Carnival Panorama became the 27th ship of the Carnival Cruises Lines fleet in a delivery ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy.
The third vessel in the popular Vista class is now on its way to Long Beach, California, for the naming ceremony and inaugural sailing in December.
“Carnival Panorama is the 15th ship built by Fincantieri for Carnival Cruise Line and once again, the skill and hard work of hundreds of talented craftspeople are on display here aboard the beautiful Carnival Panorama,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.
“Our guests absolutely love Carnival Vista and Horizon and we are certain they are going to love their sister Carnival Panorama.”
Panorama will launch year-round service from Long Beach on 11 December, becoming the line’s first new ship homeported on the West Coast in more than 20 years.
Carnival Panorama, above, and, top of page, Captain Carlo Queirolo takes delivery from Fincantieri shipyard director Antonio Quintano
As the name implies, Carnival Panorama reflects design inspiration with more opportunities to connect with the sea.
The ship features a number of innovations including the first Sky Zone trampoline park at sea as well as a first-in-fleet culinary studio where guests can participate in hands-on cooking classes, tastings and other food-related activities hosted by the ship’s chefs.
Carnival Panorama also offers a variety of long-time guest favourites such as a massive WaterWorks aqua park, Sky Ride, the popular bike in the sky with breath-taking views, a suspended ropes course and dining venues such as Bonsai Teppanyaki and Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse Brewhouse from Food Network star Guy Fieri.
A wide range of staterooms and suites are available as well, including spa staterooms with exclusive privileges at the luxurious Cloud 9 Spa, extra-spacious staterooms in Family Harbor and tropical-inspired Havana staterooms with access to a Cuban-themed bar and pool.