(youtube video from 2007 shows a nice view of the ship from the water)

Carnival Cruise Line’s 1991 built CARNIVAL ECSTASY is in the latter stages of a multi-million dollar refurbishment being performed during a 28 day drydock which began on September 19, 2009.

When the ship emerges on October 17, 2009 she will sport a new remodeled resort style pool area which will be decorated with faux palm trees, new lounge chairs and new staging areas and sound systems.

For youngsters, or those young at heart, there will be a new water playground called Carnival Waterworks. Features will include a four story slide called the “Twister” which presently will be the highest at sea. For those who prefer some competition the area will also contain twin racing slides of about 82 feet long.


Grownups who would like to have some privacy will have an area called “Serenity” which is a adults-only area located all the way aft on Deck 9 with spectacular views overlooking the stern, all of which can be taken in on padded chaise lounges.

Young teens will find a new Circle “C” facility where they can spend time with new friends.

Other enhancements can be found inside the ship like newly remodeled staterooms which will feature flat screen T.V.’s and the popular Carnival Comfort Collection bedding.

Perhaps the most dramatic change which will alter her exterior appearance is the addition of 98 balcony cabins created from existing ocean view staterooms. These cabins are located primarily aft and midship. The only other ship in the Fantasy Class fleet of 8 to receive the new balconies has been CARNIVAL SENSATION.

Over the past year or so the following ships have received the “Evolution Of Fun” upgrades. CARNIVAL IMAGINATION, CARNIVAL INSPIRATION, CARNIVAL FANTASY and CARNIVAL SENSATION.

The ECSTASY sails four and five day cruises out of Galveston Texas.

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