<p style="margin: 0px" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman"><font size="2">The 2,052-passenger Carnival Sensation has undergone a multi-million-dollar renovation and emerged with a host of new facilities and features, including a sprawling water park, an exclusive adults-only retreat, and redesigned tropical themed main pool. <span></span>Ninety-eight balconies were also incorporated onto existing ocean view staterooms and a new Circle C facility for 12- to 14-year olds was added, as well. </font></span></p><p style="margin: 0px" class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"></font></p><p style="margin: 0px" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><font size="2">The extensive renovation, which took place during a 35-day dry dock, is part of Carnival&rsquo;s &ldquo;Evolutions of Fun&rdquo; refurbishment program for the line&rsquo;s eight Fantasy-class vessels. <span>&nbsp;</span>Carnival Sensation is the fourth &ldquo;Fun Ship&rdquo; to receive the upgrades, joining the Carnival Imagination, Carnival Inspiration, and Carnival Fantasy which have already been renovated.<span>&nbsp; </span>The four remaining Fantasy-class ships will be refurbished over the next few years.</font></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px" class="MsoNormal"><font size="2"></font></p><p style="margin: 0px" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><font size="2">Carnival Sensation resumed its year-round three- and four-day Bahamas cruise program from Port Canaveral, Fla., last week. <span>&nbsp;</span>On this route, three-day cruises depart Thursdays and visit Nassau while four-day voyages depart Sundays and call at Freeport and Nassau.</font></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman"><font size="2"></font></span></p><p style="margin: 0px" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman"><strong><font size="2">Exciting Open Deck Upgrades</font></strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><font size="2">A highlight of the &ldquo;Evolutions of Fun&rdquo; upgrades is Carnival WaterWorks, a sprawling aqua park that is designed to appeal to guests of all ages. Towering over Verandah Deck, the expansive open-air facility includes a 300-foot-long water slide &ndash; the longest at sea &ndash; along with twin 82-foot-long racing slides and various water spray apparatus. Another signature element of &ldquo;Evolutions of Fun&rdquo; is the redesigned main pool area.<span>&nbsp; </span>Located mid-ship on Lido Deck, the area has a distinctive resort-style ambiance, with colorful, oversized umbrellas, thatched roofing, vibrant tile work and other tropical-themed design elements. </font></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman"><font size="2"></font></span></p><p style="margin: 0px" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman"><strong><font size="2">Serenity Adults-Only Retreat</font></strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><font size="2">Also new on the Carnival Sensation is Serenity, an exclusive adults-only retreat located aft on Promenade Deck.<span>&nbsp; </span>Designed as an ocean-going oasis for comfort and relaxation, Serenity offers plush chaise lounges and chairs, and two large whirlpools.<span>&nbsp; </span>Shade is provided by oversized umbrellas, along with an area covered by thatched roofing.<span>&nbsp; </span>Within Serenity, guests can enjoy a wide range of icy cocktails and frozen drinks or partake in various dining options at the nearby, casual Seaview restaurant.</font></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman"><font size="2"></font></span></p><p style="margin: 0px" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman"><font size="2"><strong>Ninety-Eight New Balcony Staterooms</strong> </font></span></p><p style="margin: 0px" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><font size="2">Ninety-eight existing ocean view staterooms on the Carnival Sensation have been retrofitted with balconies, creating expansive new cabins measuring approximately 230 square feet.<span>&nbsp; </span>Twenty-four of the new balcony cabins are located mid-ship, 12 are located near the stern, and the other 62 are located aft, with several of these accommodations featuring extended balconies.<span>&nbsp; </span>Additionally, a number of the Carnival Sensation&rsquo;s suites have been modified to feature larger, extended balconies to create a more spacious environment for guests. </font></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman"><font size="2"></font></span></p><p style="margin: 0px" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman"><font size="2"><strong>New Circle C Facility, Other Enhancements</strong> </font></span></p><p style="margin: 0px" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><font size="2">Carnival Sensation&rsquo;s refurbishment also included the creation of a new Circle C facility on Atlantic Deck 8.<span>&nbsp; </span>Catering to the 12- to 14-old age group, Circle C includes a high-tech sound and lighting system, plasma screen televisions displaying movies and music videos, a touch-screen jukebox and gaming pods with the latest games and consoles. All of the Carnival Sensation&rsquo;s 1,026 staterooms have been completely remodeled with new wall coverings, tile work, carpeting and light fixtures.<span>&nbsp; </span>Additionally, virtually all dining, dancing and entertainment venues, as well as all guest corridors, have been renovated with a host of cosmetic enhancements.</font></span></span></p>