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63-729: Carnival Panorama is a Vista -class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line . After Carnival finalized the ship's order with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri in December 2016, the vessel had her keel laid in January 2018. She was formally delivered in October 2019 as the last Vista -class vessel and as the flagship of the fleet; she has served in the latter role until the Mardi Gras debuted in 2021. Measuring 133,868  GT and 323 m (1,059 ft 8.5 in) long, she

126-572: A resort town was cemented by the 1950s and 1960s, which saw a construction boom and the city's rise in international prominence outside of North America . Today, Ensenada is a major economic and cultural hub for Baja California. The city is home to numerous universities, like the Ensenada Institute of Technology and the Autonomous University of Baja California, Ensenada . Ensenada is an important biotechnology hub and

189-430: A Water Works aqua park which is themed after Dr. Seuss characters, and Carnival's Seuss at Sea programme. She also has some unique new attractions such as Bonsai Teppanyaki and Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse/Brewhouse. In 2019 and 2020 Fincantieri was expected to deliver one ship to P&O Cruises Australia and two ships for Costa Crociere , however on December 15, 2016 Carnival Corporation announced that

252-462: A Waterworks aqua park inspired by Shaquille O'Neal . In March 2015, Carnival Corporation and Fincantieri made an agreement for five ships to be delivered between 2019 and 2022. On an announcement released on 30 December 2015, Carnival Corporation further established that the planned 4,200-passenger ship was set to be delivered to Carnival's sister brand, P&O Cruises Australia . A year later, on 15 December 2016, Carnival Corporation announced that

315-514: A change made in order to avoid confusion with Todos Santos in Baja California Sur . The twentieth-century development of Ensenada was assisted by prohibition , which sent Americans and Canadians south of their border in search of entertainment and alcohol , developing first Tijuana , then Rosarito , and finally Ensenada as tourist destinations. The Hotel Riviera del Pacífico was opened in 1930, briefly placing Ensenada on

378-524: A city is in part attributed to Spanish, Russian , and American influences. Spanish missionaries and Russian settlers began the growth of the wine industry in the city. Reminiscent of this time period are Russian museums in the city. The city is known for its festivities and laid-back atmosphere, the city hosts many events including the Wine Harvest Festival (Fiestas de la Vendimia) and Ensenada Carnaval. The Wine Harvest Festival celebrates

441-678: A large influence on the civic economy. Ensenada is home to the only deep-water port in the state of Baja California and on the Baja California Peninsula. The port is part of standard shipping routes that directly link it with the Mexican cities of La Paz , Manzanillo , Mazatlán , Acapulco and Lázaro Cárdenas ; the American cities of San Diego , Long Beach and Los Angeles ; the Guatemalan city of Puerto Quetzal ,

504-424: A mild semi-arid climate ( Köppen BSk ), much like the rest of northwestern Baja California. During the colder months from November to February, rainfall is scarce and temperatures average 13 °C (55 °F). On the other hand, the warmer months from June to September are the driest, and during this time maintain an average temperature of 21 °C (70 °F). For Ensenada's warm summer coastal location,

567-558: A year-round basis, taking over the week-long itinerary from Carnival Splendor . When Carnival Panorama returned to Long Beach on 7 March 2020, a female passenger was reported to be ill. As a result, the debarkation was halted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Long Beach Fire Department until the woman could be tested for COVID-19 at a nearby hospital. Initial reports stated that

630-473: Is a very busy street, filled with tourists and locals. La Primera is just one block away from Ventana al Mar ("Window to the Sea"), a boardwalk / seawall avenue where an enormous Mexican flag is located. The Ensenada Carnaval is one of the country's largest, as thousands of people gather in the streets for six days and nights. Just south of the city on Highway 1 is located one of the largest marine geysers in

693-624: Is an important international trade center and home to the Port of Ensenada , the second-busiest port in Mexico. Ensenada is a major tourist destination, owing to its warm climate and proximity to the Pacific Ocean, and is commonly known as La Cenicienta del Pacífico ("The Cinderella of the Pacific"). Ensenada was founded in 1882, when the small community of Rancho Ensenada de Santos was made

