Let’s start by providing you with a little introduction on ship sizes. The cruise industry’s perspective is that ‘Size does matter even with Ships’. The Carnival Spirit is in the category of the “Big Ships” as she holds 2,124 passengers. Consider the ship to be a floating, moving resort hotel.
Carnival Spirit like other ships has plenty of activities that you can participate in, cabin/stateroom options to choose, extensive public areas such as casinos, spas, theaters, pools, nightclubs and bars and alternative dining options. Because of the size of our group the decision to go with a larger ship, good itinerary and cruise price were factors in selecting this particular cruise. Noted below for your information are the ships category sizes:
LARGE SHIPS 2-4,000 passengers plus
MIDDLE SHIPS 1-2,000
SMALLER SHIPS under 1,000
Additional information about the Carnival Spirit that might be of interest to you are:
• Total Staterooms - 1,062
• Private Balcony Staterooms - 750
• Decks - 12
• Passenger capacity - 2,124
• Total crew - 930
• Officer's nationality - Italian
• Ship size – Large
• Tonnage - 88,500
• Ship length - 960
• Registry – Panama
There are a number of Public Areas on the ship that you will be able to explore and enjoy during your cruise. I highly recommend once you get on board, that you go to the Purser’s Information Desk and ask for a handy ship layout map to help you familiarize yourself to the floors/decks on the ship and the various rooms, lounges and areas on board. Here are a few of the areas you will become familiar with:
• La Playa Grille Restaurant
This is the casual self serve dining area that you will be first invited to enjoy lunch upon embarkation. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and have snacks available between meals as well as Pizza, 24hours a day as I recall!
• Empire Dining Room
This is the main dining room. They do serve breakfast, lunch and dinner here for you.You will need to decide on an early or late dining seating for dinner. But breakfast & lunch are open seating.
• Nouveau Supper Club
The Supper Club is the ship’s upscale specialty dining restaurant. There is a supplemental charge for this restaurant and you will need to make reservations.
• Pharaoh’s Palace Lounge
This is one of the main entertainment stage areas.
• Versailles Lounge
Yet another entertainment area.
• Shanghai Piano Bar
Great after dinner bar to hang out and listen to some music and visit with friends.
• Champions Sports Bar
Guys and gals you know this one, sports and a bar! Need I say more?
• Dancin’ Dance Club
This is their Dance Club or Disco for those Baby Boomers!
• Chippendale Library/Internet access
Library (minimal reading selection, so bring a book to donate & leave) and access for your internet needs.
• The Chapel
Church Service, weddings and renewals, right here for you?
So if you haven’t signed up yet and need to pick a stateroom/cabin, be sure you check out our blog article “Inside, Outside, Balcony …Oh My?”! Also if you go on line at Carnival Spirit Stateroom you can see photos of the stateroom that makes it an easier decision for you.
And finally, if you haven’t received a Cruise brochure and would like one, contact our travel agent Alex. You can email her directly with your request (see side bar on our blog for her name, double click and it will open you to her email for contact) be sure you include your mailing address so she can get that in the mail to you.
Remember, preparation for the journey is part of the adventure…enjoy the anticipation and look forward to the journey. Bon Voyage!
Carnival Spirit like other ships has plenty of activities that you can participate in, cabin/stateroom options to choose, extensive public areas such as casinos, spas, theaters, pools, nightclubs and bars and alternative dining options. Because of the size of our group the decision to go with a larger ship, good itinerary and cruise price were factors in selecting this particular cruise. Noted below for your information are the ships category sizes:
LARGE SHIPS 2-4,000 passengers plus
MIDDLE SHIPS 1-2,000
SMALLER SHIPS under 1,000
Additional information about the Carnival Spirit that might be of interest to you are:
• Total Staterooms - 1,062
• Private Balcony Staterooms - 750
• Decks - 12
• Passenger capacity - 2,124
• Total crew - 930
• Officer's nationality - Italian
• Ship size – Large
• Tonnage - 88,500
• Ship length - 960
• Registry – Panama
There are a number of Public Areas on the ship that you will be able to explore and enjoy during your cruise. I highly recommend once you get on board, that you go to the Purser’s Information Desk and ask for a handy ship layout map to help you familiarize yourself to the floors/decks on the ship and the various rooms, lounges and areas on board. Here are a few of the areas you will become familiar with:
• La Playa Grille Restaurant
This is the casual self serve dining area that you will be first invited to enjoy lunch upon embarkation. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and have snacks available between meals as well as Pizza, 24hours a day as I recall!
• Empire Dining Room
This is the main dining room. They do serve breakfast, lunch and dinner here for you.You will need to decide on an early or late dining seating for dinner. But breakfast & lunch are open seating.
• Nouveau Supper Club
The Supper Club is the ship’s upscale specialty dining restaurant. There is a supplemental charge for this restaurant and you will need to make reservations.
• Pharaoh’s Palace Lounge
This is one of the main entertainment stage areas.
• Versailles Lounge
Yet another entertainment area.
• Shanghai Piano Bar
Great after dinner bar to hang out and listen to some music and visit with friends.
• Champions Sports Bar
Guys and gals you know this one, sports and a bar! Need I say more?
• Dancin’ Dance Club
This is their Dance Club or Disco for those Baby Boomers!
• Chippendale Library/Internet access
Library (minimal reading selection, so bring a book to donate & leave) and access for your internet needs.
• The Chapel
Church Service, weddings and renewals, right here for you?
So if you haven’t signed up yet and need to pick a stateroom/cabin, be sure you check out our blog article “Inside, Outside, Balcony …Oh My?”! Also if you go on line at Carnival Spirit Stateroom you can see photos of the stateroom that makes it an easier decision for you.
And finally, if you haven’t received a Cruise brochure and would like one, contact our travel agent Alex. You can email her directly with your request (see side bar on our blog for her name, double click and it will open you to her email for contact) be sure you include your mailing address so she can get that in the mail to you.
Remember, preparation for the journey is part of the adventure…enjoy the anticipation and look forward to the journey. Bon Voyage!
Photo provided by Flickr: Platibolo photographer
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