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September 16, 2020
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE ANNOUNCES MODIFICATIONS TO FLEET AND SAILING PLANS FOR CERTAIN SHIPS
Carnival Cruise Line today announced the sale of Carnival Fascination and Carnival Imagination, which had previously been put on long-term lay-up status and removed from published itineraries. The sale of Carnival Fascination, launched in 1994, and Carnival Imagination, introduced in 1995, is in line with Carnival Corporation’s plan to accelerate the removal of less efficient…
September 9, 2020
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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…
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August 31, 2020
Carnival Cruise Line’s Wheel of Fortune ‘Week of Fun’ Begins Tonight!
Be sure to check out Carnival Cruise Line’s “Week of Fun” on Wheel of Fortune which begins tonight and runs through Sept. 4, and features a custom-made tropical set that provides a memorable backdrop for contestants to win Carnival cruises and other terrific prizes. Fans can also win with an online giveaway at www.wheeloffortune.com. All…
August 24, 2020
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Women on the Watch at the FOC
When Carnival Cruise Line's state-of-the-art Fleet Operations Center (FOC) opened a few years ago at the Miami headquarters, it brought all of the company's port, marine and technical operations together, utilizing the latest technology and of course, staffed by the best and brightest personnel in cruising. Two of those team members are Alia Oueslati and…
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August 16, 2020
Shoreside Test Run of BOLT, First Rollercoaster At Sea Aboard Carnival’s New Mardi Gras, Showcased in New Video
Today is National Rollercoaster Day and to celebrate Carnival Cruise Line has released a new video highlighting a shoreside test run of BOLT, the first rollercoaster at sea, debuting on the new Mardi Gras in February. The video can be viewed here. Shot in Munich, Germany, at Mauer Rides, the manufacturer of the groundbreaking top-deck…
August 10, 2020
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A Journey to Finland and Back Home Again
Petu Kummala, senior director of interior design and architecture for Carnival Cruise Line, dispels the old adage that you can’t go home again. The Finnish native has the good fortune to return to his hometown of Turku every few months when he checks on the progress of Mardi Gras, the line’s newest and most innovative…
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July 31, 2020
Farewell to Two ‘Fun Ships,’ Carnival Fantasy and Carnival Inspiration Leave Fleet
Last week’s announcement that Carnival Fantasy and Carnival Inspiration would be leaving the fleet brought forth a flood of memories from our shipboard and shoreside team members who worked on these two popular ships which carried millions of satisfied guests during their many years of service. It was an emotional moment for all crew on…
July 23, 2020
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CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE ANNOUNCES UPDATES TO FLEET PLAN
MIAMI, July 23, 2020 – Carnival Cruise Line today announced new plans for its fleet that will generate tremendous guest excitement once it resumes sailing, with a confirmed date for an additional Excel-class, LNG-powered ship arriving in November 2022, four ships either sold or put on long term lay-up status, and other ships redeployed to…
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July 20, 2020
Mardi Gras Construction Progressing at Finland’s Meyer Turku Shipyard
As revealed by photos released today, construction on Carnival Cruise Line’s new Mardi Gras is progressing at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, as the ship is being readied for its scheduled February 2021 debut. Workers have installed nearly 800 feet of suspended track for BOLT, the first rollercoaster at sea, that will encircle…
July 17, 2020
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