Author: Vance Gulliksen
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October 17, 2020
Carnival Sensation Assists Small Craft in Distress
Earlier today, Carnival Sensation came to the aid of a small craft which was in distress in international waters 37 miles off the coast of Palm Beach, Fla. Upon seeing the boat in the water, Carnival Sensation maneuvered alongside the craft and provided blankets, life jackets, food and water to the 24 people on board…
October 14, 2020
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Carnival Cruise Line Introduces New ‘Manage Booking’ User Interface to GoCCL Navigator
As part of the next phase of enhancements to its GoCCL Navigator for travel partners, Carnival Cruise Line is introducing a new “manage booking” user interface with simplified steps, a sleek and modern look and feel and mobile-friendly capabilities, making it even easier than ever for advisors to easily manage their clients’ bookings. The enhancements…
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October 12, 2020
Carnival Cruise Line Cancels Miami and Port Canaveral Cruises for November 2020
Carnival Cruise Line has notified guests and travel agents that it is cancelling the remaining cruises for the six total ships operating from PortMiami and Port Canaveral for November 2020. It has also cancelled five cruises scheduled to operate from Sydney, Australia from Jan. 16 - Feb. 8, 2021. Following the U.S. Centers for Disease…
October 8, 2020
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Reservations Open for Carnival Celebration Debuting in 2022, As Part of Carnival Cruise Line’s 50th Birthday
Reservations are now open for Carnival Celebration, Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship set to debut in November 2022 as part of the company’s 50th birthday. A sister to the line’s first XL-class ship, Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration will debut with an inaugural 14-day Carnival Journeys cruise Nov. 6, 2022, followed by the launch of year-round…
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October 6, 2020
Carnival Cruise Line Introduces Future Cruise Credit Toolkit For Travel Advisors
As part of its “Onboard with You” pledge, Carnival Cruise Line has launched a new Future Cruise Credit (FCC) Toolkit designed to support travel advisors on the many ways they can use FCC’s to assist their clients and grow their business. With many guests opting for future cruise credits on cancelled sailings, FCC’s represent a…
October 1, 2020
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Carnival Cruise Line Cancels Some Cruises For November and December
Following the U.S. Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) decision to extend its no-sail order for cruise operations, Carnival Cruise Line is notifying guests and travel agents that it has cancelled cruises from all U.S. homeports except Miami and Port Canaveral for November and December 2020. While operations from Miami and Port Canaveral in November and…
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September 28, 2020
Mardi Gras Departs on Sea Trials
Carnival Cruise Line’s new Mardi Gras is shown here departing on its sea trials this morning from the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland. The vessel will spend 10 days at sea before returning to the dock for final preparations for its departure for the U.S. The first ship in North America to be powered…
September 23, 2020
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Mardi Gras Grand Central Atrium: Form Meets Function Aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s Most Innovative Ship
Atriums have been an important part of cruise ship design for decades but leave it to Carnival Cruise Line to break the mold with Grand Central, a transformational three-deck-high space that is one of six themed zones on Mardi Gras, set to debut in February. A unique twist on the traditional atrium, Grand Central spans…
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September 22, 2020
Carnival Cruise Line Launches New Online Sales Certification for Travel Advisors
Building upon its “Onboard with You" pledge to travel advisors, Carnival Cruise Line has launched a new eight-part online sales certification series designed to help agents enhance their sales skills and expand their business through proven marketing strategies. Led by Carnival’s business development managers, FUNdamentals of Successful Selling launches today with twice weekly sessions that…
September 16, 2020
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