Cruise Ships to be Renovated Following U.S. Government Charters

Carnival Cruise Lines' SuperLiners Sensation and Holiday, currently on charter to the U.S. government as part of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, will each undergo a multi-million-dollar refurbishment prior to re-entering service this spring. Following a series of four- and five-day voyages from Port Canaveral, Fla., from March to October, the 2,052-passenger Sensation will return to New Orleans Oct. 26, 2006, to resume year-round four- and five-day cruises -- a program it previously operated prior to Hurricane Katrina. The 1,452-passenger Holiday will resume its previously operated program. The Sensation's refurbishment will take place in Mobile, Ala., and include a host of new and expanded areas, including a nine-hole miniature golf course on Sun Deck, a 1,600-square-foot Children's World play area, and a family recreation area featuring audio/visual equipment for displaying movies and other programming. The Sensation's 12,000-square-foot fitness center will be renovated and feature new carpeting, tile work and exercise equipment, while a poolside stage has been relocated to a covered area on Lido Deck, providing guests with more space for sunning and relaxing. Suites will also be refurbished to include an entirely new decor and remodeled bathrooms. A number of crew areas will be refurbished as well. Holiday Refurbishment The Holiday's refurbishment, which will take place in Freeport, the Bahamas, will include cosmetic enhancements to virtually every lounge, restaurant and public area, along with the creation of several new crew areas. The most noticeable change will be a totally redesigned lobby area that greets guests as they enter the vessel. The renovated lobby will feature new seating, and new carpeting and tile work throughout.