September 2013

When Diane Taylor stepped off the Carnival Legend’s gangway in Dublin this morning, little did she know she would make history as the port’s one millionth cruise passenger.   Coincidentally, Carnival Legend was the 100th cruise ship to visit the historic Irish port this year. In recognition of this honor, the Canadian resident was greeted by the Lord Mayor of Dublin and other local dignitaries who presented Taylor with a bouquet of flowers, a complimentary tour of the city via limousine for her and her husband, and 1,000 euros in spending money. Carnival Legend was in Dublin as part of a 15-day trans-Atlantic crossing that departed Dover, UK, on Wednesday and arrives in New York on Oct. 10, the final voyage…

  Students participating in Carnival’s innovative Scholarship & Mentoring program had a special guest speaker for their first meeting of the school year – two-time NBA champion Shane Battier of the Miami Heat. The program, operated by the Carnival Foundation, matches Miami-Dade area high school students with a member of Carnival’s management team to provide a first-hand look at the business world.  At the end of each year, Carnival awards 15 students with full four-year scholarships purchased through the Florida Pre-Paid Scholarship Foundation. A key member of Duke University’s national championship team and two-time Academic All-American, Battier addressed the students and their mentors for the better part of an hour, offering valuable insight into overcoming obstacles, keys to success and…

Later today, Carnival Legend will depart Dover, UK, on a 15-day trans-Atlantic crossing that will feature stops at six breathtaking destinations across two continents, including the line’s first-ever visit to Greenland. The cruise, which ends in New York on October 10, includes day-long visits to the charming and historic cities of Dublin, Ireland; Glasgow (Greenock), Scotland; Belfast (Northern Ireland); Reykjavik, Iceland; Qaqortoq, Greenland; and St. John’s, Newfoundland (Canada). During the crossing, guests can experience unique dining and cultural opportunities, tour centuries-old marvels such as ornate churches, medieval castles and other structures, and explore everything from dormant volcanoes and hot springs to ice floes and glaciers. Following the trans-Atlantic crossing, Carnival Legend will operate a series of voyages from New York…

As part of its new role as Official Celebration Partner of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, Carnival Cruise Lines hosted a fun-filled “Day of Play” for the kids and their families at the Memphis, Tenn., facility, one of the world’s premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Hosted by Carnival’s cruise director extraordinaire Butch Begovich and members of the line’s entertainment team, the event was modeled after a typical day at sea aboard the line’s “Fun Ships,” with activities such as limbo, mini-golf and nautical-themed arts and crafts, along with music, giveaways, fun photo opportunities, and even an ice cream sundae bar.  A tropical, cruise-themed décor, including a backdrop of a Caribbean sky…

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES DEBUTS NEW ‘MOMENTS THAT MATTER’ NATIONAL MARKETING CAMPAIGN Ads Feature Authentic Photos and Videos Provided by Carnival’s Guests    Carnival Cruise Lines is launching a new national advertising campaign next week that features the unforgettable and memorable vacation moments experienced every day by the cruise line’s millions of guests, as captured through their own lenses.  The “Moments That Matter” campaign includes thousands of real vacation photos and videos from past Carnival cruisers, collected through social media. When Carnival put out the call, past guests submitted more than 30,000 pieces of “cruiser generated content,” ranging from small moments like lounging poolside to larger-than-life moments like marriage proposals, each reflecting people’s most treasured vacation memories. “For more than 41 years, Carnival…

Carnival Cruise Lines is launching a new national advertising campaign next week that features the unforgettable and memorable vacation moments experienced every day by the cruise line’s millions of guests, as captured through their own lenses.  The “Moments That Matter” campaign includes thousands of real vacation photos and videos from past Carnival cruisers, collected through social media. When Carnival put out the call, past guests submitted more than 30,000 pieces of “cruiser generated content,” ranging from small moments like lounging poolside to larger-than-life moments like marriage proposals, each reflecting people’s most treasured vacation memories. “For more than 41 years, Carnival has been creating the backdrop for lasting vacation memories for more than 60 million guests and we know there is no…

Mike Julius has been promoted to senior managing director of U.S. trade sales for Carnival Cruise Lines, the world’s largest cruise operator. An accomplished member of the Carnival sales team for 24 years, Julius most recently served as managing director of U.S. trade sales. In his new role, he will oversee Carnival’s U.S. sales force and be responsible for trade support, including training and development, as well as business development growth. He will continue to report to Carnival’s Vice President of Worldwide Sales Joni Rein. “Mike’s dedication and hard work toward supporting travel agents is widely known and he has excelled at this throughout his 24 years with Carnival,” said Rein. “It’s in great part to Mike’s efforts that Carnival has…

Carnival Cruise Lines today launched a new promotion offering savings of up to $400 per stateroom, best available upgrades and 50 percent reduced deposits on a wide variety of three- to 15-day “Fun Ship” cruises departing between March and December 2014. Consumers who book a Carnival cruise between now and September 30, 2013, will receive savings of up to $200 per stateroom on two- to five-day cruises and savings of up to $400 per stateroom on voyages of six days or longer, as well as best available upgrades and 50 percent reduced deposits.  The promotion applies to voyages to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada and New England departing between March 1 and December 31, 2014. Best available upgrades…

Earlier this week, Carnival Glory made its 100th call to Saint John, New Brunswick, and to commemorate this milestone, a ceremony was held on board with port executives, local officials and the ship’s officers in attendance. During the reception, Carnival Glory Captain Francesco La Farina was presented with a number of mementos from Port of Saint John’s CEO James Quinn and Chairman of the Board Peter Gaulton, and Aquila Tours President Beth Kelly Hatt, among others. Over the course of its 100 port calls to Saint John, Carnival Glory has brought more than 32,000 visitors to the historic and charming port, providing guests the opportunity to tour notable natural landmarks such as Reversing Falls, where the highest tides in the…

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING NEW ‘GREAT VACATION GUARANTEE’ One-of-a-Kind Program Offers 110 Percent Refund, Complimentary Return Flights And More Should Guests Not Be Completely Satisfied Carnival Cruise Lines today unveiled an unprecedented new program that offers consumers a one-of-a-kind, hassle-free money-back guarantee when booking a Carnival cruise vacation.  Designed to provide consumers with complete peace of mind, the “Great Vacation Guarantee”  allows guests to end their voyage early and receive a 110 percent refund plus complimentary transportation home, along with a $100 shipboard credit for a future cruise, should they be dissatisfied with their cruise for any reason. “We are proud to carry nearly 4.5 million satisfied guests each year and are very confident in the quality of the…