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756-628: Is based on the design of Carnival's Dream- class fleet of ships, but with a different stern and main atrium. The length was increased an additional 56-58 ft on the Vista-Class ships, compared to the Dream- class . Carnival Vista was constructed in the Fincantieri shipyard of Monfalcone (Gorizia) and was delivered in April 2016. The first steel for the ship was cut in late February 2014, and

819-678: Is conducted on the campus of the Autonomous University of Baja California, Ensenada (UABC), mainly in Oceanography and education areas although there are groups in Physics, Biology, and other related sciences. The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) has a research campus in the city. The campus hosts the Institute of Astronomy and the Centre for Nanosciences and Nanotechnology (CNyN). The National Astronomical Observatory (Mexico)

882-560: Is developing scientific research and natural science sectors, with special focus in the marine sciences sectors. Ensenada is claimed to be the city with the highest number of scientists per capita in Latin America . The Center of Scientific Research and Higher Education of Ensenada (CICESE) conducts research in Earth Sciences, Applied Physics, Oceanography, Communications and Experimental and Applied Biology. Further research

945-633: Is home to numerous research institutions, like the Ensenada Center for Scientific Research . The city is a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network . At the time the first European explorers arrived in the region, Yuman–Cochimí speaking peoples inhabited the region. Groups such as the Kiliwa , Paipai and Kumeyaay still exist. These hunter-gatherer indigenous peoples lived in the bay area and interior valleys of

1008-578: Is known for its water sports . The city has sports fishing venues, and swells that are known for drawing professional surfers. A baseball team, the Marineros de Ensenada , play in the Liga Norte de México and have won five championships (2010, 2012, 2017, 2018, 2022). In addition to its watersports scene, the city is known for a place of biking, both cycling and motorsport varieties. The 80 kilometres (50 mi) Rosarito-Ensenada bike race ends in

1071-544: Is located on the mountains of the Sierra de San Pedro Martir , south of the city. The city is home to the largest cluster of bio-medical device companies in Mexico and is a developing center that is drawing a growing number of biotech researchers. Unique to the city is that its biotech cluster is near that of another, larger, cluster in San Diego. The proximity of these two biotech clusters fuels their interaction. The city

1134-677: Is located some 108 kilometres (67 mi) south of the border with the United States, connected via a four-lane toll road MX-1D and a two lane free road, which makes it a natural destination for tourists on short vacations by car. Ensenada's proximity to California also makes it a destination for short cruise ship trips from Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach . As of 2005, four cruise lines maintained ships that docked in Ensenada weekly, though, one of these ships—the Monarch of

1197-652: Is not part of any rail transport grid with which it could use to transport cargo and other materials, although there are plans to build a rail line to the United States border in the short to mid-term future that would link it to San Diego–Tijuana . Unlike the larger cities to the north, Ensenada has only six major industrial parks, compared to 26 in Mexicali and 51 in Tijuana, as its economy is more focused on tourism and technology. Fender guitars and Lowrance fishfinders are manufactured in Ensenada. The Port of Ensenada has

1260-455: Is now Ensenada. In 1805, José Manuel Ruiz Carillo obtained permission to establish himself in Ensenada, being appointed governor of Baja California and building in Ensenada a house that survived until the final part of that century, despite being briefly taken by William Walker , the self-declared "president" of the Republic of Baja California , in 1853–54. In 1882, Ensenada was designated

1323-557: Is the third-largest city in Baja California , following Tijuana and Mexicali . The predominant language of the city is Spanish , though English is spoken to a degree in tourist areas and the city center. Ensenada is the municipal seat of the Ensenada Municipality . The city is made up of the boroughs of Ensenada and Chapultepec. The city is administered by a city council. Port lands are administered by

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1386-598: Is the largest of Carnival's three Vista -class vessels. Since her debut in December 2019, she has been homeported at the Port of Long Beach and sails week-long itineraries to the Mexican Riviera . The vessel's public facilities are similar to and evolved from those offered on Carnival Vista and Carnival Horizon . One distinct feature is a Sky Zone trampoline park in place of the IMAX theater found on her older sister ships. The ship also has activity venues including

