Carnival Sensation
Carnival Sensation current position
Carnival Sensation current location is at North West Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 26.27846 N / -79.28212 W) cruising en route to FREEPORT OPL. The AIS position was reported 2 minutes ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionSpecifications of Carnival Sensation
| Year built | 1993 / Age: 28 |
| Flag state | Bahamas |
| Builder | Kvaerner Masa-Yards (Helsinki, STX Finland) |
| Class | Fantasy |
| Building cost | USD 250 million |
| Owner | Carnival Corporation & PLC |
| Operator | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Speed | 22 kn / 41 kph / 25 mph |
| Length (LOA) | 262 m / 860 ft |
| Beam (width) | 31 m / 102 ft |
| Gross Tonnage | 70538 gt |
| Passengers | 2056 - 2467 |
| Crew | 920 |
| Passengers-to-space ratio | 29 |
| Decks | 13 |
| Cabins | 1028 |
| Decks with cabins | 5 |
| Last Refurbishment | 2020 |
| Sister-ships | Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Elation, Carnival Fantasy, Carnival Fascination, Carnival Imagination, Carnival Inspiration, Carnival Paradise |
| Christened by | Vicki Freed, Roberta Jacoby, Cherie Weinstein, Geri Donnelly |
Carnival Sensation Itineraries
| Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Jul 01 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $519 |
| 2021 Jul 05 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $639 |
| 2021 Jul 10 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $609 |
| 2021 Jul 15 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $509 |
| 2021 Jul 19 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $599 |
| 2021 Jul 24 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $589 |
| 2021 Jul 29 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $439 |
| 2021 Aug 02 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $519 |
| 2021 Aug 07 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $459 |
| 2021 Aug 12 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $369 |
| 2021 Aug 16 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $419 |
| 2021 Aug 21 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $399 |
| 2021 Aug 26 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $349 |
| 2021 Aug 30 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $389 |
| 2021 Sep 04 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $279 |
| 2021 Sep 09 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2021 Sep 23 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2021 Sep 27 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $269 |
| 2021 Oct 02 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $269 |
| 2021 Oct 07 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $279 |
| 2021 Oct 11 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $289 |
| 2021 Oct 16 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $269 |
| 2021 Oct 21 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2021 Oct 25 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2021 Oct 30 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2021 Nov 04 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2021 Nov 08 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2021 Nov 13 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2021 Nov 18 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2021 Nov 22 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $459 |
| 2021 Nov 27 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $239 |
| 2021 Dec 02 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2021 Dec 06 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2021 Dec 11 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2021 Dec 16 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $319 |
| 2021 Dec 20 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $599 |
| 2021 Dec 26 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $529 |
| 2021 Dec 30 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $559 |
| 2022 Jan 03 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2022 Jan 08 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $239 |
| 2022 Jan 13 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2022 Jan 17 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $239 |
| 2022 Jan 22 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $239 |
| 2022 Jan 27 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2022 Jan 31 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2022 Feb 05 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2022 Feb 10 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2022 Feb 14 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $269 |
| 2022 Feb 19 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $299 |
| 2022 Feb 24 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $269 |
| 2022 Feb 28 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $309 |
| 2022 Mar 05 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $449 |
| 2022 Mar 10 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $339 |
| 2022 Mar 14 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $429 |
| 2022 Mar 19 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $429 |
| 2022 Mar 24 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $339 |
| 2022 Mar 28 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $399 |
| 2022 Apr 02 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $369 |
| 2022 Apr 07 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $319 |
| 2022 Apr 11 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $379 |
| 2022 Apr 16 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $349 |
| 2022 Apr 21 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $299 |
| 2022 Apr 25 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $319 |
| 2022 Apr 30 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $329 |
| 2022 May 05 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $299 |
| 2022 May 09 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $369 |
| 2022 May 14 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $409 |
| 2022 May 19 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $349 |
| 2022 May 23 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $449 |
| 2022 May 28 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $519 |
| 2022 Jun 02 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $449 |
| 2022 Jun 06 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $539 |
| 2022 Jun 11 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $539 |
| 2022 Jun 16 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $459 |
| 2022 Jun 20 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $539 |
| 2022 Jun 25 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $539 |
| 2022 Jun 30 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $459 |
| 2022 Jul 04 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $549 |
| 2022 Jul 09 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $519 |
| 2022 Jul 14 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $459 |
| 2022 Jul 18 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $499 |
