Carnival Legend

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Public Areas

From wonders of the ancient world and heroes of antiquity to 20th century jazz masters and great athletes, legendary people and places inspire the interior design of the Carnival Legend The central idea of legendary figures and locations - both historical and mythical - which inspired the design of the public rooms aboard Carnival Legend, represents the latest installment of what Joe Farcus, Carnival's ship architect, calls "entertainment architecture." The overall design theme of legends is realized in many different ways, both literally and figuratively.

Facility Description Deck Legend Lobby / Colossus Atrium Ancient Greece and the legendary, classical city of Rhodes provided inspiration for the ship's atrium. On the towering nine-deck-high atrium wall is a mural of the Colossus of Rhodes, a 150-foot-tall bronze statue that stood in the city's harbor and is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Greek triremes in the harbor and the city of Rhodes in the background are also depicted in the Colossus Atrium mural. Using ancient Greece as a jumping off point, Farcus employed a decorative theme of stylized Greek vases throughout the ship's atrium, promenades, elevator lobbies and other public areas in the form of pillars, table bases, railings, bar stool bases and so on. Promenade Deck Billie's Piano Bar Dream of being a star? How about singing along to your favorite tunes to the accompaniment of a live pianist? Your dreams just may come true on the Carnival Legend. Billie's Piano Bar is a tribute to famed blues singer Billie Holiday. The streamlined, modern room has walls of corrugated polished stainless steel with light decorations fashioned to resemble portholes. Instead of a window, however, the "portholes" are filled with fine pieces of special burl wood backlit to highlight the grain. Separating the banquettes are stylized stainless-steel musical bar lines with notes welded to them. There are even faux oversized microphones affixed to each table. The overall effect is reminiscent of the art deco days of the 1930s - Billie Holiday's heyday. Atlantic Deck Club Merlin Casino The exciting world of King Arthur's Court is the motif of the oceanview Club Merlin's Casino, which has all your favorite games of chance. Doubtless many Carnival Legend guests will be looking for magic when they enter the Club Merlin Casino, named after the powerful wizard of the Arthurian legends. The days of chivalry and adventure are recalled with paintings of damsels, knights and wizards on the walls. The castle-like atmosphere is enhanced by a statue of a suit of armor standing at the bar and shields with heraldry symbols and crossed swords topped by a knight's helmet mounted on the walls. Promenade Deck Dream Team Bar A fanciful motif depicting every imaginable sport provides an appropriate setting for sports buffs to catch "the big game." Big-screen TVs and comfortable seating make this the place to see the latest sports events, plus great moments from games past. The Dream Team Bar is a paean to sports greats from the past - some obscure, some instantly recognizable. Features include a recurring motif of red, white and blue bunting - often found at World Series games - large photographs of classic sports figures, including Jackie Robinson, Bart Starr, Wilma Rudolph, Babe Didrikson Zaharias, and Juan Fangio, big plasma-screen television sets and comfortable overstuffed leather living-room sofas. Promenade Deck Firebird Lounge Late-night cabaret entertainment and a convivial atmosphere make this THE after-hours hot spot. The poignant Russian folktale of a talented seamstress from a small village who is turned into a bird by an evil sorcerer is the inspiration for the Firebird Lounge. Hand-painted lacquered boxes, similar to those created by Russian artisans for centuries, provide the wall decorations, accented by lamps done in Pairpoint fashion - the glass globes are frosted and painted on the inside so the painted images are backlit, providing a soft, moody lighting effect. Riviera Deck Follies Show Lounge Take a trip to another part of the world at Follies Show Lounge, where creative design creates an elaborate setting for nightly Las Vegas-style entertainment. Follies recalls the magnificent movie palaces of the 1920s. The lounge is designed to have the feel of the open courtyard of a Mediterranean villa, a style prevalent in these now-rare venues. The walls and the proscenium are adorned with turrets, stained-glass and mission-style walls. The proscenium arch elements are continued across the ceiling in a mural of buildings that spans the width of the room. Promenade Deck Atlantic Deck Main Deck Medusa's Lair Exciting decor and a bevy of special effects make this dark, mysterious dance bar the place to see and be seen after the sun goes down. The Medusa's Lair dance club offers a playful twist on the mythological legend of the mysterious gorgon Medusa which was so horrifying that to look upon her turned men to stone. Here, one encounters giant three-and-a-half-foot-high Medusa heads with four-inch-diameter snakelike hair ending in a snake's head with lighted eyes. The flexible four-foot-long snakes extend from the wall, and, assuming guests are not immediately turned to stone, they can move the strands and point the snake heads in different directions. Table bases are snakes and snakes also curl up the black stainless-steel wall and extend onto the ceiling. Riviera Deck Promenade Deck Satchmo's Club This club's cozy interior, perfect for taking in the smooth sounds of the onboard jazz band, will make you feel as if you just walked into one of Louis Armstrong's old haunts. Satchmo's Club, named after legendary trumpeter Louis Armstrong, is decorated to resemble an old New Orleans bar, with exposed brick