MIAMI-Carnival Cruise Lines will switch the homeport deployment of Carnival Miracle from Tampa to New York beginning in spring 2007.
Currently based in Tampa, Carnival Miracle will be relocated to New York and Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to operate eight-day Caribbean cruises from those ports beginning April 25, 2007.
“Carnival is always seeking ways to keep our product fresh for our guests. By deploying Carnival Miracle to New York and Fort Lauderdale, we’re providing these markets with exciting new ‘Fun Ship’ vacation choices aboard two of the industry’s most sophisticated and technically advanced vessels,” said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO.
He added that switching the homeports for Carnival Miracle for New York and Fort Lauderdale an opportunity to experience the unique interior designs and entertainment options available on these vessels.
Carnival Miracle New York Summer Vacation
Carnival Miracle’s eight-day Caribbean schedule from New York begins April 25, 2007, and includes three different tropical destinations – San Juan, St. Thomas/St. John, and Tortola/Virgin Gorda – renowned for their spectacular beaches, outstanding restaurants and shops, and excellent duty-free bargains.
Prior to the start-up of this program, Carnival Miracle will sail on a six-day cruise from New York to King’s Wharf, Bermuda; and Newport, R.I., departing April 19, 2007, as well as a two-day cruise departing October 18, 2007 (both voyages were originally scheduled to be operated by Carnival Legend).
Carnival Miracle will operate from Tampa through the departure of April 1, 2007, after which the ship will undergo an 11-day dry dock before re-deploying to New York.
Variety of On-Board Facilities and Features
Part of Carnival’s 88,500-ton “Spirit-class,” Carnival Miracle offers a variety of on-board features – a huge array of balconied and ocean view staterooms and indoor and outdoor promenades - that make these vessels ideal for scenic cruising. Eighty percent of the ships’ 1,062 staterooms offer ocean view with 80 percent of those offering private balconies.
Carnival Miracle features a host of lounges, bars and entertainment venues, including a sports bar, wine bar, piano bar, a two-level dance club, and a multi-level theater showcasing elaborate production shows.
Another highlight is an upscale reservations-only supper club located at the top of a soaring nine-deck-high atrium and enclosed by a red-tinted glass dome that forms the forward portion of the ship’s funnel.
Numerous family-friendly features, including “Camp Carnival” and “Club O2,” with expansive facilities and programming for children and teens, respectively, are also featured.
And, through Carnival’s comprehensive golf program, guests can enjoy shipboard lessons and play some of the most beautiful and challenging courses in the Caribbean.
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