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Set sail for fun-filled days and nights aboard the Sensation. Soak up the sun, cool off in one of the pools, and zip down the waterslide for a refreshing splash! The Ecstasy Dining Room serves up savory gourmet fare, and the Seaview Bar & Grill is perfect for a casual bite; kids can choose their favorites from the special children's menus. Camp Carnival has lots of fun activities for the young ones, morning till night, while older kids can hang out at the Teen Club for music, movies, and video games. Do what you want -- or do nothing at all! At night, take in a show in the Kaleidoscope Dance Club. Or, unwind with a drink at the Mirage Bar before heading to the exciting Club Vegas Casino.
Ship Highlights
Overview Carnival Cruise Lines is the largest cruise line in the world carrying one-fifth of all cruise passengers. A good percentage return again. This is a great main stream cruising value for those that are looking to have a "FunShip" vacation with a party atmosphere. You will find excellent spa and fitness facilities, great programs for kids and some of the largest cabins in this price range. Onboard all Carnival ships, guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent, relative or guardian 25 years of age or older. This cuts down on the "Spring Break" reputation Carnival is trying to beat. Public rooms Sensation Boulevard strecthes the length of the ship and is lined with popular venues for nightlife including Michaelango's Lounge with its Romanesque decor and the Club Vegas Casino which lives up to its name in lights and sound. Sensation Boulevard is the place to see and be seen nightly after dinner. Activities Once you're aboard the Carnival Sensation our activities are as vast as the waterways you're cruising through. Your preference will be precisely accommodated whether you're unleashing your inner child or finally giving that inner child the vacation that it deserves. With so many different activities onboard for the whole family, you might even go the whole day without seeing each other. Or you can choose to just sit up on deck, do nothing & relax.
Entertainment The Fantasia lounge features Carnival's popular Vegas-style revues nightly. This state-of-the-art theater boasts lasers lights, special effects and a sound system to rival any land-based show room. A word of warning -- be sure to get there early to get the best seats. Some of the seats have limited or obstructed views of the stage. Even though the sun has set, the entertainment has yet to cease. Prepare to completely unwind and paint the "Fun Ship" red with our crew from sun down to sun up. You and yours are invited to take full advantage of our assortment of entertainment options. Carnival's Sensations is equipped with everything from various lounges to our Club Vegas Casino and everything in between.
Fitness and Recreation The large pool complex on the Lido Deck is the scene of live music and the signature blue sliding board gets plenty of use. Snorkeling equipment is for rent for the length of the cruise. A topless sunbathing area is situated aft on the Sun Deck. The Nautica Spa is more than large enough to accomodate passengers at 12,000 square feet including beauty salon. A fitness center offering pneumatic pressure machines, treadmills, stationary bikes, Stairmasters, and whirlpools get plenty of use. The spa is operated by Steiner, as on most cruise ships, but rates are pegged to the cruise passengers and are lower here than on the more upscale ships. There's a jogging track and a total of six whirlpools. Family Families are a major market for Carnival and the minimum passenger age is 4 months with no ship maximum on the number of children allowed on a particular sailing. Kids pay the flat rate for third/fourth guests in a cabin. Parents should pay "tips" on children aged three and up. Fellow passengers The weekend passengers are onboard to party and tend to be a rowdy lot; there are more children on the weekend trips as well. The four-day trips are slightly more serene. The ship appeals to people of all ages who know that they are receiving exceptional value for an all-inclusive weekend or mid-week getaway. Dress The Sensation is a casual cruise. There is one formal night, and most gentlemen opt for a suit and tie as opposed to a tuxedo. Most ladies wear a short cocktail dress or a dressy pants outfit on formal nights. Other nights are casual, with most gentlemen wearing a sport shirt and long slacks and most ladies wearing a casual dress or skirt and blouse or pants outfit. Shorts are not permitted in the dining rooms at dinner. The dress is very casual during the day, with swimsuits, shorts and t-shirts being the rule. Swimsuits are not allowed in the dining rooms, but you may opt for casual breakfast and lunch on the lido deck or around the pool. Gratuity The line suggests $3.50 per person per day for the cabin steward and table waiter, $2 per person per day for assistant waiters and additional tipping for maitre d' and head waiter. Tips for drinks are included in bar bills. |
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Sensation is the third Fantasy-class ship debuting in 1993 and is similar in all but the theme, the "arts", to her sister ships Ecstasy, Fantasy, Fascination, Imagination, Inspiration, and Paradise.