Carnival Elation
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Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Elation current position
Carnival Elation current location is at North West Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 26.88938 N / -79.45861 W) cruising en route to NWPC. The AIS position was reported 11 minutes ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionSpecifications of Carnival Elation
| Year built | 1998 / Age: 23 |
| Flag state | Panama |
| Builder | Kvaerner Masa-Yards (Helsinki, STX Finland) |
| Class | Fantasy |
| Building cost | USD 250 million |
| Owner | Carnival Corporation & PLC |
| Operator | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Speed | 21 kn / 39 kph / 24 mph |
| Length (LOA) | 260 m / 853 ft |
| Beam (width) | 31 m / 102 ft |
| Gross Tonnage | 70390 gt |
| Passengers | 2188 - 2626 |
| Crew | 900 |
| Passengers-to-space ratio | 27 |
| Decks | 14 |
| Cabins | 1094 |
| Decks with cabins | 7 |
| Last Refurbishment | 2020 |
| Sister-ships | Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Fantasy, Carnival Fascination, Carnival Imagination, Carnival Inspiration, Carnival Paradise, Carnival Sensation |
| Christened by | Shari Arison |
Carnival Elation Itineraries
| Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Oct 11 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $259 |
| 2021 Oct 16 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $259 |
| 2021 Oct 21 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $199 |
| 2021 Oct 25 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $239 |
| 2021 Oct 30 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $239 |
| 2021 Nov 04 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $209 |
| 2021 Nov 08 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $249 |
| 2021 Nov 13 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $249 |
| 2021 Nov 18 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $209 |
| 2021 Nov 22 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $309 |
| 2021 Nov 27 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $249 |
| 2021 Dec 02 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $209 |
| 2021 Dec 06 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $249 |
| 2021 Dec 11 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $249 |
| 2021 Dec 16 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $209 |
| 2021 Dec 20 | 6 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $519 |
| 2021 Dec 26 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $379 |
| 2021 Dec 30 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $419 |
| 2022 Jan 03 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $264 |
| 2022 Jan 08 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $239 |
| 2022 Jan 13 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $189 |
| 2022 Jan 17 | 5 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $244 |
| 2022 Jan 22 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $239 |
| 2022 Jan 27 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $169 |
| 2022 Jan 31 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $239 |
| 2022 Feb 05 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $259 |
| 2022 Feb 10 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $194 |
| 2022 Feb 14 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $274 |
| 2022 Feb 19 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $289 |
| 2022 Feb 24 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $214 |
| 2022 Feb 28 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $289 |
| 2022 Mar 05 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $349 |
| 2022 Mar 10 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $329 |
| 2022 Mar 14 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $474 |
| 2022 Mar 19 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $399 |
| 2022 Mar 24 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $329 |
| 2022 Mar 28 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $379 |
| 2022 Apr 02 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $404 |
| 2022 Apr 07 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $299 |
| 2022 Apr 11 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $439 |
| 2022 Apr 16 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $379 |
| 2022 Apr 21 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $289 |
| 2022 Apr 25 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $329 |
| 2022 Apr 30 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $369 |
| 2022 May 05 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $299 |
| 2022 May 09 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $399 |
| 2022 May 14 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $409 |
| 2022 May 19 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $319 |
| 2022 May 23 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $429 |
| 2022 May 28 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $489 |
| 2022 Jun 02 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $429 |
| 2022 Jun 06 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $544 |
| 2022 Jun 11 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $539 |
| 2022 Jun 16 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $429 |
| 2022 Jun 20 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $559 |
| 2022 Jun 25 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $569 |
| 2022 Jun 30 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $439 |
| 2022 Jul 04 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $579 |
| 2022 Jul 09 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $559 |
| 2022 Jul 14 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $419 |
| 2022 Jul 18 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $564 |
| 2022 Jul 23 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $539 |
| 2022 Jul 28 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $409 |
| 2022 Aug 01 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $509 |
| 2022 Aug 06 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $439 |
| 2022 Aug 11 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $339 |
| 2022 Aug 15 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $409 |
