Commodore Cruise Line's Enchanted Isle Gets a Make-Over.HOLLYWOOD, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 1997--Commodore Cruise Line's classic vessel, the Enchanted en·chant tr.v. en·chant·ed, en·chant·ing, en·chants 1. To cast a spell over; bewitch. 2. To attract and delight; entrance. See Synonyms at charm. Isle, has recently undergone a number of renovations to update and upgrade many of the popular ship's public areas, cabins, exteriors and operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. . Forty passenger cabins were fitted with double beds, and nine suites have been added. All of these cabins have been updated with new furnishings, carpet, drapes drape v. draped, drap·ing, drapes v.tr. 1. To cover, dress, or hang with or as if with cloth in loose folds: draped the coffin with a flag; a robe that draped her figure. , bedspreads, wall coverings and bathroom tile. Two of the new suites are handicap accessible, and two have private balconies offering exceptional views. The Enchanted Isle's Riviera Dining Room received a major face-lift, with the installation of new carpet, brighter lighting, new upholstery on dining room chairs, mirrored walls and artfully chosen silk flower (Bot.) The silk tree A similar tree (Calliandra trinervia) of Peru. See also: Silk Silk arrangements to complete the decor. The ship's informal dining area, the Bistro, now has a Caribbean feel, with the addition of coordinating chair coverings, window treatments and wallpaper, all done in a festive, teal-colored palate. A brand new stage, sound and lighting systems have been incorporated to facilitate additional night-time entertainment, and a Bistro Espresso Bar The espresso bar is a type of coffeehouse that specializes in coffee beverages made from espresso. Originating in Italy, the espresso bar has spread throughout the world in various forms. has been set up, serving a wide variety of caffe beverages. At the heart of the Enchanted Isle, the Main Lounge was given a complete make-over, with seats being re-stuffed and re-upholstered, and brand new carpeting and wall coverings in warm gold and brown tones installed. The room's light and sound equipment has been upgraded, and the Main Lounge bar lounge bar Noun a more expensive and comfortable bar in a pub or hotel lounge bar n → salón m lounge bar n → bar has been revamped in a contemporary fashion. Always a favorite gathering place, the Spyglass Lounge now boasts newly upholstered chairs and matching window treatments and carpeting, as well as additional seating accommodations. Passengers can dance the night away in Neptune's Lounge which now has state-of-the-art light and sound equipment and all new chair, wall and floor coverings. On the outer decks, the pool was re-tiled, new deck carpeting was installed and the ship's railings and exterior were freshly painted. Lifeboats were renovated and restocked, and two brand new towering stacks were put into place. Behind the scenes, work was completed on the ship's air conditioning air conditioning, mechanical process for controlling the humidity, temperature, cleanliness, and circulation of air in buildings and rooms. Indoor air is conditioned and regulated to maintain the temperature-humidity ratio that is most comfortable and healthful. and heating system and insulation. In addition, the main galley was fitted with top-of-the line appliances and food preparation equipment to be utilized by the Enchanted Isle's acclaimed chefs. Departing from the Port of New Orleans The Port of New Orleans is a port located in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is the 5th largest port in the United States based on volume of cargo handled, second-largest in the state after the Port of South Louisiana, and 12th largest in the U.S. based on value of cargo. , Commodore's 7-night cruise onboard the Enchanted Isle sails to Montego Bay, Jamaica; Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; Playa del Carmen Playa del Carmen is a city on the coast of the Caribbean Sea in the north east of the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, located at 20.62° North, 87.07° West. The city is the seat of the Solidaridad municipality. and Cozumel, Mexico. Commodore Cruise Line is based in South Florida at 4000 Hollywood Boulevard, South Tower, Suite 385, Hollywood, FL 33021. For more information call 954/967-2100 or visit the Commodore website at www.commodorecruise.com. CONTACT: Bennett & Co., Orlando Cara Maruskin, 407/425-6040 |
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