Carnival Cruise Lines has introduced a new mascot, “Fun Ship” Freddy, who is now featured throughout the “Fun Ship” fleet.

Modeled after the line’s signature red, white and blue winged funnel, “Fun Ship” Freddy was created to entertain guests of all ages sailing aboard the “Fun Ships” and reinforce the Carnival brand, according to Carnival President & CEO Bob Dickinson.

“Carnival is the family cruise leader - carrying upwards of 400,000 kids annually - and it seems only natural that the ‘Fun Ships’ feature a friendly, fun-loving mascot to entertain guests vacationing aboard our ships,” he said. “A ‘Fun Ship’ cruise is like no other - offering a variety of amenities enjoyed in a relaxing, unpretentious atmosphere. The ‘Freddy’ character fits in perfectly with that philosophy, adding a new dimension of fun and excitement to the Carnival vacation experience,” he added.

Decked out in his customary cruise staff uniform, the six-foot-tall mascot features expressive eyes, a perpetual white-toothed grin, oversized white gloves and sneakers, and, of course, the requisite Carnival ID badge. “Fun Ship” Freddy also has a tux for formal night.
In addition to greeting visitors as they arrive on the ship on embarkation day, “Fun Ship” Freddy interacts with guests and poses for photos throughout the voyage and is often found in the children’s play area, the focal point of many “Camp Carnival” activities.

Thus far, more than 20 people have been hired to portray the “Fun Ship” Freddy character. The “actors,” mostly former drama students, must undergo an intensive shoreside training session followed by a four-day “test run” in full costume aboard ship before being hired. “At Carnival, we take fun seriously and only those individuals with friendly, outgoing personalities can wear the ‘Fun Ship’ Freddy costume,” Dickinson said.

In conjunction with the debut of “Fun Ship” Freddy, a series of plush toys have been created and are available for purchase aboard the new Carnival Glory. The toys will be available on other Carnival ships in the near future.

“Fun Ship” Freddy is currently featured on 17 of 19 Carnival “Fun Ships,” with fleetwide implementation by the end of the year."

source: Carnival Crusie Line

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Draikar said:
How can "Fun Ship" Freddy be on 17 ships at once ?

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IMO, I do not like this "Fun Ship" Freddy thing. OMG, Carnival is becoming a second Disney Cruise Line .

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OMG, Carnival is becoming a second Disney Cruise Line

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Check it out:

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CGT said:
That red face, that big mouth, those things sticking out of it's head! I'd hate to be on a bad trip and see that....

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Originally posted by Ðraikar:
Oh my God, what the HELL is that thing !!!!!
Im 23 and that "THING" terrifies the hell out of me !

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Draiker we can’t all be the courageous types , young kids may run away or be scared of him (I would as well !) but poor Freddy, I can’t help imagining the horrible things some rebelling teenagers might do to him!

Best, Onno

PS these types always make me wonder who is in the suite, or maybe it is better not to know.

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Originally posted by Onno:
PS these types always make me wonder who is in the suite, or maybe it is better not to know.

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Originally posted by Ðraikar:
Oh my God, what the HELL is that thing !!!!!
Im 23 and that "THING" terrifies the hell out of me !

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Can anyone tell me how I can avoid this creature if I am cruising on Carnival, ie., where on the ship will "Freddy" be resident so I can steer clear!

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