Destiny Class

The Destiny Class is a class of cruise ships owned by Carnival Cruise Lines. The class was modified after the lead ship, Carnival Destiny, was launched. This is reflected in both the Carnival Triumph and Carnival Victory.

History

The Carnival Destiny was built in 1996. She became the world's largest ship until 1998.She was also the first passenger ship to be built over 100,000 gross tons. A second similar sister ship, the Carnival Triumph, was launched with 1 additional deck in 1999. A third and final sister ship, the Carnival Victory, was launched in 2000. The Carnival Triumph and Carnival Victory are part of Triumph Class. After the Destiny Class,Carnival Cruise Lines and Costa Cruises have built larger variations based on the Destiny Class ships.

Since the launching of the Destiny Class, other major cruise lines have begun or already have built ships exceeding 100,000 gross tons and beyond. These cruise lines, besides Carnival, includes: P&O, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and MSC Cruises.

Destiny/Triumph Class Ships

*Carnival Destiny The 2 ships below have an additional deck.
*Carnival Triumph
*Carnival Victory

Ships Using A Modified Destiny Class Structure

These ships are not part of the Destiny Class. However, these ships are modified versions based on the designs and plans of the "Carnival Triumph".

Fortuna Class

These two ships that sail for Costa are nearly identical to the "Carnival Triumph" and the "Carnival Victory". These ships are stated at being around 105,000 GRT. They also are still in service
*Costa Fortuna
*Costa Magica

Conquest Class

These five ships are similar to the design of the "Carnival Triumph". In addition, these ships were built 59 feet longer than the "Carnival Triumph". The only other noticeable differences from the Destiny Class is the structure in and around the top decks. These ships are stated at being around 110,000 GRT.
*Carnival Conquest
*Carnival Glory
*Carnival Valor
*Carnival Liberty
*Carnival Freedom

Concordia Class

These four ships are similar to the Conquest Class vessels. Except, most of the overall design of starting from deck 9 to the top has been redesigned.These ships have a different design for the midship pool and for the spa and children's centers. All four ships are marketed as having the largest spa afloat. The redesign increased the ship's size to 112,000 GRT.
*Costa Concordia
*Costa Serena
*Carnival Splendor
*Costa Pacifica

taterooms

All rooms in the Destiny class feature a bathroom, multiple configuration beds, closets, a television, and a telephone for shipboard use.

Interior

Standard inside room, no window, found ship-wide, includes booking categories 4A through 4G. Uses a framed picture in the place of a window.

Ocean View

Has a window in the place of the picture frame from the inside room. Similar layout and square-footage. Booking Category 5A features portholes, while Booking Category 6E features floor to ceiling windows. Other Booking Categories in this division are 6A and 6B which feature a normal sized square window.

Balcony

Balcony rooms feature an additional balcony, and larger square-footage than previous two categories as well as the normal beds and a sofa. This category includes Booking Categories 8A through 8E.

Amenities

All Destiny Class ships feature:
*a meeting facility
*a show lounge
*multiple bars
*a nightclub
*an atrium
*multiple restaurants
*multiple pools
*multiple hot tubs
*a spa
*a casino
*Camp Carnival for teens and children (ages 2-17)

Destinations

The Destiny Class sails mainly to the Caribbean

External links

* [http://carnival.com/Ship_Detail.aspx?shipCode=DE Carnival Cruise Lines]
* [http://www.cruisecritic.com/reviews/review.cfm?ShipID=2 CruiseCritic.com review]