The Carnival Vista is the latest innovation from the cruise brand 'Carnival.' Making history, this cruise ship is the first ever equipped with an IMAX theater.
With a guest capacity of 3,936, the Carnival Vista features a screen that is three decks high. Next to the colossal theater, this luxury ship offers a multi-dimensional cinema equipped with special effects. Though it has yet to take its first ride, the Carnival Vista is already proving to be an intimidating innovation within its industry. In addition to the first at-sea IMAX theater, this ship features a water park and open-air cycling circuit that guests can ride with a panoramic view of their surroundings.
The Carnival Vista is set to debut on May 1, 2016 with a course through the Mediterranean.
Luxurious Oceanic Theaters
The Carnival Vista Creates the Ultimate IMAX Experience on the Sea
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Cruise Entertainment - The cruise industry is seeing a trend towards incorporating more luxurious and innovative forms of entertainment, such as IMAX theaters and multi-dimensional cinemas, on board their ships.
2. Innovative Cinema Technology - As demonstrated by the Carnival Vista's IMAX theater and multi-dimensional cinema with special effects, there is a trend towards incorporating innovative cinema technology to provide guests with a more immersive and dynamic movie experience.
3. Multi-functional Spaces on Cruise Ships - Cruise ship design is evolving to include multi-functional spaces that can serve as both entertainment venues and active attractions, such as the water park and open-air cycling circuit featured on the Carnival Vista.
Industry Implications
1. Cruise Industry - The cruise industry has an opportunity to differentiate themselves by enhancing the entertainment offerings on their ships with luxurious and innovative experiences like an IMAX theater or multi-dimensional cinema.
2. Cinema Technology - The cinema technology industry has an opportunity to partner with the cruise industry to create high-quality, immersive experiences that can withstand the unique challenges of a ship environment.
3. Amusement Park Industry - The amusement park industry has an opportunity to draw inspiration from the evolving design of cruise ships, incorporating multi-functional spaces that can serve multiple purposes and provide guests with a unique and exciting experience.