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Carnival Ecstasy Ship Tour

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Editorial Summary

Host Doug Parker provides a comprehensive deck by deck tour of the Carnival Ecstasy, a Fantasy class ship launched in 1991. The video details the ship's capacity of 2,052 guests and its various stateroom configurations, including suites, balcony, oceanview, and interior cabins. Parker explains the layout of the passenger decks, noting that decks 1 through 3 are reserved for crew. He highlights key amenities such as the two main dining rooms on deck 8, the Blue Sapphire Lounge theater, and the various bars including the Neon Bar and the Alchemy Bar. The tour covers recreational spaces like the Crystal Palace Casino, the Stripes nightclub, and the Serenity area. Parker also explores the Lido deck, which features the Panorama Bar and Grill, a resort style pool, and the Waterworks aqua park. The video concludes with a look at the upper decks, including the fitness center, spa facilities, and the Sun Deck, which offers a mini golf course and a jogging track. Parker notes that unlike newer ships, this vessel lacks a large dive in movie screen by the pool.

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Solid Strip
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A Nibble

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Creator's Key Takeaways

she was launched in 1991 she carries 2052 guests 855 feet long and 70,000 367 gross registered tonnes

this bar no neon light was spared in creating the neon bar being there ships on the wall there's martini glasses

the blue sapphire lounge that actually takes up deck number eight and deck number nine so the Atlantic deck and the promenade deck

there are two hot tubs back here there's a couple of shaded spots you know you have the spot that kind of goes back a little bit and that's covered

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Get to the comedy shows early to secure a seat
βœ“Visit the serenity area early to get a chair
βœ“Use the observation deck on deck 10 or 14 for great views

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the key features and layout of the Carnival Ecstasy ship?
QWhat amenities and venues are available on the Carnival Ecstasy?

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