Month: December 2010
December 31, 2010
John Heald and Blog Readers at Times Square With Legendary New Year's Eve Ball
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D0GqV9LNTY] Carnival's Senior Cruise Director John Heald and a few of his blog readers had a chance to check out the oversized crystal ball that will drop later tonight in Times Square to ring in the New Year. Carnival is the official sponsor of the more than one ton of confetti that will rain down…
December 30, 2010
Carnival Officials View 'Test Drop' Of Crystal Ball Used in Times Square New Year's Celebration
Earlier today, representatives from Carnival had an opportunity to view a 'test drop' of the oversized crystal ball that will be lowered at midnight in Times Square on Dec. 31 to ring in the New Year. Carnival is the official sponsor of the confetti that will rain down on more than a million revelers…Video of Confetti Air Worthiness Test in New York, John Heald at Carnival Wishing Wall in Times Square Visitors Center
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNe9f3LSsKU]Here's a video recapping Carnival's exciting day in the Big Apple, including the "air worthiness test" of the Carnival-sponsored confetti in Times Square and Senior Cruise Director John Heald at the Carnival Wishing Wall at the Times Square Visitors Center. Be sure to check back tomorrow for another exclusive video from Carnival! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNe9f3LSsKU]The Results Are In! Winners Announced for the First-Ever 'John Heald Awards'
After a week’s worth of intense voting, the winners have been selected for the first-ever John Heald Awards. Hosted on his popular blog, www.johnhealdsblog.com, the inaugural awards recognizes reader favorites in 18 different categories, including favorite ship, dessert, crew member, and towel animal. More than 1,100 readers nominated and voted on their Carnival favorites. So,…
December 29, 2010
New Year's Eve Confetti Air Worthiness Test a Success! Carnival Official Confetti Sponsor of Times Square New Year’s Eve 2011 Celebration
From an eighth-floor window overlooking Times Square, Carnival’s Senior Cruise Director John Heald tosses confetti to test the air currents in preparation for this week’s New Year’s Eve celebration in New York. Carnival is the official confetti sponsor of New Year’s Eve and more than one ton of red, white and blue confetti will be…
December 28, 2010
TV Personality Star Jones Helps Carnival Celebrate The Holidays
[slideshow] Popular TV personality Star Jones was on board the Carnival Destiny over the holidays for some R&R. During the four-day cruise to Key West and Cozumel, Jones took time out to sign autographs and pose for photos with guests and even participated in the ship’s holiday show, reading "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" to children who…
December 27, 2010
Carnival Cruise Lines Kicks Off 2011 With One Simple Question: ‘Hey America, Didja Ever?’
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES KICKS OFF 2011 WITH ONE SIMPLE QUESTION: ‘HEY AMERICA, DIDJA EVER?’ Company to Fulfill First-Time Experiences for Fun-Seekers Around the U.S. “Didja Ever” zip line across a rain forest? Catch air on a wave runner? Jump into an impromptu performance of Thriller between courses at dinner? Well, mark your new calendar…Carnival Cruise Lines Kicks Off 2011 With a Simple Question: 'Hey America, Didja Ever?'
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJlUxJj2rtM&fs=1&hl=en_US] “Didja Ever” zip line across a rain forest? Catch air on a wave runner? Jump into an impromptu performance of Thriller between courses at dinner? Well, mark your new calendar for more fun and firsts! Carnival Cruise Lines unveiled its “Hey America, Didja Ever” campaign that inspires people to try new things to add…
December 24, 2010
Happy Holidays from Carnival!
[slideshow] With Christmas one day away, Carnival’s fleet and headquarters in Miami have been spreading holiday cheer all month long. Here is a slideshow of what shipboard and shoreside teams have been doing to get into the Christmas spirit. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
December 23, 2010