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Carnival ends cruise early after ship fire

The Carnival Liberty is a sister vessel to the Carnival Triumph, shown here.(Photo: Andy Newman)

The Carnival cruise ship stuck in St. Thomas since a Monday fire will return early to its home port of San Juan, Puerto Rico as soon as authorities allow. Upcoming calls in Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and St. Maarten have been canceled.

Passengers on the 10-year-old Carnival Liberty will have the option of remaining on board the vessel after it reaches San Juan and exploring the city for several days or disembarking to travel home, the line announced late Tuesday.

Carnival said it would issue full refunds to passengers for the shortened voyage as well as a 50% discount on a future cruise. This is in addition to a $150 per person credit that already has been applied to shipboard accounts.

"The ship's command is presently awaiting permission from authorities to sail," the line said in a statement sent to USA TODAY. "If clearance to depart St. Thomas is not received by later (Tuesday) evening, the company will move forward with arrangements to fly all guests home from St. Thomas."

No one was injured by the Monday morning blaze, which was extinguished by the Carnival Liberty's automated suppression system. But as of Tuesday evening, the ship remained tied up to a pier in St. Thomas. It originally was scheduled to depart St. Thomas on Monday afternoon.

The Carnival Liberty was docked in St. Thomas when the fire broke out Monday morning and passengers were evacuated to the pier. They weren't allowed back on board until Monday evening.

Carnival said all hotel services on the ship including air conditioning, elevators, toilets and galleys were fully functional and the ship's normal array of activities including entertainment and dining were proceeding as normal. Passengers on Tuesday were given the option of spending the day ashore in St. Thomas, and Carnival set up shuttles to take them to sites around the island.

The fire is the second in three months on a large cruise ship sailing in the Caribbean. A July fire on Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas as it sailed into Falmouth, Jamaica left one crew member injured.

Carnival Liberty was on a seven-night Southern Caribbean cruise that began Sunday in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It had been scheduled to spend Tuesday at sea on its way to Barbados, where it was due Wednesday morning. There are 3,346 passengers and 1,150 crew on board, the line said.

