URBEX | Massive retired cruise ship, Carnival Inspiration 

For a video walkthrough of an abandoned cruise ship: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RIoMPnmxhI0.html

As i'm currently working as an engineer in german shipbuilding on the next Carnival project, tears come to me. When you consider how many people worked on such a project and did everything to ensure that it was built in good quality and on schedule. But in order to make room for new things, the old has to go.

I used to be a commercial diver. I've been on and under that ship various times. I've cleaned her hull, polished her props, cut tires out of her thrusters, and swam the annual inspections. This video feels strangely personal. I've had some great times on that boat, and the other carnival hulks. Just depressing to think about how hard that industry has been hit.

I went on the Inspiration as a kid and it’s crazy seeing her like this. So much looks so familiar yet so different.

As someone who has worked on cruise ships for the last 10 years, I find the pictures extremely sad.

I think I saw this ship 25 years ago when it was being build as very little kid in Helsinki. Crazy how fast she retired.

This was my very first Carnival cruise The inspiration was a magnificent ship I had lots of fun on her with my family and now seeing her like this brings tears to my eyes 😢

What would've made this video epic is if you had contrasted this with photos of when the ship was operational.

Absolutely captivating. The mind-boggling amount of work that went into designing and building these floating resorts seems all but wasted, but they are all but used-up from an ancillary equipment service life standpoint.

I was a bus driver for the band 3 Doors Down, and this was the ship we were on for VH1’s Best Cruise Ever in 2010.

Loved seeing the inside. It’s really so sad seeing this once bustling ship just sitting there waiting out her past days. I’m sure that in her heyday she ruled the oceans, but for now she’ll forever reside in the memories of those that sailed on her. Thanks for sharing 🛳️

Man it hits different seeing that thing all abandoned, I remember me and my sister always getting icecream each morning in the buffet, it is inconceivable how what seemed like paradise can all just leave in the snap of finger.

My dad was building this ship back in 1996. Time flies😢

My wife and I had our 25th anniversary on this ship in 2016. It’s saddening to see this ship in such a state. But time goes on. Thank you for the video.

I've worked on many Carnival Ships as a Art Director including all of the ships in this video. It makes me sick to see these beautiful ships that were in perfect condition scrapped.

Cruise ship graveyard could be a great FPS map.

Having worked in the marine industry for 25 years, this is total waste of resources.

its heartbreaking when you see how much work was poured into this

Would have been good to see the different cabins/suites

wife and I went on this ship in the mid 2000's to celebrate our engagement. Makes me sad to see the state that it is in now and what its future holds. The ship really isn't that old.

Blown away by the video quality!

you guys go beyond exploring with your history bits and slow enough to take in the beauty of these once vibrant places, keep up the fantastic videos.

That’s wild, I would have thought that these ships would have a lifespan longer than 25 years!

Wow, they let the designers go wild on this ship. I loved this!

That was really special Bob. The music was perfect. I'd love to have that Shakespeare library in my house. Thanks!

I will always wonder why so much hard work that has gone into these beautiful ships are just destroyed. Its such a shame.

Why don't the scrapers drop the lifeboats before they crash the ship's into each other at the dock and crush them!? They could be re-used or converted into smaller boats surely? Doesn't seem very clever to smash all the easily removable ancillaries. That's a job for life ripping out all the interiors of these gigantic floating cities!

My very first cruise ship.

Thanks for uploading this video. I sailed on the Inspiration numerous times, the last time being in 2017 for my wife and I's Honeymoon. It really was a nice ship, especially considering it's age. It will be missed.

I've been subscribing to you since your Fukushima video. I did not comment. You make good video content. Greetings from Turkey.

It’s crazy how four years ago I was having the time of my life on the carnival inspiration, and now it’s ceased operations. I was having fun in the promenade deck, the water park on the rooftop, and the golf course.

This video gave me tears😢 I know it’s stupid to be so sad about a cruise ship but, carnival is my home away from home

Been on this ship 3 times in the last 4 years. Love the burger place and the buffet. So sad to see it's being dismantled.

Wow this video was a trip. Worked as a performer in 1998-1999, so the ship was home for almost a year. So many memories...

Even pre-covid a cruise would be my idea of hell... awesome photography as always though!

this magical meditation music makes me think about life, thank you!

I went on all of those ships you mentioned on their maiden voyage. They were wonderful ships to cruise on so many memories.

Breathtaking footage. Fantastic work. It's so sad to see these beautiful ships and to think for the longest time these bars, pools, corridors would have been bustling with people.

The videos are just amazing

Many of the ships that were scrapped during the pandemic were older ships that had been laid up for a while costing money in storage etc waiting works for one reason or another for example a refit or other major works and they became more valuable as scrap and were a quick way to raise much needed funds instead of costing lines money in a time of no earning and ongoing business costs. Sadly some smaller lines without such resources went out of business and the ships still went for scrap, one ship nearly went for scrap before its float out but another established line bought it. I think one or two of these carnival ships had been laid up for four years and carnival decided with the increased desire for balconies and the cost of storing them and eventual refit etc they’d be more value and could earn more money releasing cash quickly than wait for the industry to recover, then refit them but they still won’t have the much needed balconies making them dated by modern standards so were better to scrap them, and later replace them with modern ships that meet todays cruising needs.

My wife and I went on our honeymoon on this ship… it’s sad to see something that you made wonderful memories on finally come to an end. I’ve been on newer and larger ships since then that evolved to a better layout for the passenger, BUT the Fantasy class ships did have some of the most elegant lines you’ll ever see for a cruise ship.

In days past old ships were used for prisons and Military housing. These ships hardly seem ready for scrapping

Amazing how fast they deteriorate.

