Cruise & Ferry Interiors 2021

1 0 0 DES IGN PERSPECTI VE Putting on a show Onboard entertainment spaces need to offer guests something unique and special, but functionality has to be at the core of the design T he fundamental mission of an entertainment team is to provide guests of all ages with high-quality, memorable shows that add value to an already incredible vacation. Just like other aspects of the cruise industry, Carnival Cruise Line’s onboard entertainment has evolved to keep pace with guest preferences and incorporate the latest technological advancements. This is particularly true in relation to Playlist Productions, our main production shows that feature ‘triple threat’ performers and continue to raise the bar on what’s possible with seagoing entertainment. The spaces hosting these productions are designed with video capabilities, including large LED screens, to create truly unique venues and allow guests the chance to engage with shipboard teams in a fun way – whether it’s via pre-show activities, a Playlist after party, the wildly popular piano bars or comedy shows. While we offer all sorts of entertainment onboard – Fun Squad, musicians, comedians, youth and family experiences, engaging piano players – our productions shows are truly at the heart of the Carnival experience and something that our guests look forward to each evening. Like with every other aspect of the Carnival experience, we constantly listen to our guests and adapt our entertainment products accordingly. With 24 ships and many repeat guests, we know that we must always find new ways to keep our guests entertained. In fact, many of our entertainment ideas – from Playlist shows to magical acts and our popular rock bands – are the direct result of listening and responding to our guests who remain our guiding force in everything we do. The theatre is typically the largest space on a cruise ship, so we know that guests come to these spaces to be dazzled – not only by the performances but also with the latest technological advancements such as pyrotechnics. To help make our operations even more efficient, we have constructed rehearsal studios near our Miami headquarters that replicate the stages on our various classes of ship. This allows us to rehearse and develop new content. The actual entertainment experience is key, but without adequate sight lines, By Chris Nelson, Carnival Cruise Line