A lot of Carnival ships have the Caribbean-themed RedFrog Pub, with live music, island-inspired snacks (such as conch fritters, grouper “fingers,” jerk-style wings, and coconut cake), games (including foosball tables), and house beer. Although these pubs all have a wide array of rums to choose from — as well as Caribbean beers, such as Jamaican Red Stripe and Bahamian Kalik — this is the first one to make its own beers on board. Choose from a variety of craft brews, including Java Stout, Port Hoppin’ IPA, and Caribbean Wheat.

The Havana area is a totally new concept for Carnival. Cabins in this part of the ship have a colonial-inspired décor (picture shutters, plenty of dark wood, and four-poster beds) and terraces with hammock chairs. These cabins share a pool that, during the day, is private. There, you’ll find palapa-style umbrellas, palm trees, cushy wicker deck chairs with floral-patterned pillows in bright pops of color, hot tubs and, in the evening, a Latin jazz band, a long list of tropical drinks — including mojitos and daiquiris — and Cuban-style snacks, such as empanadas and plantains.

Located on the pool deck at the aft of the ship, this New England-style seafood “shack” serves up baskets of fried shrimp, lobster rolls, crab cakes, fried clam rolls, and the like, as well as fresh fish that was caught in port. Not only can you order it cooked to order here, you can also order the catch of the day by the pound to be sent to any restaurant on the ship and cooked any way you like it — literally. If you can dream up a style, the staff will make it for you. (Our Indian-spiced fish was the best seafood dish we ate at sea this year.)

New to Carnival, these family-friendly cabins have a fresh look, and they share a lounge that’s open 24 hours a day. Filled with snacks, TVs, and board games, it’s a great place for parents and kids to hang out together and watch family-friendly movies — or get some time apart when a shared cabin of four or five starts to feel claustrophobic.

The ship’s IMAX theater, which is a first at sea, shows first-run films in their entirety, comes with comfy stadium-style seating, and even includes a concession stand with candy and popcorn, making it one of the best date-night options on board. Bonus: You get to take silly selfies in the funny 3-D glasses the theater provides.

This suspended tricycle-like ride allows you to bike your way across the deck’s two-lane aerial course, midair. Sure, it’s a little funny-looking, but you get to control the speed. And the views of the ship and the port are the best on board.

Yes, the Serenity deck — a 21-and-up quiet area with gorgeous turquoise-cushioned daybeds, palm trees, and inviting lounge chairs — is on all of the ships. But on this one, Serenity has a chopped salad bar (a first for the line) that allows you to stay the whole day without having to leave for lunch.