CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE ANNOUNCES MAJOR DRY DOCK MAKEOVER FOR CARNIVAL
TRIUMPH, LEADING TO RENAMING AS CARNIVAL SUNRISE
Totally
Transformed Ship to Feature Stateroom Enhancements and All of
Carnival's Popular Branded Food, Beverage and Entertainment
Innovations
MIAMI, July 31, 2018 - Carnival Cruise Line today
revealed plans for a nearly $200 million bow-to-stern makeover for
Carnival Triumph in the spring of 2019 that will include renaming
the ship to reflect its significant transformation. The ship will
join Carnival's Sunshine class and will be named Carnival Sunrise
after a two-month-long refurbishment that will take place in Cadiz,
Spain, starting March 1. The dry dock makeover will add all of
Carnival's wildly popular branded food, beverage and entertainment
innovations, as well as update all staterooms in a broad spectrum of
new accommodations providing guests fresh and exciting seagoing
vacation choices.
Following a renaming ceremony, Carnival
Sunrise will re-enter service with a series of five- to seven-day
voyages from Norfolk, Va., beginning April 29, 2019, a summer
schedule of four- to 14-day departures from New York commencing May
23, 2019, then move to Fort Lauderdale in October.
"The
introduction of Carnival Sunrise will provide our guests with an
array of exciting dining, bar and entertainment choices. The new
Carnival Sunrise is part of our multi-billion-dollar ship
enhancement program that is transforming our fleet on an
unprecedented scale," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival
Cruise Line.
Carnival Sunrise enhancements include the
redesign of two luxurious Captain's Suites adjacent to the
navigational bridge offering floor-to-ceiling windows and extended
balcony grand suites. All of the ship's staterooms will be updated
to offer island-inspired interiors with bright colors and soothing
pastels inspired by the line's Caribbean itineraries. Other new
features will include:
Food Glorious Food!
Cucina del Capitano: offering delicious Italian favorites and new
Carnival classics served family-style in an engaging atmosphere
reminiscent of a cozy Italian home.
JavaBlue Cafe: this
expanded version of the line's popular coffee bars will offer
lattes, cappuccinos and other caffeinated favorites, as well as
"spiked" coffees made with liqueurs, and decadent confections.
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse: a classic American steakhouse
offering mouth-watering steaks, gourmet appetizers, entrees and
desserts, with impeccable service and understated ambiance.
Bonsai Express: the success of the full-service Bonsai Sushi
restaurants has spawned this casual spot, featuring a mouth-watering
array of sushi, sashimi, rolls and more.
The Chef's Table: a
new multi-course dining experience hosted in a special
glass-enclosed venue in the forward dining room.
Cherry on
Top: The "sweetest spot on board," an expanded Cherry on Top
features bulk candy, fanciful gifts, custom apparel and a Carnival
Adventures shop.
Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse: a
casual open-air eatery featuring "real deal" BBQ favorites created
by Food Network star Guy Fieri.
Lido Marketplace: A casual
poolside eatery boasting favorites like Seafood Shack offering
lobster rolls and other New England inspired fare; The Deli with
sandwiches and paninis; Pizzeria del Capitano serving hand-tossed
artisanal-style pies free of charge 24/7, and an expanded Swirls
venue with complimentary ice cream and frozen yogurt.
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Piano Bar 88: A new twist on Carnival's popular piano bar
concept that amps up the excitement with themed nights, engaging new
decor and spontaneous sing-along fun.
Limelight Lounge: Home
to the Punchliner Comedy Club featuring a hilarious line-up of
comics which later transforms into a sizzling night club where
guests can dance the night away.
New Multi-Purpose Liquid
Lounge: an expansive theater that's home to captivating daytime and
nighttime entertainment, including the line's high-tech Playlist
Productions revues and audience participation favorite Hasbro, The
Game Show.
Open-Air Fun and Relaxation
SportSquare: A
suspended ropes course offering heart-racing views to the sea 150
feet below, basketball court, jogging track, ping pong, foosball,
pool tables, and a nine-hole miniature golf course highlight this
open-area recreation complex.
WaterWorks: Featuring a
203-foot-long AquaTunnel slide and Carnival's signature
212-foot-long Twister slide along with a 75-gallon PowerDrencher
tipping bucket and kiddie area.
Serenity Adult Only Retreat:
An adult only oasis offering plush chaise lounges, whirlpools and
oversized umbrellas, enhanced by dramatic sea views.
Expanded
Cloud 9 Spa and More
Cloud 9 Spa: Designed as the ultimate
refuge for rest and relaxation, the health and wellness center
offers an elaborate thermal suite, private treatment rooms, and the
latest cardio and weight-training equipment.
Modern, Spacious
Facilities for Kids and Teens: including a new Camp Ocean, a
colorful marine-inspired play area designed for kids ages 2-11,
along with new spaces for Circle "C" aimed at 12- to 14-year olds
and Club O2 geared to those 15-17.
The Warehouse: promising
fun for all ages with a variety of the latest video and arcade
games.
Expanded Retail Spaces: a mall-style shopping area
lined with retail outlets offering fine jewelry, watches,
fragrances, and more along with the line's own branded spaces like
Hip Fish and The Carnival Store.
"These new dining spaces and
features complement many of Carnival's signature food and beverage
outlets that were added during previous renovations, including Guy's
Burger Joint developed in tandem with Guy Fieri," said Gus Antorcha,
Carnival's chief operating officer, who has led the reimagination of
Carnival Sunrise and many other ships in the fleet. "Carnival's
investments are part of an overall plan that is raising the bar on
ship amenities and features, itineraries and offshore excursions
that our guests are loving."
Carnival Sunrise's Inaugural
Season from Norfolk, New York and Fort Lauderdale
Carnival
Sunrise's inaugural schedule from Norfolk kicks off with a seven-day
cruise departing the Half Moone Cruise Center visiting Grand Turk,
the private island of Half Moon Cay and Freeport departing April 29,
2019. A pair of five-day voyages departs May 12 and 17, 2019 calling
at Nassau and Freeport and three six-day cruises departing May 6,
and Oct. 14 and 20, 2019, visiting Half Moon Cay, Nassau and
Freeport.
The ship will then reposition to New York for a
series of four- to 14-day voyages beginning May 23, 2019. The
program includes four- to eight-day Bermuda cruises, including long
weekend sailings to the island departing Thursdays and returning
Mondays, along with seven-day fall foliage cruises to New England
and the Canadian Maritimes, and two different eight-day Caribbean
itineraries with stops at the region's top destinations. Several
longer voyages will also be offered, including a 10-day exotic
eastern Caribbean itinerary and a 14-day Carnival Journeys Panama
Canal cruise highlighted by local dining and entertainment
experiences and unique shipboard enrichment activities.
Carnival Sunrise will then reposition to Fort Lauderdale for four-
and five-day cruises beginning Oct. 28, 2019. Four-day long weekend
cruises will call at tropical ports like Half Moon Cay, Princess
Cays, Grand Turk and Nassau, while five-day cruises will visit Cuba,
as well as seaside destinations in The Bahamas, Jamaica, Grand
Cayman and Grand Turk.
Carnival Sunrise's departures from
Norfolk, New York and Fort Lauderdale are currently open for
reservations.
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