New footage released by ride manufacturer Maurer Rides has showcased the engineering marvel that is Bolt - the first-ever rollercoaster at sea.
Installed on the top deck of Carnival’s brand-new cruise ship - the Mardi Gras - Bolt features a 220m (722ft) long track travelling across a large section of the gargantuan vessel dubbed the ‘Ultimate Playground’.
Capable of accommodating two cars at a time and 190 people per hour, the ride reaches speeds of up to 40mph (60 kph), with 1.2Gs of acceleration comparable to that of a Formula One car.
Operating slightly differently from a traditional rollercoaster, guests are able to control the speed of their car using a pedal, with the ride raking about one minute to complete at full throttle. The track reaches a maximum height of 57m (187ft) above sea level, culminating in a hairpin bend around the ship's funnel.
Bolt was manufactured by German supplier Maurer Rides in 2019 but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it remained berthed in Barcelona, Spain. It was only in June 2021 when relaxations around restrictions eased that the Mardi Gras and Bolt were able to finally head to their home base of Port Canaveral before setting sail in July.
For more on Bolt from project manager Marco Hartwig, click here
New footage released by ride manufacturer Maurer Rides has showcased the engineering marvel that is Bolt - the first-ever rollercoaster at sea.
Installed on the top deck of Carnival’s brand-new cruise ship - the Mardi Gras - Bolt features a 220m (722ft) long track travelling across a large section of the gargantuan vessel dubbed the ‘Ultimate Playground’.
Capable of accommodating two cars at a time and 190 people per hour, the ride reaches speeds of up to 40mph (60 kph), with 1.2Gs of acceleration comparable to that of a Formula One car.
Operating slightly differently from a traditional rollercoaster, guests are able to control the speed of their car using a pedal, with the ride raking about one minute to complete at full throttle. The track reaches a maximum height of 57m (187ft) above sea level, culminating in a hairpin bend around the ship's funnel.
Bolt was manufactured by German supplier Maurer Rides in 2019 but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it remained berthed in Barcelona, Spain. It was only in June 2021 when relaxations around restrictions eased that the Mardi Gras and Bolt were able to finally head to their home base of Port Canaveral before setting sail in July.
For more on Bolt from project manager Marco Hartwig, click here
