<p>For those who want to get an insider&rsquo;s look at the inner-workings of a Carnival &ldquo;Fun Ship,&rdquo; the line has created Behind the Fun, a guided tour that provides guests with a unique insight into the company&rsquo;s shipboard operations.<span></span></p>
<p>Currently available on the Carnival Valor and Carnival Conquest, the program will be rolled out to all 12 of the line&rsquo;s ships operating voyages of seven days or longer by the end of September.</p>
<p>The informative three-and-a-half-hour tour offers participants a behind-the-scenes look at a wide range of shipboard venues that are normally off limits to guests.&nbsp; During the tour, key shipboard personnel, including the captain, chief engineer, chef de cuisine and other department heads, share their vast knowledge in their particular area of expertise.</p>
<p>Behind the Fun begins with a stop backstage in the main show lounge where participants can see exactly what goes into creating Carnival&rsquo;s award-winning revues.&nbsp; The tour then moves on to normally restricted areas such as the laundry room, crew galley and dining room, crew gym, and crew training center.</p>
<p>Next it&rsquo;s on to the expansive main galley where talented culinary artists prepare upwards of 12,000 meals and snacks a day for Carnival&rsquo;s guests.&nbsp; The tour also includes a visit to the ship&rsquo;s bridge and engine control room and informative Q&amp;A sessions with the captain and chief engineer, respectively.</p>
<p>In addition to a comprehensive overview of Carnival&rsquo;s shipboard operations, Behind the Fun participants receive a number of commemorative gifts, including a custom-made Behind the Fun baseball cap and lanyard, a Team Carnival Picture Perfect book with stunning photographs of Carnival ships and destinations taken by the line&rsquo;s employees, and complimentary photos with the captain on the bridge.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Behind the Fun tours can be booked through the ships&rsquo; shore excursion desk.&nbsp; The cost is $95 per person and capacity is limited to 16 guests per tour. Guests must be 13 or older to participate.</p>
<p>A version of the Behind the Fun tour is planned for Carnival ships that operate itineraries of less than seven days in length.</p>