Carnival Cruise Line has been sailing for over 50 Years and knows how to deliver a Fun cruise. So it wasn’t hard to find things we enjoyed onboard the Carnival Celebration during our cruise.
Awesome Things To Love Aboard Carnival Celebration
Carnival Celebration is the sister ship to Mardi Gras. She entered service in 2021 as the first ship in North America to run on an LNG propulsion system. Carnival Corp. pioneered the introduction of LNG fuel in the passenger cruise sector as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and emissions reduction.
Carnival Celebration is the second ship in the Excel Class and is 183,521 gross tons. She features 2687 stateroom with a guest capacity of 5374. She also features six unique Zones that include Celebration Station, The Gateway, Summer Landing, 820 Biscayne, Lido and The Ultimate Playground.
Our cruise gave me an up-close look as some of the amazing features and amenities guests can expect when taking a cruise aboard this beautiful new ship. I wanted to share six awesome things to love aboard Carnival Celebration.
STATEROOM DESIGN
We have often learned from cruising that not all cruise ship staterooms are designed the same. One of the benefits of sailing with Carnival Cruise Line is that after 50yrs of being in the cruise business, they have perfected many details both big and small. We really appreciate Carnival Cruise Line’s attention to detail. Our cabin aboard the Carnival Celebration certainly delivered as our home away from home during our seven night cruise. The ample storage closet and drawer storage made it easy to unpack our items and relax. We know cruising can mean getting changed often as the day brings new adventures from using the pool one moment to fine dining the next.
ChiBang!
This Chinese & Mexican restaurant is quickly becoming a favorite among cruisers for packed with wonderful flavors and quality. We dined here early in our cruise and really enjoyed the many different options. One thing is sure, you won’t leave hungry. Our choices that stood out were the Beef & Broccoli, Pot Stickers and The Super Loaded Nachos. When cruising on Carnival Celebration choosing where to eat may be difficult. However, This is a must do in our book. You can check out the ChiBang! Menu by clicking here.
LOFT 19
During our cruise we were able to access the Loft 19™ area aboard Carnival Celebration. This area offers a retreat-style experience while also having the big-ship amenities that can only be found aboard Carnival Celebration. Access to this area allows you to soak up the sun all day from the comfort of a comfortable lounge chair or Loft 19’s own infinity whirlpool, or opt for private time in the shade by renting a cabana. We enjoyed this area during sunset and had drinks while relaxing in the infinity whirlpool.
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Our visit to Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse aboard Carnival Celebration did not disappoint. My Ribeye steak was perfectly cooked and one of the best steaks I ever had at sea. It was perfectly aged, seasoned, and cooked. I was very impressed, and I think you will be too. I’ve included some photos of my tablemate’s offerings to show you an example of some of the menu offerings. If you are trying to decide what specialty restaurant to visit while onboard, I would be this at the top of your list. You can view the Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse menu by clicking here.
BOLT
You know it’s almost mandatory to take a ride on BOLT if you book a cruise on Carnival Celebration. A coaster on a cruise ship, Yes. Fun, Absolutely. Here are some facts. BOLT is an all-electric coaster featuring a two-person car that can reach speeds of up to 40 miles per hour on the Carnival Celebrations 800-foot track.
It is full of drops, twists and turns 187 feet above the water line. The Carnival Celebration has the second coaster and and it has been awarded by Popular Science with its “Best of What’s New” engineering award in 2021. I know you will have a good time. One word of advice, hang on!
EMERIL’S BISTRO 1397
During your cruise aboard Carnival Celebration, it is a must that you stop and sample some of Emeri’s Bistro 1397. Take a look at the menu offerings which are quite large and the biggest challenge is to time a visit when your actually hungry.
With so many great food options available aboard the Carnival Celebration, this was a our biggest challenge. We made a point of ordering the Beignes $5 (powdered sugar, strawberry sauce, chocolate sauce) twice during our cruise and LOVED them, they were perfect. We saw many people having full meals here and it all looked and smelled amazing. Be sure to check out the Emeril’s Bistro 1397 menu, to view the menu click here.
