Carnival Victory to Launch Year-Round Seven-Day Cruises from San Juan in 2008

[alphakitty]

Carnival Victory to Launch Year-Round Seven-Day Cruises from San Juan in 2008 08/24/2007 MIAMI (August 24, 2007) – Carnival Cruise Lines will deploy the 2,758-passenger Carnival Victory on year-round seven-day southern Caribbean departures from San Juan beginning in November 2008.

Carnival Victory replaces the Carnival Destiny on this popular itinerary and provides a newer, slightly larger ship, as well as a fresh new choice for consumers.

A truly spectacular “Fun Ship,” Carnival Victory offers a dramatic décor inspired by the world’s great oceans and seas designed by Carnival’s ship architect Joe Farcus. The dramatic Seven Seas atrium spans nine decks and is an instant “wow” as guests board the ship. From the elegant Atlantic and Pacific dining rooms, to the exciting South China Sea Club casino, to the unique Adriatic Lounge, there are 17 different themed venues for guests to enjoy.

In addition, the Carnival Victory will feature Carnival’s Seaside Theatre with a huge outdoor LED screen showing movies, concerts and other programming. A full range of daytime and evening features will be available including everything from kids movies to major sporting events.

The ship also offers elaborate stage shows from the beautiful 1,500-seat Caribbean Lounge that spans three decks, with elaborate production shows “Livin’ in America” and “Vroom” offering a truly dazzling entertainment experience.

“The Carnival Victory will provide a great new option for us in the Southern Caribbean, including the opportunity to visit five magnificent ports of call, all in a one- week cruise,” said Vicki Freed, Carnival’s senior vice president of sales and marketing.

Carnival Victory’s Week-Long Voyages to San Juan

The Carnival Victory’s new five-port, seven-day schedule from San Juan kicks off Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, and includes an overnight call in the elegant resort area of La Romana/Casa De Campo, along with extended visits to the tropical destinations of St. Kitts, Barbados, Dominica and St. Thomas.

Casa de Campo is one of the Caribbean’s premier resorts and features extensive resort amenities including Altos de Chavon, a 16th century Mediterranean village replica; world-class golf and a wide variety of beach and watersports, to name just a few. In addition to breathtaking beaches ranging in color from black to golden, St. Kitts offers a landscape of rugged mountains and dense rainforest. Barbados is a friendly British isle boasting beautiful aqua-blue waters and white-sand beaches, along with numerous shopping, dining and watersports opportunities. A 289-square-mile island dominated by hot springs and volcanoes, Dominica offers gorgeous white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters teeming with tropical fish, while St. Thomas is one of the Caribbean’s most popular islands, with excellent duty-free shopping bargains and world-famous beaches.

A Spectacular ‘Fun Ship’

The 102,000-ton Carnival Victory offers a multitude of dining, entertainment and activity options, along with such high-tech features as an Internet Café, Wi-Fi access, and cell phone service.

The ship features four swimming pools – one with a 214-foot-long corkscrew waterslide – a state-of-the-art 14,500-square-foot spa and gymnasium, an on-board duty-free shopping mall and a jogging track. Family-friendly amenities include “Camp Carnival” and “Club O2,” with supervised activities and expansive facilities for children and teens, respectively.

Dining options include twin two-level dining rooms with expanded menus and wine lists, a 1,200-seat poolside eatery featuring a 24-hour pizzeria, a patisserie serving specialty coffees and sweets, and complimentary 24-hour room service.

Carnival Victory also offers a wide range of spacious accommodations, including a wide selection of affordable balcony staterooms – perfect for scenic Caribbean cruising. Every stateroom features the Carnival Comfort Bed sleep system, with plush mattresses, luxurious duvets and high-quality linens and pillows.

Reservations

Carnival is currently accepting reservations for the Carnival Victory’s seven-day cruises from San Juan. For additional information and reservations, contact any travel agent, call 1-800-CARNIVAL or visit carnival.com.

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[abitaturbodog]

Does anyone know what's going to happen to the Destiny?

[mr. cruiser]

Destiny is going to Miami to do 4 and 5 day cruises

[chandom]

In addition, the Carnival Victory will feature Carnival’s Seaside Theatre with a huge outdoor LED screen showing movies, concerts and other programming. A full range of daytime and evening features will be available including everything from kids movies to major sporting events.

 

Wonder if this will be added to the rest of the Destiny/Triumph/Conquest class.

[mr. cruiser]

In addition, the Carnival Victory will feature Carnival’s Seaside Theatre with a huge outdoor LED screen showing movies, concerts and other programming. A full range of daytime and evening features will be available including everything from kids movies to major sporting events.

 

Wonder if this will be added to the rest of the Destiny/Triumph/Conquest class.

That will be cool

[trock]

That will be cool

 

 

That is cool...

 

Wonder if this change had anything to do with the Saint Johns itinarary and "low" morale of some crew and passengers

[abitaturbodog]

When will they be adding the "Seaside Theater?" We're booked for next March and it sure would be nice if it was on the ship by then!

[Jared19]

When will they be adding the "Seaside Theater?" We're booked for next March and it sure would be nice if it was on the ship by then!

im booked for january

they are doing dry dock in october

LETS PRAY

[Seawishes]

yes...i'm booked for christmas. there's a dry dock in october (fingers crossed for installation of the movie screen then)...but on carnival's website and icruise.com there is some time in late january-early february '08 that is unaccounted for. i looked and found the john mayer cruise is scheduled for the first four days of february...right in the middle of the "unaccounted for" time. anyone know what else is going on with the victory jan-feb '08?

[KroozFoolz]

anyone know what else is going on with the victory jan-feb '08?

Ships and Dip III (hosted by BNL) departs Miami on January 27, 2008 to February 1, 2008 on board the Carnival Victory.

The Mayercraft Carrier cruise February 1 - 4, 2008.

Cayamo: A Journey Through Song, February 4 -10, 2008

[kelz66]

Does anyone know what's going to happen to the Destiny?

 

Moving to Florida to take over the Imaginations 4 and 5 day itin.

(we will be on her now in October 2008)

 

The Imagination is going to do 2 and 3 day Itins. :cool:

[hockeymom97]

I keep seeing posts saying the Victory is being drydocked in Oct but when I try to google and find find more information, nothing turns up :confused: Does anyone have a link to more info about the drydock this Oct and what is being done?