1449-724: The Gringo Gazette North All of which cover local news, sports, business, jobs, and community events, though the Gringo Gazette is the dominant paper that publishes in the English-language. Since the 2013 La Jornada and El Frontera Archived 2015-11-02 at the Wayback Machine newspapers began to be distributed in the city. Also there are other options exclusively on-line as Ensenada.net , El Septentrión and Plex . The city lies at

1512-465: The Billabong XXL . have been held at Todos Santos Island. Wave faces can reach above 18 metres (60 ft) on the island and in December 2006 Brad Gerlach , 2006 winner of Big XXL, surfed a wave of 21 metres (68 ft). Tourists also stop in the city on their way to their destinations farther south in the municipality where windsurfing spots are located. Maritime activities associated with

1575-667: The Carnival Cruise Line fleet under a newly created joint concept with Costa Crociere named Costa by Carnival. Carnival Venezia was assigned to homeport in New York City, New York starting in 2023 and Carnival Firenze will homeport in Long Beach, California joining in 2024. In December 2022, Carnival announced that these two ships will be known as the Venice-class. In service for Carnival, under

1638-758: The Chilean city of Valparaíso , the Japanese city of Yokohama , and the city of Hong Kong . Ensenada is where the Fender standard series guitars and basses are produced. In addition to revenue generated by docking cruise ships, fishing accounts for a large part of the economy. More than 90 species of fish are commercially fished in Ensenada; the most important fisheries are tuna , shrimp , California spiny lobster , abalone , sea urchin , sardine , mackerel and seaweed . A large percentage of all catches are exported to East Asia. A tuna embargo imposed on Mexico during

1701-674: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ensenada with territory taken from the Archdiocese of Tijuana and Mexicali Diocese, making it a suffragan diocese of the Metropolitan Church of Tijuana. In 2023, ten people were killed in a shootout . Many of the terrestrial or marine species inhabiting the surrounding the Greater Ensenada area in the Baja California islands are unique. Guadalupe Island , off

1764-460: The Sierra de Juárez and Sierra de San Pedro Mártir . The Kumeyaay had a village where the city is seated that was called Pa-tai. Bahía de Todos Santos , which Ensenada now borders, was first reached by sea by the Spanish explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo on the vessels El Salvador and Victoria . The city was founded on September 17, 1542, under the name San Mateo . In 1602, while mapping

1827-553: The Strait of Magellan to sail up the western coast of South America, making stops in Santa Cruz de Tenerife , Montevideo , Santiago , and Puerto Vallarta . She arrived at her initial destination of the Port of Los Angeles in the early morning of 8 December for final preparations. On the afternoon of 9 December, Carnival Panorama moved to her home port, the Port of Long Beach , for her welcoming ceremonies and docked there for

1890-475: The great white shark . There are no rivers in the city, only surface runoff streams that flow when there have been large amounts of rainfall. Ensenada has one natural fresh water body, the Lagunita pond, located to the north of El Ciprés military air field, and which has ecological importance. The average rainfall is 280 millimetres (11 in) per year, falling mainly in the winter months. Ensenada has

1953-560: The keel was laid in October 2014. The Carnival Vista Coin Ceremony/Float out was done in June 2015, with the ship being delivered on April 28, 2016. Carnival Vista features outdoor spots like Havana Bar & Pool, a ropes course, mini golf, SkyRide at SportSquare (an 800 ft, 240 m-long track suspended around its top deck that passengers can circle in pedal-powered capsules), and Seafood Shack plus additional spaces like

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2016-584: The lagoons of Baja California Sur . Between the months of December and March, and back in the months of April and May, whales can be seen from the coast of Ensenada. The nearby historical mission town of Guadalupe , was revitalized from 1905 to 1910 with immigrant Spiritual Christians , mostly Pryguny from the Caucasus , South Russia. After WWII most moved to California to join more prosperous relatives, while many who remained intermarried with Mexicans and live in Ensenada and Tijuana. Two families remaining in

2079-448: The 1990s caused most of the fishing fleet to relocate to the ports of Guaymas , and Mazatlán , further south. To survive, Ensenada's tuna industry has shifted its focus to tuna farming, exporting the highly valued meat almost exclusively to Japan. Ensenada has been known for sports fishing over 50 years. Each year hundreds of anglers head for Ensenada to go fishing and take advantage of the shorter distances needed to travel by sea to get to

