Meet the Architect: Joe Farcus

Every time you step onto a Carnival Cruise ship, you are stepping into the vision of its architect, Joe Farcus. His passion for sketching ship designs started when he was young and eventually led him to pursue an architectural degree at the University of Florida. Soon after graduation, Farcus was tasked with redesigning Carnival Cruise Lines’ second ship, the Carnivale. Since then, Farcus’ relationship with Carnival has flourished as he has designed the interiors for 25 Carnival “Fun Ships” whose dramatic décor has become a hallmark of the company. Farcus also designed the unique winged smokestacks, which have become closely associated with the Carnival brand. Farcus has said that he creates each ship to tell a story. He starts with a central theme and expounds on that theme throughout the ship, from the atrium, to the dining areas and to the staterooms. It’s this focus on each individual ship’s concept that helps give each cruise its distinctive personality.Because of the success of his amazing and memorable cruise ship designs, Carnival will always entrust Farcus to put his distinctive design stamp on its "Fun Ship" fleet.

We're looking forward to seeing the next unique experience he creates with CARNIVAL DREAM, launching in October 2009.

The Making of Carnival Dream: Interior Design Concept 

Posted: May 28 2008, 10:32 PM by admin | with 8 comment(s)
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June 24, 2008 05:32 PM:

I believe the next ship that you build should have a upper deck lounge over looking the sea and pool area.  Also, another great entertainment venue should be where you have broadway plays onboard as if you were in New York City, and you should look at a laser light show at night that corresponds with the orchestra playing poolside.

June 26, 2008 10:10 PM:

Everything sounds fantastic.  Cannot wait to cruise on this new ship! The design and locations of all the different areas sound well organized and fun.  Thank you for continuing to explore inovations for our cruising pleasure.  Sharon Past passenger

June 29, 2008 02:58 PM:

I dont believe rock climbing walls, surfing simulators and ice skating rinks belong on ships.  Eh-hem, Roayl Carribean.  That being said, I am delighted to see some major design changes with The Dream that I have been waiting to see in Carival.  The wrap around Promenade is amazing.  You will now pretty much get to take your midnight strolls and see amazing vistas such as the bow, the glow of the blue lighting off the ship's bow wake and much more without having to navigate several decks and find little know access to the bow.  The in-hull cabins and the two bathoroom staterooms are amazing.  Carnvial already has some of the largest and most comfortable staterooms of any cruise line.  This ship just kicks it up a notch.  I would like to see more restaurants though as some other cruise lines offer but the food is already amazing.  Did they take the cigar bar out of the design?  I sure hope not.  I cannot wait to even just see her in person let alone sail on The Dream.

-Avid Carnival Cruiser,

Tom D. Chicago Illinois

July 18, 2008 03:00 PM:

I look forward to seeing the new Dream!  I interviewed Mr. Farcus on my cruise talkshow and talked a little about his new ship the Carnival Dream.

Barry - Minneapolis

Executive Producer / Host of Cruising Authority

 

July 25, 2008 01:14 AM:

Hey Barry!! I love your show and I agree with you that i cant wait to see it in person.

September 7, 2008 11:21 AM:

Hey Barry! The boat look  good and  bigger.

December 12, 2008 01:16 AM:

I am going to set a group cruise for 2010 on the DREAM Ship and we would all like to have the Deluxe Oceanview cabin. My husband and I love cruising with Carnival this will be our 5th cruise with the one Aug 2009 on the Freedom and the big 6th in 2010. We did two cruise's in 2008, and hope to make more and more each year. Mr & Mrs Travis Darden. email mary.darden @ att.net LOVE THIS SHIP THIS IS OUR DREAM.  

June 24, 2009 11:44 AM:

I'm looking for a blog of people who will be traveling on one of the 3 European, around Italy cruises.  I'll be going with my four grandchildren and can't wait.  I'm also interested in the childrens programs and will they include information about the various ports we'll be in.

Thanks

Mimi

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