Thread: A 'new generation' of Carnival ships

During the introductory cruise of the Carnival Magic, TC heard Carnival Cruise Lines chief Gerry Cahill talking about the line’s future fleet of ships, saying the “next generation” of Carnival vessels would be a “new generation, different from the existing fleet.” In what way? All Cahill said was: “size-wise.”

But that doesn’t necessarily mean the line will commission bigger ships. Cahill said the line’s Fantasy-class ships, which accommodate about 2,200 passengers, “are a very good size for us.”

“Not every port wants a huge ship, and we like to base our ships at drive-market ports,” he said.

Carnival has already said they will not build really large ships. Their largest is 130,000 grt. I take it from his "size wise" answer, that the new ships will be around the size of the Fantasy Class ships, with a different design.

Yes, some people think they will do a re-vamped version of Spirit Class.

Originally Posted by freakcruiser

Yes, some people think they will do a re-vamped version of Spirit Class.

Certainly my favorite Carnival class ships.

Originally Posted by freakcruiser

Yes, some people think they will do a re-vamped version of Spirit Class.

That's been done with the Costa Luminosa and Deliziosa. If they don't use that design, I hope they design one with very sleek lines.

Originally Posted by MD11F

That's been done with the Costa Luminosa and Deliziosa. If they don't use that design, I hope they design one with very sleek lines.

Costa is on my short list.

Re-vamped version of Spirit Class, YES YES YES were hopeing. Bring the first one to Baltimore.

Originally Posted by PADutchman

Re-vamped version of Spirit Class, YES YES YES were hopeing. Bring the first one to Baltimore.

I agree...or New York.

Originally Posted by freakcruiser

Yes, some people think they will do a re-vamped version of Spirit Class.

That's what I'm hoping for! Sailed on the Legend last week and I was reminded of just how much I love that class of ships.

Carnival Corp did order two new ships. One is for Costa, the other ???