MIAMI, Oct. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival
Cruise Line announced today that the massive LED "Dreamscape"
atrium sculpture on the new Carnival Horizon will feature colorful,
custom-designed artwork created by patients of St. Jude Children's
Research Hospital® when the 133,500-ton ship debuts in Europe in spring 2018.
The eye-catching three-deck high centerpiece in Carnival
Horizon's atrium will feature 33 different artistic creations from
patients of St. Jude, one of Carnival's largest charitable
partners.
The announcement was made at Carnival's Day of Play, an annual
event held for children and their families at St. Jude in
Memphis, Tennessee. The theme of
this year's event was Carnival Playtime and kids and their families
enjoyed popular games like Sorry! Guess Who, and Yahtzee inspired
by Hasbro, The Game Show, featured on board Carnival ships.
Face-painting, arts and crafts, and Carnival-themed giveaways
were also offered.
Designed by Techno Media, Dreamscape is a uniquely designed,
24-foot funnel-shaped centerpiece comprised of more than 2,000
flexible LED tiles that have been customized for the shipboard
environment. Each day, technicians on board program the rotating
artwork based on the time of day, port or occasion.
The young artists were tasked with creating fun pieces with
bright bold colors showcasing their personalities. The original St.
Jude creations complement the more than 100 images that continually
rotate throughout the day and evening bringing the ship to life and
providing guests of all ages with a unique and memorable vacation
backdrop.
Carnival's partnership with St. Jude began in 2010 and was
expanded in 2013 with the cruise line being named the hospital's
official celebration partner. Over the past seven years,
Carnival has raised more than $13
million for St. Jude through a range of engaging activities,
both on board and ashore.
"As the hospital's Official Celebration Partner, we couldn't be
happier to showcase these amazing creations designed by the
talented St. Jude patients on our newest ship," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise
Line. "We are always looking to bring to life our partnerships in a
way that also gives back. We do that on each cruise with Groove for
St. Jude and we did it on Carnival Vista with Brownie Buoy, a
specially designed flavor with proceeds benefiting the hospital.
This is just another way to recognize the work St. Jude's does for
the families and patients they serve."
"Featuring the inspirational artwork of St. Jude patients in the
Carnival Horizon atrium is an extraordinary example of how Carnival
Cruise Line continues to find creative ways to raise awareness of
our mission to find cures and save the lives of children," said
Richard Shadyac Jr., President and
CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St.
Jude Children's Research Hospital. "Carnival has been a dedicated
and deeply engaged partner of St. Jude for the past seven years –
providing exciting and memorable experiences for patients and
raising significant funds critical to advance the research and
treatment of childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
We are truly grateful for their longstanding support."
Carnival Horizon will offer a variety of onboard innovations,
including the first-ever Dr. Seuss-themed water park as well as a
groundbreaking bike-ride-in-the-sky attraction called SkyRide, and
an IMAX Theatre.
A wide range of accommodations will also be offered, including
spa cabins with exclusive privileges at the luxurious Cloud 9 Spa,
extra-roomy staterooms in Family Harbor, and tropics-inspired
Havana staterooms and suites with
exclusive daytime access to a Cuban-themed bar and pool.
Carnival Horizon is scheduled to make its maiden voyage
April 2, 2018, with a 13-day
Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona – the first of four round-trip
departures from that port. Carnival Horizon will reposition
to the U.S. with a 14-day trans-Atlantic crossing from Barcelona to New
York May 9-23, 2018.
Following its summer schedule of four-day Bermuda and eight-day Caribbean departures from the Big Apple,
Carnival Horizon will shift to Miami and kick off a year-round schedule of
six- and eight-day Caribbean
cruises beginning Sept. 22, 2018.
Carnival Horizon will also offer a special two-day cruise to
Nassau from Miami Sept. 20-22,
2018.
To learn more about Carnival Cruise Line,
visit Carnival.com. For reservations, contact any travel
agent or call 1-800-CARNIVAL.
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site, carnival-news.com or follow the line's PR
department on Twitter at twitter.com/CarnivalPR.
About Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc
(NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is "The World's Most Popular Cruise
Line®" with 25 ships operating three- to 16-day voyages to The
Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, Bermuda, Europe, Cuba,
Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Two
133,500-ton Vista class ships are currently scheduled for delivery
- Carnival Horizon in 2018 and an as-yet-unnamed vessel in 2019.
Additionally, two new 180,000-ton ships are scheduled to enter
service in 2020 and 2022.
About St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is leading the way the world
understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other
life-threatening diseases. It is the only National Cancer
Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to
children. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the
overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to 80
percent since the hospital opened more than 50 years ago. St. Jude
is working to drive the overall survival rate for childhood cancer
to 90 percent, and we won't stop until no child dies from cancer.
St. Jude freely shares the discoveries it makes, and every child
saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use
that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never
receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food
– because all a family should worry about is helping their child
live. Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org, liking
St. Jude on Facebook (facebook.com/stjude) and following us on
Twitter (@stjude)
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