August 26, 2008

What’s New at Carnival (updated)

NEWS TO USE FROM CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES             MIAMI – From the introduction of the largest “Fun Ship” ever constructed and the launch of Baltimore’s first year-round cruise program to significant capacity increases from Mobile, Ala., New Orleans and Jacksonville, Fla., Carnival Cruise Lines has a number of exciting developments on tap in the coming…
August 20, 2008

Carnival Elation to Shift to Three- and Four-Day Cruises From San Diego Beginning in February 2009

CARNIVAL ELATION TO SHIFT TO THREE- AND FOUR-DAY CRUISES FROM SAN DIEGO BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2009              MIAMI (August 20, 2008) – Carnival Cruise Lines will deploy the 2,052-passenger Carnival Elation on a new three- and four-day cruise schedule from San Diego beginning Feb. 12, 2009.  The ship currently operates four- and five-day cruises from…
August 19, 2008

Carnival Cruise Lines to Expand Capacity in New Orleans by 34 Percent With Deployment of Carnival Triumph in Nov. 2009

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES TO EXPAND CAPACITY IN NEW ORLEANS BY 34 PERCENT WITH DEPLOYMENT OF CARNIVAL TRIUMPH IN NOV. 2009  New Seven-Day Western Caribbean Cruise Program to Complement Popular Four- and Five-Day Mexico Voyages from Big Easy             MIAMI (August 19, 2008) – Carnival Cruise Lines – which operates the only year-round cruise program from…
August 18, 2008

Carnival Cruise Lines to Increase Capacity in Mobile by 42 Percent With Deployment of Carnival Fantasy in Fall 2009

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES TO INCREASE CAPACITY IN MOBILE BY 42 PERCENT WITH DEPLOYMENT OF CARNIVAL FANTASY IN FALL 2009  2,056-Passenger SuperLiner to Replace Holiday on Four- and Five-Day Cruises to Mexico             MIAMI (August 18, 2008) – Carnival Cruise Lines – which operates Mobile’s only year-round cruise program – will increase capacity at the port…
August 15, 2008

Carnival Cruise Lines to Roll Out Fleetwide Stateroom Recategorization

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES TO ROLL OUT FLEETWIDE STATEROOM RECATEGORIZATION          MIAMI (August 15, 2008) – Carnival Cruise Lines will launch an extensive stateroom recategorization encompassing the entire "Fun Ship" fleet, with the Carnival Valor the first ship to feature the new accommodation categories effective Monday, Aug. 18. The balance of the fleet will be recategorized…
August 6, 2008

Carnival Sensation to Receive Full ‘Evolutions of Fun’ Upgrades During January 2009 Dry Dock

CARNIVAL SENSATION TO RECEIVE FULL ‘EVOLUTIONS OF FUN’ UPGRADES DURING JANUARY 2009 DRY DOCK New Features Include Expansive Aqua Park, Adults-Only Retreat, Resort-Style Main Pool Area, Nearly 1,000 Refurbished Staterooms             MIAMI (August 6, 2008) – Carnival Sensation will undergo a multi-million-dollar refurbishment that will include the installation of an expansive water park, an exclusive…
August 5, 2008

New 3,006-Passenger Carnival Splendor Showcased in New Webisode

NEW 3,006-PASSENGER CARNIVAL SPLENDOR SHOWCASED IN ‘ON BOARD WITH CARNIVAL’ WEBISODE             MIAMI (August 5, 2008) – Carnival Cruise Lines’ newest “Fun Ship,” the 113,300-ton Carnival Splendor, which debuted in Europe last month, is showcased in a new webisode airing on the line’s travel agent portal, www.BookCCL.com. Hosted by Carnival’s Senior Vice President of Sales…
July 17, 2008

Viera Named Vice President of Sales – Southeast Region For Carnival Cruise Lines

VIERA NAMED VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES – SOUTHEAST REGION FOR CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES              MIAMI (July 17, 2008) – Karin Viera,  a 28-year cruise industry veteran, has been named vice president of sales – southeast region for Carnival Cruise Lines, the world’s largest cruise operator.             In this capacity, she oversees a team of 16…
July 16, 2008

Carnival to Expand Popular ‘Seaside Theatre’ Concept to Five Additional ‘Fun Ships’

CARNIVAL TO EXPAND POPULAR ‘SEASIDE THEATRE’ CONCEPT TO FIVE ADDITIONAL ‘FUN SHIPS’             MIAMI (July 16, 2008) – “Carnival’s Seaside Theatres” -- jumbo-sized LED screens currently featured poolside on five Carnival “Fun Ships,” including the new 113,300-ton Carnival Splendor which debuted earlier this month – will be expanded to an additional five vessels over the…
July 10, 2008

Exclusive Video Footage of Carnival Splendor’s Naming Ceremony Featuring Godmother Myleene Klass Showcased in Special Web Portal

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO FOOTAGE OF CARNIVAL SPLENDOR’S NAMING CEREMONY FEATURING GODMOTHER MYLEENE KLASS SHOWCASED IN SPECIAL WEB PORTAL  Line’s Newest and Largest ‘Fun Ship’ Officially Named in Dover, UK, Earlier Today              MIAMI (July 10, 2008) – Exclusive video of the recently completed naming ceremony for the 113,300-ton Carnival Splendor is now available for viewing on…