A couple of weeks prior to the May 1st christening ceremonies of Carnival Magic, workers are putting the final touches to the 3, 690 passenger, 130, 000 ton ship. The naming ceremony will be held in Venice, and the ship will sail for its maiden voyage in the Mediterranean.
The ship is currently housed in the Fincantieri shipyard located close to Trieste in Italy. There are close to fifteen hundred technicians as well as five hundred additional crew members aboard the ship. These workers are now busy painting, varnishing, drilling and polishing. Workers are also building sets in the Showtime Theater, and rehearsals for new shows are being held. Every possible system is being tested.
Cruise Industry experts agree that the ship will be an impressive addition to the fleet of Carnival Cruises. The ship will be a contemporary, light and bright vessel with a number of new features.
The new additions will include a ropes course that hangs at a height of 150 ft above the sea, the Sport Square, an extensive deck for activities having outdoor fitness equipment, the RedFrog Pub, with a refreshing tropical atmosphere and the Cucina del Capitano, a family restaurant that serves Italian Cuisine.