<p align="justify">Carnival Sensation will undergo a multi-million-dollar refurbishment that will include the installation of an expansive water park, an exclusive adults-only retreat and tropical-themed mid-ship pool area, as well as renovations to nearly 1,000 staterooms and cosmetic enhancements to a wide range of public rooms and areas.</p><p align="justify"><span></span></p><p align="justify">The &ldquo;extreme makeover,&rdquo; which represents the next phase of the line&rsquo;s &ldquo;Evolutions of Fun&rdquo; product enhancement initiative for the line&rsquo;s eight Fantasy-class vessels, will take place during a scheduled 35-day dry dock in January 2009.</p><p align="justify">Carnival Sensation &ndash; which operates the line&rsquo;s popular three- and four-day Bahamas cruise program from Port Canaveral, Fla. &ndash; will be the fourth Fantasy-class ship to receive the full &ldquo;Evolutions of Fun&rdquo; makeovers. Carnival Inspiration and Carnival Imagination were completed late last year and Carnival Fantasy is scheduled to receive the upgrades during a scheduled dry dock this fall.</p><p align="justify"><strong>New Water Park, Adults-Only Area, Tropical-Style Main Pool </strong></p><p align="justify">&nbsp;</p><p>Highlighting Carnival Sensation&rsquo;s new &ldquo;Evolutions of Fun&rdquo; upgrades will be an expansive Carnival WaterWorks aqua park that is sure to appeal to guests of all ages. Located on Verandah Deck, the open-air facility includes a 300-foot-long spiral water slide &ndash; the longest at sea &ndash; along with twin 82-foot-long racing slides and various water spray apparatus.</p><p align="justify">The dry dock will also include an exclusive new adults-only retreat called &ldquo;Serenity,&rdquo; located aft on Promenade Deck. Designed as an oasis for relaxation and comfort, Serenity will offer magnificent ocean views along with plush chaise lounges and chairs with shade provided by colorful oversized umbrellas. Serenity guests can relax in two large whirlpools and enjoy a variety of icy cocktails and frozen drinks.</p><p align="justify">Another component of the &ldquo;Evolutions of Fun&rdquo; upgrades is a new resort-style pool located mid-ship on Lido Deck that will feature a tropical theme with thatched roofing, faux palm trees and striking umbrellas surrounding the facility. Comfortable deck chairs and a colorful tiled &ldquo;beach&rdquo; encircling the pool&rsquo;s edge add to the ambiance.</p><strong><p align="justify">&nbsp;</p><p align="justify">Extensive Stateroom Upgrades, Other Enhancements</p></strong><p align="justify">Carnival Sensation&rsquo;s &ldquo;Evolutions of Fun&rdquo; upgrades also include extensive renovations to nearly 1,000 staterooms which will feature flat-screen televisions with an updated d&eacute;cor with new carpeting, wall coverings and light fixtures, as well as renovated bathrooms.</p><p align="justify">Carnival Sensation&rsquo;s 35-day dry dock will also include cosmetic enhancements to virtually all public rooms and areas, including the Fantasy and Ecstasy main dining rooms, the poolside Seaview Bar &amp; Grille, Touch of Class piano bar, Oak Room library, and Kaleidoscope dance club. Many of Carnival Sensation&rsquo;s live music and dancing venues have already received new high-tech sound and lighting systems during a previous dry dock.</p><strong><p align="justify">&nbsp;</p><p align="justify">Other &lsquo;Evolutions of Fun&rsquo; Enhancements</p></strong><p align="justify">The new upgrades will complement the Carnival Sensation&rsquo;s wide range of previously introduced enhancements that are part of the &ldquo;Evolutions of Fun&rdquo; program, including a nine-hole miniature golf course, renovated 12,000-square-foot Spa Carnival facility, new art and photo galleries, an atrium lobby bar, and a 1,200-square-foot conference center.</p><p align="justify">A number of family friendly amenities &ndash; including expansive new facilities for children, tweens and teens, part of the line&rsquo;s &ldquo;Camp Carnival,&rdquo; &ldquo;Circle C&rdquo; and &ldquo;Club O2&Prime; programs, respectively &ndash; along with more than 50 interconnecting staterooms &mdash; have been added, as well.</p>