Thread: Carnival Splendor (New for 2008)

Press release from Carnival Corp...

Carnival names 112,000gt newbuild
2/2/2006
Carnival Splendor is the name chosen for Carnival Cruise Lines’ 112,000gt newbuild that will enter service in Spring 2008. Representing a new class of ship for the line, the 3,006-passenger vessel will be constructed by Fincantieri. Highlights include a 17,800-square-foot spa – the largest ever incorporated into a Carnival ship. Encompassing two forward decks, the facility will feature a thermal suite, a variety of health and beauty treatment rooms and Carnival’s first thalasso therapy pool. Encircling the upper level of the spa will be a winter garden that will include a ceremonial tea house.

A 5,500-square-foot children’s playroom – the largest in the Carnival fleet – will be located mid-ship. Above the facility will be a new water play area – a first for the line.

Located aft will be a new sports deck featuring arena-style seating for games and other events, while a reservations-only supper club will be located atop the poolside Lido restaurant.

The mid-ship pool – one of four on board – will be enclosed by two full decks of glass walls. The area will be covered with a two-deck-high retractable dome. A large balcony will encircle the upper deck of the pool area.

The vessel will include 1,503 cabins, 60% of which will offer an ocean view with 60% of those featuring balconies.(Reuters)

From the sounds of this description, this new ship will be quite a departure from the usual Carnival ships.

Yes it sounds like they are incorporating favorite things from all lines!!

I can't wait to try it.

If Carnival is building it, it will be a winner....

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I went on the Splendor back in December and loved it! Nice looking ship. Don't like the deck being closed in where the pool is, I liked the "open" spaces of the Conquest Class but I sure loved the movie screen being closed in to watch the movies! The Spa is awesome!