New 130,000-ton cruise ship ordered

The vessel is be built at Fincantieri's Monfalcone yard. It will have a capacity of 3,690 passengers offers many of the same innovations featured on the recently launched "Carnival Dream", as well as some exciting new elements to be announced at a later date. Like "Carnival Dream", which has earned accolades for its creative design and on-board amenities, the new 130,000-ton ship will include a WaterWorks aqua park with a corkscrew water slide, a stunning indoor/outdoor cafe and live entertainment venue called Ocean Plaza, and a wide range of staterooms including deluxe ocean views with two-bathrooms, some of which feature five berths and hold particular appeal for families.

Already under construction at Fincantieri is the second sister ship to the "Carnival Dream", the 130,000-ton "Carnival Magic", which is scheduled to enter service in May 2011.