Vista-class cruise ship (Carnival)

For the similarly named class of ships in other Carnival Corporation brands, see Vista-class cruise ship.
Carnival Vista in Trieste, Italy
Class overview
Builders:

Fincantieri, Italy

China State Shipbuilding Corporation, China
Operators: Carnival Cruise Lines
Preceded by: Dream class
Succeeded by: Excellence class
Built: 2016-present
In service: 2016-present
Building: 1
Planned: 7
Completed: 1
Active: 1
General characteristics
Type: Cruise Ship
Tonnage: 133,500 GT
Length: 1,062 ft (324 m)
Beam:

122 ft (37 m)

158 ft (48 m) at pool decks [1]

Draft: 27 ft (8.2 m)
Decks: 15
Installed power: MAN Diesel & Turbo 2x8L48/60CR + 2x14V48/60CR generating sets
Propulsion: Diesel-electric; Two ABB Azipod XO units[2]
Speed: 23 knots (43 km/h; 26 mph)
Capacity: 3,936 passengers (double occupancy)
Crew: 1,450

The Vista class is a class of cruise ships built by Fincantieri in Italy. The ships are operated by Carnival Cruise Lines, a division of Carnival Corporation & plc.

History

The Carnival Vista was constructed in the Fincantieri shipyard of Monfalcone (Gorizia) and was delivered in April 2016. The first steel for the ship was cut in late February 2014, and the keel was laid in October 2014.[3] The Carnival Vista Coin Ceremony/Float out was done in June 2015,[4] with the ship being delivered on April 28th 2016.[3] The Carnival Vista features outdoor spots like Havana Bar & Pool, a ropes course, mini golf, SkyRide at SportSquare (an 800-foot-long track suspended around its top deck that passengers can circle in pedal-powered capsules),[5] and Seafood Shack plus plenty of spaces like the first IMAX at sea. The Vista has custom Cuban themed staterooms and new Family Harbor staterooms. The Clubhouse features indoor activities like mini-bowling and arcade-style basketball, soccer, volleyball, and table tennis. The ship also has SkyGreens, a mini golf course on Deck 12.

The second Vista ship, the Carnival Horizon is currently under construction. She is due to be delivered by her builder, Fincantieri, in March 2018.[6][7] Like the Carnival Vista, the Carnival Horizon will feature SkyRide, an IMAX Theatre, a WaterWorks aqua park, and Carnival’s Seuss at Sea programme. She will also have some unique new attractions.[6][7]


In 2019 and 2020 Fincantieri will deliver one ship to P&O Cruises Australia and two ships for Costa Crociere.[8] Two more ships will get built at China State Shipbuilding Corporation and will get delivered from 2022.[9][10]

Ships

Built Ship Operator Builder Tonnage Flag Notes Image
2016 Carnival Vista Carnival Cruises Fincantieri 133,500 GT  Panama First Vista-class ship
2018 Carnival Horizon Carnival Cruises Fincantieri
2019 TBA Costa Crociere Fincantieri 135,500 GT  Italy
2019 TBA P&O Cruises Australia Fincantieri 135,500 GT
2020 TBA Costa Crociere Fincantieri 135,500 GT  Italy
2022 TBA TBA China State Shipbuilding Corporation
TBA TBA TBA China State Shipbuilding Corporation

References

  1. ↑ Why Carnival Vista Will Be The Best Fun Ship Ever Ports of Call, January 25, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
  2. ↑ ABB wins $180 million in orders from cruise ship builders in 2013 ABB, December 6, 2013. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
  3. 1 2 "Keel-Laying Ceremony Held For New Carnival Vista; 133,500-Ton Ship Set To Debut In Spring 2016" (Press release). Carnival Cruise Line. October 14, 2014. Retrieved December 23, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Carnival Vista - What You Need to Know". Cruise Radio. 2015-01-22. Retrieved 2016-01-26.
  5. ↑ Gene Sloan (2015-01-26). "Latest gee-whiz cruise attraction: Open-air "sky ride"". 9news.com. Retrieved 2016-01-26.
  6. 1 2 Gibson, Rebecca (August 1, 2016). "Carnival to name newbuild Carnival Horizon". Cruise&Ferry.net. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  7. 1 2 Sayles, Jill (August 2, 2016). "Carnival Cruise Line's new ship to be named Carnival Horizon". Cruise Trade News. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  8. ↑ "FINCANTIERI: 4 CRUISE SHIPS FOR CARNIVAL The units for Costa Asia, P&O Australia and Princess Cruises are part of the historic program signed in March with a value of roughly 2.5 billion euros" (PDF). 2015-12-30. Retrieved 2016-10-17.
  9. ↑ "Carnival Orders Two Vista Class Cruise Ships For China". 2016-09-23. Retrieved 2016-10-17.
  10. ↑ "Carnival to Build Two Vista-Class Cruise Ships in China for Chinese Market". 2016-09-23. Retrieved 2016-10-17.

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