Info
Name: Carnival Destiny
Ship Completed Date: 11/24/1996
Capacity: 2642
Gross Tonnage: 101353
Maximum Speed: 21 knots
Beam: 116 feet
Number of Passenger Decks: 12
Number of Outside Rooms: 802
Number of Pools: 4
Non-Smoking Dining: Yes |
Registry: Bahamas
Refurbished Date: 1/1/1999
Number of Crew, Nationality: 1050, International
Stabilized: Yes
Length: 893 feet
Space Ratio: 38:1
Number of Inside Rooms: 519
Number of Restaurants: 4
Number of Elevators: 18
Non-Smoking Ship: No |
Carnival Destiny Features
Just imagine how many fun places there are on a "Fun Ship" that's as long as three football fields. You can swim in your choice of three pools (the fourth one's for the kiddies), barrel down a waterslide, participate in poolside games, or kick back and relax with a tropical drink. Step Inside and check out the two-story dining rooms, health spa and dance club. You're sure to find your kind of music in one of the many clubs and lounges along the ship's main boulevard. Pull into port and go ahsore where the fun in the sun continues. Ship's Registry: The Bahamas.
Overview
The Carnival Destiny is the first of Carnival Cruise Lines' five 100,000-ton-plus Destiny-class liners. This ship has some of the best nightlife at sea, with entertainment for every taste and age group. The Carnival Destiny also boasts one of the largest casinos afloat and one of the largest spas and fitness centers on a cruise ship. Guests will find a huge variety of entertainment and dining options, excellent food, spacious and comfortable cabins, friendly and professional service and an exceptional value for the dollar.
At 101,000 tons, the Carnival Destiny is one of the larger cruise ships at sea. Despite her size and 3,000+ passengers, we never noticed any more crowding or any longer lines than we have found on much smaller ships. We were also surprised to discover how easy it was to find our way around this vessel. We quickly learned that the key was finding out which elevator banks served which public rooms.
There is a full slate of activities and entertainment for every age group and taste from ballroom dancing, classical music concerts, tea time and art auctions to hairy chest and knobby knees contests, blackjack and slot machine tournaments, bingo and karaoke.
Fitness and Recreation
The Carnival Destiny's 15,000 square foot, two-level Nautica Spa is one of the largest at sea. Work out on treadmills, Stairmasters, stationary bikes, rowing machines, free weights, and progressive resistance machines while enjoying panoramic views. There are men's and women's saunas, steam rooms and locker rooms, plus two coed whirlpools. There is also a separate aerobics room and juice bar. Trained instructors lead a variety of exercise classes. Personal trainers are available, at an additional charge. There is an outdoor, one-eighth mile, padded jogging track and a golf driving net. Golf lessons are available with a PGA pro through Carnival's Fore! Golf Program. The spa and salon, which are operated by Steiner's of London, offer every kind of massage, facial and treatment imaginable
The main pool area is one of the Carnival Destiny's most popular features highlighted by the winding, 214-foot-long water slide. The deck around the pool is laid out in levels, creating an amphitheater-like effect. There is also open deck space around the aft New World Pool, with its retractable glass ceiling. Topless sunbathing is allowed in a secluded section near the main funnel.
Family
Carnival continues to be popular with families the attraction being the Camp Carnival program. Camp Carnival is divided into four categories. Toddlers (2 - 5), Juniors (6 - 8) Intermediate (9 - 11) and Teens (12-15). There's a playroom for under-3s. On sea days the program operates from 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. On days-in-port, Camp Carnival offers supervised free-play from arrival until 2 p.m.; scheduled activities run from 2 - 10 p.m. Kids pay a flat rate for third/fourth guests in a cabin, regardless of age. Parents should pay "tips" on children aged three and up.
All ships have at least one play room, a wading pool and an outdoor play areas. Otherwise, facilities vary; some ships have teen clubs, video arcades, and jungle gyms. Baby-sitting is available on sea days and port days; cost is $6 for first child, $4 apiece for additional children and babysitting is a group activity (available from 10 p.m. - 3 a.m. in the children's play room. Diapers are sold in the infirmary, and there's a turndown service featuring fresh baked chocolate chip cookies at bed-time. Carnival also offers teen-only shore excursion outings and walkie-talkies available for rent onboard. A Fountain Fun Card ($9 - $23 depending on length of cruise) is available for the under-21 set.
Fellow passengers
Most passengers are 21-45 with large groups of singles, couples and families. Since the ship has moved to San Juan for a Southern Caribbean itinerary more couples 35-55 are onboard.
Dress
For one or two nights, a dark suit or formal attire is suggested -- with most men opting for suits. The dress code for the rest of the evenings ranges from sport coat and tie to resort wear.
Gratuity
Carnival recommends $3.50 per person, per day to the waiter; $2 per person per day to the assistant waiter; $3.50 per person, per day to the cabin steward. A 15 percent gratuity is added to bar bills.
