Carnival Inspiration (IS) Fact Sheet
Published 03/12/2015 06:32 PM |
Updated 11/26/2018 04:10 PM
Shipyard: Masa-Yards, Helsinki, Finland
Inaugural cruise: March 22, 1996
Godmother: Mary Anne Shula, Wife of Don Shula, ex-Miami Dolphin Coach
Country of registry: Bahamas
Cost: $270 million
Cruising speed: 21.0 knots
Size/Capacity
- Gross tonnage: 70,367 tons
- Length: 855 feet
- Beam: 103 feet; 118 feet at pool deck
- Maximum draft: 25 feet, 6 inches
- Full guest occupancy: 2697
- Normal occupancy (based on 2 per cabin): 2054
- Passenger decks: 10
- Space ratio: 34:1
Crew
- Total Officers and crew: 920
- Officers: Italian
- Hotel and cruise staff: International
Accommodations
- 28 ocean view balcony Grand Suites
- 26 ocean view balcony Junior Suites
- 565 oceanview twin/king staterooms
- 389 interior twin/king staterooms
- 19 interior upper/lower staterooms
- 1027 Total guest staterooms (25 modified for wheelchair users)
All staterooms feature: telephone, 110 AC power outlet, individual climate control, Carnival Comfort Bed Collection, safe and flat-screen TV
Life Saving Equipment
Grand Total Life Saving Capacity: 4494
- 12 Lifeboats (occupancy each: 150 / total occupancy: 1800)
- 6 Rescue / Water Shuttle Boats (occupancy each: 149 / total occupancy: 894)
- 36 Launchable Life Rafts (occupancy each: 25 / total occupancy: 900)
- 36 Life Rafts (occupancy each: 25 / total occupancy: 900)
Maintenance Schedule
- Dry Dock: 9/13/99-9/22/99
- Dry Dock: 4/07/02-4/27/02
- Dry Dock: 9/19/04-10/10/04
- Dry Dock: 9/01/07-10/03/07
- Dry Dock: 10/23/10-11/06/10
- Dry Dock: 11/04/13-11/18/13
- Dry Dock: 1/18/16-2/04/16
- Dry Dock: 11/02/18-11/15/18
Ship Refurbishments and Renovations
Renovations completed during dry dock: 11/02/18-11/15/18
- Routine hotel maintenance
- Cosmetic enhancements such as new carpeting, tile work, etc.
- The Warehouse video arcade replaced the Conference Center
- Bonsai Sushi Express
Renovations completed during dry dock: 1/18/16-2/04/16
- Routine hotel maintenance
- Cosmetic enhancements such as new carpeting, tile work, etc.
- Guy's Burger Joint (replaced Off the Grill)
- BlueIguana Cantina (replaced Mongolian Wok)
- Redfrog Rum Bar (replaced pool bar)
- BlueIguana Tequila Bar (replaced pool bar)
- Alchemy Bar (replaced Chopin Lounge)
- Cherry on Top (replaced Special Occasions)
- Addition of computer terminals to Promenade Deck
Renovations completed during dry dock: 11/04/13-11/18/13
- Routine hotel maintenance
- Cosmetic enhancements such as new carpeting, tile work, etc.
- Punchliner Comedy Club
- Playlist Productions
Renovations completed during dry dock: 10/23/10-11/06/10
- Routine hotel maintenance
- Cosmetic enhancements such as new carpeting, wall coverings, tile work, lighting and signage in lounges and public areas
- Upgrades to the Mini Golf course, Casino and the Resort-Style pool area
- Addition of the Mongolian Wok to the Lido Restaurant
- Addition of kiddie slide to the WaterWorks Aqua Park
- ADA compliant updates in various areas of the ship
- Suite U69 converted and now ADA compliant
- Addition of one oceanview staterooms (R158)
Renovations completed during dry dock: 9/01/07-10/03/07
- Stateroom and Suites refurbishment – including new bedding, carpet, furniture, lighting and wall coverings. Creation of adjoining staterooms.
- Art Gallery and Photo Gallery – relocation of the photo gallery to a more prominent location on Promenade Deck around the atrium. Creation of an Art Auction Gallery in the spaces vacated by the Photo Gallery on Empress Deck, to increase exposure.
- Aft Lounge configuration – to create a multi-purpose room for activities and functions.
- Children Playroom relocation – to Verandah Deck 10 Forward; to offer children top-notch expanded facilities in a convenient location.
- WaterWorks Aqua Park, Serenity Adults-Only Retreat Area and a Resort-Style Pool Area.
- Teen Club O2 – building of a lounge for teens according to the Club O2 concept.
- Spa/Salon/Gymnasium refurbishment – modification of the layout to accommodate new treatment rooms. Updated and enhanced design. Installation of newstate of the art gym equipment.
- Formalities/Candy Shop – construction of shop.
- City Sports Park Mini Golf – addition of a 9-hole miniature golf course on the Sun Deck.
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