February 5, 2008

Six-toed Cats, Hemingway and More Make a Carnival Cruise Experience

With Carnival’s abundance of itineraries and destination options, it’s always interesting to see or hear what media who have experienced our cruises have to say.  Lindsay Goodier, staff writer for The Oklahoman recently published a unique review of her time aboard the Carnival Freedom.  The tales  recounted  from her Western Caribbean sailing, including this  recollection : “Relaxing in the…
February 1, 2008

Lynn C. Torrent Named Senior Vice President- Sales and Guest Services at Carnival Cruise Lines

Cruise industry veteran Lynn C. Torrent has been named senior vice president of sales and guest services at Miami-based Carnival Cruise Lines, the world’s largest cruise operator.  She will take on her new role on March 3.   In this capacity, Torrent has overall responsibility for Carnival’s various sales activities, particularly as they relate to supporting…
January 30, 2008

Carnival Receives ‘Most Outstanding Travel Reward Program’ Award from Society of Incentive & Travel Executives

Carnival Cruise Lines, the world’s largest cruise operator, has earned a Crystal Award for the Most Outstanding Travel Reward Program from the Society of Incentive & Travel Executives (SITE), comprised of top professionals in incentive travel. The award, which was presented last month at SITE’s annual conference in Monterey, Calif., recognized Carnival for providing a…

Views from Evolutions of Fun

With the recent announcement of the Carnival Fantasy’s upcoming Evolutions of Fun enhancements, we thought we’d share some photos from the last ship that evolved into a center of fun and enjoyment- the Carnival Imagination.  Check out some photos from Reuters and AP courtesy of Yahoo! Here’s a quick summary from the USA Today Cruise…
January 28, 2008

Carnival Fantasy to Undergo Full ‘Evolutions of Fun’ Upgrades This Fall

Carnival WaterWorks Aqua Park, Serenity Adults-Only Area, Redesigned Main Pool to be Installed During 35-Day Dry Dock An expansive new aqua park featuring a 300-foot-long water slide, along with an exclusive adults-only area, and a totally redesigned “resort-style” main pool will be incorporated into the Carnival Fantasy when the 2,052-passenger SuperLiner undergoes a multi-million-dollar dry…
January 25, 2008

Carnival Cruise Lines to Conduct Advertising Agency Review

Carnival Cruise Lines, the world’s largest cruise brand, will conduct a review for its comprehensive advertising and marketing account, which includes media and creative. The cruise line is conducting the agency review in keeping with best practices and is in the process of engaging a consultant.  Selected agencies will then be invited to submit proposals,…
January 21, 2008

Second Annual ‘John Heald Bloggers Cruise’ To Be Held Aboard Carnival Fantasy

Exclusive Events and Activities Hosted by Popular ‘Fun Ship' Senior Cruise Director Highlight Five-Day Western Caribbean Voyage         MIAMI (January 21, 2008) - Following tremendous response to the inaugural John Heald Bloggers Cruise taking place this week aboard Carnival Freedom, Carnival Cruise Lines has announced that the popular senior cruise director will host a second…
January 18, 2008

Carnival Cruise Lines to Host 2008 ‘Wild Winners’ Tournament Offering $25,000 Cash Prizes

Series of Slot, Blackjack, Poker Tournaments Taking Place on 10 Different Sailings With the Grand Final Event Hosted Aboard Carnival Splendor Carnival Cruise Lines, the world’s largest cruise operator, in conjunction with the Ocean Players Club, a casino rewards program for guests sailing aboard the World’s Leading Cruise Lines, is hosting its 2008 “Wild Winners”…
January 16, 2008

Carnival Cruise Lines Honored with Record Number of Awards

Carnival Cruise Lines, the world’s largest cruise operator, raked in a record number of awards during the past year, capping off the final weeks of 2007 with several additional accolades from a variety of esteemed organizations.  Readers of Ocean & Cruise News - the publication of the World Cruise & Ocean Liner Society, an organization…
January 15, 2008

Carnival’s New ‘Read My Valentine’ Contest Awards Couple Free ‘Fun Ship’ Cruise For Most Romantic Story

As part of a unique Valentine’s Day promotion, Carnival Cruise Lines is awarding a free “Fun Ship” cruise to a couple who submits the most romantic story to the line’s Web site, carnival.com. Through the “Read My Valentine” on-line contest, which runs from Jan. 14 – Feb. 14, 2008, couples can recount a romantic story…