Carnival Celebration is the cruise line’s next ship and will feature The Gateway, an entirely new area encompassing two decks that will celebrate travel and exploration.
The design of The Gateway is inspired by grand terminals and transportation stations around the world. The entertainment, dining and shopping zone will feature a promenade highlighted by 12 high-definition virtual windows displaying unique scenes. The 9.5′ by 5′ windows and nearly 100′ LED ceiling will create a truly immersive experience.
During the day, guests will be able to take in relaxing scenes of the sunny sky, but at night, the zone will transport guests to far-off places throughout the world. Theme nights will include Europe, Far East Voyage and Mexico Lindo.
“The Gateway was created to celebrate the enriching experience we all feel when traveling – not only because of the destinations we travel to, but also the world of cultures we get to explore. We have millions of guests and team members who come from around the world to have fun together and create a welcoming and inclusive environment while sailing to new places – that is the beauty of traveling, especially on a Carnival ship, and that is what this zone will celebrate.”
Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line
The theme nights will go further than just images. Music from those regions will be played alongside drinks and food from those regions as well. For example, on Mexico Lindo night, while the window displays and surrounding technology may take guests on a journey through ancient Mayan cities, beautiful beaches, lush jungles, or magical towns, guests will enjoy themed offerings like special margaritas, palomas and agave tastings, accompanied by a specialty food item tied to the evening’s theme. Or for Exploring South America night, as sunset views over the Amazon and Machu Picchu or a moon-lit Rio de Janeiro sweep the scenes, a fun Brazilian celebration will get everyone on their feet while they sip on a Caipirinha or a Chilcano and indulge in a themed bite.
The Gateway’s main promenade will be home to a new travel-inspired bar concept, Latitudes. Latitudes will be inspired by classic airports or train stations with travel-themed chairs, menus and a mechanical split-flap display board, a modern take on the classic “departures” board that is being custom built by Oat Foundry in Philadelphia. Offerings will include cocktails, spirits and wines from destinations around the world as well as special tastings and samplers. Every evening, guests will be able to enjoy Celebration Happy Hour at Latitudes that will be hosted by the entertainment team and serve as an opportunity to celebrate special occasions and milestones such as birthdays, anniversaries and more.
The Gateway will also include the second seagoing restaurant by world-renowned chef and restaurateur Emeril Lagasse, Emeril’s Bistro 1397. However this time, the menu will not only feature guest-favorites from Mardi Gras but will also offer the best of international cuisines and flavors presented with a special Carnival flair for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant will boast seating along the promenade’s walkway as well as a dedicated and more intimate dining area with ocean views.
The Gateway will also feature a large digital map display showcasing the locations of Carnival’s ships around the world in real time. The zone will be home to the recently revealed bar and lounge, The Golden Jubilee, as well, which ties into the zone’s theme of travel, celebrating Carnival’s 50 years of fun and the line’s Fun Ships that have served as their own destinations and as a means to travel around the world for the past five decades.
The ship’s main dining rooms adjacent to The Gateway will pay homage to Carnival’s history, with the forward Carnivale Restaurant, named after Carnival’s second ship, and the aft Festivale Restaurant, named after Carnival’s third ship. Next to those will be guest favorites including the cocktail pharmacy-themed Alchemy Bar, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Carnival Kitchen, and Limelight Lounge.
The Gateway is the final zone aboard Carnival Celebration, joining 820 Biscayne, Celebration Central, The Ultimate Playground, Summer Landing, and Lido zones.
Carnival Celebration will debut in November from the redesigned state-of-the-art Terminal F at PortMiami, the line’s third terminal at the port and its largest in South Florida. The terminal will be among the first to be shore-power ready in 2023. We will learn even more about the Carnival Celebration in the months to come when it debuts in November.
If you are interested in sailing aboard this brand new ship, contact your Crescent Lake Club agent today!
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