Carnival Splendor will be the lead ship of new class of "fun ship" for Carnival Cruise Lines that will launch in Spring 2008. It will have a tonnage of around 112,000 tons and feature the largest spa in the fleet, as well as the largest children's area in the fleet. Additionally, the main pool will be covered by a 2 deck high glass wall with a balcony on the top. Carnival Cruise Lines was originally an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...