A unique Miami-themed zone will feature aboard the new Carnival Celebration, set to arrive in PortMiami in November, paying tribute to the arrival of Carnival Cruise Line 50 years ago.
Named 820 Biscayne – the address of Carnival’s original headquarters – it will celebrate the culture, architectural styles and flavours of the home city where the line was founded in 1972.
On Deck 8, in the same location as La Piazza on sister ship Mardi Gras, 820 Biscayne will feature a similar layout and venues but with influences and design elements that reflect the urban-meets-laid back vibes of Miami, perfect for relaxing and people watching or enjoying fresh sea air and ocean views.
“Miami has been our home for 50 years, and in bringing a brand new ship to its port, we wanted to show some extra love to the city that helped us become who we are today,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.
“Carnival Celebration will celebrate all things Carnival, intertwining where we have been with where we are going, and we can’t think about where we started without thinking about Miami and all of the fun that it represents.”
Ben Clement, senior vice president of product innovation, added: “Miami is a one-of-a-kind city with many different sides to it, so we tried to capture all of that in 820 Biscayne – from the tropical feel and original Art Deco designs that can still be found on Miami Beach today to the modern city look of Brickell – and of course, with a huge emphasis on the delicious flavours throughout.”
Strolling around 820 Biscayne on the inside, above, and on the outside, below
Miami Slice and Deco Deli, above, and Bar 820, below
Bringing Miamian food and beverage offerings to the fleet, 820 Biscayne will feature:
- Bar 820 – a half inside, half outside retro-inspired bar that will feature a “vintage cool” design with grab-and-go Cuban and specialty coffees for early risers along with Miami-inspired tropical frozen drinks and creative martinis day and night.
- Deco Deli – designed as a nod to Miami’s Art Deco mecca with colourful fonts and signage, the space will serve more than the classic deli sandwiches with an expanded menu that also highlights Miami staples.
- Miami Slice – continuing to give guests the 24-hour pizza they know and love.
Guests can still expect to find their favourites in the zone like Rudi’s Seagrill, which was introduced on Mardi Gras, and Cucina del Capitano, which will be redesigned with a new look and feel that reflects the sleek and airy restaurants often found in Miami, as well.
Celebration will be Carnival’s second vessel of the fleet’s Excel class, a subclass of the Excellence class, and at 180,000 tons she will become the largest ship in Carnival fleet.
Her inaugural sailing on 21 November will be from the redesigned state-of-the-art Terminal F at PortMiami, the line’s third terminal at the port and its largest in South Florida.