| 2022 Aug 20 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $389 |
| 2022 Aug 25 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $279 |
| 2022 Aug 29 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $359 |
| 2022 Sep 03 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $319 |
| 2022 Sep 08 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $219 |
| 2022 Sep 12 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $294 |
| 2022 Sep 17 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $304 |
| 2022 Sep 22 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $219 |
| 2022 Sep 26 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $294 |
| 2022 Oct 01 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $309 |
| 2022 Oct 06 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $229 |
| 2022 Oct 10 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $299 |
| 2022 Oct 15 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $299 |
| 2022 Oct 20 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $219 |
| 2022 Oct 24 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $289 |
| 2022 Oct 29 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $284 |
| 2022 Nov 03 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $209 |
| 2022 Nov 07 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $284 |
| 2022 Nov 12 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $284 |
| 2022 Nov 17 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $209 |
| 2022 Nov 21 | 6 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $519 |
| 2022 Nov 27 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $199 |
| 2022 Dec 01 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $199 |
| 2022 Dec 05 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $274 |
| 2022 Dec 10 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $279 |
| 2022 Dec 15 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $254 |
| 2022 Dec 19 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $349 |
| 2022 Dec 23 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $579 |
| 2022 Dec 28 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $629 |
| 2023 Jan 02 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $319 |
| 2023 Jan 07 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $289 |
| 2023 Jan 12 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $209 |
| 2023 Jan 16 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $289 |
| 2023 Jan 21 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $289 |
| 2023 Jan 26 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $204 |
| 2023 Jan 30 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $289 |
| 2023 Feb 04 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $289 |
| 2023 Feb 09 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $219 |
| 2023 Feb 13 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $289 |
| 2023 Feb 18 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $339 |
| 2023 Feb 23 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $244 |
| 2023 Feb 27 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $329 |
| 2023 Mar 04 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $359 |
| 2023 Mar 09 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $344 |
| 2023 Mar 13 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $439 |
| 2023 Mar 18 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $429 |
| 2023 Mar 23 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $344 |
| 2023 Mar 27 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $409 |
| 2023 Apr 01 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $459 |
| 2023 Apr 06 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $359 |
| 2023 Apr 10 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $409 |
| 2023 Apr 15 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $359 |
| 2023 Apr 20 | 4 days, round-trip The Bahamas | Port Canaveral | $294 |
| 2023 Apr 24 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $359 |
| 2023 Apr 29 | 5 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Port Canaveral | $399 |
Carnival Elation Review
Review of Carnival Elation
The 1998-built Carnival Elation cruise ship is the 7th of CCL's eight Fantasy-class liners, with sisterships Sensation, Fascination plus the "no balcony ships" Fantasy, Ecstasy, Imagination, Inspiration, Paradise.
The vessel (IMO number 9118721) is currently Panama-flagged (MMSI 355831000) and registered in Colon.
History - construction and ownership
Carnival Cruise Lines (CCL) is a US shipping company, trademarked brand and subsidiary of Carnival Corporation (shipowner). CCL was founded in 1972 as an independent company by Ted Arison (1924-1999, co-founder of NCL Norwegian). Carnival Cruise Lines has Corporation's largest fleet as both a number of vessels and GT tonnage (ship sizes and capacities). CCL has over 1/5 of the cruise industry's worldwide market.
The 2200-passenger ship Carnival Elation was floated out on January 4, 1998. Elation was retrofitted with part of Carnival's "Evolutions of Fun" upgrades. The Serenity adults-only area was installed, but not the WaterWorks park. Carnival Elation also had 28 balconies installed, all on Deck 6. Although the ship did not receive the full upgrade "Evolutions of Fun", in 2014 she received "Fun Ship 2.0" upgrades. Elation is the world's first cruise vessel equipped with Azipod propulsion, the state-of-the-art technology that substantially improves maneuverability in addition to saving hull space. The ship is also the world's first with a conference center (capable to accommodate small to medium groups for meetings and special events).
Decks and Cabins
Carnival Elation staterooms (1094 total, in 25 categories) include 79 Suites, 98 Balcony, 528 Oceanview and 378 Inside cabins. Most cabins are sized 170-185 ft2 (16-17 m2). CCL Elation ship has 33 wheelchair-accessible cabins (ADA staterooms adapted for passengers with disabilities). The largest (Grand Vista Suites) are sized 350 ft2 / 33 m2 plus 60 ft2 / 6 m2 terrace and accommodate up to 5 passengers. Grand Suites feature large sitting areas and spacious bathrooms (with whirlpool bathtubs, separate shower), VIP services and amenities.
The boat has 14 decks, of which 11 are passenger-accessible and 7 with cabins.
