Month: November 2011
Read Article
November 22, 2011
Carnival Cruise Lines Wins Five Porthole Cruise Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards
Carnival Cruise Lines has earned five Porthole Cruise Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards, earning top honors in the Best Value for the Money category for the 13th consecutive year. Since the awards were established in 1999, Carnival Cruise Lines has earned 120 individual honors – the most of any cruise operator. The annual awards are… November 16, 2011
Read ArticleCarnival Celebrates the Introduction of Two Year-Round Ships from the Big Easy, Makes $25,000 Donation to Café Reconcile
To celebrate the launch of year-round cruising on the 2,052-passenger Carnival Elation and 2,974–passenger Carnival Conquest from New Orleans, a special VIP ceremony was held on Monday aboard the Carnival Elation at the Port of New Orleans. During the reception plaque exchanges occurred between Carnival Elation’s Captain Salvatore Messina, and various local officials. Following… Read Article
November 15, 2011
Everything is Always Bigger in Texas as Port Welcomes Carnival Magic
This past Sunday, the Port of Galveston welcomed the 130,000-Carnival Magic to its new year-round homeport with a traditional maritime plaque exchange, and a little oversized Texas fun. The ship’s arrival was commemorated with a special reception on board attended by dozens of dignitaries, VIPs and media. During the presentation, Galveston Port Director Steve Cernak… November 13, 2011
Read ArticleCarnival Magic Makes its First U.S. Appearance; Debuts with Exclusive Maroon 5 Concert
Today, Carnival Cruise Lines' newest ship, the 3,690-passenger Carnival Magic, arrived at its year-round homeport of Galveston, Texas, after completing its transatlantic voyage. An expected crowd of more than 4,000 will celebrate the ship's U.S. debut with a concert by three-time GRAMMY Award-winning band Maroon 5, internationally known for hits like "Moves Like Jagger," "This… Read Article
Carnival Magic Makes Its First U.S. Appearance; Debuts with Exclusive Maroon 5 Concert
CARNIVAL MAGIC MAKES ITS FIRST U.S. APPEARANCE; DEBUTS WITH EXCLUSIVE MAROON 5 CONCERT GRAMMY ®Award-Winning Band to Perform for 4,000 Fans to Celebrate Arrival of Carnival Magic, Galveston’s Newest Year-Round Ship Today, Carnival Cruise Lines’ newest ship, the 3,690-passenger Carnival Magic, arrived at its year-round homeport of Galveston, Texas, after completing its transatlantic voyage.… November 9, 2011
Read ArticleAllen Named Vice President – Beverage Operations For Carnival Cruise Lines
ALLEN NAMED VICE PRESIDENT - BEVERAGE OPERATIONS FOR CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES Edward Allen, a highly accomplished beverage industry professional with experience in top restaurants, bars and nightclubs in Las Vegas and New York, has been named vice president – beverage operations for Miami-based Carnival Cruise Lines, the world’s largest cruise operator. In this capacity, Allen… Read Article
Allen Named Vice President – Beverage Operations for Carnival Cruise Lines
Edward Allen, a highly accomplished beverage industry professional with experience in top restaurants, bars and nightclubs in Las Vegas and New York, has been named vice president – beverage operations for Miami-based Carnival Cruise Lines, the world’s largest cruise operator. In this capacity, Allen will oversee the operation of all bars, lounges and nightclubs across… November 7, 2011
Read ArticleCarnival Ecstasy to Launch One-of-a-Kind Four- and Five-Day Cruise Program from Port Canaveral Later Today
Carnival Cruise Lines will launch the cruise industry’s only four- and five-day Bahamas/Caribbean program from Port Canaveral later today when the Carnival Ecstasy departs on a five-day sold-out cruise to Nassau, Freeport and the private Bahamian island of Half Moon Cay – the first of 78 annual voyages from the Space Coast. Carnival Ecstasy’s one-of-a-kind… Read Article