Carnival holding a party in Baltimore to celebrate first year-round sailings
The Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Md. is the place to be from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. this Saturday, April 25 when Fun City: Baltimore, sails into town. The event is compliments of Carnival Cruise Lines and will raise funds for Maryland Special Olympics. A full schedule of exciting free events, activities and attractions, including …...
Cruise Guide: Fans to celebrate Elvis at sea
By Michael Coleman Ladies and gentlemen . . . Elvis has left the building and is headed for a cruise ship out of Florida. The third annual music-themed Elvis Cruise aboard the 2,052-passenger Carnival Inspiration will depart Tampa roundtrip November 12 for four nights of Elvis and more Elvis en route to Cozumel, Mexico....
Carnival to offer ‘Your Time’ dining fleetwide
Carnival Cruise Lines has launched “Your Choice Dining” which provides a selection of three different dinner seating options for guests aboard the line’s 22-ship fleet. In addition to Early or Late assigned seating, the cruise line is rolling out “Your Time” open seating to accommodate individual guest preferences. Also, under...
Carnival Ecstasy to receive waterpark, more balconies and other new features
The 2,052-passenger Carnival Ecstasy will undergo an extensive, multi-million-dollar refurbishment this fall that will include the addition of an expansive new water park, an exclusive adults-only retreat, a Circle “C” facility for 12- to 14-year olds, and a redesigned resort-style main pool area. Additionally, 98 balconies will be...
Carnival virtual aquariums in place across the U.S.
Carnival Cruise Lines recently introduced huge interactive computer-animated aquariums in six different U.S. cities, including Baltimore, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York and Washington D.C. The aquariums, which are located in vacant storefront spaces in high traffic pedestrian areas, are designed to engage passersby in a fun,...
Carnival Alaskan cruises to sail round-trip from Seattle in 2010
For the first time ever, Carnival Cruise Lines will operate a schedule of seven-day Alaska cruises round-trip from Seattle beginning in May 2010....
Carnival reports record bookings
Despite the challenging economy, Carnival Cruise Lines is reporting strong booking volumes as prospective vacationers take advantage of some of the best vacation values in years....
New theater, teen club, balconies added to Carnival Conquest
The 2,974-passenger Carnival Conquest resumed service this week from Galveston, Texas, following an extensive, multi-million-dollar renovation that included the addition of a new Circle “C” club for 12- to 14-year-olds and a massive LED screen on Lido Deck. Eighteen balconies were also added to existing ocean view staterooms. The...