Farcus designs were known for very eclectic themes in bold patterns and materials. She is the first ship in the fleet designed by the German firm of Partner Ship Design, rather than Joe Farcus, who designed Carnival ships for 3 decades. In terms of decor, once onboard, just think relaxing “Tropical Breeze”. The ship’s design, layout, features, and amenities, will stimulate passengers into a lively life at sea, for young and old. Outdoors on the port side of the Ocean Plaza features several more lanai areas, as well as hot tubs, and additional areas for lounging in the sun. On the starboard side of Promenade, just outside of the Ocean Plaza, Fat Jimmy’s C Side Barbeque, is only open to serve lunch on sea days. Unlike many ships, the outdoor areas of the Promenade Deck are widened, and feature lanais (patios) outside of several of the bars along the Promenade, featuring comfortable faux wicker padded chairs, and tables with umbrellas. The deck flows from the Ovation Theater forward to the Limelight Lounge aft, with a very open plan, easily allowing movement through the various bars, clubs, and restaurants. Promenade Deck (Deck 5) is the “action deck” for all indoor public rooms. Just to the sides of the pool are the Red Frog Rum Bar, and on the opposite side, the Blue Iguana Tequila Bar, both decked out with tables, signage and furnishings which have the same ambient feel as many of the port side bars you find in the various Caribbean ports of call.

The tropical theme is carried throughout the ship, but nowhere more so than the Beach Pool (located mid-ships) on Lido Deck (Deck 10), replete with plastic palm trees, and faux thatched roof shacks. Though the same size as her sister ships, Carnival Dream and Carnival Magic, the Carnival Breeze is the first ship in the fleet built specifically to the standards of Carnival’s Fun Ship 2.0 initiative.

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