2142-549: The Carnival Fun Italian Style concept. In service for Carnival, under the Carnival Fun Italian Style concept. Ensenada, Baja California Ensenada is a city in Ensenada Municipality , Baja California , situated on the Pacific Coast of Mexico . Located on Bahía de Todos Santos , the city had a population of 279,765 in 2018, making it the third-largest city in Baja California . The city

2205-576: The Guadalupe Valley and in the city of Ensenada with a two-week-long series of cultural and culinary events, all under the title banner of Fiestas de la Vendimia (Wine Harvest Festival). This event attracts people from all over the world. There is a street in Ensenada called " La Calle Primera " or Adolfo Lopez Mateos ("1st Street"). It's a tourism spot in Ensenada due to its many "Curios" (short for "Curiosidades"—trinkets and souvenirs) shops, restaurants, hotels, bars, and popular club. La Primera

2268-472: The Guadalupe Valley opened museums, a cafe, and participate in wine tourism. The traditional economic activities in Guadalupe are olive and wine production. Currently, about 90% of wine production in Mexico originates in the valleys of Guadalupe and adjacent Calafia. Many local wine producers offer tours and tastings. Every year during the month of August, the beginning of wine harvest season is celebrated in

2331-888: The Marine Sciences Department of the UABC and the thriving CICESE scientific institute in town, Ensenada boasts the highest concentration of scientists and science students in all of Latin America , chiefly in the fields of astronomy , physics , biology , geology and oceanography . Fittingly, Ensenada has been coined the City Of Science . Ensenada's four main institutions have a dominant focus on marine and agricultural biotechnology, nanoscience and nanotechnology, information and communication technologies, oceanography and marine science, optics and applied physics, and economic development. Ensenada's diversity as

2394-648: The Port Authority of Ensenada. Ensenada is covered by the Third Federal Electoral District of Baja California , which elects 1 member to the federal Chamber of Deputies . The Emilio López Zamora dam was built in 1976 by the federal government, with the objective of controlling overflow and supporting the water supply of the city. On June 10, 2018, a desalination plant with a capacity of 250 L (55 imp gal; 66 US gal) per second started operation. Ensenada

2457-511: The Seas , operated by Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines —ceased operations in the Pacific in mid-October 2008. The world-renowned Baja 1000 off-road race is held in Ensenada every year in late November, while the Baja 500 race is held in early June. Off-road enthusiasts use Ensenada year-round as a starting point to explore Baja California. Watersports and ocean proximity have formed an integral part of

2520-549: The US. However, this has been a controversial activity, as environmentalists have argued that depleting the creekbeds will decrease the amount of water that is absorbed by the soil during the brief rainy season, negatively impacting the agriculture. As of November 2005, the extraction of gravel remains unchecked. Said extraction activities have been linked to former governor Ernesto Ruffo . The following higher education institutions are based in Ensenada. With UNAM's research headquarters,

2583-451: The ailing guest did not meet the criteria for coronavirus, but the CDC wanted to take "extra precautions". The CDC confirmed later in the evening that the guest tested negative for COVID-19, but the rest of the passengers spent the night onboard and disembarked the following morning. Due to the CDC holding Carnival Panorama one day late, her subsequent voyage was cut short to six days. The ship

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2646-849: The big catch. The municipality of Ensenada has three main agricultural zones: the Guadalupe-Calafia valleys to the north, the Ojos Negros valley to the east and the San Quintin valley to the south. The main crops are grapes , olives , tomato , wheat , alfalfa , asparagus , green onions and broccoli . One of the earliest activities in the Ensenada region was gold and silver mining, and some of these mines remain in limited operation. In recent years, very large amounts of gravel have been extracted from creek beds in rural areas and exported for infrastructure works in California in

2709-591: The capital of Baja California, and attempts at developing the area were made by the English Mexican Land and Colonization Company . These were interrupted by the Mexican Revolution , which left the area devastated. In 1915, the capital was transferred to Mexicali , and in 1930, the population of Ensenada was only 5,000. During the early part of the twentieth century, the city's name was shortened from Ensenada de Todos Santos to Ensenada ,