walls, wrought-iron details, caf� curtains, thatched ceiling fans, wood handles and other design elements associated with the Big Easy. The walls are adorned with a series of photos of Armstrong at various stages of his career, while a false skylight provides diffused illumination. Promenade Deck The Golden Fleece Supper Club Dine in ancient Grecian splendor in this elegant reservations-only supper club. Menu selections include prime aged beef, South African lobster, and a variety of other gourmet items. Live music and a dance floor complete the ambience. The Golden Fleece Supper Club recalls the legend of Jason and the Argonauts with ships in gold bas-relief and figures of Jason and Greek triremes in black and gold. A sculpture of the Golden Fleece is located behind the supper club's bar where guests can enjoy a before- or after-dinner cocktail. The fantasy theme also extends onto the pool deck. Sun Deck Sports Deck Truffles Restaurant Inspired by legendary luxury liners of days gone by, the two-level Truffles Restaurant provides elegant dining in a fabulous Art Deco setting. Every night features new appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, and -- of course -- desserts. Named for the aromatic delicacy treasured by chefs and gourmands alike, Truffles Restaurant is the main dining room on Carnival Legend. The main feature of this two-deck-high room is a series of glass display cases containing fine china - plates, soup tureens and platters in a variety of patterns. The ceiling sports large murals of a china pattern made famous by Royal Copenhagen. The Flora Danica pattern features botanical paintings of various flowers, vegetables and fruits with gold borders, so the ceiling looks like giant dishes painted in this pattern. Promenade Deck Atlantic Deck Unicorn Cafe This casual Lido Deck eatery offers full breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets, a New York-style deli, and Asian and other international specialty areas. On Lido Deck there is a return to medieval legends in the Unicorn Caf�. Murals of unicorns are everywhere. Gothic wooden arches with colored glass separate the banquettes, which are paneled in mahogany and have small pewter-like medallions depicting unicorns in bas-relief. Antiqued mirror resembling aged masonry is located throughout, while ceiling cassettes are of mahogany. Lido Deck Legends Cafe Specialty coffees and fresh baked goods enjoyed by a sparkling waterfall are the order of the day at this patisserie. Promenade Deck Camelot, Avalon & Unicorn Pools Cool off as you barrel down the ship's 72-foot spiral waterslide. There are four pools on this fantastic ship, including the children's wading pool. The main pool has four whirlpools, a variety of eateries, and even a retractable sky dome. The fantasy theme also extends onto the pool deck, with the Camelot Pool featuring a statue of a medieval castle, the Avalon Pool a statue of a knight and the Unicorn Pool a corresponding likeness of the mythological beast. Lido Deck The Holmes Library Dark wood-paneled walls define the English design of this quiet sanctuary. Read a book or check the news online. Super sleuth Sherlock Holmes is the inspiration for the Holmes Library. The English-style library could have been found at Holmes' fictional Baker Street apartment, with wall space covered by bookshelves with faux antique books mingling with the latest bestsellers, Oriental rugs and a series of built-in wall clocks displaying times from all over the world. Atlantic Deck The Internet Cafe Dark wood-paneled walls define the English design of this quiet sanctuary. Even the desks housing the Internet-connected computers have a classical look to them. Internet access is sold only in blocks of time, regardless of the number of days cruised. There are three choices: $55 for 100 minutes (55 cents per minute), $100 for 250 minutes (40 cents per minute), or $0.75 per minute standard price. There is also a $3.95 setup charge. The time gets eaten up very, very quickly so be careful. Atlantic Deck The Chapel The Chapel on Carnival Legend features stained-glass windows and Old Testament scenes, along with a central aisle leading to the stage and a private dressing area for the bride. The Gothic-style facility will serve as the venue for weddings taking place during embarkation day while the ship is docked at Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Atlantic Deck Fountain of Youth Spa It's easy to keep fit onboard -- the two-level state-of-the-art gym and spa complex is one of the largest at sea. For the pleasure of fresh sea air, enjoy the outdoor jogging track. Stop by the Fountain of Youth Spa to get your heart pumping and the Helen of Troy Salon for luxurious spa treatments, from soothing massages to facial masks. Your only tough decision: steam or sauna? Lido Deck Rodeo Drive Shopping Indulge in the ultimate shopping experience at sea. Resort wear, jewelry, perfume, confections, and more all exude a carefree, California feeling. Atlantic Deck Enchanted Forest This winter garden, reminiscent of those aboard classic liners of the past, is the perfect place to relax, read, or converse with friends. Forward on Atlantic Deck is the enclosed promenade, the Enchanted Forest. Great tree trunks with huge knotholes where owls or squirrels might live adorn the walls. The ceiling is luminous, casting a light similar to that filtered through the leaves of an oak tree arbor. The result is a quiet spot where guests can relax, read or simply watch the sea through the large windows. Atlantic Deck Gigabytes Arcade Kids of all ages will enjoy the latest and greatest arcade games here. Main Deck Noah's Ark Kid's Club Noah's Ark is the headquarters for the Camp Carnival program, which offers supervised activities for four different age groups. Upper Deck

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