A Heroes Tribute Bar is among the new additions geared to Carnival Glory’s US market
The second of Carnival Cruise Line’s popular Conquest-class ships left a 21-day drydock to refresh and enhance public amenities.
One of the most significant interior design features on the 2,980-passenger ship is the all-new Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, which was debuted on Carnival Panorama in 2019 and has since been added and retrofitted to other vessels across the Carnival fleet.
Vice-president of international sales at Carnival Cruise Line, Iain Baillie tells Passenger Ship Interior & Refurbishment Review, “Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge was added to the ship just as it has been to several of Carnival Glory’s sister ships and this latest edition of the venue is very similar in look and feel to others in the fleet. As a physical tribute to military service members and veterans, guests will see mementos from military members amid red, white and blue decor. Heroes is a relaxed setting, with televisions where guests can watch sports and enjoy a Heroes Pale Ale, or another favourite beverage.”
The all-American decor in the bar features all five US army branches, with messages and photos covering the three themes of Welcome Home, Thank You for Your Service and America’s Heroes.
In a further nod to Carnival Glory’s predominantly US passenger base, Camp Ocean, which is designed for younger cruisers and developed in partnership with the Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex, has been fitted with a large video wall to enhance the Space Cruisers’ programme.
Mr Baillie says, “Camp Ocean was refreshed with a new, vibrant design. Colours, from bright reds to deep blues, fill the space. The newest addition, a large LED video screen, brings virtual space exploration aboard for the kids to enjoy. The curriculum developed in partnership with Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex is displayed on this screen as part of our expanding Space Cruisers’ programme.”
Constructed at Italy’s Fincantieri and launched in 2003, the 110,00-gt vessel went into drydock at the Navantia shipyard in Spain and followed recent updates to Carnival Vista and Carnival Sunrise.
The refreshed furnishings and decor across all public areas also include upgrades to the Warehouse video arcade, Dreams Photography Studio, the spa and casino, which includes the addition of a non-smoking casino area. The refurbishments were carried out inhouse by the Carnival Cruise Line design team, which leads the design plans for the line’s newbuilds and refurbishments.
“During its recent drydock, our team freshened some of the interior features, such as replacing upholstery,” adds Mr Baillie. “For our valued returning guests though, the ship’s look and feel remains familiar for our guests who know and love Carnival Glory, since any new decor matches the ship’s overall design. Other updates across the vessel include adding more energy-efficient lighting to the ship, which again retains the original look.
“The casino was enhanced with some more modern decor that matches the casinos in some of our recent additions to the fleet, including the Excel class, and the area overall was reconfigured with a new layout with some new games added.”
Carnival Glory has 1,492 cabins - 577 interior and 915 outside - and accommodation was also part of the refurbishment.
Mr Baillie says, “Many staterooms have been refreshed, with furniture replaced and reupholstered. However, again, the objective here was to freshen the interior while still retaining the ship’s look and feel overall.”
Following the drydock, Carnival Glory embarked on a transatlantic crossing before joining Carnival Freedom, Carnival Vista and Carnival Mardi Gras in Port Canaveral, to offer three and four-day itineraries visiting the Bahamas, including Nassau, Freeport, Princess Cays and Bimini.
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