What happened to the Carnival Inspiration?
Carnival Inspiration (formerly Inspiration) was a Fantasy-class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line. Cruise Radio reported that Carnival Inspiration will likely be scrapped in Turkey. She was beached in Aliağa on August 5, 2020 and by August 26, was being dismantled.
How old is the Carnival Inspiration ship?
Specifications of Carnival Inspiration
| Year built | 1996 / Age: 24 |
|---|---|
| Owner | Carnival Corporation & PLC |
| Operator | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Speed | 21 kn / 39 kph / 24 mph |
| Length (LOA) | 262 m / 860 ft |
Is Carnival Inspiration being scrapped?
The youngest vessel to be scrapped under the Carnival flag was Carnival Inspiration. Classified as one of the more uneconomical vessels, the Fantasy class ship was beached for scrapping on August 5, 2020, in Aliaga, Turkey.
When was the Carnival Inspiration refurbished?
The 2,054-passenger Carnival Inspiration was last refurbished in November 2018 (it originally launched in 1996) and includes several “Fun Ship 2.0” features, such as the BlueIguana Tequila Bar and Guy’s Burger Joint.
What cruise ships are being retired?
Cruise Ships Bring Scrapped or Sold
- Majesty of the Seas (Royal Caribbean)
- Empress of the Seas (Royal Caribbean)
- Grand Celebration (Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line)
- Sun Princess (Princess Cruises)
- Carnival Fascination (Carnival Cruise Line)
- Carnival Imagination (Carnival Cruise Line)
- Black Watch (Fred Olsen Cruises)
What Carnival Cruise ships have been retired?
Here is a look at what happened to the seven cruise ships that are no longer sailing under the Carnival Cruise Line brand.
- Mardi Gras (1972-1993) Mardi Gras was Carnival’s first cruise ship.
- Carnivale (1975-1993)
- Festivale ( 1977-1996)
- Tropicale (1982-2001)
- Jubilee (1986-2004)
Which is the oldest Carnival cruise ship?
What is Carnival’s oldest ship? Carnival’s oldest cruise ship, which is still active today, is the Carnival Fantasy. It was launched in 1990 and currently offers departures form Mobile, Alabama. Fun FactCarnival’s newest, active ship (the Mardi Gras) is also Carnival’s oldest ship…
Does Carnival Inspiration have balcony rooms?
Carnival Inspiration does have balcony rooms, but unfortunately only suites offer balconies. Suites options aboard Carnival Inspiration include the Junior Suite, Junior Suite with Obstructed View and Grand Suite.
Where is the Canberra ship now?
After being decommissioned, she was purchased by a Pakistani ship breaker for 280 (m) million rupees (6.3 (m) million dollars). Affectionately known as the Great White Whale, the Canberra now stands in her moorings at the Gadani Shipyard, near Karachi in Pakistan.
Where are CMV ships now?
The two ships were purchased from P&O Cruises Australia last year and were due to enter service in 2021. Four of the ships are currently docked in CMV’s former homeport of Tilbury, Essex, and one is in Bristol Avonmouth.
Is there a formal night on Carnival Inspiration?
Carnival no longer likes to call it a formal night. Instead, on the cruise schedules (and everywhere else) you’ll see it referred to as elegant evening.