| 2022 Jul 23 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $499 |
| 2022 Jul 28 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $379 |
| 2022 Aug 01 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $429 |
| 2022 Aug 06 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $369 |
| 2022 Aug 11 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $309 |
| 2022 Aug 15 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $329 |
| 2022 Aug 20 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $299 |
| 2022 Aug 25 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $289 |
| 2022 Aug 29 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $279 |
| 2022 Sep 03 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $279 |
| 2022 Sep 08 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2022 Sep 12 | 10 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Mobile | $714 |
| 2022 Sep 22 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2022 Sep 26 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $279 |
| 2022 Oct 01 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $279 |
| 2022 Oct 06 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $279 |
| 2022 Oct 10 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $289 |
| 2022 Oct 15 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $279 |
| 2022 Oct 20 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2022 Oct 24 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2022 Oct 29 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2022 Nov 03 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2022 Nov 07 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $259 |
| 2022 Nov 12 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2022 Nov 17 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2022 Nov 21 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $469 |
| 2022 Nov 27 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2022 Dec 01 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2022 Dec 05 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2022 Dec 10 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2022 Dec 15 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $309 |
| 2022 Dec 19 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $349 |
| 2022 Dec 23 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $529 |
| 2022 Dec 28 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $589 |
| 2023 Jan 02 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $299 |
| 2023 Jan 07 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2023 Jan 12 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $259 |
| 2023 Jan 16 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2023 Jan 21 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $249 |
| 2023 Jan 26 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $259 |
| 2023 Jan 30 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $259 |
| 2023 Feb 04 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $259 |
| 2023 Feb 09 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $259 |
| 2023 Feb 13 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $279 |
| 2023 Feb 18 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $319 |
| 2023 Feb 23 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $279 |
| 2023 Feb 27 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $299 |
| 2023 Mar 04 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $439 |
| 2023 Mar 09 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $349 |
| 2023 Mar 13 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $439 |
| 2023 Mar 18 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $439 |
| 2023 Mar 23 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $349 |
| 2023 Mar 27 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $409 |
| 2023 Apr 01 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $389 |
| 2023 Apr 06 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $339 |
| 2023 Apr 10 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $359 |
| 2023 Apr 15 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $329 |
| 2023 Apr 20 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $309 |
| 2023 Apr 24 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $329 |
| 2023 Apr 29 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Mobile | $339 |
Carnival Sensation Review
Review of Carnival Sensation
The 1993-built Carnival Sensation cruise ship is the third of CCL's 8 Fantasy-class liners, with sistership Fantasy, Elation, Imagination, Inspiration, Paradise plus the “balcony ships” Fascination and Ecstasy.
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 2056-passenger ship Carnival Sensation is one of the oldest Carnival ships. In January 2009, Sensation spent over a month in refit. Big-ticket additions included a three-hundred-foot-long corkscrew waterslide, kids' aqua park, tropical-themed mid-vessel swimming pool place, 98 balconies to all cabins and adult-only retreat space. The line also renewed ship's cabins with flat-screen TV's and updated numerous public spaces - from the main dining venue to the piano bar.
Cruise itinerary program
Carnival Sensation itinerary program is based on 3-, 4-day and 5-day short Bahamas roundtrip cruises departing from Port Canaveral, Florida. Feature port destinations include Bahamas (Freeport, Nassau, line’s private island Half Moon Cay) and Key West FL.
In 2019, the ship offers a total of 17 new 5-day cruises to Cuba leaving roundtrip from Miami. Each itinerary features a day-long port stay in Havana. The other ports of call in the Caribbean are Grand Turk, Grand Cayman, and Bahamas (Nassau, Half Moon Cay Island, Princess Cays). With the new voyages was expanded Carnival's Florida to Cuba 2019 cruise program, also including Carnival Paradise leaving from Tampa.
Decks and Cabins
Carnival Sensation staterooms (1028 total, in 26 categories) include 54 Suites, 98 Balcony, 466 Oceanview and 408 Inside cabins. Most cabin balconies are sized 35 ft2 (3 m2). Most staterooms are sized 185 ft2 (17 m2). CCL Ecstasy ship has 25 wheelchair-accessible cabins (ADA staterooms adapted for passengers with disabilities). The largest (Grand Suites) are sized 330 ft2 / 31 m2 plus 115 ft2 / 11m2 terrace and accommodate up to 5 passengers. They feature sitting areas and spacious bathrooms with whirlpool bathtubs, separate shower, VIP services and amenities.
The boat has 13 decks, of which 10 are passenger-accessible and 5 with cabins.
Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks
During dinner hours, the two dining rooms - Ecstasy and Fantasy accommodate all Sensation's guests in two seatings (early at 6 p.m., and late at 8:15) or with the flexible option "Your Choice Dining" program - anytime between 5:45 and 9:30 p.m. The Sea View Bar and Grill located on Lido Deck has a big traffic flow, but even when crowded, the tables are enough and offer purple plastic seats. The Star Wars decor meets largely high school clientele. The pizzeria is 24-hour open; fat-free yogurt and ice cream are also offered round-the-clock.
