Carnival Cruise Lines News : Press Room

Carnival Splendor’s Inaugural Call at Fort Lauderdale

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:28:54 GMT

To celebrate the Carnival Splendor’s inaugural call at Fort Lauderdale, a reception was held aboard the 3,006-passenger vessel attended by officials from both the cruise line and Port Everglades. Here, Port Everglades Deputy Director Glenn Wiltshire ...(read more)

Carnival’s New 130,000-Ton Carnival Dream to Host Two ‘John Heald Bloggers Cruises’ in 2009

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:10:34 GMT

Carnival Cruise Lines’ immensely popular senior cruise director and ‘blogger extraordinaire’ John Heald will host two Bloggers Cruises aboard the new 130,000-ton Carnival Dream in 2009. The first, an eight-day voyage operating round-trip from New York...(read more)

Carnival Cruise Lines to Increase Capacity on 2010 New York Departures

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:50:46 GMT

Carnival Cruise Lines will increase capacity on its seasonal cruise program from New York in 2010 with the 2,978-passenger Carnival Glory scheduled to operate a variety of four and five-day Atlantic Canada voyages from June to September, followed by a...(read more)

Ninety-Eight Balconies To Be Added To Carnival Sensation’s Staterooms During Scheduled Dry Dock in January 2009

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:17:19 GMT

Carnival Cruise Lines will add balconies to 98 existing staterooms aboard the 2,052-passenger Carnival Sensation during a 35-day scheduled dry dock taking place in January 2009. Ocean view staterooms will be retrofitted with new balconies that will extend...(read more)

Carnival Fantasy Returns To Service From New Orleans Following Extensive ‘Evolutions of Fun’ Upgrades

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:35:24 GMT

The 2,056-passenger Carnival Fantasy has resumed its popular four- and five-day cruise schedule from New Orleans following a 28-day dry dock that included the addition of an expansive new water park, exclusive adults-only area, redesigned main pool and...(read more)

Grand Turk Cruise Center Re-Opens With Day-Long Visit By 101,000-Ton Carnival Destiny

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:49:37 GMT

The Grand Turk Cruise Center – closed since the passing of Hurricane Ike last month – today welcomed its first cruise ship, the 2,642-passenger Carnival Destiny. Carnival Destiny guests had an opportunity to swim in the facility’s massive swimming pool...(read more)

New Guest Experience and Business Development Department Created at Carnival Cruise Lines

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:27:32 GMT

Carnival Cruise Lines has created a new department focusing solely on developing innovative new on-board product opportunities and enhancing existing aspects of the “Fun Ship” vacation experience. Overseeing the new guest experience and business development...(read more)

New Balcony Staterooms To Be Added On Three Carnival ‘Fun Ships’

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:05:47 GMT

Underscoring the tremendous popularity of its balcony staterooms, Carnival Cruise Lines will add balconies to a number of cabins on three ships during upcoming dry docks over the next few months. Staterooms on the Carnival Destiny, Carnival Triumph and...(read more)

Carnival Destiny Launches New Four- and Five-Day Cruise Schedule From Miami Saturday, Sept. 27

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:56:01 GMT

When the 2,642-passenger Carnival Destiny begins a new schedule of four- and five-day cruises from Miami on Saturday, Sept. 27, it will not only provide consumers with an exciting new “Fun Ship” vacation option but will also be the largest ship to be...(read more)

Carnival’s ‘October Recharge’ Event Offers Special Booking Incentives

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:55:59 GMT

Carnival Cruise Lines will roll out its first-ever “October Recharge” event featuring special offers throughout the month of October. The month-long promotion will feature a variety of booking incentives, including free stateroom upgrades and special...(read more)

Carnival Cruise Lines To Operate First-Ever Quebec Voyages Aboard 102,000-Ton Carnival Triumph In 2009

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:12:23 GMT

For guests seeking a unique cruise alternative with opportunities to view magnificent scenery and wildlife and visit three charming cities along the historic St. Lawrence River, Carnival Cruise Lines will operate a series of nine-day voyages to Quebec...(read more)

Giving Back

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:46:28 GMT

This weekend, members of Carnival Cruise Lines’ employee service group, the “Fun Team,” volunteered their time at Camillus House, a homeless assistance center in downtown Miami. While at the facility, the group staffed the food-service areas and participated...(read more)

Carnival Cruise Lines’ Two Galveston-Based Ships To Operate From Port Of Houston

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:51:55 GMT

Carnival Conquest, Carnival Ecstasy to Arrive at Houston’s Bayport Terminal Later This Week As a result of the closure of the Port of Galveston due to damage from Hurricane Ike, Carnival Cruise Lines’ two Galveston-based ships, Carnival Conquest and Carnival...(read more)

First Meeting of Carnival Cruise Lines’ Travel Agent Executive Forum Held in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:18:11 GMT

The new Carnival Executive Forum – comprised of some of the most influential travel executives throughout the U.S. and Canada, along with key Carnival Cruise Lines executives – held its first meeting earlier this week in at the Ritz-Carlton in Fort Lauderdale...(read more)

What’s New at Carnival Cruise Lines (updated)

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:17:13 GMT

The following is a re-cap of recent news releases issued by Carnival Cruise Lines: 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...(read more)