When the carnival destiny entered service in 1996, she was the largest passenger ship ever built as measured by her gross tonnage, The Caribbean's most popular floating resort offers ocean views and balcony rooms in over 60% of the staterooms. A massive, tiered, multi-deck entertainment area features 4 pools, 7 whirlpools, a 214-foot spiral water slide, and extensive spa facilities. She is the lead ship of the Destiny Class and has two similar sister ships, the Carnival Triumph, and the Carnival Victory. Destiny was Given a multi-million dollar refurbishment in 2005