sherin65 Posted April 25, 2009 #1 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Is there any way to tell how old a ship is? I couldn't find it on Carnival's website. It did mention one ship I'm considering was recently refurbished but doesn't mention the age or year it started service. Sher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13point1 Posted April 25, 2009 #2 Share Posted April 25, 2009 http://www.carnival.com/CMS/Articles/history_virtual2.aspx THROUGH THE YEARS . . . 1972 – Maiden voyage of Carnival’s first ship, the TSS Mardi Gras, which runs aground on sandbar outside the Port of Miami 1975 – Carnival purchases Empress of Britain, enters service as the TSS Carnivale 1978 – The Festivale, formerly the S.A. Vaal, undergoes $30 million refurbishment, begins service for Carnival as the largest and fastest vessel sailing from Miami to the Caribbean (the ship has since been retired from the fleet) 1982 – Debut of the Tropicale, the first new cruise ship the cruise industry has seen in many years; ship marks the beginning of an industry-wide multi-billion-dollar shipbuilding boom (the ship has since been retired from the fleet) 1984 – Carnival becomes first cruise line to advertise on network television with the premiere of new advertising campaign starring company spokesperson Kathie Lee Gifford (then Johnson) 1985 – Debut of 46,052-ton Holiday 1986 – Launch of 47,262-ton Jubilee (the ship has since been retired from the fleet) 1987 – The 47,262-ton Celebration enters service (ship to leave fleet in April 2008) Carnival earns distinction as “Most Popular Cruise Line in the World,” carrying more passengers than any other Carnival Cruise Lines undertakes its initial public offering on Wall Street, raising approximately $400 million to fuel future expansion; entity later becomes Carnival Corporation & plc, a multi-line worldwide cruise conglomerate 1990 – The 70,367-ton Carnival Fantasy – the first and namesake vessel in the highly successful “Fantasy-class” -- enters service as first new ship ever placed on three- and four-day Bahamas cruise program from Miami. Eventually, Carnival would construct eight “Fantasy-class” vessels, the most cruise ships in a single class. 1991 – Launch of 70,367-ton Carnival Ecstasy 1993 – Carnival introduces its third 70,367-ton SuperLiner, Carnival Sensation 1994 – Debut of 70,367-ton Carnival Fascination Carnival’s parent company renamed Carnival Corporation to distinguish between it and its flagship brand, Carnival Cruise Lines. Company is later renamed Carnival Corporation & plc following the combination with P&O Princess Cruises, creating the world’s largest cruise vacation group by far. 1995 – 70,367-ton Carnival Imagination enters service 1996 – Carnival’s launches sixth “Fantasy-class” vessel, the SuperLiner Carnival Inspiration Carnival debuts the first passenger vessel to exceed 100,000 tons, the 101,353-ton Carnival Destiny, at the time the world’s largest cruise ship 1998 – Carnival Cruise Lines introduces seventh “Fantasy-class” vessel, the Carnival Elation, the first new cruise ship deployed on the West Coast The eighth and last in the “Fantasy-class” series, the Carnival Paradise, enters service 1999 – Debut of the 102,000-ton Carnival Triumph, Carnival’s second “Destiny-class” vessel 2000 – A third “Destiny-class” vessel, the 102,000-ton Carnival Victory, is launched. 2001 – Carnival introduces a new class of vessel with the launch of the 88,500-ton Carnival Spirit, the first new “Fun Ship” ever positioned in the Alaska and Hawaii markets 2002 – A second “Spirit-class” vessel, the Carnival Pride, is launched Carnival’s third “Spirit-class” ship, Carnival Legend, enters service Debut of the 110,000-ton Carnival Conquest, at the time the largest “Fun Ship” ever constructed. 2003- Second 110,000-ton “Conquest-class” ship, the Carnival Glory, begins year-round seven-day cruises from Port Canaveral, Fla., July 19. 2004 – Carnival Miracle, the fourth in Carnival’s “Spirit-class,” begins a series of 12 voyages from Jacksonville, Fla. – the first “Fun Ship” sailings from that port – Feb. 27, 2004. A third 110,000-ton “Conquest-class” ship, the Carnival Valor, begins year-round seven-day service from Miami Dec. 19, 2004, becoming the largest "Fun Ship" ever based at that port. 2005 – A fourth 110,000-ton “Conquest-class” vessel, Carnival Liberty, debuts July 20, 2005, operating Carnival's first-ever Mediterranean cruises. 2007 - Carnival Freedom, the line's fifth 110,000-ton vessel, debuts in Europe, operating by 12-day voyages to the Mediterranean, Greek Isles, and Turkey. 2008 - The 113,300-ton Carnival Splendor debuted in July 13, 2008, operating Carnival's first Northern Europe cruise program. The ship launches year-round seven-day Mexican Riviera cruises in March 2009. 2009 - Carnival Dream, a 130,000-ton vessel to be the largest "Fun Ship" ever constructed - is scheduled to enter service Sept. 21, 2009, beginning a new class of vessel for the line. 2011 - A second 130,000-ton SuperLiner, Carnival Magic, is slated to debut in June 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffy294 Posted April 25, 2009 #3 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Is there any way to tell how old a ship is? I couldn't find it on Carnival's website. It did mention one ship I'm considering was recently refurbished but doesn't mention the age or year it started service. Sher See if this helps. Just click on the ship you want and it should tell you what you are looking for. Here is the link http://www.unofficialcarnivalwiki.com/wiki/Category:Ships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted April 25, 2009 #4 Share Posted April 25, 2009 cruisedeckplans site also has all the ages listed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfan Posted April 25, 2009 #5 Share Posted April 25, 2009 You can also check here http://www.nauticalcities.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberleyFL Posted April 25, 2009 #6 Share Posted April 25, 2009 http://www.beyondships.com/CarnivalLegend-Profile.html On this website you will find some ship facts (including service date) and some pictures too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impcinder Posted April 26, 2009 #7 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Douglas Ward's book "Berlitz Ocean Cruising and Cruise Ships" give dates and other statistical information. You can most likely find this book in your public library. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorbinCatFan Posted April 26, 2009 #8 Share Posted April 26, 2009 The Unofficial Carnival Wiki is a good source as well as other informaiton on the cruise line: http://unofficialcarnivalwiki.com/wiki/Category:Ships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino Player Posted April 26, 2009 #9 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Is there any way to tell how old a ship is? I couldn't find it on Carnival's website. It did mention one ship I'm considering was recently refurbished but doesn't mention the age or year it started service. Sher If you go to the ship deck plan I think it would tell what year the ship entered service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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