Month: October 2009
October 26, 2009
Ski-Style Chair Lift Debuts at Mahogany Beach Cruise Center in Roatan
[gallery link="file" columns="5"] A new elevated chair lift – which will offer an exhilarating round-trip transfer between the new Mahogany Bay Cruise Center in Roatan and beautiful Mahogany Beach – will debut in conjunction with the cruise facility’s grand opening next month. Unique to the Caribbean, the “Magical Flying Beach Chair” will be the first…
October 23, 2009
Preparations Underway for Carnival Dream's Arrival in U.S. November 12
[gallery link="file" columns="5"] The Carnival Dream is sailing on its last Mediterranean voyage before embarking on a trans-Atlantic crossing that departs Rome (Civitavecchia) Oct. 27 and arrives in New York Nov. 12. During Carnival Dream’s final Mediterranean cruise, professional photographer Andy Newman is on board and snapped these dramatic shots of the ship docked in…
October 22, 2009
Carnival Takes Top Honors at CruiseOne and Cruises, Inc. Conference Aboard Carnival Pride
Carnival Cruise Lines was the big winner at this year's CruiseOne and Cruises, Inc. national conference held aboard the Carnival Pride. During the event's awards ceremony, Carnival took home honors for “Contemporary Cruise Partner of the Year,” “Best Outside Sales Force” and “Best Groups Department.” The awards were based on surveys of more than 1,000 CruiseOne franchise owners and cruises Inc. independent agents, who…
October 21, 2009
Carnival Takes Home Four Cruise Critic Editors' Pick Awards
Carnival Cruise Lines took top honors in four categories in Cruise Critic's annual Editors' Pick Awards, which recognizes the world's top cruise lines in a variety of product- and service-related categories. Carnival's four awards included Best Main Dining, Best Buffet, Best for First Timers, Best Nightlife The winners were chosen by the professional editorial staff at…
October 16, 2009
Aruba Featured on Carnival Miracle's Eight-Day Caribbean Cruises from Fort Lauderdale
Carnival Cruise Lines has modified the Carnival Miracle’s seasonal Caribbean cruise schedule to include a 10-hour stop in Aruba, one of the region’s most scenic and charming destinations with beautiful beaches and a distinctive Dutch ambiance. The island will be featured on the ship’s eight-day voyages from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., operating October 2010 to March…
October 13, 2009
Media Panel Among Highlights of CruiseOne/Cruises, Inc.'s National Conference Aboard Carnival Pride
[gallery link="file" columns="5"] In addition to informative presentations by cruise line executives and various cruise-related workshops and seminars, one of the highlights of CruiseOne/Cruises, Inc.’s national conference held last week aboard the Carnival Pride was a media panel featuring respected journalists from both trade and consumer outlets. The panel consisted of Gene Sloan of USA…
October 12, 2009
Eight-Year-Old From Egg Harbor Township, N.J., Winner of Carnival’s ‘Virtual Book of Dreams Contest’; to Serve as Godchild of Water Slide Aboard Line’s Newest and Largest Cruise Ship
EIGHT-YEAR-OLD FROM EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J., WINNER OF CARNIVAL’S ‘VIRTUAL BOOK OF DREAMS CONTEST’; TO SERVE AS GODCHILD OF WATER SLIDE ABOARD LINE’S NEWEST AND LARGEST CRUISE SHIP MIAMI (October 12, 2009) – Eight-year-old Hailee Steberger of Egg Harbor Township, N.J., is the winner of Carnival Cruise Lines’ “Virtual Book of Dreams” contest, earning the…Eight-Year-Old from Egg Harbor Township, N.J., Winner of Carnival's Virtual Book of Dreams Contest
Eight-year-old Hailee Steberger of Egg Harbor Township, N.J., is the winner of Carnival Cruise Lines’ “Virtual Book of Dreams” contest, earning the opportunity to serve as the official godchild of the expansive water park aboard the new Carnival Dream. At 130,000 tons, Carnival Dream is the line’s newest and largest ship and will make its…Carnival and M&M’s Month-Long ‘Frightfully Fun’ Halloween Promotion is Back
Carnival and M&M’S® have teamed up once again for their annual “Frightfully Fun” promotion aboard all “Fun Ship” voyages departing between Oct. 17 and 31, 2009. During the “Frightfully Fun” promotion, guests sailing with Carnival can enjoy a variety of fun-filled activities, everything from costume contests and Halloween-themed giveaways to scary movies, and, of course,…
October 9, 2009