New Carnival ship may be most fun ever

Carnival Cruise Lines’ latest “Fun Ship,” the 130,000-ton Carnival Magic, offers the most “fun and diverse entertainment ever,” says the cruise line. The line says the ship is set to “raise the bar on shipboard entertainment with some of the most spectacular shows ever seen at Sea.”
 

In addition to three stage shows that feature detailed sets and costumes, state-of-the-art video technology and sophisticated special effects, Carnival Magic offers an array of entertainment choices at various venues throughout the ship. These include everything from solo singers and comedians to live bands and engaging audience participation.
 

“On Carnival, it’s all about giving our guests choices, and Carnival Magic is our most entertaining ship to date,” said Senior Vice President of Guest Operations Mark Tamis. “
 

The first production show, “Destination: Unknown,” is the largest show ever staged on a Carnival ship.
 

Some restaurants will have singing and dancing waiters, while patrons of the Caribbean-inspired

RedFrogPub can play live acoustic guitars and sing or amuse themselves with one of a number of bar games.
 

Trivia contests and other entertainment will also be ongoing in the Ocean Plaza.
 

Also featured on the Carnival Magic is the Punchliner Comedy Club, which highlights a wide variety of comedians offering both family-friendly and adult-only performances nightly.
 

“Superstar Live” also takes karaoke to a new level by offering wannabe starlets, crooners and rockers the opportunity to perform accompanied by a live band and backing singers.
 

For those who have dreamed of performing with a live band dressed as Tina Turner, Michael Jackson or Cher, this is the opportunity to make that a reality. During the “Carnival Legends” show, guests don authentic, highly detailed costumes of their favorite singer and perform one of the artist’s signature tunes, backed by a 10-piece orchestra and full complement of dancers.
 

The 3,690-passenger Carnival Magic is slated to debut in Europe with a series of seven- to 12-day Mediterranean cruises operating May 1 – Oct. 16. Following a 16-day trans-Atlantic crossing, Carnival Magic will launch seven-day Caribbean service from Galveston, Texas, Nov. 14, 2011, becoming the port’s largest year-round cruise ship.
 

By David Wilkening