Carnival Cruises Currents
Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Jubilee, set sail with its first guests in December of 2023. “Currents” is an immersive media experiences featuring six eleven-foot-tall virtual LED windows, custom immersive sound, and a massive wave-shaped LED ceiling, immersing guests in awe-inspiring underwater scenes.
In collaboration with media producer Batwin + Robin, Jeremy S. Bloom provided the sound design and mix for several featured “Currents” experiences.
The focal point of our work in Currents is the show Seaquest: A FunSub Adventure, in which the entire venue transforms into a submarine venturing through the deep and wondrous depths of the ocean. From an undersea Carnival vacation resort to a thrilling encounter with a giant electric eel, the show makes use of original 3D animation, theatrical lighting, music, and custom 7 channel immersive sound design.
Additional media pieces including sound design by Whirrh include Dr. Inks, Ph.D., The Golden Mermaid, and Dr. Seuss’ Underwater World. Dr. Inks invites guests into the home of a quirky, charming octopus and proprietor of her namesake bar in Currents. The Golden Mermaid features an elegant underwater city and a lustrous treasure trove occupied by an elusive mermaid. Dr. Seuss’ Underwater World offers fun for all ages with original scene animations of iconic characters like The Cat in the Hat, Sam I Am, and The Grinch in a delightful and colorful seascape.
““There are also numerous ways technology has been used to create unusually immersive environments…the digital portholes in the Currents zone periodically come to life with multi-media presentations designed to wow kids of all ages.””
Media Production: Batwin + Robin
Sound Design: Jeremy S. Bloom
Onsite Implementation: David Gregory