Carnival Splendor

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Carnival Splendor
Status:	Under Construction
Tonnage:	112,000 gross tons
Length:	950 feet
Beam:	118 feet
Decks:	14
Complement:	3,006 passengers, 1,910 crew
Staterooms:	1,503
Registry:	Panama

Carnival Splendor is the latest of the Carnival Cruise Lines (NYSE: CCL) ship to enter the fleet; expecting to enter service in July of 2008. At 112,000 tons, it will represent a new class of ships for the line.

The ship was originally designed for Costa Cruise lines, hence the larger spa and children's facilities^[1]

[edit] Highlights

The 3,006 passenger vessel will offer a 17,800 Sq-Ft. state-of-the-art indoor spa (The largest even on a Carnival Ship), consuming two forward decks. The spa will feature an elaborate thermal suite, a variety of health and beauty treatment rooms, and Carnival’s first thalasso therapy pool. Encircling the upper level of the spa will be a winter garden that will include a ceremonial tea house.

A 5,500-square-foot children’s playroom – the largest in the Carnival fleet – will be located mid-ship. Above the facility will be a new water play area – a first for the line

Located aft will be a new sports deck featuring arena-style seating for games and other events, while a reservations-only supper club will be located atop the poolside Lido restaurant, providing diners with magnificent ocean vistas.

The mid-ship pool – one of four on board – will be enclosed by two full decks of glass walls. The area will be covered with a two-deck-high retractable dome that can be closed during inclement weather. A large balcony will encircle the upper deck of the pool area.