Carnival's newest ship, Carnival Breeze moves into PortMiami
A couple explores the two-level Sapphire Restaurant, which has fixed and open seating, aboard the Carnival Breeze, the newest ship in Carnival Cruise Lines' 24-ship fleet. The ship was at the Port of Miami on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. MARSHA HALPER / Miami Herald Staff
MARSHA HALPER / Miami Herald Staff
Margo and Ryan Williams of Charlotte, North Carolina top off their Guy's Burger Joint burgers aboard the Carnival Breeze on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2012. The Breeze is the newest ship in Carnival Cruise Lines' 24-ship fleet. This cruise was bound for Aruba, Curacao, Dominica and Grand Turk before returning to Miami. The Charlotte couple is among 57 Williams family members cruising together. MARSHA HALPER / Miami Herald Staff
The Carnival Breeze's Red Frog Pub includes this Miami-centric decor. The Breeze is the newest ship in Carnival Cruise Lines' 24-ship fleet. It is shown while at the Port of Miami on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2012. MARSHA HALPER / Miami Herald Staff
Some passengers start working on their tans before the Carnival Breeze sets out from the Port of Miami on Saturday, January 5, 2013. The Breeze is the newest ship in Carnival Cruise Lines' 24-ship fleet. MARSHA HALPER / Miami Herald Staff
Aboard the Carnival Breeze, Jessica and Keith Moeller of Des Moines, Iowa, left, Ryan Gerlich of Madison, Wisconsin, center, Michael Prachar of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Kayla Kayser of Avon, Connecticut (she and Jessica are sisters) share some laughs as Red Frog Pub bartender Linden Joseph of Guyana mixes drinks. The Breeze is the newest ship in Carnival Cruise Lines' 24-ship fleet. It is shown while at the Port of Miami on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2012. MARSHA HALPER / Miami Herald Staff
Passengers ascend in an elevator with a view of the grand lobby of Carnival Breeze, the newest ship in Carnival Cruise Lines' 24-ship fleet. The ship was at the Port of Miami on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. MARSHA HALPER / Miami Herald Staff
Two employees of the Carnival Breeze, the newest ship in Carnival Cruise Lines' 24-ship fleet, pull in nautical flags before the ship sails from the Port of Miami on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. MARSHA HALPER / Miami Herald Staff
While Carnival Breeze still was docked at the Port of Miami, a young passenger runs toward steps leading to mega water slides, on Saturday, January 5, 2013. The Breeze is the newest ship in Carnival Cruise Lines' 24-ship fleet. MARSHA HALPER / Miami Herald Staff
Cucina del Capitano offers fresh rosemary for diners seeking Italian cuisine aboard the Carnival Breeze, the newest ship in Carnival Cruise Lines' 24-ship fleet. The ship was at the Port of Miami on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. MARSHA HALPER / Miami Herald Staff
Spices and cuts of meat are displayed for diners at one of many restaurants aboard the Carnival Breeze, the newest ship in Carnival Cruise Lines' 24-ship fleet. The ship was at the Port of Miami on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. MARSHA HALPER / Miami Herald Staff
Club O2 is a hangout for teen passengers aboard the Carnival Breeze, the newest ship in Carnival Cruise Lines' 24-ship fleet. The ship was at the Port of Miami on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. MARSHA HALPER / Miami Herald Staff
Rooms aboard the Carnival Breeze have tropical-themed art outside their doors. The ship was at the Port of Miami on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. It's the newest ship in Carnival's fleet. MARSHA HALPER / Miami Herald Staff
The Carnival Breeze's SkyCourse offers passengers a place to test their ropes skills. The Breeze is the newest ship in Carnival Cruise Lines' 24-ship fleet. It is shown while at the Port of Miami on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2012. MARSHA HALPER / Miami Herald Staff
A chef prepares delectably-spiced skewers of chicken for passengers aboard the Carnival Breeze, the newest ship in Carnival Cruise Lines' 24-ship fleet. The ship was at the Port of Miami on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. MARSHA HALPER / Miami Herald Staff
Tables are set and ready for passengers seeking a more formal dining experience on the Carnival Breeze, the newest ship in Carnival Cruise Lines' 24-ship fleet. The ship was at the Port of Miami on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. MARSHA HALPER / Miami Herald Staff
The Ovation Theater features shows and other entertainment for passengers aboard the Carnival Breeze, the newest ship in Carnival Cruise Lines' 24-ship fleet. The ship was at the Port of Miami on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013. MARSHA HALPER / Miami Herald Staff
Anthony Bernard, 10, from Quebec, flashes a smile before taking off on Twister, a water-park-worthy slide aboard the Carnival Breeze at the Port of Miami on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2012. The Breeze is the newest ship in Carnival Cruise Lines' 24-ship fleet. This cruise was bound for Aruba, Curacao, Dominica and Grand Turk before returning to Miami. MARSHA HALPER / Miami Herald Staff
Wedding party guests (that's the bride at right) dance inside Liquid aboard the Carnival Breeze at the Port of Miami on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2012. The Breeze is the newest ship in Carnival Cruise Lines' 24-ship fleet. This cruise was bound for Aruba, Curacao, Dominica and Grand Turk before returning to Miami. MARSHA HALPER / Miami Herald Staff
The Carnival Breeze's Library Bar offers adults a quiet setting in which to appreciate wine and literature. The Breeze is the newest ship in Carnival Cruise Lines' 24-ship fleet. It is shown while at the Port of Miami on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2012. MARSHA HALPER / Miami Herald Staff