During drydock refurbishment 2017, a total of 38 new cabins were added, of which 2x Grand Vista Suites, 22x Junior Suites, 2x Scenic Oceanview, and 12x Interior. A total of 98 balconies were added to existing staterooms, which were upgraded to 230 ft2 / 21 m2 sized balcony cabins. The number of passenger staterooms was increased from 1026 to 1094, which increased the boat's passenger capacity from 2052 to 2128 (max 2462 to 2554).
Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks
Carnival Elation does not offer alternative dining, so every meal onboard the ship is served in one of the two MDRs or the Tiffany’s Lido buffet. Passengers can thus avoid the nickel-and-diming, equated with newer and larger ships, but you might wish for more variety. However, excellent service is one of the bright spots: bar servers are close by throughout the ship. The informal Tiffany's Bar and Grill is located on the Lido Deck and offers inside and poolside seating. Meals are served buffet-style with open seating for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A 24-hour pizzeria, 24-hour room service and complimentary sushi bar are the other alternative eating options. Carnival is one of the few cruise lines that still offer midnight buffets.
The real foodies who are curious about how the galley feeds so many people, have to check out Chef's Table. For US$75 per person, you'll be able to meet the head chef and tour the galley, as well as dine on a multi-course meal at a private table, while watching the chefs at work.
Follows the complete list of Carnival Elation restaurants and food bars.
- Imagination Dining Room (650-seat forward restaurant, with two fixed dinner seatings and “Your Time Dining”, as well as “Seuss At Sea” themed breakfasts for US$5 cover charge)
- Inspiration Dining Room (658-seat aft restaurant, with two options for dinner seating)
- Tiffany’s Lido Buffet Restaurant (722-seat, complimentary self-service restaurant with various food stations; operates as a bistro in the evenings)
- Sushi Bar (complimentary)
- Bluelguana Cantina (poolside Mexican fast food bar / complimentary)
- BlueIguana Tequila Bar
- Guy’s Burger Joint (poolside burger bar / complimentary).
Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport
Carnival Elation will not waste time to convince you as she is a ship where "participation" does make the experience. There are a lot of spots for a drink, from the laid back Gatsby’s Great Bar to the jumping Jekyll and even Hyde Dance Club to the always-swinging Duke’s Piano Bar.
A variety of live bands entertain nightly on Carnival Elation, and virtually every musical style can be heard. The prime entertainment venue is the Japanese-inspired Mikado theater, showcasing Las Vegas-style revues and performances by individual comedians and musicians.
Follows the complete list of Carnival Elation lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.
- Elation Atrium Plaza (7-deck high midship open area served byPlaza Lobby Bar)
- Internet Cafe (24-hour Internet computers room)
- Art Gallery; Photo Gallery and Shop (digital platform / Pixels-brand); Formalities Shop (tuxedo rentals, special occasion gifts); The Fun Shops (offer “Bon Voyage” store menu, souvenirs, watches, jewelry, logo merchandise, duty-free liquor, fashion boutiques / Guess Store, Pandora Store)
- Mikado Theatre (1300-seat, 2-level main show lounge for musical productions; also used for game shows, bingo, movies)
- Duke’s Bar (92-seat piano bar)
- Mark Twain Library; Conference Room (70-seat)
- Casablanca Casino (450-seat, served by Drama Bar)
- Elation’s Way Promenade and Bar (230-seat)
- Musical Cafe (72-seat specialty coffee bar and patisserie)
- Cherry On Top (Carnival's signature candy shop)
- Alchemy Bar (Carnival's “cocktail pharmacy” lounge served by professional mixologists)
- RedFrog Rum Bar (frozens, beers, Carnival’s private label ThirstyFrog Red/draught beer)
- Romeo and Juliet Lounge and Bar (109-seat, with dance floor and karaoke)
- Jekyll and Hyde Disco and Nightclub (230-seat Dance Club)
- Gatsby’s Great Bar (92-seats cigar bar/smoking lounge with patio)
- Cole Porter Club Lounge and Bar (540-seat, with dance floor and stage for live performances; Punchliner Comedy Club/brunch shows)
- Elation Lido Pool area (features one pool, two whirlpools, two poolside bars and stage for live performances, as well as 3-deck high Twister Waterslide which ends in the main pool); Aft Pool area (features one Whirlpool, one Splash Pool and one rounded pool)
- Circle C (kids' complimentary club lounge with movies, video games, parties, planned activities)
- 24-hour Video Games Arcade; Club O2 teens' lounge for movies, karaoke, parties
- Serenity (adults only relaxation area with padded lounges, hammocks and two Whirlpools)
- Camp Ocean (marine-inspired play area for children 2-11 with more than 200 ocean-themed activities)
- Camp Ocean (kids' club lounge with complimentary supervised program, indoor and outdoor playground areas)
- Carnival WaterWorks (aquapark with the 300-ft long waterslide Twister, 2x 82-ft long racing mini-slides, kids splash zone)
- Spa Carnival (Spa and Fitness complex with Relaxation Room, Steam Rooms, Saunas, Massage Rooms, Beauty Salon, Gymnasium with Aerobics Studio)
- Basketball/Volleyball Court, Jogging Track, Tennis Tables, 9-hole Mini Golf Course, Bocce Court, Shuffleboard.
