Sharon and Quentin Foster from Waldorf, Md., are pictured here with Carnival Cruise Lines’ Senior Cruise Director John Heald who surprised Foster with a free seven-day “Fun Ship” cruise during the line’s nationwide House Party event held this weekend.

            Foster was one of a thousand past Carnival guests who signed up to host Carnival-themed parties for family and friends. Each host received a Fun Day Sunday kit with party favors and a wide variety of Carnival logo items and was also entered into a drawing for a free seven-day Carnival cruise.

            Designed as a fun and creative way to raise awareness of the Carnival vacation experience, the House Party promotion attracted thousands of participants who enjoyed a variety of fun activities and giveaways.