Super Cool !! Keep doing this !!!

Holy shit! That’s the ship I was on when my family went on a cruise 15 years ago! It brought back so many memories.

Great video, makes me sad to see those ships go so early in their life, waste of resources

Inspiration was my first big ship. Beautiful memories from my past and my father. Was a wonderful ship.

Just think of all the good times and all the great memories had on these cruise ships. It's sad it came to this.

I traveled on the Inspiration back in 2005 with my wife and kids. Imagination too the previous year. Sad to see them gone.

I can’t believe it. The ship I went on for summer vacation in 2014 is now home. I am not going to forget that year since 2024 will be tenth anniversary of my first trip on a cruise. It was the Inspiration of the Carnival line.

Watching this video aboard the 274 night serenade of the seas, world cruise

Great video - this was the first cruise I was on embarking from Puerto Rico in 1997. So sad to see what’s become of it but nonetheless, great memories where had there.

27 years seems such a short amount of time, but these ships remain in constant operation for most of their working lives. They can quickly become antiquated and undesirable by passengers looking for the next wow.

Man they should have made this thing a museum where people could pay to just wonder around and look at everything

That’s crazy! Those ships look brand new! Well, they did. It’s amazing how quickly they deteriorate!

This is so crazy to see. I was on this ship back in 2018 for my 21st. Such good memories!

Some years ago, I used to go on the inspiration all the time, and it’s nice to finally see that one part of the mini-golf course I missed, the canyon hole.

Why am i so fascinated about abandoned cruise ships?

There is a heart of wonder and exuberant artistry that went into these designs that just aren't replicated in newer ships. In a better, less shallow world, this would have been converted into a museum ship.

Weer vol verbazing zitten kijken. Vooral ook de muziek die je uitkiest bij de beelden maakt het iedere week weer een waar genot voor oog en oor.

They should build a ship city and make a harbor of all these ships and people could live on them. I definitely would!

5:34 Oh my god my sunglasses still there exactly where I left.

I've never been on a cruise ship but they look amazing. I would so love to explore a retired abandoned Cruise ship. So much detail that have been put into these.

The atmospherical music reminds me of the first Sypro game with Playstation.

this ship had nice resturants ad nice pool and nice gym

The best at urban exploring is knowing there once was life, places filled with people. To see that huge contrasr

I went on the carnival Imagination in 2019 to Mexico. My first cruise on Carnival

Enjoyed the video

Makes me cry.

Just incredible, Bob the places you go around the world simply amaze me and inspire me , I wish Australia had 10% of the places you go too . Love your work.

My first cruise and many to come were on the Fantasy. Many good memories with family that are no longer here. It makes me sad to see her gone. My Dad's last cruise was on the Carnival Miracle in 2004. This year is 20 years he's gone. Miss you Dad ❤

It’s crazy seeing a ship you were on look like this.

All the fun and memories that were made on that ship by thousands and thousands of people...

This cruise was in Puerto Rico! I cant believe that! Now it's destroyed. So sad. Was beautiful!

We were on the fantasy on our honeymoon back in November of 98! Sad that it’s almost completely scrapped.

As I view the video I think I see the ghosts of passengers laughing, smiling and enjoying the cruise of a lifetime.

There's is still beautiful inside 😢😢🌺🌺🌺

Your video quality is amazing, music perfect. I'm stunned at all the work that went into fitting out this ship, just amazing. And seems like a waste but everything has its day. I was on her sister ship. Bye-bye.

It is unimaginable that these things ever pay for themselves...

Thank you very much. Especially for the short glimpse to the kitchen. I always ask myself, neither all the kitchenstuff stays inside nor it is resold.

Fond memories of the Inspiration, been on her 3 times in my late teens and early 20's. We ran amok on that ship with the other teens. Back when there were little cameras on the ships, less security. Hooking up with girls all over the place in dark areas at night, underage drinking everywhere as teens, the late night club etc...good times!

Reminds me of that movie Bermuda Triangle

Looks amazing, but still wouldn’t go on a cruise even if they paid me 😂

A sad death for a remarkable work of art.

I was aboard the Inspiration from Long Beach to Ensenada, Mexico to Catalina Island and back in October, 2016. Its surreal seeing the state of the ship I was on for my first (and still only) cruise and now knowing that it no longer exists having been scrapped.

My wife and I had our honeymoon on the Inspiration. It will always be special to me.

What’s troubling is many cities around the world and dealing with huge homelessness issues and many are water accessible. These ships would make an excellent choice to help these people out.

i went on the inspiration to mexico the same time as that Philippine tsunami. we also had 17 foot waves. lots of people got sick the first day. my dad was still alive then. i was a little kid. crazy to think about. i remember the little library there

This was the first cruise I went on in the summer of 2017, it was a 4 day Catalina- Ensenada cruise from long beach, I had so much fun on the ship, and they had really good food. The one thing I didn’t like was that the cabin was really small, but I got to sleep on one of those beds that hang from the wall, and I got room service almost every morning.

It’s kind of sad, all those fun memories on those cruise ships and now they come to there end.

They give off a dead mall vibe!

I sang in talent shows as a kid in the 90s on this ship. 😊

The decaying of this kind of places makes me think about the goal of human beings. Perhaps we have to find new ways to feel relaxed and connected with our loved ones and explore our journey through life

Everything comes to an end for new “technology “ and design !

I've been on that ship in 2000. Thanks for the memories

Nice meditation music, I'm dozing off & don't even have my ear buds on!

Love the fantasy trance backing music...😉👍

The music is so relaxing. 😌

❤Amazing pictures well done

Great video, I know it's not the normal style, but I loved the photography and great drone footage. Nice to see some of the lavish interiors.