Ship facts

Star rating:
Maiden voyage: 1999
Number of decks: 13
Tonnage: 101509
Cabins: 1379
Passenger capacity: 2758
Number of crew: 1100

What's onboard? ▼

• Atrium social scene, shops
• Gift Candy shops
• COMPLIMENTARY DINING
• Main Dining (b’fast, dinner)
• Fixed and flexible time dining
• SeaDay Brunch (b’fast/Lunch)
• Breakfast grill
• Lido Restaurant (all meals)
• Guy’s Burger Joint (lunch, early dinner)
• Salad Bar (lunch)
• The Carnival Deli (lunch, dinner)
• Poolside Grill (lunch, dinner)
• Good Eats (buffet, dinner)
• Kids menu, pizza, ice cream
• Special diets (email beforehand)
• COVER CHARGE DINING
• The Chef’s Table (dinner; includes galley tour)
• Nouveau Restaurant (dinner)
• Green Eggs & Ham (breakfast)
• Bonsai Sushi (Japanese; lunch, dinner)
• 24-hour room service (room menu)
• Drinks packages
• SNACKS
• Pizza Pirate
• Sweet Spot
• Swirls ice cream, yoghurt
• Burgers, hot dogs, fries
• Coffee Bar, café, patisserie (pay)
• Cherry On Top (pay, sweet store)
• Internet café
• Bars & lounges, multiple
• Soft drink package (pay)
• ENTERTAINMENT
• Main Show Lounge
• Karaoke with live band
• Big outdoor screen
• Live music, comedy, DJs, dancing, karaoke, game shows, pool parties
• EA Sports Bar, video games
• Nightclub
• The Game Show
• Art gallery, auctions, seminars
• Casino
• Conference room
• ACTIVITIES
• Swimming pools (3)
• Whirlpools (7)
• Carnival Waterworks
• Green Thunder Waterslide
• Dr Seuss at Sea activities
• Spa & treatments (pay)
• Beauty, Hair, for men & women
• Acupuncture
• Fitness Centre
• Fitness Classes (yoga etc., pay)
• Serenity Adult Retreat
• Sports Court
• Mini-golf course
• Pool & deck parties
• Dance classes
• Library for quiet time
• Internet Café (pay)
• Video arcade (pay)
• UNDER 18
• Camp Ocean (2-5,6-8,9-11)
• Arts & Craft (2-11y)
• Circle “C” (12-14y)
• Club O2 (15-17y)
• Build a Bear workshop (pay)
• Night Owls (1-11y) care 10pm-1am (pay)
• OTHER
• Wedding packages (inquire)
• Shore excursion desk
• Wi-Fi, Mobile phone service
• Laundrette self service (pay)
• Wheelchair access good
• Elevators
• 110V 3-prong/220 V Europe

What's included? ▼

• Gratuities when an Australia-based ship
• All main meals on-board
• Coffee, tea & milk 24 h
• Sit-down or anytime dining choice
• Alternative dining (extra charge)
• Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor
• Entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies
• Activities - organised & individual
• Kids to teen programs (2-17 yrs)
• Cruise Director & all English speaking staff
• Special needs requests (2 weeks’ notice)
• Service animals accepted (vaccinated)
• Ship-shore-ship transfers
• Wedding and Vow Renewals (pay)

What's excluded? ▼

• Airfares, accommodation & transfers not specified
• Shore & land excursions and meals not specified
• Alternate specialty dining venues (unless specified)
• Casino gaming, bar expenses
• Items & services of a personal nature
• Medical services, vaccination costs
• Laundry and/or valet charges
• Wi-Fi, Internet, satellite/mobile phone & fax charges
• Babysitting, childcare services (1 to 11 y, 10pm-1am)
• Passport & visa fees
• Insurances of all kinds
• Increases in third party charges or taxes
• Itineraries may change due to unforeseen circumstances
• Cabins may change for operational reasons
• GRATUITIES AUSTRALIA
• Gratuities included in the fare
• OUTSIDE AUSTRALIA: US$13.99 pp/day; US$15.99 suites. (2 y and older).
• Can pre-pay when booking. Adjust at discretion on board
• Customary land tour gratuities are welcome
• Barbados embarkation: All gratuities pre-paid when booking
• Service Charges: Beverages, Chef’s Table 18%
• REMINDERS
• Check passport valid for 6 months after end of voyage
• Youth IDs required for Australia domestic
• Check dress code, health requirements ahead
• Special needs, dietary requests, arrange at booking
• Smoking on board in designated areas only
• Check stateroom ‘responsible adult’ requirements when booking
• Confirm with bank and ship ahead of cruise your credit/debit card intentions
• Camera drones permitted only on shore outside port area

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