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Carnival ends cruise early after ship fireThe ship, AKA Hull Number 488, was built at a cost of $330 million by Kvaerner Masa shipyards in Helsinki, Finland, which is now part of the STX-Europe franchise.Fully air conditioned and stabilized, the Carnival Imagination has ten passenger decks.A medium length “race slide” can be accessed from the starboard side of aft Sports Deck (12). There is also a third slide for toddlers.This is an aft-facing view of the City Sports Park, which is sheltered from high winds by glass screens forward and along either side.The jogging track continues aft from the City Sports Park and encircles the skylight that tops the seven-deck-tall Grand Atrium. There is a small sunning terrace at the aft end of Sun Deck.Inspired by an airplane’s tail and, no doubt, the winged funnels of the SS France ocean liner of 1961, all Carnival ships boast fluted smokestacks that emit exhausts to the side of the ship. This is a view of the Carnival Imagination’s funnel from aft Sports Deck (12).This is a view facing aft from the port side of the Verandah Deck observation platform.The far aft portion of Verandah Deck (11) contains the water park and another open sunning space.The sheltered Poolside Bars are located at the forward end of the midships pool on Lido (10) Deck.The adults-only Serenity, as seen from Verandah Deck, is located on aft Promenade Deck (9) and contains open and sheltered deck space as well as a Jacuzzi.As built, the Grand Atrium featured a large steel and glass kinetic sculpture by Leonard Janklow.The original multi-faceted marble, glass and steel detailing of the Grand Atrium remains.A fully equipped beauty salon is accessed from the starboard side of the Carnival Spa.The Carnival Spa has several private treatment rooms offering a wide array of skin and massage therapies.Men’s (shown) and Women’s changing and steam areas are located on the port and starboard side of the Spa, respectively.This is the Men’s sauna in the Carnival Spa.Adjacent to the gymnasium, there is an aerobics and stretching area.Aft of the midships pool area on Lido (11) Deck, there is the casual, 722-seat Horizon Bar and Grill, the forward portion of which houses the Rotisserie and the Mongolian Wok (shown).At the Mongolian Wok, a choice of three sauces (Szechuan, Black Bean or Thai BBQ) are blended with the veggies and noodles, then cooked with chicken, beef, shrimp or a combination thereof.The largest public room on the Carnival Imagination is the double deck Dynasty Show Lounge at the forward end of Promenade (9) and Atlantic (8) Decks.Aft of the showroom on the starboard side of Promenade Deck (9), there is the Pixels photo gallery.Conveniently adjacent to the Virtual Reality video arcade is Club 02, which caters to teens aged 15 -- 17 with games, a disco, and lounge area.The 230-seat Imagination Promenade is a wide walkway on the starboard side of Promenade Deck (9) that connects several of the ship’s public rooms. Its fiber-optic lighting, pulsating neon, Venetian glass mosaics and wide swaths of marble are classic Carnival design elements.Probably no ships afloat can out dazzle the eye-popping neons of the Fantasy class ships. The 450-capacity El Dorado Casino is possibly the most vivid of the Carnival Imagination’s public rooms.This is the aft portion of the El Dorado Casino in a forward-facing view.The Shangri-La Lounge seats 109 and is accessed via the Imagination Promenade. Its decorative elements are inspired by classical forms used in Renaissance architecture.Illusions Nightclub seats 230 guests and features prismatic metal wall units, lacquered surfacing, tivoli lighting and polished stone.This is a forward facing view from the aft section of the Imagination Promenade.The 92-seat Pinnacle Club is located on Promenade Deck at the far aft end of the Imagination Promenade. Its outer sections offer views of the sea through full length windows.The Xanadu Lounge is a cabaret style showroom that doubles as the Punchliner Comedy Club and seats 541 guests at the aft end of Promenade Deck (9). Winged silver busts of Mercury atop bases of simulated Macassar ebony are its main decorative focal points.Circle C is a tween center for those aged 12 -- 14 and features TV screens, a dance floor and computer games. It is located on the port side of Atlantic Deck (8) off the Grand Atrium.Adjacent to the Mirage Bar is the 43-seat Curiosity Library, which combines the Bernini columns of St. Peters with antique European cabinetry and Persian Rugs underneath stained glass, star-shaped ceiling fixtures.The Pride Dining Room has full length windows on each side and boasts vivid fiber-optic