Carnival Inspiration
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| History | |
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| Name | list error: <br /> list (help) 1996-2007: Inspiration 2007 onwards: Carnival Inspiration[1] |
| Owner | Carnival Cruise Lines[1][3] |
| Operator | Carnival Cruise Lines |
| Port of registry | list error: <br /> list (help) 1996—2000: Panama City,  Panama2000 onwards: Nassau,  Bahamas[1][2] |
| Builder | Kvaerner Masa-Yards, Helsinki New Shipyard, Finland[1][2] |
| Cost | $270 million[4] |
| Yard number | 489[1] |
| Christened | 16 March 1996[1] |
| Acquired | 22 February 1996[1] |
| Maiden voyage | 16 March 1996[1] |
| In service | April 1996[1] |
| Refit | 2007 |
| Identification | IMO number: 9087489[1] |
| Status | In Active Service as of 2010 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Class and type | Fantasy class cruise ship |
| Tonnage | 70.367 GT |
| Displacement | 7.180 DWT |
| Length | 262.00 m (859 ft 7 in) |
| Beam | 31.50 m (103 ft 4 in) |
| Draft | 7.80 m (25 ft 7 in) |
| Decks | 14(passenger accessible) [2] |
| Installed power | list error: <br /> list (help) 2 × Sulzer-Wärtsilä 8ZAV40S diesels 4 × Sulzer-Wärtsilä 12ZAV40S diesels 42240 kW |
| Propulsion | Two propellers[4] |
| Speed | 21 kn (38.89 km/h) [2] |
| Capacity | list error: <br /> list (help) 2056 passengers (lower berths) 2634 passengers (all berths)[4] |
| Crew | 920[4] |
Carnival Inspiration is a Fantasy class cruise ship for Carnival Cruise Lines that was introduced in 1996. She sails on four and five day itineraries to the Western Caribbean from Tampa, Florida.
Refurbishments
2004/2005 General Refurbishment
The Inspiration had her first refurbishment completed in January 2005.
2007 Evolutions of Fun upgrade
As of November 2007 refurbishments have been completed onboard the Inspiration. The enhancements made to the ship include completely redesigned interior decor, newly refurbished showlounges, bars and public spaces.
Itineraries
Carnival Inspiration currently sails one four day itinerary and two 5 day itineraries from the Port of Tampa.
Dining
Carnival Inspiration offer various dining options; there are two formal dining rooms onboard, the Mardi Gras and the Carnivale, as well as the traditional lido deck restaurant.
Public rooms
- Paris Lounge
- Shakespeare Library
- Rhapsody in Blue
- Mardi Gras Dining Room
- Carnivale Dining room
- Monte Carlo Casino
- Avant Garde Bar
- Cafe Des Artistes And Internet
- Rock and Roll Dance Club
- Chopin Lounge
- Candlelight Lounge
- Brasserie Bar & Grill
- Club O2
- Violins Bar
Meeting facilities
- Paris Lounge: 1,200 maximum guests fixed theater, 1,300 maximum guests reception, 300 maximum guests modified classroom
- Candlelight Lounge: 450 maximum guests theater, 200 maximum guests modified classroom, 540 maximum guests reception
- Dance Club: 140 maximum guests theater, 230 maximum guests reception
- Midship Lounge: 80 maximum guests theater, 109 maximum guests reception
- Piano Bar: 40 maximum guests theater, 75 maximum guests reception
- Card Room: 50 maximum guests theater, 30 maximum guests classroom, 14 maximum guests hollow square
- Library: 32 maximum guests theater
- Verandah Deck: 300-500 maximum guests reception only
- Outdoor Main Pool Area: 800 + maximum guests reception
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Asklander, Micke. "M/S Inspiration (1996)". Fakta om Fartyg (in in Swedish). Retrieved 2008-03-31.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ^ a b c d "cruisecontinental.com". Retrieved 2008-03-31.
- ^ "Fleets - Inspiration". Cruise Community. Seatrade Communications Limited. Retrieved 2008-03-31.
- ^ a b c d Ward, Douglas (2006). Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships. Singapore: Berlitz. pp. 356–357. ISBN 981-246-739-4.