Is Carnival Inspiration being scrapped?

The youngest vessel to be scrapped under the Carnival flag was Carnival Inspiration. Classified as one of the more uneconomical vessels, the Fantasy class ship was beached for scrapping on August 5, 2020, in Aliaga, Turkey.

Did Carnival sell the inspiration?

Carnival Inspiration (formerly Inspiration) was a Fantasy-class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line. In July 2020, Carnival sold Carnival Inspiration, along with her sister ship Carnival Fantasy.

Where is the Carnival Inspiration ship right now?

Marmara Sea
The current position of CARNIVAL INSPIRATION is at Marmara Sea (coordinates 40.81676 N / 29.2797 E) reported 49 days ago by AIS. The vessel CARNIVAL INSPIRATION (IMO: 9087489, MMSI 309484000) is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 1996 (25 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Bahamas.

Why are so many cruise ships being scrapped?

In addition to the ships above from relatively large lines, the coronavirus crisis has led to the scrapping or sale of quite a few vessels from smaller cruise companies — including a few vessels that have been icons of the cruise world for many decades.

Why was Carnival Fantasy scrapped?

Carnival Fantasy The vessel was sold for scrap as part of Carnival Corporation’s plan to shed older and less efficient ships. Launched in 1990, the Fantasy was the oldest vessel in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet in 2020.

Which ships are Carnival getting rid of?

Carnival Corporation’s Holland America brand in July announced it would dispose of four vessels — Maasdam, Veendam, Rotterdam and Amsterdam. The company’s Carnival Cruise Line brand also has announced the removal of four ships — Carnival Fantasy, Carnival Imagination, Carnival Inspiration and Carnival Fascination.

Is the Carnival Inspiration a good cruise ship?

Why sail: Carnival Inspiration is an ideal choice for cruisers on a budget looking to make a quick getaway to Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. You should know: If you’re looking for a laid-back cruise, this isn’t it. Carnival Inspiration tends to attract more of a party crowd because the voyages are shorter.

What are the amenities on the Carnival Inspiration?

While it may not have the cutting-edge technology and theme park-style amenities of newer ships, Inspiration is not lacking in fun. A water park, mini-golf course, comedy club, and six bars and lounges are just a few of the amenities that keep passengers busy on board.

Is the Carnival Inspiration still in dry dock?

Carnival Inspiration has received many improvements over the years, with the latest dry dock occurring in November 2018. With multi-million dollar enhancements including the Funship 2.0 upgrades, Inspiration is well-equipped to provide a thrilling cruise experience.

When did the Carnival Inspiration come to Long Beach?

The Carnival Inspiration shown at her most recent homeport of Long Beach, California. The Inspiration is shown here departing Miami early in her career. The sixth of eight Fantasy-class ships commissioned for Carnival Cruise Line, the Inspiration made her debut in 1995.