Construction officially begins on Carnival Cruise Line’s next new ship
Just days after Carnival Cruise Line announced its next new ship will be named Carnival Festivale, construction is now officially underway with the first piece of steel cut on April 8 at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. The steel cutting...
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Carnival shows off new ships, fleet updates and destination plans
Carnival Cruise Line is outlining its strategic plans over the next five years with the introduction of its “Innovation Itinerary,” focused on three pillars: sailing the most fun fleet at sea; creating compelling experiences and destinations;...
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Carnival Adventure & Carnival Encounter join fleet in Australia
Marking an exciting new chapter for Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter are preparing to embark on their maiden voyages from Sydney and Brisbane. With the addition of these two ships, Carnival Cruise Line now has the...
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Carnival Cruise Line’s Adolfo Perez announces his retirement
Carnival Cruise Line’s senior vice president of global sales and trade marketing, Adolfo Perez has announced that he is retiring. The 43-year veteran of the company began his career with Carnival as a ticket agent at the Miami pier while a...
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Carnival Spirit shows off new enhancements following month-long dry dock
Carnival Cruise Line guests who embarked on Carnival Spirit in Barcelona this weekend are the first to sail on the ship following its month-long dry dock that brought several upgrades and enhancements on board. The ship is now sailing the...
The countdown begins to experience Carnival’s Celebration Key
Carnival Cruise Line guests are just five months away from experiencing Celebration Key's five portals to paradise. To kick off the countdown to the official opening on July 19, Carnival Corporation & plc's Chief Executive...
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Carnival starts year-round service from Norfolk, Virginia
Carnival Cruise Line has launched year-round sailings from Norfolk, Virginia aboard the Carnival Sunshine. The new year-round deployment transforms Norfolk’s Half Moone Cruise Center from a seasonal port to a permanent cruise hub that will sail...
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Carnival president Christine Duffy celebrates 10 year milestone
Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, is celebrating 10 years in the role, which she began on Feb. 15, 2015. Duffy came to Carnival after serving as CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) following a career in the...
Carnival launches booking promotion for travel advisors
Carnival Cruise Line is launching a ‘Book More, Earn Big’ promotion for travel advisors designed to help them grow their business and reward their success during wave season, the cruise industry’s peak booking period. As part of the...
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Half Moon Cay to undergo name change; major upgrades
Half Moon Cay in The Bahamas is being renamed RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay in support of its enhancements and the experience guests can expect as they are immersed in this tropical paradise. The announcement was recently made jointly by Holland...
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