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February 18, 2021
‘Mini CFO’ Version of Carnival CFO Shaquille O’Neal Debuts to Promote Short Cruise Offerings
Known for his larger-than-life personality as Carnival Cruise Line’s Chief Fun Officer (CFO), Shaquille O’Neal now has a tiny sidekick, “Mini CFO,” who makes his debut in a creative new digital marketing campaign to promote the line’s short cruise offerings. Through a series of engaging videos and digital media, the NBA Hall of Famer and…
February 16, 2021
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Collect $200 As You Cruise Past Go! Carnival Cruise Line Launches Cruise-Themed Monopoly Game
Fans looking for a new way to remember their Carnival cruise at home – or better yet, imagine a future vacation when cruising resumes – can now enjoy Monopoly Carnival Fun Edition, a cruise-themed version on the classic board game. The signature elements of the self-described “Fast Dealing Property Game” game are all there but…
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February 9, 2021
On National Pizza Day, Carnival Cruise Line Reveals Additional Details on Italian-Themed La Piazza Zone on New Mardi Gras
On National Pizza Day, Carnival Cruise Line today revealed additional details on La Piazza, a stunning Italian-themed zone on its newest ship, Mardi Gras, set to debut in May. Inspired by Italy’s unique culture and delicious culinary offerings, La Piazza will be home to a variety of new food and beverage outlets, as well as…
January 11, 2021
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Carnival Cruise Line’s New ‘Smile at Half Moon Cay’ Digital Marketing Campaign Celebrates Popular Private Island Paradise
Famous for its unspoiled beaches, excellent facilities and fun-in-the-sun activities so closely associated with warm water cruising, the private Bahamian island of Half Moon Cay is the focus of a new digital marketing campaign from Carnival Cruise Line. The new “Smile at Half Moon Cay” campaign celebrates the natural beauty that awaits guests at the…
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January 7, 2021
Mardi Gras’ BOLT Roller Coaster Named Most Innovative New Cruise Ship Attraction in the First-Ever The Points Guy Awards
BOLT – the first roller coaster at sea featured aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s new Mardi Gras – has been named the Most Innovative New Cruise Ship Attraction in the inaugural The Points Guy Awards, which are selected from a team of editors from the popular travel site. A marvel in maritime engineering, BOLT is an…
January 5, 2021
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Carnival Cruise Line Earns Three Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards, Including Best Domestic Cruise Line for the Fifth Consecutive Year
Carnival Cruise Line was a big winner in Travel Weekly’s Readers’ Choice Awards taking home top honors in three categories – Best Travel Advisor Educational Program for two years running, Best Family Cruise Line for the third year in a row, and Best Domestic Cruise Line for the fifth consecutive year. Carnival earned Best Domestic…
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November 18, 2020
Carnival Ecstasy Comes to the Aid of an Injured Mariner at Sea
While anchored in The Bahamas on Tuesday, Carnival Ecstasy responded to a Mayday call from the private yacht “Balista” seeking help for a crew member suffering from severe injuries. Carnival Ecstasy was approximately four nautical miles away. While it could see that another cruise ship was closer, the other vessel did not appear to be…
October 17, 2020
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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…
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September 9, 2020
Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Making of Carnival Cruise Line’s New Mardi Gras
Carnival Cruise Line is giving fans a chance to go beyond the Finnish “Paasy Kielletty” (“No Admittance”) signs with a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Mardi Gras at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland. Scheduled to enter service in February, Mardi Gras’ progress is highlighted with a series of videos that show workers finalizing…
August 31, 2020
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