Carnival Cruise Line
said it has partnered with Build-A-Bear Workshop to bring the
teddy attraction to its 25 ships.
The first
Build-A-Bear At Sea is already on the Carnival Dream, and it will be
rolled out to the rest of the fleet by the summer of 2017, Carnival said.
Build-a-Bear enables kids to make their own stuffed toy that can be
customized with a variety of outfits and accessories. On land, the stuffed animals cost $10 to $25 each,
with extra cost for the outfits and accessories. At sea, prices for the
bears start at $20 with outfits and accessories starting at $5.
Carnival will offer two ways to build a bear. There will be
pop-up workstations located within the Camp Ocean facilities. Also the
ships’ cruise directors will host Build-A-Bear At Sea parties featuring music,
bear-themed snacks and photo opportunities.
The partnership includes a charitable component in which the
companies raise money for kids at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.