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Carnival Holiday                                  Berlitz Guide Rating

The Facts                                           

• 46,052 tons
• 726 foot long
• entered service July 1985
• 1,452 passengers
• 660 crew
• Passenger space ratio 31.7     (higher space ratio = more space per passenger)

Overview: Bright interior with a Broadway theme. This ship offers an all American experience for cruising, with lots of fun, noise, nightlife, and casinos. There is round the clock action. The popular Bus Stop is a great place to meet new friends before you head to Gaming Club Casino, the Tahiti Lounge or the late-night Reflections Dance Club. For a country-style entertainment, head for Doc Holiday's, our all-new western-themed nightclub. The new frontier of virtual reality games is next door in Cyber City.

Suitable for: Younger couples and singles, families with young children and teenagers. People who like lots of entertainment and nightlife. There are very good childrens facilities on board with the 'Camp Carnival'.

Cuisine.  Two dining rooms, which can be rather noisy when full. The menus are not exceptional, presentation is simple, and meal size is plentiful. There is also a decent wine list. There is also the Lido cafe, which serves self service meals. At night this cafe becomes the Seaview Bistro, serving alternative meals to the main dining rooms.

Spa facilities: The Nautica spa spanning two decks is operated by Steiner. It is a good quality spa, with plenty of treatments available.

Entertainment:  The American showlounge is the main venue for shows and cabaret.  Most cruises will get a Las Vegas style revue. There are also plenty of other lounges and bars with live music in the evenings.