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Archive for the ‘Carnival’ CategoryTravel News: Westin, Celebrity and Carnival All Make HeadlinesThursday, February 25th, 2010 Carnival Cruises reported records sales and gives a heads up that prices are on the rise. The price increase will go into affect on March 22nd for all summer sailings in June, July and August. Week of March 8th: NE – Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada & New England Week of March 15th: Europe & Transatlantic Week of March 22nd: Alaska Week of March 29th: Exotics (Australia & Asia) Week of April 5th: 7 Night Caribbean Week of April 12th: Winter Carib, S. America, Panama Canal & Bahamas Carnival Destiny ReviewThursday, December 10th, 2009
The colors and décor were not the usual turquoise/orange or purple psychedelic party tones. I liked the ship very much. Well, now it’s 2009 and the Destiny had a multi-million dollar make over. The Carnival Destiny was refitted with more balcony cabins and all new upholstery, carpets, soft goods and she is gorgeous. From the elegant two tiered dining room to the fabulous showroom to the bars the look is sleek and new. They kept the ambiance in the Apollo piano bar and my favorite, the Downbeat. The only detail I could remember from the inaugural was a giant tuba and it’s still there. The Downbeat is a small nightclub with dance floor and only one of many venues to enjoy. There is also Carnival’s new addition, the complimentary sushi bar and a gourmet coffee/pastry shop on the Promenade. Destiny will be the newest addition to the 4 and 5 day cruise market from Miami. It goes to the Eastern and Western Caribbean and I can highly recommend it. Written by Laura U Carnival Dream VideoWednesday, December 2nd, 2009
The Carnival Dream is making a big splash in the wet-and-wild fun department. Guests of all ages will love the Carnival WaterWorks water-park, featuring the four-deck-high Twister Waterslide, a spray park for the little ones, and even the all-new bowl slide. Mom and dad can unwind in the adults-only, top-deck Serenity retreat, plus enjoy sweeping ocean vistas from the ship’s overhanging Jacuzzis. Once everyone has had their fill of the resort-style pools, it’s time to dry off and goof off on the two-level miniature golf course, indulge in decadent pampering at the Cloud 9 spa, or watch Hollywood celebs compete with the real stars during a first-run movie at the Carnival Seaside Theatre, featuring a giant poolside screen. Carnival Cruise Lines went back to the drawing board and came up with a brand-new way to wine and dine at sea. Guests onboard the Carnival Dream can stroll the charming indoor/outdoor Piazza complex and pick and choose among the ship’s 22 bars and lounges and seemingly limitless specialty dining venues. Catch a Broadway-style revue in the opulent theater or let luck be a lady in the onboard casino. All in one evening, you can watch the big game at the sports bar, belt out a tune at the Karaoke lounge, hear a side-splitting comedian, swirl a fine vintage at the wine bar, and then catch the smooth stylings of a talented musician at the jazz bar. The fun never stops on this ship and you’ll live out all of your vacation dreams, one day at a time. Carnival Cruises Early Saver ProgramSunday, November 1st, 2009
No matter how you search our website, you’ll always get the best online deal available. So if your online search qualifies you for a Resident Rate (by entering your zip code to show which state you reside) or an Over 55 Rate (by selecting that a traveler is over 55 years of age) - and that other special rate is lower than the Early Saver Price, rest assured you’ll automatically see the lowest price in your search results. BOOK TODAY - LIMITED TIME ONLY! Carnival Dream VideoMonday, September 21st, 2009Take a video tour of the Carnival Dream with John Heald! Carnival Cruise Deals: 72 Hour SaleWednesday, August 26th, 2009
Carnival Cruises 2009 Early Saver ProgramSaturday, August 22nd, 2009
Here’s just an example of some of the low fares that are available: Carnival Imagination sailing 12/11/09 Carnival Paradise 11/16/09 Carnival Freedom 03/17/10 Additional ships & sail dates are available. Carnival Virtual Book of Dreams ContestThursday, August 20th, 2009
In an effort to remind people why it’s important to dream, Carnival Cruise Lines also announced it will make a $2 donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for every entry received and $1 for each vote on the Virtual Book of Dreams web site www.carnivalbookofdreams.com, with a maximum contribution of $25,000 donated to St. Jude. St. Jude is one of the world’s premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Dream Big, Win Big To enter the Virtual Book of Dreams(TM) contest, children must complete the thought “I’m always dreaming up fun stuff. Wouldn’t it be awesome if … ” in 250 words or less. From August 18, 2009 until September 18, 2009, parents or legal guardians of children between the ages of 7 to 12 can submit their child’s written dream entry and corresponding hand-drawn illustration online at www.carnivalbookofdreams.com. Dream submissions will be judged upon creativity and originality of the dream, expression and emotional content. In late September 2009, Carnival will announce four finalists chosen by a panel of judges, in addition to one Wild Card finalist who will be selected via public online voting at www.carnivalbookofdreams.com. Each of the finalists will be featured in a final round of public online voting that will run through the beginning of October. The virtual Book of Dreams Grand Prize Winner will be chosen via the voting process in mid-October, named the Godchild of the Carnival WaterWorks water slide aboard the Carnival Dream and invited to participate in a ship christening ceremony in New York City in mid-November 2009. The winning family will also receive a two-night cruise aboard Carnival Dream. All other finalists will receive digital cameras and other prizes from Carnival. About Carnival Dream Carnival Cruise Lines’ newest and largest ship, the 130,000-ton Carnival Dream, is a new class of vessel for the line and ushers in an exciting new era in “Fun Ship” cruising. The 3,646-passenger Carnival Dream will offer a host of innovations including a stunning indoor/outdoor cafe and entertainment venue called Ocean Plaza, a two-level Serenity adults-only retreat, a wrap-around promenade encircling the ship, the cruise industry’s largest water park that features the Carnival WaterWorks waterslide, and a 23,750-square-foot health spa – Carnival’s largest to date. Several new accommodation categories, including five-berth, two-bathroom staterooms that will hold particular appeal for families, will also be offered on the Carnival Dream. Carnival Cruises 2009Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
