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Carnival Spirit

Carnival Spirit
The Carnival Spirit is a Spirit class ship and was the first Spirit class cruise ship for Carnival Cruise Lines
The ship, launched in 2001 and underwent a refurbishment in 2009. The Spirit class of ships are actually smaller than the previous Fantasy class of ships built by Carnival. However, with the sleek design and the long length, give the new ships the look and feel of their counterparts, but with a more racey feel. The reduction of size is on purpose, by being slightly smaller, the Spirit class ships can travel through the Panama canal which opens up alot more potential ports of interest.
As you step inside the Carnival Spirit, you will notice the decorations. The ship carries a real sense of class and has plenty of unique lounges and spaces for passengers to enjoy. The atrium, an important part in most Carnival ships, will amaze you with wide open spaces, the glass lifts all give such a feeling of freedom and space, you will suffer a small moment of puzzlement as your mind tries to understand that this is not a huge hotel, but actually your cruise ship. The feeling of space continues throughout the ship and through all the public spaces. Try visiting the Carnival Spirit Pharaoh's Palace main show lounge. This huge lounge, decorated as the name suggests with all things Egyptian, will show you the lengths Carnival will go to, to ensure you are able to see great shows from great viewpoints. Where ever you go on board the shipYou will find lots of space to make your own or places to share and meet new friends. No matter what your personal choices are, you will find them and more on the Carnival Spirit.

Ship Stats

Launched: 2001
Start of service: 2001
Decks: 12
Lifts: 15
Length: 292.5 m
Beam (width): 32.2 m
Tonnage: 88,500 GRT
Speed: 22 knots
Capacity: 2,680 passengers
Crew and staff: 930
Registry: Panama

Ship Features

4 restaurants
5 bars
air-conditioned throughout
3 swimming pools
Library and card room
Internet access
beauty salon & Spa
stabilised worldwide satellite telephone, telex and fax
Children's clubs & Virtual gaming room
Casino

Ship particulars

Food
The Carnival Spirit has two main restaurants. The main restaurant is called the Empire Restaurant dining room. This huge restaurant is themed in a celebration of the historicl empires. The restuarant seats passengers over two sittings. and there are a mixture of tables from a personal table for two, to a large table for meeting new friends.
For those wanting to have a special occaision, why not try Carnival Spirit's Nouveau Supper Club, considered to be the finest dining experience aboard the Carnival Spirit. Passengers sit beneath a huge ruby glass dome, amongst other diners in this huge two tiered restaurant based on the Hotel Tassel in Brusells. This does come at a cost and diners are expected to dress more formally when dining there. indeed the popularity is so great, the ship actually advise you to book a reservation there before you set food on board.
For those not wanting to dine formally, why not visit the La Playa Grille, this is a self serve style buffet with carving stations, a New York Deli Counter, Seafood Bistro and a Pizzeria.

For those wanting to relax in the most comfortable way, there is always the 24 hour room service, where you can order snacks or a complete meal from the restaurant menu.

Excercise

The Carnival Spirit spa is operated by Steiner and includes treatments that you would expect in any top range spa. You can enjoy massages, acupuncture, body wraps and facials, there is even the chance to have you teeth whitened
For passengers travelling as a couple, there is even a couples massage room. Some treatments are additional to the cost of the cruise, but these will be shown on board on the price boards.
There is also a beauty salon on board the Carnival Victory. The salon offers most forms of hairstyling and beauty treatments. Passengers have often reported that the appointment book can fill up very quickly especially on the day of the elegant nights.
The Carnival Spirit gym has all the facilities are included in the price of the cruises. The gym is fully equipped with men and womens lockers rooms which include showers to help you refesh after the workout. There is also an option to undertake some fitness classes such as yoga and pilates, but these carry a small charge.
If the jogging track seems to much, why not visit the golf pro and have your swing analysed and maybe improved, there is also a driving cage for those passengers wanting to knock a few balls. The golf pro is also just the person to discuss potential golfing oppertunities when visiting port. Whatever you do, you will do it in Carnival style.

Formal nights

On the Carnival Spirit, there is roughly one formal night a week. Carnival call these evenings elegant nights. Passengers will receive notice with their tickets and will find the elegant night is usually the second or third night into the cruise which is usually a day at sea. The male passengers wear dark suits with ties or a tux, while women will opten wear short dresses or cocktail skirts. If you do not want to dress up, you can dine in the buffet areas on the elegant night. Even on normal nights, the main rstaurants have a smart dress code, rather than jeans and t shirts.

Smoking

Cigarette smoking in public venues will only be permitted in Carnival’s dance clubs as well as in designated areas within the casino and casino bar.
Smoking (including cigars) will be permitted in designated exterior open deck areas of all our ships. Additionally, smoking will also be allowed in the jazz club.
Smoking will be prohibited in all guest staterooms. Guests in balcony staterooms may smoke (including cigars) outside on their balcony. However, Spa suites and staterooms, inclusive of the balconies, will remain an entirely smoke-free environment.
Guests who smoke in their staterooms will be assessed a $250 cleaning and refreshing fee on their on board account. Information on this fee is included in Carnival’s ticket contract.