Unlike other Carnival ships, there is no specialty restaurant or Supper Club onboard Carnival Sensation. However, as is also available on all of the Fun ships is Chef's Table - a dining experience that affords a dozen guests a multicourse dinner with a private cocktail reception, a tour of the galley and a master chef. This dining option takes place in a non-traditional venue, like the library or the galley, and can be booked onboard for US$75 per person.
Follows the complete list of Carnival Sensation restaurants and food bars.
- Fantasy Dining Room (658-seat, forward Main Dining Room, with two fixed dinner seatings, or “Your Time Dining”; offers themed breakfasts - “Seuss At Sea”, for $5 cover charge)
- Ecstasy Dining Room (650-seat, aft Main Dining Room, with two fixed dinner seatings).
- Seaview Lido Buffet Restaurant (722-seat, complimentary self-service restaurant with various food stations; operates as a bistro in the evenings).
- Sushi Bar (complimentary).
Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport
Carnival Sensation is still an amazing value for families and first-timers, despite her age. The vessel features line's famous Camp Carnival with programmes for youngsters among the ages of 2 and 17 years, an immensely congenial and up-for-anything crew and worthy sun deck additions (waterslide and adults-only place). Fantasia Lounge hosts always-popular Vegas-style show productions that are high energy, with great lighting and special effects. In addition to Fantasia's song-and-dance revues, a late night comic entertains adults in Plaza Lounge. Classical music is often scheduled in the atrium. Live dance and music venues are available daily. The Touch of Class piano bar boasts bar seats that are shaped like big hands. This unique hot spot often turns out to be standing room as guests enjoy the sing-alongs and can take part in the music without having to face the audience a la karaoke. Even though young people make up much of the bar's audience, some of the music appeals to George Gershwin and Irving Berlin fans.
Follows the complete list of Carnival Sensation lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.
- Sensation Grand Atrium Plaza (7-deck high midship open area served by Grand Plaza Lobby Bar)
- Internet Cafe (24-hour Internet computers room)
- Fantasia Theatre (1300-seat, 2-level main show lounge)
- Sensation Boulevard Promenade (230-seat)
- Joe’s Cafe (58-seat specialty coffee bar)
- Michelangelo Lounge and Bar (109-seat, with karaoke and dance floor)
- Kaleidoscope Disco and Nightclub (230-seat Dance Club)
- Polo Bar (92-seat cigar bar with piano)
- Plaza Lounge and Bar (540-seat, hosts Punchliner Comedy Club/brunch)
- Art Gallery; Photo Gallery and Shop; 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)
- 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
- Vegas Casino (450-seat, served by Mirage Bar)
- Serenity (adults only relaxation area with padded lounges, hammocks and two Whirlpools).
- Sensation Lido Pool area; Carnival WaterWorks Aqua Park (features the 4-deck high Twister Waterslide, two racing waterslides, fountains, jets, splash pool, kids area)
- Camp Carnival (kids' club lounge with a complimentary programme and play area)
- 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, Shuffleboard.
- The ship's 2017 refurbishment added all the Fun Ship 2.0 venues and amenities, including Guy’s Burger Joint (complimentary poolside burger bar via partnership with Guy Fieri), BlueIguana Cantina (complimentary poolside Mexican food bar for burritos and tacos on home-made tortillas, toppings, salsa bar), Alchemy Bar (cocktail lounge served by professional mixologists), BlueIguana Tequila Bar (Mexican-themed poolside bar serving frozen drinks and draft beer), Cherry on Top (Carnival's signature bulk candy shop), Camp Ocean (kids complex for children ages 2-11).
Carnival Sensation - user reviews and comments
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Carnival Sensation Wiki
Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades were started in 2014 and completed in 2017. Sensation is one of Carnival's oldest (Fantasy-class) liners with sisterships Ecstasy, Elation, Fantasy, Fascination, Imagination, Inspiration, Paradise. The vessel was christened by 4 godmothers - all Carnival Cruise Line's vice-presidents (Roberta Jacoby, Vicki Freed, Gerry Donnelly, Cherie Weinstein).
Ship's inaugural cruise/maiden voyage started on November 1, 1993. The vessel was extensively drydock refitted in February 2009 ("Fun Ship 1.0" / "Evolution of Fun") when new balcony cabins were added, as well as the "Serenity" (adults-only resort area), Carnival WaterWorks (aqua park) and the children's complex Camp Carnival. Following Hurricane Katrina (2005) the ship was charted by the US Government to provide accommodation for refugees.
Carnival Sensation refurbishment 2017 review
The ship's 2017 drydock refurbishment (February 9-22( was done in Freeport Bahamas and resulted in the following deckplan changes.
- (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 (Fun Ship 2.0) was introduced new show programming - Hasbro Game Show, Playlist Productions, Punchliner Comedy Club.
Drydock 2020 (January 6-17, Freeport Bahamas) was a USD 25 million project that included general maintenance works, technical upgrades, new carpeting and tiling (shipwide).