August 2007

Exclusive Haven Debuts As Part Of Line’s $250 Million ‘Evolutions of Fun’ Initiative When the Carnival Inspiration emerges from its month long dry dock in early October, it will be the first Carnival ship to feature a brand new adults-only area called “Serenity.” Designed as an ocean-going oasis for relaxation, tranquility and comfort, the new “Serenity” areas are part of Carnival’s $250 million “Evolutions of Fun” ship enhancement initiative which is resulting in a dramatic transformation of the line’s eight “Fantasy-class” vessels. The “Serenity” areas will be located in a secluded aft section of the ship that provides for spectacular ocean vistas. The stunning new design will feature plush chaise lounges and chairs. Colorful oversized umbrellas and a separate relaxation…

The blog hosted by Carnival Cruise Lines’ Senior Cruise Director John Heald continues to achieve new milestones. On Aug. 25, Heald’s blog held the number one position for a period of time, before ending the day ranked number three, based on readership volume among the one-million-plus blogs of WordPress, a leading blog-hosting service. That day’s blog, which featured a preview of sister company Cunard Line’s new Queen Victoria, also set a personal one-day readership record of more than 11,400 visitors. The dramatic rise in readership is just the latest milestone achieved by Heald’s highly popular blog, which was originally launched as part of the micro-site for the Carnival Freedom but has now has taken on a life of its own.…

CARNIVAL UNVEILS NEW ‘SERENITY’ ADULTS-ONLY OUTDOOR RETREAT  Exclusive Haven Debuts As Part Of Line’s $250 Million ‘Evolutions of Fun’ Initiative             MIAMI (August 29, 2007) – When the Carnival Inspiration emerges from its month long dry dock in early October, it will be the first Carnival ship to feature a brand new adults-only area called “Serenity.”

CARNIVAL SENIOR CRUISE DIRECTOR’S BLOG BREAKS ONE-DAY READERSHIP RECORD; ACHIEVES HIGHEST-EVER RANKING AMONG WORDPRESS’ ONE MILLION-PLUS BLOGS              MIAMI (August 29, 2007) – The blog hosted by Carnival Cruise Lines’ Senior Cruise Director John Heald continues to achieve new milestones.

One-Kilometer Walks, Other Activities to be Featured on Majority of ‘Fun Ship’ Fleet Following a highly successful pilot program aboard the Carnival Valor and Carnival Fascination, Carnival Cruise Lines will dramatically expand its involvement with the “On Deck for the Cure” breast cancer fundraising initiative, adding one-kilometer walks and other activities to the majority of its fleet. Modeled after a program introduced by Holland America Line and launched earlier this year aboard five Carnival Corporation & plc brands, the innovative fundraising initiative benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the global leader of the breast cancer movement. “On Deck for the Cure” has a goal of generating $1 million toward breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment.

Carnival Cruise Lines will deploy the 2,758-passenger Carnival Victory on year-round seven-day southern Caribbean departures from San Juan beginning in November 2008. Carnival Victory replaces the Carnival Destiny on this popular itinerary and provides a newer, slightly larger ship, as well as a fresh new choice for consumers. A truly spectacular “Fun Ship,” Carnival Victory offers a dramatic décor inspired by the world’s great oceans and seas designed by Carnival’s ship architect Joe Farcus. The dramatic Seven Seas atrium spans nine decks and is an instant “wow” as guests board the ship. From the elegant Atlantic and Pacific dining rooms, to the exciting South China Sea Club casino, to the unique Adriatic Lounge, there are 17 different themed venues for…

CARNIVAL EXPANDS NUMBER OF SHIPS PARTICIPATING IN ‘ON DECK FOR THE CURE’ BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE One-Kilometer Walks, Other Activities to be Featured on Majority of ‘Fun Ship’ Fleet             MIAMI (August 27, 2007) – Following a highly successful pilot program aboard the Carnival Valor and Carnival Fascination, Carnival Cruise Lines will dramatically expand its involvement with the “On Deck for the Cure” breast cancer fundraising  initiative, adding one-kilometer walks and other activities to the majority of its fleet.

102,000-TON CARNIVAL VICTORY TO LAUNCH YEAR-ROUND SEVEN-DAY SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISES FROM SAN JUAN IN NOV. 2008             MIAMI (August 24, 2007) – Carnival Cruise Lines will deploy the 2,758-passenger Carnival Victory on year-round seven-day southern Caribbean departures from San Juan beginning in November 2008. 

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) today finalized an agreement with the government of St. Maarten and the Port of St. Maarten to provide funding to support the construction of a new two-berth cruise ship pier on the island of St. Maarten. The new docking facility, combined with the island’s existing four-berth pier, will make St. Maarten one of the largest cruise ports in the Caribbean, with six dedicated cruise berths. “St. Maarten is truly a preeminent island destination in the Caribbean,” said Howard Frank, Carnival Corporation & plc vice chairman. “Further enhancing the island’s cruise ship facilities is a winning proposition for everyone with the end result being greater economic benefit for St. Maarten and an expanded…

John Heald Previews Cunard Line’s new Queen Victoria Carnival Cruise Lines’ Senior Cruise Director John Heald has gone corporate. His popular blog, which until now has been featured within the cruise line’s Web site (www.carnival.com), has now been linked to the Web site of its parent company, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK). In his first blog with the new corporate link, Heald previews Cunard Line’s new Queen Victoria, currently under construction at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Italy and scheduled to enter service in December. The link is located at www.carnivalcorp.com. The British-born Heald toured the Queen Victoria earlier this week and, through his most recent post, offers his own unique perspective on the many innovative features aboard the…