At a traditional maritime handover ceremony held earlier at the
Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, Carnival Cruise Lines took delivery
of the new 130,000-ton Carnival Breeze, the 24th vessel in the line’s fleet.
Carnival Breeze will depart on its inaugural cruise from Venice this Sunday,
June 3, operating a special 12-day Mediterranean cruise that ends in Barcelona
June 15. Following a summer schedule of 12-day Mediterranean cruises from
Barcelona that runs through October 25, Carnival Breeze will reposition to Miami
for year-round six- and eight-day Caribbean cruises beginning November 24,
becoming Carnival Cruise Lines’ largest South Florida-based ship.
“Carnival Breeze represents the continued evolution of our product, offering a
huge array of branded experiences for our guests and inviting public spaces each
with its own personality and character, all enhanced by the spirited fun that
makes a Carnival cruise so memorable,” said Gerry Cahill, Carnival president and
CEO.
Carnival Breeze is the line's first ship to feature the Thrill Theater, an
immersive multi-dimensional special effects experience that makes viewers feel
as if they’re part of the movie. Other highlights sure to provide fun for the
whole family include WaterWorks offering splash-tastic water slides and a
300-gallon drenching bucket, and SportSquare, an expansive recreation area with
a suspended ropes course, a miniature golf course, an outdoor fitness area and
more.
New dining options on Carnival Breeze include Bonsai Sushi, the line’s first
full-service sushi restaurant, a free open-air barbecue venue called Fat Jimmy's
C-Side BBQ, and The Comfort Kitchen, a casual poolside spot for American-style
comfort food. Other choices range from Guy’s Burger Joint, developed in tandem
with Food Network personality Guy Fieri, to the Mexican-themed BlueIguana
Cantina and Cucina del Capitano, a family-style Italian restaurant that brings
the heritage of Carnival’s captains to the table.
Carnival Breeze is also the first ship in the fleet to feature all of the
entertainment elements of the line’s groundbreaking “Fun Ship 2.0” enhancement
initiative, including Hasbro, The Game Show, with larger than life adaptations
of the brand’s iconic games, and Playlist Productions, which combine captivating
live performances with high-tech LED staging and special effects to set a new
standard in seagoing entertainment.
With a nod to its upcoming Caribbean itineraries, the tropics-inspired Carnival
Breeze also features vibrant interiors and inviting public spaces, from the
poolside RedFrog Rum Bar and BlueIguana Tequila Bar to the sun-splashed Lido
Marketplace restaurant and a palm tree-lined indoor/outdoor café and live
entertainment venue called Ocean Plaza. Even the staterooms incorporate a
palette of pastel hues and a striking new design inspired by the Caribbean’s
cool island breezes and warm sunsets.
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