Month: March 2009
March 30, 2009
Carnival Splendor’s Inaugural Call in San Francisco Marked with Shipboard Reception
Port of San Francisco Deputy Director - Maritime Peter Dailey (left) presents Carnival Splendor Captain Giorgio Pagano with a plaque during a reception commemorating the ship’s inaugural call at the port earlier this month. The largest ship in Carnival Cruise Lines’ fleet, the 3,006-passenger Carnival Splendor sailed on special two-day cruises from San Francisco and…Carnival Ecstasy to Undergo Extensive Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation This Fall
The 2,052-passenger Carnival Ecstasy will undergo an extensive, multi-million-dollar refurbishment this fall that will include the addition of an expansive new water park, an exclusive adults-only retreat, a Circle "C" facility for 12- to 14-year olds, and a redesigned resort-style main pool area. Additionally, 98 balconies will be added to existing ocean view staterooms. The…Water Park, Adults-Only Retreat, Resort-Style Pool, 98 Balconies Highlight Carnival Ecstasy’s Refurbishment This Fall
WATER PARK, ADULTS-ONLY RETREAT, RESORT-STYLE POOL, 98 BALCONIES HIGHLIGHT CARNIVAL ECSTASY’S REFURBISHMENT THIS FALL Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation to Take Place During 28-Day Dry Dock; Continues Line’s Extensive Upgrade for Fantasy-Class Vessels MIAMI (March 30, 2009) – The 2,052-passenger Carnival Ecstasy will undergo an extensive, multi-million-dollar refurbishment this fall that will include the addition of an…
March 25, 2009
New Four- and Five-Day Departures to Cabo San Lucas Added to Carnival Elation's Existing Schedule from San Diego
A new four- and five-day cruise option featuring day-long calls at Cabo San Lucas will be added to the Carnival Elation’s existing schedule from San Diego in July 2009, complementing the ship’s popular three- and four-day Baja program. Carnival Elation – which emerged from a multi-million-dollar renovation last week with a host…New Four- and Five-Day Departures To Cabo San Lucas Added to Carnival Elation’s Existing Schedule from San Diego
NEW FOUR- AND FIVE-DAY DEPARTURES TO CABO SAN LUCAS ADDED TO CARNIVAL ELATION’S EXISTING SCHEDULE FROM SAN DIEGO MIAMI (March 25, 2009) – A new four- and five-day cruise option featuring day-long calls at Cabo San Lucas will be added to the Carnival Elation’s existing schedule from San Diego in July 2009, complementing the…
March 19, 2009
Carnival Port Projects Recognized by Porthole Magazine
[gallery link="file"] Two Carnival Corporation & plc port projects – the Grand Turk Cruise Center (GTCC) and Puerta Maya Cruise Center in Cozumel -- have been recognized for excellence by the readers of Porthole Magazine. The Grand Turk Cruise Center earned the “Best Cruise Center” award and Puerta Maya Cruise Center “Best Comeback Port”…
March 18, 2009
Here’s The Newest ‘Fun Director’ TV Commercial!
Carnival’s popular new “Fun Director” TV campaign continues with the debut of a new 30-second commercial entitled “Horn.” In the spot, improvisational comedian Matt Fisher interacts with Captain Giorgio Pagano on the bridge of the Carnival Splendor “testing out” various equipment. The “Horn” spot is running through March 23 in various markets,…The Accolades Continue; Carnival Recognized for Excellence by Porthole Editor-in-Chief
Carnival Cruise Lines President and CEO Gerry Cahill (right) and Porthole Magazine Editor-In-Chief Bill Panoff are shown here with a plaque listing Carnival’s nine 2008 Porthole Readers Choice. Since the awards were established in 1999, Carnival has taken home an unprecedented 101 “Readers Choice Awards” – the most of any cruise line. The presentation took…
March 13, 2009
Carnival Cruise Lines' Charitable Efforts Highlighted in New Web Site
[gallery link="file"] Carnival Cruise Lines’ wide-ranging charitable endeavors are highlighted in a new Web portal at www.carnival.com/carnivalfoundation. The site provides a comprehensive overview of many philanthropic efforts that are supported through the Carnival Foundation, which oversees millions in annual financial contributions and in-kind donations by the company and its employees. While Carnival’s support…
March 12, 2009