tivoli lighting. “Your Time” dining can be enjoyed here at the guests’ leisure between 5:45 and 9:30 PM.The Spirit Dining Room is named for the Seabourn Spirit cruise ship and accommodates 658 guests for fixed dinner seatings at 6:00 and 8:15 PM.The Shore Excursions Desk is directly across from the Guest Services DeskThe Carnival Imagination has two self-service, coin-operated laundrettes on forward Empress (shown) and midships Upper Decks.Due to their proximity to the sea, Grand Suites have a balcony that is built into the hull.Grand Suite bathrooms are fitted with marble-topped counters and whirlpool tubs with shower.This is a Junior Suite Balcony. Note open railing versus the steel wall on the Grand Suite balconies.Other than Grand Suites and handicap-access staterooms, all cabins on board the Carnival Imagination have similar modular bathrooms with shower, sink and toilet.Handicap access staterooms have modified bathrooms with roll-in showers and folding seats.The Carnival Imagination is nearing twenty years of service with Carnival and represents one of the most successful and popular cruise ship platforms to date.Carnival ends cruise early after ship fireCarnival ends cruise early after ship fireCarnival ends cruise early after ship fireCarnival ends cruise early after ship fireCarnival ends cruise early after ship fireCarnival ends cruise early after ship fireCarnival ends cruise early after ship fireCarnival ends cruise early after ship fireCarnival ends cruise early after ship fireCarnival ends cruise early after ship fireCarnival ends cruise early after ship fireCarnival ends cruise early after ship fireCarnival ends cruise early after ship fireCarnival ends cruise early after ship fireThis is a couple’s treatment room.Carnival ends cruise early after ship fireCarnival ends cruise early after ship fireCarnival ends cruise early after ship fireCarnival ends cruise early after ship fireCarnival ends cruise early after ship fireCarnival ends cruise early after ship fireCarnival ends cruise early after ship fireThe Taste Bar, added in 2012, is a complimentary appetizer bar located aft of the Grand Atrium on the starboard side of Promenade Deck (9) at the forward end of the Imagination Promenade.The Carnival Imagination’s decorative theme was inspired by “the imagination of people of the past” and is still evident in the Luxor-inspired sphinxes that line the Imagination Promenade.The Dream Bar is located on the Imagination Promenade adjacent to the El Dorado Casino.All Carnival ships now have a candy shop for those with an insatiable sweet tooth.Located on the promenade between the entrances to Shangri-La and the Illusions Nightclub, Vittorio’s Cafe is the ship’s specialty coffee venue and patisserie. Fees apply.A garment shop is located at the aft end of the Imagination Promenade.A Conference Room on the port side of Promenade Deck (9) can be used for weddings, meetings and corporate functions.In the center portion of the Pinnacle Club, there is a large bar. Venetian crystal chandeliers hover over stairs that lead down to the Spirit Dining Room. This is the ship’s designated cigar-smoking area.Directly aft of the Dynasty Show Lounge on Atlantic Deck (8), there are two large duty free Fun Shops.The Mirage Bar seats 92 and can be accessed from the Atlantic Deck (8) level of the Grand Atrium. This “have a ball”-themed piano bar features fiber-optic orb lighting and eye-popping purple and yellow spheres that appear to be suspended mid-air.The first of two nearly identical dining rooms on Atlantic Deck, the 650-seat Pride, is named for (Carnival-owned) Seabourn Cruise Line’s deluxe MV Seabourn Pride. The central section is slightly raised.The aft-situated Spirit Dining Room can be accessed via the marble and brass staircase in the Pinnacle Club on Promenade Deck (8).At the bottom level of the Grand Atrium on Empress Deck (7) on the starboard side, there is a 24-hour Guest Services Desk.Directly aft of the Grand Atrium on Empress Deck (7), the midships passage contains an art gallery.Although there are two sprawling owner’s suites overlooking the Grand Atrium on Sports Deck (12), the Carnival Imagination’s largest advertised staterooms are twenty eight 400-square-foot Grand Suites on midships Upper Deck (6).Grand Suites also have small walk-in closets.Twenty six Junior Suites measure 250-square-feet and are located at the top of the ship on Verandah Deck (11).Carnival Imagination has 564 Ocean View staterooms with picture windows. These popular cabins measure 185-square-feet.There are 389 Interior Twins on the Carnival Imagination that measure 185-square-feet. All staterooms have twin beds that can convert to kings.There are 19 Upper/Lower Interior staterooms that measure 185-square-feet.
