Spa/Fitness facilities are operated by Steiner Leisure, a specialist concession, whose young, hungry (for revenue) staff will try to sell you Steiner’s own-brand beauty products. Some fitness classes are free, while some, such as yoga and kick-boxing, cost extra (typically $10 per class) and you’ll need to sign up to join.

Examples of treatments: Swedish Massage ($116 for 50 minutes); Aroma Stone Massage ($175 for 75 minutes); Couples Massage ($242 for 50 minutes); Facial ($109 for 50 minutes); Seaweed Body Wrap, with half-body massage ($176 for 90 minutes). Do make appointments early, as treatment time slots can go quite quickly.

The Spa Carnival layout spaces and facilities are identical to other ships

in the same “class,” as follows:

Carnival Legend, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Pride, Carnival Spirit

SpaCarnival spans two decks, is located directly above the navigation bridge in the forward part of the ship and has 13,700 sq. ft (1,272 sq. meters) of space. Facilities on the lower level include a solarium, eight treatment rooms, lecture rooms, sauna and steam rooms for men and women, and a beauty parlor; the upper level consists of a large gymnasium with floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides, including forward-facing ocean views (with a large array of the latest in muscle-pumping electronic machines), and an aerobics room with instructor-led classes (the aerobics room and gymnasium together measure almost 6,000 sq. ft/560 sq. meters).

Carnival Conquest, Carnival Destiny, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Glory, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Triumph, Carnival Valor

SpaCarnival spans two decks (with a total area of 13,700 sq. ft/1,272 sq. meters), and is located directly above the navigation bridge in the forward part of the ship (accessible from the forward stairway). Facilities on the lower level include a solarium, eight treatment rooms, lecture rooms, sauna and steam rooms for men and women, and a beauty parlor; the upper level consists of a large gymnasium with floor-to-­ceiling windows on three sides, including forward-facing ocean views (with the latest in muscle-pumping electronic machines), and an aerobics room with instructor-led classes (some cost extra).

Ecstasy, Elation, Fantasy, Fascination, Imagination, Inspiration, Paradise, Sensation

SpaCarnival is located on Sports Deck, forward of the ship’s mast, and accessed from the forward stairway. It consists of a gymnasium with ocean-view windows that look out over the ship’s bow (you could “cycle” your way to the next port of call if you so wish), complete with a good array of the latest in muscle-pumping electronic machines, an aerobics exercise room, men’s and women’s changing rooms (towels are provided), sauna and steam rooms, and beauty salon

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