2772-498: The city also include the global Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race , billed as the world's largest international sailing event, which begins in Newport Beach and finishes in Ensenada. SCORE International 's Baja 1000 and Baja 500 desert races also traditionally begin and/or end in the city. Whale watching has also developed as a tourist draw in the city due to the gray whale 's annual migration from Alaska to

2835-406: The city's climate is greatly affected by the offshore cold California Current . Due to the current, the late summer and early fall seasons are typically the warmest periods for the city. Santa Ana winds – observed in much of Southern California as well – are responsible for temperature rises at any time of the year. During Santa Anas, wind direction changes and brings warm air from the interior to

2898-402: The city. The Baja 500 , which starts and ends in the city, and Baja 1000 – both races that take their names from their distance in miles – are motorsport races that begin in the city. It is also the birthplace of the tennis player Raúl Ramírez and pro cyclist Isaac del Toro of UAE Team Emirates . Ensenada is served by three major newspapers. These are El Vigía , El Mexicano , and

2961-657: The coast of the Californias in search of safe harbors for returning Spanish galleons from Manila to Acapulco , Sebastián Vizcaíno renamed the city to Ensenada de Todos Santos . Ensenada means "bay" or "cove". The first permanent settlement was established by the Jesuits during the 17th or 18th century. After the expulsion of the Jesuits in 1768, the Dominicans took over the representation of Europe in what

3024-676: The coast of the city, is one of the best places in the world for observing the great white shark . The island has been a wildlife sanctuary since 1975. The city's offshore is host to an array of aquatic mammals including the gray whale , the northern elephant seal , the Guadalupe fur seal and California sea lion ; terrestrial mammals include various squirrel species, otters , the ring-tailed cat , coyote , bobcat , and puma . Bird species include hawks , pelicans , roadrunners , and various waterfowl and oceangoing species. Fish include tilapia , rainbow trout , leopard shark , and

3087-509: The coast. Snowfall is rare with the last recent one in January 2007, when the hills south of the city received small amounts of snowfall. Similar to the South Coast of California , Ensenada experiences the periodic May Gray and June Gloom marine layer effects. The populace of Ensenada is cosmopolitan in composition. A reflection of the cultural dynamics involved in the city, many ethnic groups and nationalities are present. Ensenada

3150-537: The first IMAX at sea. Carnival Vista has custom Cuban themed staterooms and new Family Harbor staterooms. The Clubhouse features indoor activities like mini- bowling and arcade-style basketball , soccer , volleyball , and table tennis . The ship also has SkyGreens, a mini golf course on Deck 12. The second Vista -class ship, Carnival Horizon , was delivered to Carnival in March 2018. Like Carnival Vista , Carnival Horizon features SkyRide, an IMAX Theatre,

3213-491: The first time early that evening. The ship was christened the following day by her godmother, Wheel of Fortune hostess Vanna White . Since her debut, Carnival Panorama has been homeported in Long Beach. She embarked on her three-day inaugural voyage to Ensenada on 11 December 2019. Upon returning to Long Beach, she began sailing 7-day Mexican Riviera cruises to Cabo San Lucas , Mazatlán , and Puerto Vallarta on

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3276-542: The international glamor map and was visited several times by President Miguel Alemán Valdés , international artists and political personalities. Ensenada truly began to flourish in the early 1950s, at which time the city's population had risen to 20,000. The hotel finally closed in 1964. It was later reopened as a cultural center and museum . By this time, other hotels had opened, and the population and economy of Ensenada had grown and diversified towards their present status. On January 26, 2007, Pope Benedict XVI created

3339-682: The original order for P&O Cruises Australia would be transferred to Carnival Cruise Line as their third Vista -class vessel. The announcement stated that a delivery for the vessel was set for the fall of 2019. To compensate for the order, P&O was to receive a retrofitted Carnival Splendor instead, however in September 2017, it was announced that Carnival Splendor would stay in the Carnival fleet and P&O Cruises Australia would get Princess Cruises Golden Princess in 2020. On 1 December 2017, Carnival Corporation officially announced that

