The Holiday class cruise ships were built in 1985 for Carnival Cruise Line and later operated by Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line. They were one of the first modern Carnival ships to introduce the "Fun Ship" concept with extensive entertainment venues and casual dining options. The ships feature a distinctive whale-tail funnel design and were engineered for short, high-energy itineraries. The class set the standard for value-oriented cruising in the 1980s.