89 Carnival Cruise Line’s family rooms reflect the brand’s appeal to guests with children but with so many people involved across nine different brands, we also have to be flexible. It is important for us to cooperate with the brand – we need to know what its target market wants and needs, and then we can work together on that basis to develop the best ship to take advantage of the opportunity they present. That means we establish the characteristic of the ship to fit the brand’s identity, the location of the vessel’s itineraries and the target market, whether that be passengers from the USA, Germany, UK or Italy. One Carnival Cruise Line project I particularly enjoyed being involved in was the creation of the cabins in the Family Harbor, which have been designed specifically for families and now feature onboard a number of Carnival vessels. They have direct access to an exclusive family lounge that is divided into separate areas for different age groups. This is essential for a brand like Carnival Cruise Line, which attracts a broad range of guests and carries almost one million children per year. It’s also something I really value as a father with two children. I also had the opportunity to work on Carnival Cruise Line’s BOLT rollercoaster. In my opinion, that is one of the best top-deck attractions available on a ship today. With 800 feet of rollercoaster track above the sea, it certainly stands out as one of the most unique and interesting projects I’ve been able to participate in. However, something I love about working with the corporate shipbuilding team is that I get to be involved with the different styles of all the nine brands. For example, a Princess Cruises ship will not have the same attractions as a Carnival Cruise Line ship. Instead, the scope of the design is to provide a quieter and more relaxing option, where guests can really enjoy the experience of being at sea with what is still an allAmerican brand. On the other hand, Costa Cruises is a historical Italian company that has been operating for over 75 years. Its 10 contemporary ships are focused on reflecting the Italian style across everything from the interior design to the food. Keeping those brand identities distinct in the design of the ship and its spaces is crucial for what we do. Working across the brands also gives me the chance to work every day with different people who come from from diverse cultures. I’ve been working in the shipbuilding industry for more than 20 years – spending 13 years with Costa and almost eight here with Carnival Corporate Shipbuilding. During this time, I have been involved in more than 50 projects, collaborating with many different architects and shipyards from all over the world. It’s a pleasure to be able to work within such an inclusive culture. Andrea Bartoli is principal manager of outfitting at Carnival Corporate Shipbuilding Photo: Carnival Cruise Line
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