Written by modernagent.com
Carnival Cruise Lines’ Sensation will undergo a multi-million-dollar refurbishment that will include the installation of an expansive water park, an adults-only retreat and tropical-themed mid-ship pool area, as well as renovations to nearly 1,000 staterooms and cosmetic enhancements to a wide range of public rooms and areas. The makeover, which represents the next phase of the line’s “Evolutions of Fun” product enhancement initiative for the eight Fantasy-class vessels, will take place during a scheduled 35-day dry-dock in January. Carnival Sensation-which operates three- and four-day Bahamas cruises from Port Canaveral-will be the fourth Fantasy-class ship to receive the makeover. Carnival Inspiration and Carnival Imagination were completed late last year and Carnival Fantasy is scheduled to receive the upgrades during a scheduled dry dock this fall.
The new WaterWorks aqua park will be located on Verandah Deck and feature a 300-foot-long spiral water slide along with twin 82-foot-long racing slides and various water spray apparatus. The dry dock will also add the adults-only retreat called Serenity, located aft on Promenade Deck. Serenity will offer plush chaise lounges and chairs, oversized umbrellas and two whirlpools. Another component of the “Evolutions of Fun” upgrades is a resort-style pool located mid-ship on Lido Deck that will feature thatched roofing, faux palm trees and umbrellas. Deck chairs and a colorful tiled “beach” will encircle the pool’s edge. The renovations to nearly 1,000 staterooms will feature flat-screen televisions and an updated décor with new carpeting, wall coverings and light fixtures, as well as renovated bathrooms. The 35-day dry-dock will also include cosmetic enhancements to virtually all public rooms and areas, including the main dining rooms, the poolside bar and grill, piano bar, library and dance club. Many of Sensation’s live music and dancing venues have already received new high-tech sound and lighting systems during a previous dry-dock. Also previously added to Sensation were a nine-hole miniature golf course, a renovated 12,000-square-foot spa, new art and photo galleries, an atrium lobby bar, and a 1,200-square-foot conference center. A number of family friendly amenities-including expansive new facilities for children, tweens and teens and more than 50 interconnecting staterooms-have been added, as well. For more information, call your Carnival Cruise Specialist and CLIA Accredited Cruise Counsellor (ACC) Kenneth Chow of Cruise Planners at 800-839-7135, kchow@cruiseplanners.com (preferred and quickest to receive a response) or www.nycvaluecruise.com