We had the opportunity to board the Carnival Splendor in New York City this past week for a quick ship tour and a nice lunch. The five year old ship just made the Big Apple its home year round and is currently sailing on eight night itineraries right out of Manhattan. The brightly decorated ship screams fun and the service and food in the main dining room was, of course, tasty as always – but the surprise in the dining room is that the wait staff do more than serve.

More than just offering great service, Carnival’s wait staff brings the fun right into the dining room too and serve as entertainment too! At least a couple times over the course of a week at sea, the lights will suddenly dim, the mic goes live and dance music starts pumping out of the speakers. Before there’s time to blink, waiters are on tables and the whole restaurant is experiencing a very special Gangnam Style. Much of the wait staff has made a quick change into something a bit more festive and the dining room is transformed into the party atmosphere that Carnival works to bring all over the place. After all, it is the Fun Ship for a reason.

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