Carnival Celebration will sport elements from past Fun Ships

As with Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration will sport a three-deck high starboard atrium, but with a ceiling that appears as a burst of a confetti cannon made of some 1,400 color-changing lighting fixtures that will transform from day to night.

The Celebration Central atrium will also have 3,000-square-foot floor-to-ceiling windows that change into 16 individually controlled, six- by 14-foot LED screens to accompany entertainment options, including live music, special effects, aerial acrobatic performances and high-energy shows.

Vistosi murals from Carnival Victory

In a nod to history, pieces from former Fun Ships will be repurposed to blend with Celebration's modern decor throughout. For example, in the Aquaria Bar, ocean-themed glass murals from Carnival Victory (now sailing as Carnival Radiance) by Italian artist Luciano Vistosi will be incorporated into a two-deck-high decorative wall behind the bar to give an aquarium-like effect, inspiring the name.

Tropicale Bar

And the Tropicale Bar is named after the first ship to sport the line’s iconic funnel.

'From a design perspective, we are incorporating elements from our former ships, paying homage to the history of Carnival, and also showcasing Carnival Celebration as a modern, innovative and forward-looking vessel,' said Ben Clement, SVP newbuilds, refurbishment and product innovation. 'While similar to Mardi Gras with a plethora of options for dining, entertainment and relaxation, Celebration will have her own personality, one that celebrates all things Carnival, intertwining where we have been with where we are going.'

Celebration Central will also include food and beverage options, such as JavaBlue Café, Bonsai Sushi and Bonsai Teppanyaki, and entertainment such as Piano Bar 88 and The Punchliner Comedy Club.

BOLT roller-coaster

After an incredible response from Mardi Gras cruisers, the centerpiece of Carnival Celebration’s Ultimate Playground (Decks 18-20 aft) will be BOLT, The Ultimate Sea Coaster.

Maurer Rides, the manufacturer, has fully assembled BOLT on land and is currently conducting initial shoreside unmanned test runs in Munich, Germany.

Designed for fun for all ages, the Ultimate Playground will also be home to the WaterWorks aqua park and SportSquare featuring a mini-golf course, full-court basketball and a ropes course.

Summer Landing and Lido

The Summer Landing zone (Deck 8 aft) will house Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse Brewhouse, offering smoked-on-board favorites created by Guy Fieri and an assortment of Carnival’s ParchedPig craft beers brewed on site. Other features are pools and whirlpools, The Watering Hole poolside ba, and the Heroes Tribute Lounge honoring military personnel.

And the poolside zone, Lido (Decks 16-17 aft), will offer all the experiences from Mardi Gras including a two-level RedFrog Tiki Bar, Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken restaurant, Guy’s Burger Joint, Seafood Shack and BlueIguana Cantina.

The LNG-powered Carnival Celebration is scheduled to debut in November from the redesigned Terminal F at PortMiami, the line’s third terminal at the port and its largest in South Florida.

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