Hull Art for Carnivals new LNG ship

[Fairsky84]

Steal cutting for Carnival’s new LNG ship began today. To celebrate the cruise line revealed a new look for its largest ship ever.

 

It’s nice to see Carnival do something new to the look of their ships, but I’m not sure about this design. Specifically, the dark blue doesn’t appear to match the blue used on Carnival’s iconic funnel. The dark blue makes thes ship look more stately than fun; more Holland America or Cunard than Carnival.

[Fairsky84]

For comparison... the ship with traditional Carnival livery.

[pirate4me2]

I'm torn over this....I love the way the traditional ships look, and I just don't know how to feel about this new design. Maybe I just don't take change well. The new design is more elegant looking, but it just doesn't look like a Carnival ship to me.

[sanmarcosman]

The Carnival logo aft near the waterline looks cool but the bow should be the traditional white. 

[Melissalcsw]

Meh...change can be good. I like it, but it certainly won't affect my cruise lol

[TravelGirlinDallas]

I like the new look!

[Joebucks]

People will complain, people will like it. I think it looks fresh and tasteful. Hey, it's not a neon-orange ship. I'll take it.

[ProgRockCruiser]

I quite like it.  I'm sure the ship will look just a bit different in person, especially the relative size.  The sheer number of balconies makes for a slightly monolithic look, broken up by the insets and pop-outs a bit, fortunately.

 

I wonder what it will look like having this XL ship beside Symphony of the Seas in port?  Any 3D artists want to have a go at a rendering?

[The4Cruisers]

I don't like it at all, but that's just me.  Others seem to really dig it.  Good deal for them!

[dmdiver]

I like it.  I think the blue on the front just appears darker due to shade/sun effect.  As long as Carnival keeps their funnel, there will never be any doubt as to what line you are on.

[Pyrate13]

I like it. I find the design interesting and eye catching.

[xDisconnections]

In terms of hull artwork, I prefer the sea witch.

[rwdtgb]

I like the new look.

[hockeyguru32]

Now they will have to carry 2 paints colours when they are fixing the rust spots

[Treyatl2006]

It will look better in person than on this rendering. Im excited to see it in person. 

[trvlgirlmq]

I don't love the giant "Carnival" spelled out on the side.  The white is so classic and clean. It will take some getting used to I guess.

[Cushing985]

As long as they don't paint the ship like NCL paints theirs.  I kind of like the design but then again, once I'm on the ship I won't be able to see it.

[jeff92k7]

I like the new livery a lot.  Looks fresh and updated.  The current livery isn't bad, it's very clean and white, but it has been pretty much the same thing for 30 years now (longer?).   It's about time to update it.
 
That said, it certainly isn't as bad as the RIDICULOUS lips and eyes on the Aida ships.  

[pirate4me2]

48 minutes ago, jeff92k7 said:

I like the new livery a lot.  Looks fresh and updated.  The current livery isn't bad, it's very clean and white, but it has been pretty much the same thing for 30 years now (longer?).   It's about time to update it.
 
That said, it certainly isn't as bad as the RIDICULOUS lips and eyes on the Aida ships.  

OMG I can't stand those lips! I see them and cringe.

[Fairsky84]

An alternative...

 

[Aplmac]

8 hours ago, TravelGirlinDallas said:

I like the new look!

I agree - I too like the fresh new design. Looks like a wave.

 

Only one thing, as someone above mentioned,

the shade of blue at the bow could be (a good bit) lighter

[skyeman27]

I like the look a lot, it gives the ship a nice sleek look, plus the blue color will contrast very nicely with the ships bow wave...

[Aplmac]

1 hour ago, pirate4me2 said:

OMG I can't stand those lips! I see them and cringe.

What really gets my goat

is some kid scrawled writing all over the hull of the Mein Shiff's

 

[tidecat]

I still think when the Empress of Canada was becoming Mardi Gras, Carnival should have changed Canadian Pacific's red to purple, and left the green. Throw some gold colored trim on that, and Carnival would have well, Carnival (i.e. Mardi Gras) colors.

[cruisin-m]

I love it, it’s about time that they tried a new look,they’ve been rocking the same style for way too long and it was showing its age.