Itineraries
Carnival Elation itinerary program is based on 4- and 5-day short breaks from New Orleans LA to Mexico and the Western Caribbean. Feature port destinations include Progreso and Cozumel. On April 23, 2016, Elation starts new Bahamas itineraries from Jacksonville.
In December 2017, Carnival announced the 2019 deployment of Carnival Elation to Port Canaveral (Orlando Florida) (new homeport). Starting on May 12, 2019, the ship will operate a year-round schedule of 4- and 5-day Bahamas cruises. Departures are on Thursdays (4-day itinerary to Freeport and Nassau) and on Mondays and Saturdays (5-day itinerary to Amber Cove Dominicana and Grand Turk Island).
Carnival Elation - user reviews and comments
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Carnival Elation Wiki
Fun Ship 2.0 upgrade was done in 2014. In 1998, MS Elation made the "cruise news" as the first cruise liner with AZIPOD propulsion (azimuth thrusters/electric podded units). The vessel was christened by godmother Shari Arison - daughter of Ted Arison (1924-1999) - co-founder of NCL Norwegian Cruise Lines (1966) and founder of Carnival Cruise Lines (1972).
The Carnival ship Elation is one of company's oldest (Fantasy-class) vessels with sisterships Ecstasy, Fantasy, Fascination, Imagination, Inspiration, Paradise, Sensation. A fleet-first feature for a Fun Ship is CCL Elation's dedicated conference center able to accommodate small groups for private meetings. As part of Carnival's 250 million "Evolution of Fun" program ("Fun Ship 1.0"), Elation received some upgrades in 2009, including the new facilities "Circle C" (kids club for passengers between 12- and 14-years-old), the adult-only deck "Serenity", as well as expanded buffet dining options.
Carnival Elation refurbishment 2020 review
In 2019 (March 2-26) the ship will enter drydock at Grand Bahama Shipyard (Freeport Bahamas). During the refurbishment will be also added 30 new staterooms on Deck 9. All these cabin modules will be delivered by ALMACO (drydocking project's management company).
Carnival Elation refurbishment 2017 review
The list of deck plan changes after the ship's 2017 drydock refurbishment (August 31 - September 27) done in Freeport Bahamas included:
- A total of 38 new cabins were added, of which 2x Grand Vista Suites, 22x Junior Suites, 2x Scenic Oceanview, 12x Interior. Balconies were added to 98 cabins (on decks 5-Main, 6-Upper, 7-Empress). This changed the vessel's passenger capacity from 2052 (max 2606) to 2128 (max 2554).
- The newly added staterooms were modular (delivered in a block consisting of 7 sub-blocks), pre-manufactured by ALMACO Group - a full-service provider of marine vessel cabins, wet units, galleys, provision stores, crew living quarters). The ship's elevator lobbies and stairs were also renovated.
- (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) 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) In the area of "Elation’s Way Promenade" (near Drama Bar) was added to Cherry On Top (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).
- (Deck 14) the 9-hole Mini-Golf Course was relocated and redesigned (added bocce court).
- Retail Shops were completely redesigned and upgraded with new brand boutiques (Guess Store, Pandora Store). The Photo Gallery was replaced with a digital platform (Pixels-brand).
- Various technical enhancements were implemented, including shoreside power capabilities.
- Routine maintenance works included new hull coating.
- During refurbishment 2017, the crew area was also renovated.
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