Carnival Cruises News
Richeson joins Carnival Cruise Lines as vice president
Kevin D. Richeson has been named vice president, shipboard human resources by Miami-based Carnival Cruise Lines.
Carnival to launch new short cruise program from Port Canaveral
Carnival Cruise Lines today announced a unique and exciting new “Fun Ship” cruise program from Port Canaveral, Fla.
Crystal Cruises cancels November 2011 call In Libya
Due to the recent turn of events in Libya, Crystal Cruises will cancel its call in Tripoli and revert to the original itinerary set for its November 16 “Italian Splendor” European cruise from Venice to Barcelona.
Carnival Splendour back on high-seas following fire
Carnival Splendour has returned to the Gulf of Mexico following three months of repairs in the aftermath of an onboard fire. The vessel was left adrift for three days in November 2009 as fire swept through engines rooms off Mexico.
Carnival Corporation & plc declares dividend
Carnival Corporation & plc has announced that it has declared a dividend of $0.10 per share.
Hurricane Paula disrupts Caribbean holidays
Cuba is bracing itself for the impact of Hurricane Paula as the weather system approaches from the north-west of the western tip of Caribbean island. Ahead of the storm almost a dozen cruise ships, - including six Carnival vessels - have been forced to alter their itineraries.
Carnival Cruise Lines and Razorfish launch innovative social media app
Carnival Cruise Lines and Razorfish Launch Innovative Social Media Application for Planning Cruise Vacations
Carnival commits to southern United States
Carnival Cruise Lines has confirmed it will base two larger ships in Galveston, Texas, for the coming season and move two smaller ones to New Orleans. The decision will return New Orleans to capacity levels last reached before the impact of Hurricane Katrina.
Carnival Cruise Lines launches fleetwide fundraising initiative
Carnival Cruise Lines, the world’s largest cruise operator, has partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to launch a comprehensive fundraising initiative with a goal of raising $3 million for the organization over the next three years.
Hundreds sick aboard Celebrity Mercury
Hundreds of passengers have been taken sick aboard the Celebrity Mercury cruise ship, amid a gastrointestinal-illness outbreak. The Carnival owned vessel has been hit twice by outbreaks in the past month, making this the third straight trip from South Carolina to be affected.
Twitter ban lifted by Carnival Cruises
Carnival Cruise Lines has reversed a rule that sought to prevent travel agents from mentioning the company’s name or its trademarks on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter.
Carnival Cruise Lines reports record wave season activity
Carnival Cruise Lines is reporting record wave season bookings, with strong reservations activity for 2010 departures.