In ceremonies in Monfalcone, Italy, Carnival Cruise Lines, a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc took delivery of the its newest cruise ship…
In ceremonies in Monfalcone, Italy, Carnival Cruise Lines, a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc took delivery of the its newest cruise ship, the 110,000-ton Carnival Liberty, which launches the line`s first-ever Mediterranean cruise program July 20. The 2,974-passenger SuperLiner is the 21st vessel in Carnival`s Fun Ship fleet.
Prior to the launch of its Mediterranean schedule, Carnival Liberty will operate a special three-day introductory cruise July 16-19 followed by a pierside overnight gala in Civitavecchia, Italy, July 19. That same evening, the ship will be officially named, with Academy Award-winning actress Mira Sorvino serving as godmother.
Carnival Liberty is a spectacular addition to the `Fun Ship` fleet and we`re looking forward to the exciting inaugural festivities, as well as the start-up of our first-ever Mediterranean cruise program which features some of the region`s most charming and historic ports of call, said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO.
Carnival Liberty`s seven-port, 12-day Med cruises will operate round-trip from Civitavecchia July 20 – Oct. 12, 2005, and include visits to Naples, Italy; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Venice, Italy; Messina, Sicily; Barcelona, Spain; Cannes, France; and Livorno, Italy.
Following this program, Carnival Liberty will depart Civitavecchia on a 16-day transatlantic crossing Oct. 24 and arrive in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Nov. 9, 2005, positioning the vessel for a one-of-a-kind program of six- and eight-day Bahamas/Caribbean voyages beginning Nov. 12. She will return to Europe in May 2006 for another season of 12-day Mediterranean cruises.
Among the largest passenger vessels at sea, Carnival Liberty houses 22 lounges and bars, including a sports bar, piano bar, wine bar, dance club, and a 1,500-seat theater showcasing lavish Vegas-style productions.
Its 13 passenger decks also house a 13,500-square-foot health club, four swimming pools, a cascading water slide, a 4,200-square-foot children`s play area, and a 1,800-square-foot teen club. Dining options include twin two-level main dining rooms, a spacious poolside eatery and an intimate reservations-only supper club serving U.S.D.A. prime beef and other gourmet cuisine.
Of the ship`s 1,487 staterooms, 60 percent offer either an ocean view or private balcony.
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