Emeril Lagasse on Nov. 20 cut a ceremonial ribbon on his second restaurant at sea, Emeril’s Bistro 1397 inside Carnival Celebration’s The Gateway zone, a first of its kind concept in cruising.
Lagasse’s latest location builds on guest-favorite menu items from his first restaurant at sea on board Mardi Gras and adds many more international offerings to match The Gateway zone’s theming – helping to create a truly immersive experience. Transporting guests to far-away destinations by offering cuisines that complement the visuals shown on 12 virtual “windows” surrounding the space, the zone also features a 100-foot LED ceiling, sound effects and theatrical lighting that combine to create an ever-changing environment inside a two-deck-high promenade.
The Gateway also includes a new travel-inspired bar concept, Latitudes, which evokes a classic airport or train station with a modern take on a vintage “departures” board. Together, Latitudes and Emeril’s Bistro serve international flavors which change to correspond with the zone’s nightly themes and featured cultures.
Emeril Lagasse’s ribbon-cutting was part of the christening of Carnival Cruise Line’s new flagship Carnival Celebration arrived at its PortMiami homeport, as well as the official opening of Carnival’s newly redesigned and expanded Terminal F at PortMiami.
Carnival says the terminal’s new clean and open design allows for exceptional efficiency and flexibility to accommodate Carnival’s newest class of ships. The terminal also maximizes technology so guests move through the embarkation process quickly and enjoy a more seamless boarding experience.
Digital media experiences are built into all three levels of the new terminal, including an immersive tunnel on level two that guests will pass through. The digital screens showcase images of the ship, destinations, underwater seascapes, and the nighttime sky.
Adding Carnival Celebration at Terminal F, now five of Carnival’s 24-ship fleet are homeported in Miami. Going forward, Carnival expects to embark more than 20,000 guests per week from PortMiami.
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