Carnival Inspiration

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Career
Name: 1996-2007: Inspiration
2007 onwards: Carnival Inspiration[1]
Owner: Carnival Cruise Lines[1][2]
Operator: Carnival Cruise Lines
Port of Registry: 1996—2000: Panama City, Flag of Panama Panama
2000 onwards: Nassau, Flag of the Bahamas Bahamas[1][3]
Builder: Kvaerner Masa-Yards, Helsinki New Shipyard, Finland[1][3]
Cost: $270 million[4]
Yard number: 489[1]
Christened: 16 March 1996[1]
Acquired: 22 February 1996[1]
Maiden voyage: 16 March 1996[1]
In service: April 1996[1]
Identification: IMO 9087489[1]
Status: In service
General characteristics [1]
Class and type: Fantasy class cruise ship
Tonnage: 70.367 GT
Displacement: 7.180 DWT
Length: 262.00 m (859 ft 7 in)
Beam: 31.50 m (103 ft 4 in)
Draft: 7.80 m (25 ft 7 in)
Decks: 10 (passenger accessible) [3]
Installed power: 2 × Sulzer-Wärtsilä 8ZAV40S diesels
4 × Sulzer-Wärtsilä 12ZAV40S diesels
42240 kW
Propulsion: Two propellers[4]
Speed: 21 kn (38.89 km/h) [3]
Capacity: 2056 passengers (lower berths)
2634 passengers (all berths)[4]
Crew: 920[4]

Carnival Inspiration is a Fantasy class cruise ship for Carnival Cruise Lines that was introduced in . She sails on four and five day itineraries to the Western Caribbean from Tampa, Florida.

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[edit] Refurbishments

[edit] 2004/2005 General Refurbishment

The Carnival Inspiration had her first refurbishment completed in January of 2005.

[edit] 2007 Evolutions of Fun Upgrade

As of November, 2007 the Evolutions of Fun refurbishments have been completed onboard the FunShip Carnival Inspiration. The enhancements made to the ship include completely redesigned interior decor, newly refurbished showlounges, bars and public spaces. All staterooms have been outfitted with the Carnival Comfort Bed system and have received upgrades in the bathroom, with porcelain sinks. In addition every stateroom has a new interior color scheme and flat screen TVs. Most notably are the additions that have been made to the Lido deck. The Lido restaurant has received a complete cosmetic renovation and new furnishings. The Lido deck itsself has also received a complete re-design. The slide has been removed (don't worry it was replaced, more on that) and provides more walking space on the starboard side of the ship. In addition, spiral staircases were added, mid-deck for passengers to descend from the sun-deck. The pools were thoroughly cleaned and redesigned with faux palm tree coverings over several bench areas. The whirlpools have also received new tiling and palm tree canopies. The performance stage received a new cover. The largest change is located on the Sun deck, aft. This area, once host to a small basketball court and a cheesy pool that felt out of place with large uninhabited deck areas, is now host to Carnival Waterworks. This multimillion dollar play area leaves little to be desired. With a 4 deck high spiral waterslide and an adjacent 82' racing slide, as well as play areas featuring geysers and other various water play instruments, this area is truly unlike anything else on the 7 seas! Another addition is the Serenity Adult area also located on top, this area invites older guests to relax while listening to their MP3 player, while their waiter serves them ice cold drinks. Or relax in 1 of two new whirlpools. The epitome of what vacation should be.

[edit] Staterooms

[edit] Interior

[edit] Oceanview

[edit] Suite

[edit] Itineraries

Carnival Inspiration currently sails one four day itinerary and two 5 day itineraries from the Port of Tampa.

[edit] 4 Day Western Caribbean

Day Port Arrive Depart
1 Tampa, Florida - 4:00 PM
2 At Sea - -
3 Cozumel, Mexico 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
4 At Sea - -
5 Tampa, Florida 8:00 AM -

[edit] 5 Day Western Caribbean

Day Port Arrive Depart
1 Tampa, Florida - 4:00 PM
2 At Sea - -
3 Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands 7:00 AM 2:00 PM
4 Cozumel, Mexico 9:00 AM 6:00 PM
5 At Sea - -
6 Tampa, Florida 8:00 AM -

[edit] Alternative 5 Day Western Caribbean

Day Port Arrive Depart
1 Tampa, Florida - 4:00 PM
2 At Sea - -
3 Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands 7:00 AM 2:00 PM
4 Calica, Mexico 9:30 AM 6:30 PM
5 At Sea - -
6 Tampa, Florida 8:00 AM -

[edit] Dining

Carnival Inspiration offer various dining options; there are two formal dining rooms onboard, the Mardi Gras and the Carnivale, as well as the traditional lido deck restaurant. Dinner in the main dining rooms is served during the following times:

Mardi Gras Carnivale
Early Main Seating - 5:45
Main Seating 6:30 -
Early Late Seating - 8:00
Late Seating 8:45 -

[edit] Public rooms

  • Paris Lounge
  • Shakespeare Library
  • Rhapsody in Blue
  • Mardi Gras Dining Room
  • Carnivale Dining room
  • Monte Carlo Casino
  • Avante Garde Bar
  • Cafe Des Artistes And Internet
  • Rock and Roll Dance Club
  • Chopin Lounge
  • Candlelight Lounge
  • Brasserie Bar & Grill
  • Club O2


[edit] Meeting facilities

  • Paris Lounge: 1,200 maximum guests fixed theater, 1,300 maximum guests reception, 300 maximum guests modified classroom
  • Candlelight Lounge: 450 maximum guests theater, 200 maximum guests modified classroom, 540 maximum guests reception
  • Dance Club: 140 maximum guests theater, 230 maximum guests reception
  • Midship Lounge: 80 maximum guests theater, 109 maximum guests reception
  • Piano Bar: 40 maximum guests theater, 75 maximum guests reception
  • Card Room: 50 maximum guests theater, 30 maximum guests classroom, 14 maximum guests hollow square
  • Library: 32 maximum guests theater
  • Verandah Deck: 300-500 maximum guests reception only
  • Outdoor Main Pool Area: 800 + maximum guests reception

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Asklander, Micke. M/S Inspiration (1996) (in Swedish). Fakta om Fartyg. Retrieved on 2008-03-31.
  2. ^ Fleets - Inspiration. Cruise Community. Seatrade Communications Limited. Retrieved on 2008-03-31.
  3. ^ a b c d cruisecontinental.com. Retrieved on 2008-03-31.
  4. ^ a b c d Ward, Douglas (2006). Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships. Singapore: Berlitz, pp. 356-357. ISBN 981-246-739-4. 

[edit] External links

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