The Carnival Imagination entered service as the Imagination in 1995 and was the fifth in a series of eight Fantasy-Class “Superliners”. It was christened by Jodi Dickinson, wife of then-Carnival President and CEO Bob Dickinson.Topping the ship is the 300-foot Twister waterslide, which is reached via a spiral staircase on the port side of aft Sports Deck (12). A trio of slides comprise a water park that was added in the ship’s $40 million “Evolutions of Fun” refit in 2007.A narrow terrace at the forward end of Sun Deck (14) is open to the elements and offers spectacular views over the ship’s bow.At the forward end of Verandah Deck (11), there is another observation platform that extends to either side of the ship from atop the bridge.Lido Deck (10) begins with finite, teak-lined promenades on either side. Like the great ocean liners of yore, the Fantasy Class ships boast acres of beautifully maintained teak decking.The Fantasy Class ships were built when awe-inspiring shipboard atria were very much in vogue. The Carnival Imagination’s Grand Atrium spans seven decks and is considered the heart of the ship.The 12,000-square-foot Carnival Spa is located at the forward end of Sports Deck (12).This is a couple’s treatment room.A large gymnasium is located at the forward end of the Carnival Spa, offering numerous cardio machines, weight machines and free weights.The popular Mongolian Wok has a selection of veggies and noodles guests can choose from to make their custom meal.The Dynasty Show Lounge seats 1,300 guests. It features custom designed soft fittings, brass, simulated pear wood trim and Venetian glass mosaic-topped tables designed by former Carnival marine architect Joseph Farcus.The Taste Bar, added in 2012, is a complimentary appetizer bar located aft of the Grand Atrium on the starboard side of Promenade Deck (9) at the forward end of the Imagination Promenade.The Dream Bar is located on the Imagination Promenade adjacent to the El Dorado Casino.Located on the promenade between the entrances to Shangri-La and the Illusions Nightclub, Vittorio’s Cafe is the ship’s specialty coffee venue and patisserie. Fees apply.A Conference Room on the port side of Promenade Deck (9) can be used for weddings, meetings and corporate functions.Directly aft of the Dynasty Show Lounge on Atlantic Deck (8), there are two large duty free Fun Shops.The first of two nearly identical dining rooms on Atlantic Deck, the 650-seat Pride, is named for (Carnival-owned) Seabourn Cruise Line’s deluxe MV Seabourn Pride. The central section is slightly raised.At the bottom level of the Grand Atrium on Empress Deck (7) on the starboard side, there is a 24-hour Guest Services Desk.Although there are two sprawling owner’s suites overlooking the Grand Atrium on Sports Deck (12), the Carnival Imagination’s largest advertised staterooms are twenty eight 400-square-foot Grand Suites on midships Upper Deck (6).Twenty six Junior Suites measure 250-square-feet and are located at the top of the ship on Verandah Deck (11).There are 389 Interior Twins on the Carnival Imagination that measure 185-square-feet. All staterooms have twin beds that can convert to kings.
Shown here in its original guise as the Imagination (the Carnival prefix was added to the ship’s name in 2007), the Carnival Imagination is manned by an international crew of 920. The ship is powered by six medium speed Warsila diesels that achieve 50,000 BHP to drive twin screws at a service speed of 21 knots.
The City Sports Park is located on forward Sun Deck (14) and contains ping pong, a nine hole mini-golf course and a jogging track that runs through the base of the radio mast.
From Sun Deck, there is a great view of the midships lido and pool area.
The midships portion of Verandah Deck (11) overlooks the pool area with a walkway and sunning terraces that continue aft to a large sunning area near the base of the funnel.
The midships portion of Lido Deck (10) has a long pool with deep and shallow sections, two Jacuzzis, a large, elevated bandstand, open sunning space and shaded areas.
In 2007, the sculpture was replaced with the 10-seat Lobby Bar.
Spa guests can visit the relaxation room before and after treatments.
This is the Men’s steam room in the Carnival Spa.
Camp Carnival is a children’s playroom on Verandah Deck (11) near the Grand Atrium. One of three youth centers, it has specific activities for kids aged 2 -- 5; 6 -- 8; and 9 -- 11 years old.
Other dining choices in the Horizon Bar, which has both indoor and outdoor seating, include a Pizzeria, New York-Style Deli, a Grill, a Salad Bar, an International Station (Italian, Indian, etc.) and Desserts.
