Whatever next?…..Flying Bikes, obviously.

So we’ve had Sky Diving at Sea, Robotic Bartenders and Virtual Balconies, whatever next I hear you cry…….well let me tell you. Flying Bikes – that’s what.

Carnival Cruise Lines have showcased details of their new ship Carnival Vista which will debut in the Mediterranean from May 1st 2016. She will be the next ship to offer even more (some would say ridiculous) innovation ‘firsts’ at sea. With a capacity of nearly 4,000 passengers Vista will become the largest ship in Carnival Cruise Lines’ fleet.

The Vista will boast the world’s first IMAX cinema at sea, a unique high-altitude cycling track, and the company’s first on-board brewery.

The ship’s marquee feature is the SkyRide, an 800ft cycling track that is suspended over an upper deck with panoramic views 150ft above the sea! Passengers will climb aboard hanging recumbent-like bicycles and pedal around the open-air course.

I’m sure you’ll agree it’s always the ‘flying bikes’ that are the deal breaker when choosing a cruise right?

The first IMAX cinema at sea will feature a massive screen that is three decks high and will show the latest Hollywood blockbusters, classic films and a selection of documentaries.

There will also be an expanded water park featuring the Kaleid-O-Slide, Carnival’s first raft-riding water tube slide. Passengers will zip along the 455ft waterslide on one- or two-person rafts, hitting twists and turns with kaleidoscopic visual effects.

For those of you a little less adventurous the ship will feature a wider variety of staterooms and two new accommodation classes: Havana Cabanas and Family Harbour. Havana Cabanas come with private outdoor patios and sea views, while the Family Harbour section has deluxe ocean-view, balcony and interior staterooms with enough space for five people.

So there you have it, the next generation in cruise ships…….flying bikes and bigger tellies.

I know I’m being a little facetious, and the more traditional cruisers among you are shaking your heads in disbelief but lets be honest it’s all good fun right? There are of course many different types of cruise ships for many different types of cruise passengers, from the small and traditional to the frankly massive and ridiculous but it’s nice to have the choice don’t you think?

So who’s up for the SkyRide?