Carnival Sensation deck plans

Carnival Sensation (1993-built / 2022-scrapped, last refurbished in January 2020, Fun Ship 2.0 refurbishment in 2017) was the third of eight Fantasy-class Carnival Cruise Line ships—along with Ecstasy, Fascination, and the “no balcony ships” Elation, Fantasy, Imagination, Inspiration, and Paradise.

In April 2022, the 29-year-old Carnival Sensation was sold for scrap and beached at Aliaga, Turkey.

The Carnival Sensation cruise ship deck plan included a total of 1,028 staterooms for 2,056 passengers (maximum capacity 2,467), served by 920 crew members. The vessel had 13 decks (10 accessible to passengers, 5 with cabins), 12 lounges and bars, 3 swimming pools, 6 outdoor Jacuzzis (large whirlpool hot tubs), and 14 elevators.

Passenger cabin decks included a total of 54 Suites, 98 Balconies, 564 Oceanviews, and 408 Inside cabins. Self-service laundromats (launderettes) for passenger use were available on all cabin decks. Laundry service came at an additional charge—$3.25 per washer or dryer load and $1.50 per box of detergent/water softener (available via vending machines). Launderettes operated daily between 6:30 a.m. and 12:00 midnight and featured 2–3 washers, 2–3 dryers, and one ironing board with an iron. Machines accepted coins only (Sail & Sign cards not accepted). While in port, washing machines were disabled (only dryers and irons could be used). Valet laundry service was handled by the cabin steward, with per-item wash-and-press prices ranging from $2 to $7.50 (no dry-cleaning available).

Carnival Sensation Deck Plan Changes – 2017 Refurbishment Review

The 2017 drydock refurbishment (February 9–22, at Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport, Bahamas) included the following updates:

• (Lido Deck 10) Added Guy’s Burger Joint – a complimentary poolside dining venue serving handcrafted burgers and fresh-cut fries.
• (Lido Deck 10) Added BlueIguana Cantina – a complimentary Mexican eatery serving freshly made burritos and tacos on homemade tortillas, with a salsa bar and various toppings. Also added was the BlueIguana Tequila Bar – a themed outdoor bar offering frozen drinks and beers.
• (Promenade Deck 9) Added Alchemy Bar – Carnival's “cocktail pharmacy” lounge with expert mixologists creating made-to-order drinks. Also added was the RedFrog Rum Bar – offering frozen drinks and Carnival’s private label ThirstyFrog Red draft beer.
• (Promenade Deck 9) Added Cherry On Top – a bulk candy shop that also sold Carnival-branded apparel, gifts, and toys.
• (Verandah Deck 11) The former Camp Carnival kids’ area was redesigned and transformed into Camp Ocean. Aft on this deck, the Carnival WaterWorks aquapark was installed, featuring a Splash Zone, two mini racing slides for kids, and the Twister Waterslide.
• Various technical upgrades were made, including shore power capability installation.
• Routine maintenance included a new hull coating.

During this refurbishment, the crew area was also renovated.

The earlier 2015 refurbishment, part of the Fun Ship 2.0 program, introduced new entertainment programming such as the Hasbro Game Show, Playlist Productions, and the Punchliner Comedy Club.

The 2020 drydock (January 6–17, also in Freeport, Bahamas) was a USD 25 million project that involved general maintenance, technical upgrades, and shipwide installation of new carpeting and tiling.