<p style="margin: 0px" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman"><font size="2">The launch of the Carnival Splendor also included the debut of the ship&rsquo;s luxurious new &ldquo;Cloud 9 Spa,&rdquo; a stunning two-level 21,000-square-foot health and wellness center.<span></span></font></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">Spanning the forward portion of two full decks with large picture windows providing panoramic views of the sea, &ldquo;Cloud 9 Spa&rdquo; is designed as an oceangoing oasis for relaxation and tranquility, with such innovations as a thalassotherapy pool, an elaborate thermal suite, and 17 private treatment rooms, including two VIP facilities for couples. </font></span></p><p style="margin: 0px" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman"><font size="2"></font></span></p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman"><font size="2">Adjacent to the facility are 68 spa staterooms and suites &ndash; a first for Carnival &ndash; accessible by a private elevator and offering a variety of exclusive amenities and privileges. </font></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman"><p><font size="2"></font></p></span><p style="margin: 0px" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman"><font size="2">&ldquo;Cloud 9 Spa&rdquo; also houses a full gymnasium, expansive workout facilities and a full-service beauty salon. Carnival Splendor also offers a wide range of health-conscious dining options, including an extensive salad bar and 24-hour frozen yogurt in the Lido restaurant and, in the main dining rooms, &ldquo;Spa Carnival Fare,&rdquo; gourmet-style selections that are lower in calories, fat, cholesterol, and sodium.</font></span></p>