3402-422: The regional capital for the northern partition of the Baja California Territory . The city grew significantly with the proliferation of mines in the surrounding mountains. While the Mexican Revolution curtailed much of Ensenada's expansion, the onset of Prohibition in the United States transformed the city into a popular tourist destination for Americans seeking entertainment and alcohol. Ensenada's reputation as

3465-638: The ship that was to set sail for P&O Cruises Australia in 2019 would now be sailing for Carnival Cruise Line . P&O was then set to receive a retrofitted Carnival Splendor instead, however in September 2017, it was announced that Carnival Splendor would stay in the Carnival fleet and P&O Cruises Australia would get Princess Cruises Golden Princess in 2020. Two more future ships will be built at China State Shipbuilding Corporation and are due to be delivered from 2022 to CSSC Carnival Cruise Shipping . There are options for four more ships. The third Vista -class ship, Carnival Panorama ,

3528-465: The structure of tourism and its relation to economics in the city. Ensenada and coastal beach towns of Greater Ensenada have several renowned surfing spots, such as San Miguel Beach, California Trailer Park, Stacks and 3 M's ( Tres Emes in Spanish), which are located on the north coast of the city. Todos Santos Island is a small island located west of Ensenada (about two hours by boat) and a world-famous surfing spot. A number of surfing contests, such as

3591-456: The third and final ship in the Vista class of the fleet would be named Carnival Panorama . Construction officially began on the then-unnamed vessel on 7 July 2017 at Fincantieri's shipyard in Marghera with a steel-cutting ceremony. The keel was laid on 10 January 2018. She was launched from the shipyard on 6 December 2018. Carnival publicly previewed the ship in the 2019 Tournament of Roses Parade . The float , named "Come Sail Away,"

3654-674: The wine harvest season and in the city and nearby Guadalupe Valley, a series of events takes place. Typical food in Ensenada consists of fish tacos , which originated in the city, shrimp tacos, and ceviche . These dishes are usually accompanied by avocado and salsa. Another dish characteristic of the port city is carpaccio . The city's Mediterranean climate allows for the cultivation of grapes and olives, which in turn make wine and olive oil, respectively. Development of such foods complement Spanish, Italian, French, and Mexican dishes in Ensenada. Ensenada maintains no professional sports teams in association football , basketball , or baseball , but

3717-419: The world, colloquially known as La Bufadora ("The Blowhole"). La Bufadora attracts many tourists. The street leading to the viewpoint is a commercial area where a variety of authentic Mexican arts and crafts are for sale; bartering over prices with vendors is customary. There are also seafood restaurants and street vendors selling "churros" (fried pastry with cinnamon and sugar) and other delicacies. Ensenada

3780-414: Was announced on 1 December 2017. Unlike her Carnival sisters Carnival Vista and Carnival Horizon , Carnival Panorama replaced the IMAX theater with an indoor SkyZone trampoline park. She made her maiden voyage as the Carnival flagship on 11 December 2019 from her homeport in Long Beach, California . Vanna White serves as the ship's godmother. Costa Venezia and Costa Firenze were planned to join

3843-431: Was modeled after the ship and contained trampolines and played upbeat music. On 18 July 2019, she completed her sea trials in the Adriatic Sea . On 29 October, Fincantieri officially presented Carnival Panorama to Carnival Cruise Line at the Marghera shipyard. To travel from Marghera to California for her christening and debut, Panorama embarked on a 38-day journey that took her across the Atlantic Ocean and through

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3906-435: Was returning from a trip to Mexico with scheduled stops at Cabo San Lucas , Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta , which were also scheduled stops for Grand Princess during the previous month. Carnival Panorama was the fifth Carnival ship (the others being Carnival Spirit , Carnival Ecstasy , Carnival Magic , and Australia-based Carnival Splendor ) to repatriate crewmembers back to their respective countries. She

3969-464: Was the only ship sailing from her homeport until April 2021, when Carnival Radiance began sailing itineraries previously served by Carnival Imagination and Carnival Inspiration . In 2023, the ship was drydocked in Portland. Therefore, it was necessary to remove the Funnel because the bridges crossing the Victoria River aree too low. In 2024, the ship got the new Carbival color scheme. Vista-class cruise ship (2016) The ship's design

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