Carnival Cruise Line

ACTOR JONATHAN BENNETT NAMED AS 'GODFATHER' TO CARNIVAL FIRENZE

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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MIAMI, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Having conquered the big screen ("Mean Girls"), the small screen ("Hallmark Channel") and Broadway ("Spamalot"), actor Jonathan Bennett is ready to take on his next big role: the godfather of Carnival Cruise Line's new 135,000 gross ton ship featuring Carnival Fun Italian Style.

Key Points: 
  • Carnival Cruise Line today named Bennett as the godfather for its next ship, Carnival Firenze , which is inspired by the city of Florence, Italy and is the second Carnival ship to sail with the Carnival Fun Italian Style theme.
  • "Jonathan is a true brand ambassador for Carnival.
  • "This is an amazing honor and I'm so proud to know that I'll always be a part of the Carnival Firenze family," said Bennett.
  • Bennett will join Duffy at the Carnival Firenze naming celebration on Wednesday, April 24 in Long Beach.

Carnival Corporation Orders an Additional Excel-Class Ship for Carnival Cruise Line, the Line's 5th Excel-Class Ship and the 11th Across the Global Fleet

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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MIAMI, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced it has signed an agreement with Meyer Werft shipyard for a fifth Excel-class cruise ship for its namesake Carnival Cruise Line brand, with the delivery set for 2028.

Key Points: 
  • In mid-February Carnival Corporation had announced the first newbuild order placed in five years with news that a fourth Excel-class ship would join the Carnival Cruise Line fleet in Spring 2027.
  • This announcement confirms an 11th Excel-class ship for the corporation's fleet across four of its world-class brands, and the fifth to be sailed by Carnival Cruise Line.
  • "Carnival's Excel-class fleet will soon be a quintet of these very popular ships that provide outstanding guest amenities and tremendous operating efficiencies," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.
  • This order is contingent upon financing, which is expected to be completed later this year.

Carnival Corporation Orders an Additional Excel-Class Ship for Carnival Cruise Line, the Line's 5th Excel-Class Ship and the 11th Across the Global Fleet

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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MIAMI, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced it has signed an agreement with Meyer Werft shipyard for a fifth Excel-class cruise ship for its namesake Carnival Cruise Line brand, with the delivery set for 2028.

Key Points: 
  • In mid-February Carnival Corporation had announced the first newbuild order placed in five years with news that a fourth Excel-class ship would join the Carnival Cruise Line fleet in Spring 2027.
  • This announcement confirms an 11th Excel-class ship for the corporation's fleet across four of its world-class brands, and the fifth to be sailed by Carnival Cruise Line.
  • "Carnival's Excel-class fleet will soon be a quintet of these very popular ships that provide outstanding guest amenities and tremendous operating efficiencies," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.
  • This order is contingent upon financing, which is expected to be completed later this year.

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE KICKS OFF CELEBRATION KEY™ PORTAL REVEALS WITH PREVIEW OF PARADISE PLAZA AND CALYPSO LAGOON

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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MIAMI, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Line today revealed details for Paradise Plaza and Calypso Lagoon, two of the five portals at its new Celebration Key™ cruise destination on Grand Bahama set to debut in July 2025.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Line today revealed details for Paradise Plaza and Calypso Lagoon, two of the five portals at its new Celebration Key™ cruise destination on Grand Bahama set to debut in July 2025.
  • As guests survey their options, the adult-friendly Calypso Lagoon is certain to be the first choice for many.
  • To the west of Paradise Plaza, this portal is designed for adults seeking a lively and social atmosphere.
  • For additional information on Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation, call 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit www.carnival.com , or contact your favorite travel advisor or online travel site.

Operation Homefront Announces 2024 Military Child of the Year® Award Recipients

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seven exceptional military children excelling in academics, community involvement, and peer leadership have a new award to add to their list: Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year®. The national nonprofit, whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, announced recipients of its 2024 premier award, following a nationwide search to identify and celebrate outstanding military children, which garnered more than 700 nominations.

Key Points: 
  • Now in its 16th year, the Military Child of the Year® Award celebrates the remarkable influence these extraordinary young individuals have on their families, schools, and communities.
  • SAN ANTONIO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seven exceptional military children excelling in academics, community involvement, and peer leadership have a new award to add to their list: Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year®.
  • The national nonprofit, whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families, announced recipients of its 2024 premier award, following a nationwide search to identify and celebrate outstanding military children, which garnered more than 700 nominations.
  • This year's Military Child of the Year® Award recipients have moved a combined 37 times and lived through 247 months of deployments.

