In September of 1983, the queen of pop, Madonna, released the chart topping single Holiday. Exactly 1 year before, in the same month, Carnival firmed up the order for only their second purpose built cruise ship coincidentally named, Holiday. Although there is no connection between the two, there is certainly a kindred spirit shared in the lyrics and the purpose of the ship. Anyone familiar with Madonna's song will admit, there is probably no anthem so well aligned to a ship, even if connected by pure accident.