Directly across the Grand Atrium on the port side of Promenade Deck (9) from Pixels, there is a video arcade called Virtual Reality.
The Carnival Imagination’s decorative theme was inspired by “the imagination of people of the past” and is still evident in the Luxor-inspired sphinxes that line the Imagination Promenade.
All Carnival ships now have a candy shop for those with an insatiable sweet tooth.
A garment shop is located at the aft end of the Imagination Promenade.
In the center portion of the Pinnacle Club, there is a large bar. Venetian crystal chandeliers hover over stairs that lead down to the Spirit Dining Room. This is the ship’s designated cigar-smoking area.
The Mirage Bar seats 92 and can be accessed from the Atlantic Deck (8) level of the Grand Atrium. This “have a ball”-themed piano bar features fiber-optic orb lighting and eye-popping purple and yellow spheres that appear to be suspended mid-air.
The aft-situated Spirit Dining Room can be accessed via the marble and brass staircase in the Pinnacle Club on Promenade Deck (8).
Directly aft of the Grand Atrium on Empress Deck (7), the midships passage contains an art gallery.
Grand Suites also have small walk-in closets.
Carnival Imagination has 564 Ocean View staterooms with picture windows. These popular cabins measure 185-square-feet.
There are 19 Upper/Lower Interior staterooms that measure 185-square-feet.
Carnival Cruises’ 70,367 gt, 855-by-103-foot, 2,052-guest Carnival Imagination is currently home-ported in Long Beach, CA, offering three and four night cruises to Ensenada, Mexico and Catalina Island.Fully air conditioned and stabilized, the Carnival Imagination has ten passenger decks.This is an aft-facing view of the City Sports Park, which is sheltered from high winds by glass screens forward and along either side.Inspired by an airplane’s tail and, no doubt, the winged funnels of the SS France ocean liner of 1961, all Carnival ships boast fluted smokestacks that emit exhausts to the side of the ship. This is a view of the Carnival Imagination’s funnel from aft Sports Deck (12).The far aft portion of Verandah Deck (11) contains the water park and another open sunning space.The adults-only Serenity, as seen from Verandah Deck, is located on aft Promenade Deck (9) and contains open and sheltered deck space as well as a Jacuzzi.The original multi-faceted marble, glass and steel detailing of the Grand Atrium remains.The Carnival Spa has several private treatment rooms offering a wide array of skin and massage therapies.This is the Men’s sauna in the Carnival Spa.Aft of the midships pool area on Lido (11) Deck, there is the casual, 722-seat Horizon Bar and Grill, the forward portion of which houses the Rotisserie and the Mongolian Wok (shown).The largest public room on the Carnival Imagination is the double deck Dynasty Show Lounge at the forward end of Promenade (9) and Atlantic (8) Decks.Conveniently adjacent to the Virtual Reality video arcade is Club 02, which caters to teens aged 15 -- 17 with games, a disco, and lounge area.Probably no ships afloat can out dazzle the eye-popping neons of the Fantasy class ships. The 450-capacity El Dorado Casino is possibly the most vivid of the Carnival Imagination’s public rooms.The Shangri-La Lounge seats 109 and is accessed via the Imagination Promenade. Its decorative elements are inspired by classical forms used in Renaissance architecture.This is a forward facing view from the aft section of the Imagination Promenade.The Xanadu Lounge is a cabaret style showroom that doubles as the Punchliner Comedy Club and seats 541 guests at the aft end of Promenade Deck (9). Winged silver busts of Mercury atop bases of simulated Macassar ebony are its main decorative focal points.Adjacent to the Mirage Bar is the 43-seat Curiosity Library, which combines the Bernini columns of St. Peters with antique European cabinetry and Persian Rugs underneath stained glass, star-shaped ceiling fixtures.The Spirit Dining Room is named for the Seabourn Spirit cruise ship and accommodates 658 guests for fixed dinner seatings at 6:00 and 8:15 PM.The Carnival Imagination has two self-service, coin-operated laundrettes on forward Empress (shown) and midships Upper Decks.Grand Suite bathrooms are fitted with marble-topped counters and whirlpool tubs with shower.Other than Grand Suites and handicap-access staterooms, all cabins on board the Carnival Imagination have similar modular bathrooms with shower, sink and toilet.The Carnival Imagination is nearing twenty years of service with Carnival and represents one of the most successful and popular cruise ship platforms to date.

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