Sarah Bretz, ContributorCarnival Cruise Line’s ship Carnival Spirit has emerged from a month-long dry dock. The renovations brought several upgrades and enhancements to the ship, including a new bar, mini golf course, and more.
Guests who embarked the vessel in Barcelona this past weekend are the first to experience the updates. Carnival Spirit is now sailing the first of two one-way back-to-back cruises, first crossing the Atlantic Ocean to Miami and then sailing through the Panama Canal to Seattle as the ship spends the summer in Alaska.
The ship has returned to service with a new Heroes Tribute Bar, which serves as a gathering place for active-duty military and veterans that sail with Carnival. The bar is now featured on 14 Carnival ships.
The ship’s Cloud 9 Spa, Fitness Center, and retail shops were refreshed, including a new Carnival Adventures Shop and a Dream Studio. A dedicated space for Chef’s Table was added, as well as a new mini golf course. The casino was updated with a new look, layout, and added gaming machines. The nightclub and youth program spaces were also refreshed.
Carnival Spirit will arrive in Miami on March 30th, then embark on a special 15-day cruise through the Panama Canal to Seattle — arriving there on April 14th. The vessel will then begin a schedule of seven-night Alaska cruises.
In September, Carnival Spirit will set off on a 15-day Carnival Journeys cruise from Seattle to Hawaii, then operate a one-way voyage from Seattle to New Orleans in October. The ship will then return to her seasonal homeport of Mobile, Alabama for the winter.
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