To showcase its newest and largest ship, the 130,000-ton Carnival Dream, Carnival Cruise Lines has produced an entertaining and informative video that provides viewers with a unique look at the 3,646-passenger vessel, which is currently under construction in Italy and set to debut in September. The video can be viewed on the Carnival Dream’s website or by clicking here. Read the full story

Reservations open today for 98 new balcony staterooms that will be incorporated into the 2,052-passenger Carnival Fascination during a multimillion-dollar renovation in January 2010.  Other enhancements will include a new Carnival WaterWorks aqua park, Serenity adults-only retreat and resort-style main pool area. Read the full story

Carnival Cruise Lines’ Vice President of Revenue Management Brenda Yester has been appointed to chair the board of directors for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, an organization that helps fulfill the dreams of children with life-threatening medical conditions. Read the full story

Building upon its reputation for offering the most diverse entertainment choices at sea, Carnival Cruise Lines will introduce the line’s first comedy club on its new 130,000-ton Carnival Dream. The club will feature six comedy shows on four different nights during each voyage.  Read the full story

When the new 130,000-ton Carnival Dream debuts in September it will feature a number of new facilities and lounges, including Ocean Plaza (pictured here during final outfitting), a stunning café and live music venue. Read the full story

Debuting this week on carnival.com is “Carnival Cruise Lines’ Press Room,” an expanded Web portal offering the latest news and information on the world’s largest and most popular cruise line. Read the full story