Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Breeze introduced a number of new innovations when it announced it 2012 debut and is now prepared for the inevitable — the itch for something new by guests.

The Carnival Vista ship provides travelers with many new and exciting opportunities. The ship launched in early May and is an ambitious next chapter for the brand. The layout, similar to other Carnival ships, is quite unique. From a 455-foot kaleidoscope water slide to modern carpet designs to new room categories, the ship has next-generation technology and new vibrant experiences.

The most prevalent accommodations are the 877 balcony/lanai staterooms, which measure up to 230 square feet. The highest level of accommodations, grand suites, offer guests 345 square feet and are equipped with balconies of 85 square feet.

The ship turned Deck 2 into a family central with 96 family harbour staterooms to feature a kids’ bed nook and TV. Guests in these sleeping arrangements will have 24-hour access to an exclusive family lounge with TVs, video game consoles, board games, snacks and beverages. All kids in the family harbour rooms will eat for free at the ship’s restaurants.

Guests booking the Havana accommodations have exclusive access to the Havana Bar and pool. The oceanview Havana cabins are equipped with patios.

The new SkyRide allows guests to pedal 15 stories above the sea. The ships IMAX theater is the first of its kind at sea, with tickets ranging from $5.50–12.95. Adults can enjoy late night fun with Ben at the piano bar.

Seafood Shack, the new restaurant, serves fish and chips, lobster rolls and New England clam chowder. The ship also offers more al fresco dining options than ever. Those of legal age are recommended to sample the Caribbean-inspired brews at the Red Frog Pub and Brewery, the first-ever brewery on board a U.S. ship. Be sure to check out the Caribbean-inspired brews like Port Hoppin’ IPA, spicy ThirstyFrog Caribbean Wheat unfiltered larger and more.

The Carnival Vista offers a premium experience at a middle-class price. The ship will operate an 11-day Eastern Caribbean cruise round-trip from New York and an 11-day South Caribbean itinerary from New York to Miami before entering service on year-round six- and eight-day Caribbean itineraries out of Miami.