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April 11, 2023
Carnival Spirit Rescues 24 People Stranded on Small Boat
Carnival Spirit’s crew rescued 24 people stranded on a small boat in the Caribbean Sea on Tuesday. Carnival Spirit was at sea sailing toward Aruba, near the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, when the ship’s officers spotted the group in distress. The crew brought all of the 24 people to safety. The group was checked…
March 28, 2023
Carnival Venezia Officially Registered With the Bahamas
Carnival Venezia was officially registered today with the Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA). During a ceremony in Cadiz, Spain, Carnival Venezia’s senior leadership team and the classification society completed all necessary registration processes and raised the Bahamian flag to designate the new ship registry. “We’re thrilled to celebrate another maritime milestone as Carnival Venezia joins the seven other…
March 27, 2023
Carnival Cruise Line Voted Best Ocean Cruise Line in USA Today’s ’10Best’ Readers Choice Awards
Carnival Horizon, Carnival Sunshine Earn Additional Awards Carnival Cruise Line was a big winner in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, taking home the top honor of Best Ocean Cruise Line. “The Best Ocean Cruise Line distinction is outstanding, and all the more so because it’s earned by the votes of USA Today’s readers. We…
March 26, 2023
Carnival Valor Crew Responds to Call From U.S. Coast Guard and Rescues Three Hondurans Stranded at Sea
Carnival Valor’s crew rescued three Hondurans from a small boat adrift in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday after the United States Coast Guard (USCG) alerted the ship and requested assistance with the rescue. The ship’s officers were contacted by USCG officials about noon as Carnival Valor was approximately 35 nautical miles away from the…
March 22, 2023
Carnival Venezia Officially Joins the Carnival Cruise Line Fleet
Transitioning from sister line Costa, Carnival Venezia has officially joined the Carnival Cruise Line fleet today. In Cadiz, Spain, this morning, Costa Captain Tihomir Muzic handed over the ship to Carnival Captain Claudio Cupisti, with additional leadership team members from both lines in attendance. “We are so pleased to welcome Carnival Venezia to the fleet, which following…
March 21, 2023
Carnival Cruise Line and Football Star Ja’Marr Chase Welcome New Orleans Students Aboard
Carnival Cruise Line joined forces with wide receiver and New Orleans native Ja’Marr Chase to welcome a group of 50 young students from area schools for a special event aboard Carnival Valor. Joining Chase to host the event was former Carnival Corporation President and CEO Arnold Donald, who was also born and raised in New…
March 13, 2023
Carnival Cruise Line Recognized as One of Best Companies for Latinos to Work
Carnival Cruise Line was recognized as one of the 25 “Best Companies for Latinos to Work in 2023” by Latino Leaders Magazine. The list of top U.S. companies for Latinos has been selected by the magazine’s editors based on inclusivity-focused criteria, including external outreach and recruitment initiatives; career opportunities; internal support programs to promote and…
February 16, 2023
A Diamond of a Dog! Service Dog Earns Top VIFP Status on Carnival Celebration
Carnival Cruise Line has a unique new member joining the top ranks of its loyalty club – a retired U.S. Army service dog named Sarge. While sailing on Carnival Celebration last week, Sarge reached Diamond status of the Very Important Fun Person (VIFP) Club – though in this case, the “P” could also stand for…
February 14, 2023
Carnival Guests Share in Special Valentine’s Day Vow Renewals As Chief Fun Officer Shaquille O’Neal Virtually Officiates
All 24 Carnival Ships Welcome Couples to Join Carnival’s Largest Vow Renewal at Sea This Valentine’s Day, thousands of couples are symbolically renewing their vows, while sailing on Carnival Cruise Line voyages, during special onboard ceremonies virtually officiated by Chief Fun Officer Shaquille O’Neal. Altogether, the fleetwide event will mark Carnival’s largest-ever Vow Renewal at…
February 13, 2023