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CARNIVAL DESTINY
TOUR AND
COMMENTARY
TOUR AND
COMMENTARY
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OVERVIEW
Carnival Destiny is a historic ship. She was the first cruise
ship to break the 100,000 gross ton mark and thus was a
milestone in the development of the mega-cruise ship. In
addition, her design proved so popular and manageable that her
basic design has been used as the blueprint not just for the
Destiny-class ships but for all of the subsequent classes of very
large Carnival ships thus far.
As the first ship in her class, it is interesting to walk around
DESTINY and compare her to some of the subsequent ships
and consider what was changed and what has been added. For
example, the décor on DESTINY is somewhat louder in places
than on say CARNIVAL VICTORY. There is no miniature
golf as on CARNIVAL TRIUMPH and no supper club as on
CARNIVAL GLORY. Still, passengers who have tried one of
the subsequent ships will see much that is familiar in DESTINY.
In 2005, DESTINY underwent a multi-million dollar 21-day dry
docking during which she was extensively refurbished and new
amenities were added including an expanded teen club and
additions to the casino. Restaurants were revamped, the stage
on the open deck moved, new equipment added to the theater,
and the penthouses and suites done over, to mention a few of
the changes.
DESTINY is a large ship capable of carrying 3,400 passengers
at full capacity. At double occupancy, the number drops to
2,642. There are eight Penthouse Suites, 40m suites, 432
Ocean View Staterooms with balconies, 16 Ocean View
Staterooms with "glass walls," and 515 inside cabins.
Technologically, the ship is designed for cruising calm waters.
She has a relatively shallow draft of 27 feet that allows her to
dock in the island ports that she visits. Her powerful bow and
stern thrusters make her quite maneuverable, which enables
her to do itineraries where tug boat assistance is not always
available.
Carnival Destiny is a historic ship. She was the first cruise
ship to break the 100,000 gross ton mark and thus was a
milestone in the development of the mega-cruise ship. In
addition, her design proved so popular and manageable that her
basic design has been used as the blueprint not just for the
Destiny-class ships but for all of the subsequent classes of very
large Carnival ships thus far.
As the first ship in her class, it is interesting to walk around
DESTINY and compare her to some of the subsequent ships
and consider what was changed and what has been added. For
example, the décor on DESTINY is somewhat louder in places
than on say CARNIVAL VICTORY. There is no miniature
golf as on CARNIVAL TRIUMPH and no supper club as on
CARNIVAL GLORY. Still, passengers who have tried one of
the subsequent ships will see much that is familiar in DESTINY.
In 2005, DESTINY underwent a multi-million dollar 21-day dry
docking during which she was extensively refurbished and new
amenities were added including an expanded teen club and
additions to the casino. Restaurants were revamped, the stage
on the open deck moved, new equipment added to the theater,
and the penthouses and suites done over, to mention a few of
the changes.
DESTINY is a large ship capable of carrying 3,400 passengers
at full capacity. At double occupancy, the number drops to
2,642. There are eight Penthouse Suites, 40m suites, 432
Ocean View Staterooms with balconies, 16 Ocean View
Staterooms with "glass walls," and 515 inside cabins.
Technologically, the ship is designed for cruising calm waters.
She has a relatively shallow draft of 27 feet that allows her to
dock in the island ports that she visits. Her powerful bow and
stern thrusters make her quite maneuverable, which enables
her to do itineraries where tug boat assistance is not always
available.
Overview.........................................................Page One
Pools, Spa, Sports and Open Decks.................Page Two
Shops, Children, Other Areas..........................Page Three
Bars, Lounges, Nighttime Entertainment...........Page Four
Dining...............................................................Page Five
Pools, Spa, Sports and Open Decks.................Page Two
Shops, Children, Other Areas..........................Page Three
Bars, Lounges, Nighttime Entertainment...........Page Four
Dining...............................................................Page Five
Above: Some of the many awards and plaques
DESTINY has received during her career.
Below: The stairways feature artwork done in
muted earth tones.
DESTINY has received during her career.
Below: The stairways feature artwork done in
muted earth tones.
The central hub of the ship is The Rotunda atrium which extends upward
eleven decks. It is ringed with neon lights that give it a glamorous
exciting feel.
eleven decks. It is ringed with neon lights that give it a glamorous
exciting feel.
The door handles in some of the
public areas resemble Carnival's
trademark ship funnels.
public areas resemble Carnival's
trademark ship funnels.
Left: The shore excursion desk.
Above: The shopping specialist's desk.
Below: The reception desk.
Above: The shopping specialist's desk.
Below: The reception desk.
CARNIVAL DESTINY TOUR 1
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CARNIVAL DESTINY TOUR 3
CARNIVAL DESTINY TOUR 4
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CARNIVAL DESTINY DECK PLAN 1
CARNIVAL DESTINY DECK PLAN 2
CARNIVAL DESTINY DECK PLAN 3
CARNIVAL DESTINY TOUR 2
CARNIVAL DESTINY TOUR 3
CARNIVAL DESTINY TOUR 4
CARNIVAL DESTINY TOUR 5
CARNIVAL DESTINY DECK PLAN 1
CARNIVAL DESTINY DECK PLAN 2
CARNIVAL DESTINY DECK PLAN 3
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