Just as State of Origin pits the Blues against the Maroons, Carnival Cruise Line is injecting some colourful rivalry into Carnival Spirit’s pool deck.
When the Australian-based superliner cruises back to Sydney in August following a US$44 million dry dock, its mid-ship pool area will feature new bars and eateries including the BlueIguana Tequila Bar, offering a range of tequilas plus margaritas and Mexican beers, and a Caribbean-inspired RedFrog Rum Bar, bringing the tastes of the tropics onboard with exotic brands of rum infusing daiquiris, mojitos and coladas.
The Blue Bar for the NSW rugby fans
With the tequila bar in the blue corner of the Lido deck and the rum bar in the red corner, the bars will be constantly battling for guests’ attention with team chants and a daily mixology contest where rum is pitted against tequila as guests compete to have their drink voted the daily cocktail special.
Carnival Cruise Line Vice President Australia Jennifer Vandekreeke said the colourful cruise contest was another way Carnival amped up the fun factor on its ships.
“The friendly rivalry between our blue and red bars creates a great vibe on deck and livens up the atmosphere while our guests enjoy a cocktail by the pool,”
Jennifer Vandekreeke, Carnival Cruise Line Vice President Australia