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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)

Carnival Wins Big In Porthole Cruise Magazine’s Annual ‘Readers Choice Awards,’ Taking Home Honors In Nine Categories

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:06:46 GMT

Carnival Cruise Lines led the way once again in Porthole Cruise Magazine’s “Reader Choice Awards,” winning in nine different categories, including two new categories – Best Web Site and Best Mexican Itineraries. Porthole Cruise Magazine’s “Readers Choice...(read more)

A Record-Breaking Event

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:33:52 GMT

Carnival Cruise Lines broke open the world’s largest piñata yesterday in Philadelphia and is donating its entire contents – 8,000 pounds of candy - to local non-profit organizations, including Philabundance, the YMCA, Ronald McDonald House, Dignity Housing...(read more)

Carnival Breaks Record for World’s Largest Piñata

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:28:21 GMT

Carnival Cruise Lines broke a Guinness Record for the world’s largest piñata during a Piñata Block Party event in Philadelphia on Sunday, Nov. 2. According to an onsite Guinness adjudicator, the giant mock donkey measured 60 feet, 4 inches long;...(read more)

New Promotion From Carnival Allows Military Personnel to Book Up To Three ‘Fun Ship’ Staterooms at Discounted Rates

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:57:19 GMT

In honor of Veteran’s Day, Carnival Cruise Lines is introducing a promotion throughout November that allows active and retired military personnel to book up to three “Fun Ship” staterooms at discounted rates for themselves and their friends and family...(read more)

Carnival Successfully Sets Guinness World Record for “World’s Largest Beach Ball”

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:39:33 GMT

Carnival Cruise Lines successfully set a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest beach ball during a “Fun Crowd” event hosted by the cruise line in downtown Dallas on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008. Two of the giant beach balls, officially...(read more)

Have a Ball!

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:04:34 GMT

In just under 24 hours Carnival Cruise Lines will attempt to make history and set a Guinness World Record for the “World’s Largest Beach Ball” at Pegasus Park in downtown Dallas, TX at 12 p.m. CDT on Sunday, October 26, 2008. For more information visit...(read more)

Carnival Takes Home “Best Value” Honors in 2008 Cruise Critic Editors’ Pick Awards

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:30:54 GMT

Carnival Cruise Lines was named “Best Value,” in Cruise Critic’s 2008 Editor’s Pick Awards, which honor the world’s top cruise lines for outstanding performance in 10 major areas. The winners are chosen by the editors at Cruise Critic, an online consumer...(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’s Groups and Sales Departments Earn Top Honors by CruiseOne/Cruises Inc.

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:05:16 GMT

Carnival Cruise Lines’ field sales force and group sales department have been named “best of the best” by CruiseOne/Cruises, Inc., a leading travel agent consortia comprised of top travel agencies in the U.S. and Canada. This marks the 10th time in 12...(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)

Carnival’s FUN Team Helps Out

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:55:56 GMT

Carnival’s FUN Team, the line’s employee-based volunteer service group, has been keeping busy the last couple of weeks participating in a number of community projects, including collecting clothes and food for residents of Grand Turk who were affected...(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’ 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)

Carnival Mascot Celebrates Sixth Birthday

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:09:16 GMT

The sixth birthday of “Fun Ship” Freddy – Carnival’s fun-loving mascot with a funnel-shaped head – was celebrated throughout the fleet in grand style. Kids from “Camp Carnival” and the youth counselors went all out to make sure that Freddy’s birthday...(read more)