Prior
to its deployment to Australia in fall 2014, Carnival
Legend will
operate two unique and exciting cruises – a 13-day Panama Canal
cruise and a 23-day trans-Pacific voyage – that will serve to
position the vessel for its new seasonal schedule from Down Under.
The
13-day Panama Canal cruise will depart Tampa, Fla., Aug. 17 and
arrive in Long Beach, Calif., Aug. 30, 2014. Carnival Legend
will visit George Town, Grand Cayman; and Cartagena, Colombia; prior
to the Panama Canal transit followed by day-long calls to Puntarenas,
Costa Rica; and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Carnival
Legend will then operate a 23-day trans-Pacific voyage that departs
from Long Beach Aug. 30, arrives in Sydney, Australia, Sept. 22,
2014. In addition to the unforgettable crossing of the equator that
includes all the traditional maritime celebrations, the voyage will
feature extended visits to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Papeete (Tahiti),
Bora Bora and Moorea, French Polynesia; Suva, Fiji Islands; and
Noumea, New Caledonia.
Prior
to these voyages, Carnival Legend will undergo a multi-million dollar
renovation that will add an array of innovations that are part of the
line’s Fun Ship 2.0 product enhancement program. These
include a massive WaterWorks aqua park highlighted by Green Thunder,
the steepest and fastest waterslide at sea, the tropics-inspired
RedFrog Pub, a full-service sushi restaurant called Bonsai Sushi, and
Cherry On Top, a “candy and more store” with various confections,
apparel and novelty items. These new offerings complement such
popular options as the Serenity adults-only retreat, an expansive
health and wellness center, and fun activities and spacious, modern
play areas for kids in three age groups.
The
trans-Pacific crossing will position Carnival Legend for a seasonal
program from Australia that kicks off Sept. 24, 2014, and encompasses
eight- to 12-day cruises from Sydney calling at a variety of
destinations within the Pacific, including New Caledonia, Vanuatu and
Fiji.
Source:
CCL