BARELY a few weeks after parent company Carnival Corp announced the launch of Carnival Cruise Line – alongside sister brand Aida Cruises – into China, the company has unveiled plans to deploy its first ships, Carnival Miracle and Carnival Splendor, to the region in 2017 and 2018 respectively. Both ships will be based in China year-long, offering short itineraries lasting three to five days.
Carnival Miracle is able to accommodate 2,124 guests and features four swimming pools, a waterpark for children and a communal area for guests above 18 years of age called Serenity. Over 60 per cent of rooms also include a balcony.
F&B highlights include a steakhouse, a Caribbean-themed pub and a bespoke cocktail bar. Other facilities include a revamped casino and retail stores.
The larger vessel, Carnival Splendor, is able to accommodate over 3,000 guests and features four swimming pools, seven whirlpools, a Serenity area, and a variety of other facilities for different age groups as well as dining and entertainment options.
Carnival Miracle is expected to start accepting reservations for voyages in 2016.
