Cloud 9 is the most underrated space on a Carnival ship — a proper thermal circuit on a brand not otherwise known for restraint.
The thermal suite runs to a hydrotherapy pool, heated tile loungers, a Finnish sauna, an aromatherapy steam room, and a Turkish-style hammam on the newer hulls.
Cloud 9 Spa staterooms sit adjacent to the complex and include unlimited thermal suite access plus priority treatment booking and upgraded toiletries — usually a better deal than buying two voyage passes.
Treatments follow the standard at-sea model and are heavily discounted on port days, which is the moment to book anything expensive.
What's included
- Thermal suite: hydro pool, sauna, steam and heated loungers
- Unlimited access included in Cloud 9 Spa stateroom fares
- Priority treatment booking for spa cabin guests
- Adults-only Serenity deck access on most ships
- Discounted treatment pricing on port days
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Ships offering this experience
Launched 2021
Mardi Gras
The first LNG-powered cruise ship in North America — six themed zones, the BOLT roller coaster and Carnival's best dining line-up.
Launched 2022
Carnival Celebration
The second Excel-class ship and Carnival's 50th-anniversary flagship — BOLT, six zones and year-round Caribbean sailings from Miami.
Launched 2023
Carnival Jubilee
The third Excel-class ship and the largest ever based in Texas — Currents, a digital art zone, alongside BOLT and six themed districts.
Launched 2016
Carnival Vista
The class lead ship — SkyRide, an IMAX theatre, the Havana pool complex and the first brewery at sea on a North American ship.
Launched 2018
Carnival Horizon
The second Vista-class ship — Dr Seuss WaterWorks, Guy's Pig & Anchor smokehouse and year-round Caribbean sailings from Miami.
Launched 2019
Carnival Panorama
The West Coast Vista-class ship — SkyZone trampoline park, the Sky Zone sports court and year-round Mexican Riviera sailings.
Launched 2009
Carnival Dream
The class lead ship — a half-mile outdoor promenade with cantilevered whirlpools, WaterWorks slides and a Serenity adult deck.
Launched 2011
Carnival Magic
A Dream-class ship on East Coast deployment — SportSquare, the Twister waterslide and short Bahamas and Bermuda itineraries.
Launched 2012
Carnival Breeze
The last Dream-class ship — the largest WaterWorks in the class, Cucina del Capitano and year-round Galveston deployment.
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