Get up to $240 cash back* on summer cruises! Book a summer cruise today, and Carnival will load up your Sail & Sign® Card with up to $50* per guest for 3–4 day cruises, up to $75* per guest for 5 day cruises, or up to $120* per guest for 6, 7 & 8 day cruises. But here’s the coolest part. You can use the cash anywhere on board or even on a shore excursion. And at the end of your cruise, you’ll get back whatever credit you haven’t used. How great is that? Restrictions may apply. Call 800-942-3301 for more details. For more Carnival Cruise Line news & the latest specials, click here Interactive FunHub to Debut on Carnival DreamSaturday, July 25th, 2009Posted : July 16th, 2009 MIAMI (July 16, 2009) – The new Carnival Dream will take seagoing technology to an entirely new level with the introduction of the FunHub, a comprehensive shipboard intranet portal featuring the cruise industry’s first on-board social network, along with access to a wide variety of information on the ship’s services, facilities and daily activities. The 130,000-ton vessel, Carnival’s largest ship, is set to debut Sept. 21. Access to the FunHub will be available via 36 state-of-the-art stations located on decks 3, 4 and 5, including 12 within Ocean Plaza, Carnival Dream’s spectacular indoor/outdoor café and entertainment venue. The FunHub locations will provide guests with free and convenient access to an informative ship-specific intranet portal, and an exclusive shipboard social network, both of which will be available on a 24/7 basis. Guests may also access the sites via their personal laptops or via 10-inch netbooks which are available for rent and can be used anywhere on board. Carnival Dream’s on-board social network mirrors the experience one finds on other social networking sites. Guests can create a personal profile and use the application to meet and interact with others on board, send and receive private messages, create groups based on interests, and invite friends to attend shows or participate in on-board events. Guests can also create their own private or public discussion group, inviting others in their traveling party or friends they meet on board to participate. Designed as a convenient resource for wide-ranging information specific to the Carnival Dream, the intranet portal details the ship’s numerous on-board activities, including entertainment options, daily events and youth programs. Carnival Dream’s extensive food and beverage offerings are showcased with sample menus, hours of operation and more. A filtering application is available to assist guests in planning their day. The portal also includes weather updates for that day and the next port of call; the latest news and sports scores; biographies of key shipboard personnel; ship and cruise director announcements; fun, interactive polls; helpful three-dimensional ship maps, and a frequently asked questions section. A year-long collaboration involving Carnival’s hotel operations, marketing, IT and guest experience departments, the Carnival Dream’s on-board social network and intranet portal are available on any guest computer or Wi-Fi enabled device free of charge. “Carnival is the industry leader in cruise ship technology and social networking and the FunHub sets a new standard,” said Ruben Rodriguez, Carnival’s executive vice president of marketing and guest experience. “The FunHub provides Carnival Dream guests with an exciting and convenient way to keep in touch, meet new friends and learn all about this spectacular addition to the ‘Fun Ship’ fleet,” he added. Internet access to sites outside the FunHub also is available through all FunHub locations. Netbooks are available free of charge when purchasing a special Internet package on board. Cell phone service, along with bow-to-stern wireless access where guests can check e-mail and surf the Web from any shipboard location, including their staterooms, will be available, as well. To showcase its newest and largest ship, Carnival has created a new micro-site at carnival.com/dream with exclusive images, video, interviews and blogs highlighting the ship’s many on-board innovations and features. The line’s largest ship, the 130,000-ton Carnival Dream is slated to debut Sept. 21, 2009, with the first of three 12-day Grand Mediterranean cruises operating round-trip from Rome (Civitavecchia), followed by a 16-day trans-Atlantic crossing from Rome (Civitavecchia) to New York Oct. 27 – Nov. 12. From New York, Carnival Dream will operate two eight-day Bahamas/Florida cruises departing Nov. 15 and 23, then reposition to Port Canaveral, Fla., for a special one-time nine-day Caribbean cruise departing Dec. 3. Carnival Dream will then launch year-round seven-day service from Port Canaveral, Dec. 12, offering weeklong voyages to the eastern and western Caribbean. |
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I first saw the Destiny when she was introduced in 1996 and found it to be the first “classy” Carnival ship.
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In celebration of Carnival Cruise Lines’ newest and largest ship, the 130,000-ton Carnival Dream, the company today announced the Virtual Book of Dreams contest, inviting residents in the U.S. and Canada to participate in a call for entries. Children between the ages of 7 to 12 have the opportunity to share their awesome dreams online at 
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