It is true the M/S Holiday is the oldest, and one of the most loved ship in the Carnival Fleet. When she was introduced, she was the FIRST of the Modern Mega Cruise ships with the current shape & design of all cruise ships. All Cruise lines have adopted her shape.
The thrill of feeling the twin Sulzer, Type 7RLbB66 Turbo Charged engines turning out 13,200 KW@ 140 R.P.M. driving those twin 18Ft. Kamewa Controllable Pitch Bronze Propellers hits full steam ahead once the captain passes Pilot Town at the mouth of the Mississippi is truly refreshing.
The M/S Holiday is consistently voted one of the BEST ships according to customer satisfaction. The crew loves the ship, as well as many repeat passengers.... Just a few short years ago, she was HUGE ~~!!~~
I still remember the first time I saw her in the summer if 1985, I though the first strong wind that hit her broadside would capsize her. How wrong I was!!! Last fall I have the pleasure on being on her when the winds of Hurricane Lili hit her broadsides. She rode it as stable as any current ship afloat with the exception of the S.S. Norway.
Oh.. did I happen to mention I LOVE the M/S Holiday ~~!!~~
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