<p>With 249 days until its newest &ldquo;Fun Ship,&rdquo; the 130,000-ton Carnival Magic, sets sail, Carnival Cruise Lines today revealed a peek through the porthole at some of the ship&rsquo;s unique spaces and fun features.</p>
<p>From Carnival&rsquo;s first-ever pub, featuring its own private label beer,  to an authentic trattoria that brings the heritage of Carnival&rsquo;s  Italian captains to the table, to an expansive outdoor sports complex  featuring the first-ever ropes course and outdoor weight-lifting area on  a cruise ship &ndash; along with cruising&rsquo;s first gargantuan water dump  bucket &ndash; Carnival Magic is destined to be the most innovative &ldquo;Fun Ship&rdquo; to date.&nbsp; Carnival fans can journey to the Carnival Magic&rsquo;s new online home, www.carnivalmagic.com, to see and learn more about this 3,690-passenger vessel.</p>
<p>Carnival Magic offers vacationers a variety of innovative and inspirational opportunities for fun, relaxation and enjoyment including:</p>
<p><strong>RedFrog Pub &ndash; </strong>An<strong> </strong>exciting new<strong> </strong>concept,  the RedFrog&nbsp;Pub offers a laid-back Caribbean vibe with island-inspired  snacks and drinks, including ThirstyFrog&nbsp;Red, a private-label draught  beer brewed especially for Carnival Magic. Located on Promenade Deck 5,  the 100-seat indoor/outdoor pub is a convivial place where guests can  relax, meet new friends, sip a frozen cocktail, and nosh&nbsp;on Bahamian  conch salad, grouper fingers, firecracker Jamaican chicken wings, and  other Caribbean favorites. RedFrog&nbsp;Pub will also offer tastings of  top-rated rums of the Caribbean and a collection of the region&rsquo;s best  beers. With a nod to Carnival Magic&rsquo;s Caribbean itineraries which kick  off in November 2011, RedFrog&nbsp;Pub&rsquo;s d&eacute;cor is decidedly British West  Indies meets Key West, evoking the warmth and friendliness of a local  island watering hole. Nautical-themed interiors with rich wood details,  vibrant tile work, portholes, and images of ships at sea, along with  foosball and shuffleboard tables and a jukebox, complete the playful pub  atmosphere.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Cucina del Capitano </strong>(&ldquo;The Captain&rsquo;s Kitchen&rdquo;) &mdash; An  homage to Carnival&rsquo;s rich Italian lineage &ndash; all of the line&rsquo;s captains  are Italian and many Carnival ships, including Carnival Magic, are built  in Italy &ndash; Cucina del Capitano is a delicious dinner-time option with  made-to-order Italian favorites in comfortable, relaxed surroundings.&nbsp;  Here, guests can dine on hand-made pastas, risotto and  fresh-from-the-oven Italian specialties &ndash; many served family style &ndash;  complemented by a wine list specializing in Italian vintages. Many of  the dishes and recipes were hand-selected by Carnival&rsquo;s captains. Framed  archival photographs, many from the captains&rsquo; personal collections,  table arrangements that invite conversation, wood-beam ceilings, and  ornate wrought ironwork recreate the ambiance of a cozy Italian home,  while warm, attentive service makes diners feel like they&rsquo;re part of the  family. Truly an unforgettable dining experience. Dinner carries a  nominal fee. During the day, the space is utilized as a casual  made-to-order pasta bar with items offered on a complimentary basis.</p>
<p><strong>SportsSquare &ndash;</strong>&nbsp;Sports junkies rejoice.&nbsp; Taking  Carnival&rsquo;s popular outdoor recreation areas to an entirely new level is  SportsSquare, which features the cruise industry&rsquo;s first ropes course  where thrill-seeking guests can traverse across nets suspended above Spa  Deck 12 and offering spectacular views to the sea nearly 150 feet  below. Surrounded by an eighth-mile jogging track, the expansive  SportsSquare&nbsp;complex also includes the first outdoor weightlifting area  on a cruise ship, along with Carnival&rsquo;s first two-level miniature golf  course, a Vita exercise course, a lighted multi-purpose court for&nbsp;  basketball, volleyball and soccer, along with ping pong&nbsp;and  foosball&nbsp;tables. A full bar with a large flat-screen display is  available for those who just want to relax and check out the sports  action in the area or on TV.&nbsp; Carnival Magic&rsquo;s other top-deck amenities  include the splash-tastic WaterWorks aqua park that will offer even more  thrills with an exhilarating &ldquo;Twister&rdquo; spiral water slide, as well as  the new Aqua Play splash park designed for youngsters and their  families, featuring a gigantic, 500-gallon &ldquo;dump bucket&rdquo; and a host of  other wet &rsquo;n wild features. Resort-style pool areas offer the perfect  venue for catching rays or some Zs.</p>
