If you were in Sicily yesterday, you might have spotted Carnival Cruise Lines’ new 113,300-ton Carnival Splendor undergoing sea trials in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri, Italy, the 3,006-passenger vessel–the largest “Fun Ship” ever constructed–is slated to debut July 2, 2008, with an eight-day voyage from Genoa to London (Dover) after which it will begin a series of 12-day Northern Europe cruises July 13.Representing a new (and unique) class of vessel, Carnival Splendor will offer a host of innovations, including a luxurious 21,000-square-foot Cloud 9 Spa. Adjacent to the facility will be 68 spa staterooms and suites–a first for Carnival. Its numerous family-friendly features will include an expansive two-level, 5,500-square-foot children’s play area and a water spray park.
After a season of Northern Europe cruises, Carnival Splendor will operate a schedule of 12-day cruises to the Mediterranean, Greece and Turkey before repositioning to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for 7-day Caribbean departures. Carnival Splendor will then sail a series of 14- to 18-day South America voyages before deploying to Long Beach, California, for year-round 7-day Mexican Riviera voyages beginning in March 2009.
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