise Terminal in California. She’s the newest addition to the Carnival fleet and becomes the 27th ship. As you can see Carnival Cruise Line builds new ships regularly with a new ship coming out almost one per year. However, Some of the newer ships are also moved from a sister brands or could even be a refurbished older vessel like we’ve seen with the Sunshine Class ships.
Look up and you’re honestly in for an eyeful — floor-to-ceiling windows, 14-foot LED screens, a ceiling of 1,400 color-changing lights… everything points to BIG FUN happening in here. And even if you’re just passing through, know that you’ll definitely be back later. Center Stage features a rotating selection of live entertainment, while Grand View Bar serves up great drinks with plenty to feast your eyes on.
As mentioned above, budget and itinerary preferences are probably the most important factors to consider when choosing the best option for you. Also, whether you are traveling with children or not will make a difference here as well. Looking at pricing, Icon of the Seas is consistently the most expensive new cruise ship to sail on compared to the others. This is likely due to unprecedented demand for this highly-anticipated cruise ship. On the other hand, Norwegian Cruise Line tends to have higher prices than other mainstream cruise lines; however, you can also book more inclusive fares with drink packages, specialty dining, and shore excursion credits.
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