Carnival Corporation Unveils New Solar Park at Amber Cove Port in Dominican Republic

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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MIAMI, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Underscoring its commitment to sustainability, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today unveiled a new solar park at its Amber Cove Cruise Center in the Dominican Republic.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Underscoring its commitment to sustainability, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today unveiled a new solar park at its Amber Cove Cruise Center in the Dominican Republic.
  • Carnival Corporation, Carnival Cruise Line and Amber Cove Cruise Center celebrated with a ribbon cutting that was attended by government, industry and community leaders, including Joel Santos, minister of the presidency of the Dominican Republic, and Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.
  • "With this new solar park in Amber Cove, we are furthering our commitment to sustainability at our destinations by focusing on renewable energy sources to power the vast majority of the port's needs."
  • Located in the heart of the Dominican Republic's north coast just outside the historical town of Puerto Plata, Amber Cove Cruise Center is one of eight leading port destinations and exclusive islands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation.

Carnival Corporation Announces New Pier Extension for Celebration Key in The Bahamas

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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MIAMI, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced plans for a $100 million pier extension that will double the arrival capacity of Celebration Key™, Carnival Cruise Line's new exclusive destination scheduled to open on Grand Bahama island in the summer of 2025. In addition to the two berths slated to be complete by 2025, the expansion will add two more berths, with all four capable of handling up to Carnival's largest Excel class ships when complete in 2026. Overall, the expanded cruise pier will accommodate up to four Excel-class ships simultaneously and is projected to welcome nearly 4 million guests annually to Celebration Key by 2028.

Key Points: 
  • Overall, the expanded cruise pier will accommodate up to four Excel-class ships simultaneously and is projected to welcome nearly 4 million guests annually to Celebration Key by 2028.
  • The incredible level of new investment on the pier extension highlights the partnership between The Bahamas and Carnival Corporation and demonstrates the popularity of The Bahamas as a destination.
  • With the additional $100 million pier extension investment, the now $600 million flagship project remains the largest of its kind ever undertaken by Carnival Corporation.
  • Carnival Corporation and Carnival Cruise Line will continue to release additional details, including specifics on exciting features and development milestones for Celebration Key over the coming months.

The Abbi Agency Debuts 2024 Travel eBook for DMO, Marketing, and Traveler Insight

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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RENO, Nev., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Abbi Agency, an outcome-obsessed, full-service agency that builds brands, shifts perceptions and inspires action, released their new travel eBook, Navigating the Traveler's Mindset in 2024, providing insights on trends, the future of travel, how to use rich content to bring a destination to life, and more.

Key Points: 
  • Upon downloading the Travel eBook , readers can embark upon a journey filled with data-backed insights, emerging trends and proven strategy.
  • The release of the Travel eBook follows The Abbi Agency's recent acquisition of three new travel clients: Aramark Destinations, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner® and Carnival Cruise Line.
  • The Abbi Agency also launched its sister public relations agency in the UK, Brass Tacks Media , enabling travel and tourism brands to target audiences across the pond.
  • For more information on The Abbi Agency and their work as an integrated marketing agency, visit http://www.theabbiagency.com .

Carnival Corporation Orders Fourth Excel-Class Ship for Carnival Cruise Line, 10th Excel-Class Ship Across Global Fleet

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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MIAMI, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced it has signed an agreement with leading German shipbuilder Meyer Werft to build a fourth Excel-class cruise ship for its namesake Carnival Cruise Line brand. The ship, the 10th Excel-class ship in the corporation's fleet across four of its world-class brands, is expected to enter service in Spring 2027.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced it has signed an agreement with leading German shipbuilder Meyer Werft to build a fourth Excel-class cruise ship for its namesake Carnival Cruise Line brand.
  • The ship, the 10th Excel-class ship in the corporation's fleet across four of its world-class brands, is expected to enter service in Spring 2027.
  • Joining current Carnival Cruise Line Excel-class ships Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee, the new 180,000-ton ship will carry over 6,400 guests and be powered on a liquefied natural gas (LNG) technology platform.
  • "Our Excel-class ships have been a tremendous addition to the Carnival fleet and proven very popular with our guests," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.

Carnival Corporation Orders Fourth Excel-Class Ship for Carnival Cruise Line, 10th Excel-Class Ship Across Global Fleet

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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MIAMI, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced it has signed an agreement with leading German shipbuilder Meyer Werft to build a fourth Excel-class cruise ship for its namesake Carnival Cruise Line brand. The ship, the 10th Excel-class ship in the corporation's fleet across four of its world-class brands, is expected to enter service in Spring 2027.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced it has signed an agreement with leading German shipbuilder Meyer Werft to build a fourth Excel-class cruise ship for its namesake Carnival Cruise Line brand.
  • The ship, the 10th Excel-class ship in the corporation's fleet across four of its world-class brands, is expected to enter service in Spring 2027.
  • Joining current Carnival Cruise Line Excel-class ships Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee, the new 180,000-ton ship will carry over 6,400 guests and be powered on a liquefied natural gas (LNG) technology platform.
  • "Our Excel-class ships have been a tremendous addition to the Carnival fleet and proven very popular with our guests," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.