Carnival Inspiration (IS) Fact Sheet

Published 03/12/2015 06:32 PM   |    Updated 04/18/2017 04:20 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/Tender 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: 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.