Carnival Cruise Line Debuts New Grand Central Atrium Concept Onboard Mardi Gras

(Updated 2:06 p.m. EDT) -- Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled its new Grand Central atrium concept that will make its first debut aboard the line's eagerly anticipated Mardi Gras.

The three-deck high space will be one of six separate themed zones aboard the 5,200-passenger ship, which sets sail in February from Port Canaveral.

Flanked by 3,000-square-feet of glass windows situated on the starboard side of the ship, the Grand Central Atrium will span Decks 6, 7 and 8 , and has been designed to create an onboard space that functions as a relaxing spot for passengers to enjoy a coffee or drink by day and an immersive show lounge by night.

"It's entirely a departure from anything that