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B M & T ••• November/December 2015 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 34 E mbodying Carnival Cruise Line's motto of Fun For All, All For Fun, the new Carnival Vista will offer family members of all ages the ultimate vacation experience, debuting a variety of amaz- ing, one-of-a-kind on-board features when it enters serv- ice next spring. From a unique suspended cycling experience called SkyRide and the innovative Family Harbor staterooms and suites featuring a "family concierge" to cruising's first IMAX Theater, Carnival Vista promises fun for the whole family. "Carnival is the number one cruise line for families carrying more than 700,000 children annually and Carnival Vista will build upon our leadership position in this area with incredible outdoor attractions and engag- ing indoor spaces specifically designed with families in mind," said Christine Duffy, Carnival's president. SPECTACULAR OUTDOOR SPACES Carnival Vista will take cruising to new heights – literally – with SkyRide, a first-of-its-kind aerial attraction. Here, adventure seekers pedal hanging recumbent-like cycles at speeds of up to 18 miles an hour across an elevat- ed 800-foot-long track, while enjoying panoramic views to the sea 150 ft. below. There will be no charge for Sky Ride. Adjacent to SkyRide is SportSquare, a fun-tastic all- ages open-air recreation area with a 270-ft.-long sus- pended ropes course, a two-level miniature golf course, a 700-ft.-long jogging track, a variety of outdoor fitness equipment, and the new Clubhouse, a modern indoor sports hangout with mini-bowling, ping-pong, sports- themed video games, arcade-style sports games and more. When it's time to cool off, the young – and the young at heart – can check out WaterWorks, the largest aqua park in the fleet highlighted by Kaleid-o-Slide, Carnival's first inner-tube slide. Riders can zip down 455 ft. of exhil- arating corkscrew turns enhanced by music and stun- ning kaleidoscopic effects. And no Carnival water park is complete without the Twister slide, offering 300 ft. of high-speed fun, as well as the PowerDrencher, a 300-gal- lon tipping bucket that's sure to elicit shrieks from kids with each drench- ing. A kiddie area with 30 different water spray toys and mini-racing slides will be available for younger cruisers. A MAZING ON-BOARD ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS There are indoor thrills, too, with the cruise industry's first IMAX Theater with a three-deck-high screen that brings an immersive cinema experience to sea with the latest Hollywood blockbusters and family favorites, IMAX classics and IMAX documentary content. The 182-seat IMAX Theater is part of the Carnival Multiplex, which includes Thrill Theater, a multi-dimensional experience where seats move back and forth and side to side and viewers are sprayed with water and bubbles to make them feel like they're part of the movie. The Warehouse, featuring video and arcade games, is located next door. And no trip to the multiplex is com- plete without popcorn and other movie favorites, available at a nearby con- cession stand. Families can also enjoy all-ages comedy shows at the 385-seat Punchliner Comedy Club presented by George Lopez as well as the audi- ence participation favorite Hasbro, The Game Show. New for Carnival Vista will be a premium ice cream parlor within the Cherry on Top confec- tion store where patrons can select their favorite ice cream and mix-ins and watch as their frozen creation is made right before their eyes. C R U I S E N E W S NEW CARNIVAL VISTA DESIGNED AS THE ULTIMATE FAMILY VACATION Largest and Most Innovative 'Fun Ship' Set to Debut in Europe in May 2016