Hi Everyone,
I received this press release from Carnival and thought it would be of
interest. Here is some amateur video of the Carnival Dream shot
during her sea trials.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5wAn0ObKCY&feature=player_embedded
Maybe someone who speaks Italian can let us know what these folks are
saying.
Here is some more amateur video of the sea trials:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfXPSxXPgCE
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Carnival Dream Successfully Completes Sea Trials in the Adriatic Sea
DREAM SEA TRIALS
The 130,000-ton Carnival Dream, Carnival Cruise Lines’ largest ship,
is shown here conducting sea trials in the Adriatic Sea in preparation
for its Sept. 21 debut from Europe.
Currently under construction by the Fincantieri shipyard in
Monfalcone, Italy, near Trieste, the 3,646-passenger vessel had a full
contingent of officers, technicians and engineers on board who
thoroughly tested the Carnival Dream’s sophisticated navigation and
mechanical systems. Following sea trials, Carnival Dream returned to
Monfalcone, where it will undergo final interior outfitting.
Carnival Dream will usher in an exciting new era of “Fun Ship”
cruising and offer a host of innovations, including Ocean Plaza, an
indoor/outdoor café and entertainment venue, cantilevered whirlpools
that extend out over the ship’s sides, and a variety of accommodation
categories, including cove balconies that are closer to the water line
and five-berth, two-bathroom staterooms that will be ideal for
families.
Carnival Dream is scheduled to enter service in Europe Sept. 21
operating a series of Mediterranean cruises before repositioning to
New York for eight-day cruises Nov. 15 and 23. The ship will operate a
special nine-day cruise from Port Canaveral Dec. 3 then launch
year-round seven-day Caribbean cruises from that port Dec. 12.
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