<p>Cruisers will also find a variety of signature &ldquo;Fun Ship&rdquo; elements on Carnival Magic, including:</p>
<p><strong>Expansive Family-Friendly Spaces &ndash;</strong> The ultimate  family vacation, Carnival Magic offers more than 19,000 square feet of  space catering to kids and families, including dedicated spaces for  children (Camp Carnival), &rsquo;tweens (Circle &ldquo;C&rdquo;) and teens (Club O2), with  organized activities and enthusiastic counselors for each group.</p>
<p><strong>Serenity &ndash; </strong>The ideal space for some adult-only &ldquo;me&rdquo;  time, Serenity offers comfortable&nbsp;chaise lounges and chairs, hammocks,  colorful umbrellas and two jumbo-sized whirlpools, along with full bar  service specializing in frothy, icy concoctions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Cloud 9 Spa</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; Guests in the mood for a workout or  some personal pampering can visit this stunning and sophisticated  facility.&nbsp; At the Cloud 9 Spa, troubles melt away as guests soak in the  soothing thalassotherapy&nbsp;pool, unwind in the elaborate thermal suite or  just take in the elegant, serene surroundings.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Stateroom Innovations &ndash; </strong>With 1,845 staterooms,  Carnival Magic offers a wide array of accommodation types, including  two-bathroom/five-berth cabins and connecting staterooms that hold  particular appeal to families; cove balcony cabins closer to the water  line; and spa staterooms providing special access and benefits.<strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong></p>
<p><strong>Food, Glorious Food &ndash;</strong> Whether its authentic  delicacies from India and China, a full-service meal in an elegant,  two-level dining room, a late-night slice of pizza, an exquisite meal in  a classic American steakhouse, or just a burger by the pool, Carnival  Magic offers a tantalizing array of international cuisines sure to  satisfy every palate.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Dazzling Entertainment &ndash;</strong>&nbsp;From a laugh-out-loud  Punchliner Comedy Club, live bands along the promenade, Superstar Live  Karaoke where guests sing to channel their inner rock star fronting a  four-piece band, or dazzling production shows incorporating the latest  special effects, nights are truly special aboard Carnival Magic.</p>
<p><strong>Carnival&rsquo;s Seaside Theatre</strong> &ndash; This 270-square-foot  LED screen and poolside seating is the perfect spot for guests to sit  back, relax and watch classic and first-run movies, sporting events,  news, concerts and other programming, either during the day or night.</p>
<p><strong>Ocean Plaza</strong>&nbsp;&ndash; A place to see and be seen, Ocean  Plaza is a stunning indoor/outdoor caf&eacute; and live entertainment venue  where guests can dance to live music and enjoy specialty coffees and  sweets &ndash; even freshly made milkshakes. Full bar service, specializing in  martinis and mojitos, is also available.</p>
<p><strong>The Lanai &ndash;</strong> Taking the traditional cruise-ship  promenade to new heights, The Lanai is a half-mile, open-air promenade  encircling Promenade Deck 5. Here, guests can stroll while enjoying  spectacular ocean vistas, curl up with a good book, soak up some sun in a  comfortable deck chair, or relax in one of four cantilevered whirlpools  that extend out over the ship&rsquo;s sides.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>Fun Hub &ndash;</strong> Available on any guests&rsquo;  Internet-connected laptop or at dozens of convenient locations  throughout the ship is the Fun Hub, a social network and comprehensive  shipboard intranet portal that provides access to a variety of  information on Carnival Magic&rsquo;s services, facilities and daily  activities. Carnival Magic will also offer bow-to-stern Wi-Fi and cell  phone service.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Carnival Magic&rsquo;s many unique innovations are highlighted in an interactive micro-site, www.carnivalmagic.com,  which features a full-screen virtual tour, exclusive images and videos,  construction footage and more.&nbsp; The site also contains details on a  series of unique and exciting contests and promotions Carnival will  offer for fun fans to add their personal touches on Carnival Magic  leading up to the ship&rsquo;s maiden voyage.</p>
<p>The 3,690-passenger Carnival Magic is slated to debut in Europe with a series&nbsp;of seven- to 12-day Mediterranean cruises operating May 1 &ndash; Oct. 16, 2011.&nbsp; Following a 16-day trans-Atlantic crossing, Carnival Magic will launch seven-day Caribbean service from Galveston, Texas, Nov. 14, 2011, becoming the port&rsquo;s largest year-round cruise ship.</p>