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Ship Highlights
Overview "Out of many, one" could be the motto of this ship that celebrates an array of design styles in her interiors and instead of having one traditional central theme, creates a mood of diversity through a variety of decors -- we counted 19 different interior designs! So, as they go from one public area to another, guests can bask in the glory of Gothic, the grace of Art Deco, the exotic ambiance of the Chinese style and so on. First in a new series of ships for Carnival, the Carnival Spirit (which resembles CostaAtlantica in layout) is not only many ships in one, but introduces some firsts for Carnival: an alternative restaurant and a wedding chapel. Carnival Fun Ship fans of all ages will welcome this latest addition to the fleet. Working off the name Spirit, legendary Carnival designer Joe Farcus got inspired to celebrate the "creative spirit" on this ship by serving up what looks to us like every design style he could think of. So as you go from one public area to another, you can bask in the glory of Gothic, the grace of Art Deco, the exotic ambiance of Chinese, the thrill of Egyptian and so on. Carnival Spirit, which introduced a whole new class for Carnival (its sister ships are Carnival Legend, Carnival Pride and Carnival Miracle), shares its basic design with CostaAtlantica and offers all the best of earlier Carnival vessels -- a water slide, numerous bars, extensive children's facilities. It also introduced some firsts for Carnival: a fabulous supper club and a wedding chapel. Here are some of our favorite onboard offerings: Nouveau Supper Club. Look up the ship's soaring 9-deck atrium and you'll see a striking red stained glass dome. That's part of the fine alternative dining venue on top of the Spirit -- and tops with us. The service charge of $30 per person is worth every penny. Carnival Spirit's Artists Lobby is the main hub of the vessel, decorated in Art Deco style with lots of color, gigantic murals of soaring spirits and famous art icons (a little Monet here, a little Gauguin there), rich wood, dark antique copper accents, two grand staircases, a bar with a dance floor, and the information and tour desks. Entertainment Carnival's nightlife is legendary, and if you come aboard ready to party, you will not be disappointed (but don't expect a big nighttime crowd on Alaska sailings when many passengers are so exhausted from shore excursions they go to bed early). The ship has 16 lounges and bars to suit every mood. The three-level Pharaoh's Palace, decorated with hieroglyphics, 20-ft. tall stone figures and sarcophagi inspired by the golden one of King Tut, sets the scene for Vegas-style revues. Seating is in comfortable high-back theater chairs. Fitness and Recreation The Grecian-inspired, Steiner-operated Nautica Spa incorporates Doric columns and hand-painted murals featuring a Greek vase motif and depictions of Olympic events. The two-level, 13,700-square-ft. oceanview facility, located forward on Decks 9 and 10, offers sauna, steam, beauty salon, one whirlpool (within the gym; there are four others aboard) and 10 treatment rooms for European-style therapies including Aroma Stone (using heated, scented oils and warm basalt stones). The decently sized aerobics room is mirrored so you can watch yourself sweat, and the gym, one of our favorites at sea, features a tiered design so from every piece of equipment you get ocean views. Family The line's complimentary Camp Carnival program with activities for children ages 2 to 15 has its own "Fun House," a 2,400-square-ft. enclosed play area. Themed to the bottom of the sea, it has three areas connected by tunnels -- one area for crafts, a second one for computer games and a third one for games -- plus a video wall for movies and cartoons. One deck below is an arcade with video games and virtual reality-based games. An outdoor play area offers mini-basketball, jungle gyms and other playground equipment. Fellow passengers 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 a sport coat and tie to casual resort wear. For Alaska, layers, comfortable walking shoes and rain gear are recommended. 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. For Alaska, layers, comfortable walking shoes and rain gear are recommended. Gratuity Tips of $10 per person, per day are added to your shipboard account. A 15 percent gratuity is added to bar bills. |
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This is the SuperLiner that introduced Spirit-class sailing and such innovations
as the two-level promenade and the reservations-only supper club. Among her
outstanding features is greater speed, which makes it possible for you to visit
destinations that would take other ships 10 days or more. Also remarkable is
that 80% of her staterooms have ocean views, and of those, 80% have balconies,
so you can admire that panoramic scenery from the comfort of your own private
stateroom. Ship's Registry: Panama.