Carnival Sensation deck plans

Carnival Sensation (1993-built, last refurbished in 2020 January, Fun Ship 2.0 in 2017) is the third of all eight Fantasy-class Carnival cruise ships - together with Ecstasy and Fascination (now Century Harmony), and the "no balcony ships" Elation, Fantasy, Imagination, Inspiration, Paradise.

Carnival Sensation cruise ship deck plan shows a total of 1028 staterooms for 2056 passengers (max capacity is 2467) served by 920 crew-staff. The boat has 13 decks (10 passenger-accessible, 5 with cabins), 12 lounges and bars, 3 swimming pools, 6 outdoor Jacuzzis (large whirlpool hot tubs), 14 elevators.

Carnival Sensation decks with passenger cabins have a total of 54 Suites, 98 Balconies, 564 Oceanviews, 408 Inside cabins, Self Service Laundromats (passenger use launderettes). Laundry facilities are at extra-charge – $3,25 (per washer or dryer load) and $1,5 per box (detergent/water softener, dispensed from the vending machine in the room). Launderettes (open between 6:30 am – 12 midnight) are located on all cabin decks. Each laundry room is equipped with 2-3 washers, 2-3 dryers, 1 ironing board/iron. All laundry machines accept coins only (can’t be operated using S&S cards). While the ship is in port, washing machines are closed (only dryers and irons can be used). Valet laundry service is handled through the cabin steward. Prices are per item – wash-and-press ($2 – $7,50), no dry-cleaning.

Carnival Sensation deck plan changes 2017 refurbishment review

The list of deck plan changes after the ship's 2017 drydock refurbishment (February 9-22, done in Freeport Bahamas) included:

• (Lido Deck 10) Guy’s Burger Joint was added (complimentary poolside dining venue serving hand-crafted burgers and fresh-cut fries )
• (Lido Deck 10) BlueIguana Cantina was added (complimentary poolside Mexican eatery for fresh-made burritos and tacos on homemade tortillas, with salsa bar and a variety of toppings). Also here was added the Blue Iguana Tequila Bar (Mexican-themed outdoor bar for frozens and beers).
• (Promenade Deck 9) Alchemy Bar was added (Carnival's “cocktail pharmacy” lounge with professional mixologists and made-to-order drinks). Also here was added the RedFrog Rum Bar (rum bar for frozens and beers, serving Carnival’s private label ThirstyFrog Red /draught beer).
• (Promenade Deck 9) Cherry On Top was added (bulk candy store, also selling Carnival Cruise Lines logo apparel, gifts, toys)).
• (Verandah Deck 11) the old Camp Carnival kids complex was redesigned and transformed into Camp Ocean. Also here (aft) was installed Carnival Waterworks (aquapark with Splash Zone, 2 mini racing slides for kids, and the Twister Waterslide).
• Various technical enhancements were also implemented, including shoreside power capabilities.
• Routine maintenance works included new hull coating.
• During refurbishment 2017, the crew area was also renovated.

After the ship's previous (2015) refurbishment (by the "Fun Ship 2.0" program) was introduced new show programming - Hasbro Game Show, Playlist Productions, Punchliner Comedy Club.

Drydock 2020 (January 6-17, done in Freeport Bahamas) was a USD 25 million project that included general maintenance works, technical upgrades, new carpeting and tiling (shipwide).