Paul Ludlow Appointed President of Carnival UK
Carnival Corporation and plc has appointed Paul Ludlow as President of Carnival in the UK in accordance with his leadership role with P&O Cruises. With his new position, Ludlow will have all commercial and operational responsibility for Carnival UK, which includes P&O Cruises and Cunard glob
Carnival Venezia Begins Maiden Voyage From Europe to New York City
Carnival Cruise Line’s “Carnival Fun Italian Style” has begun with the brand’s latest ship, Carnival Venezia, on her maiden voyage to New York City. The ship departed Barcelona, Spain, on May 29, 2023, and will arrive at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal on June 13, 2023. Carnival Cruise Line’
Carnival Cruise Line Opens Carnival Venezia Sailings For Late 2024
Carnival Cruise Line is opening sailings on Carnival Venezia, the newest ship in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet, departing from Port Canaveral, Florida in late 2024. The cruise line is debuting its ‘Carnival Fun Italian Style’ experiences on the Carnival Venezia this season. In 2024, the s
Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy Delivers Commencement Address for UH Hospitality School Graduates
Christine Duffy, Carnival Cruise Line President, delivered the 2023 spring commencement address to graduates of the Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership at the University of Houston on May 12. In her speech, Duffy emphasized to graduates the importance of thinking about the futu
Carnival Cruise Line Introduces New Restaurant ‘Il Viaggio’ Aboard Carnival Venezia
Today, Carnival Cruise Line has announced a new specialty dining experience aboard Carnival Venezia! Ill Viaggio, which translates in Italian to “The Voyage” will bring a full menu of culinary delights to showcase different tastes from Italy. “Highlighting the various Italian regio
Carnival Cruise Line Opens 2024/2025 Sailings From Mobile, Alabama
Carnival Cruise Line announced today that sales for the brand’s 2024/2025 cruises departing from Mobile, Alabama on Carnival Spirit are now open! The sailings include Caribbean itineraries and a 12-day Carnival Journeys Southern Caribbean cruise. “The sailings we’re opening today offer some gr
Carnival Jubilee Will Feature Two New Sea-Themed Zones
Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Cruise Line’s next Excel class ship, will feature two new ocean-themed zones: Currents and The Shores. In addition to these spaces, the ship will have the fleet’s third roller coaster. Currents On Deck 6 and Deck 7, Currents will transport guests to an underwater
Carnival Cruise Line And Turks And Caicos Islands Welcome Donated Fire Truck From The City Of Miami Fire-Rescue
Carnival Cruise Line and Turks and Caicos Islands officials received a donated fire truck on April 20, 2023. The cruise line and The City of Miami Fire-Rescue Department partnered to coordinate the donation for the Grand Turk Domestic Fire Services, where it will be used to serve residents and visit
Carnival Cruise Line Announces Carnival Venezia Leadership Team
Carnival Cruise Line announced its appointed senior officers and entertainment team leaders for the brand’s newest ship, Carnival Venezia, on April 14, 2023. The ship’s senior officers are Captain Claudio Cupisti, Chief Engineer Cesare Boldrini and Hotel Director Karl Hallberg. Entertainme
Carnival Cruise Line Has Three Ships Repositioning For Alaska And Europe Seasons
Today, Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Luminosa, Carnival Spirit, and Carnival Pride are all three repositioning for the Alaska and Europe Season! upcoming itineraries Carnival Luminosa: Carnival Luminosa is embarking on a 23-day transpacific sailing and will visit destinations like New
Cruise Legend Bob Dickinson Reveals 51 Years of Cruising, Part 3
Join Bill Panoff, CEO of Porthole Cruise and Travel, and Bob Dickinson, Former President of Carnival Cruise Line, for part three of the evolution of the cruise industry. Come reminisce on Dickinson’s 51 years of cruising and learn more about the history of the cruising world.
Carnival President Christine Duffy and Chief Culinary Officer Emeril Lagasse to Welcome Guests on Carnival Venezia’s First Sailing
Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Venezia is months away from making her “Fun Italian Style” debut from Barcelona, Spain, on May 29, 2023! Today, the brand revealed that Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy and Chief Culinary Officer Emeril Lagasse will join in on
Carnival Firenze Opens Reservations for 2024-2025 Sailings
Carnival Cruise Line opened reservations for the Carnival Firenze, its next new ship, on March 23, 2023. The cruise will showcase Carnival Fun Italian Style experiences, and it will sail year-round from May 2024 through April 2025 from Long Beach, California. “Carnival Firenze is named after
Carnival Venezia Joins Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Venezia has officially joined the Carnival Cruise Line fleet! Today, leadership team members from Costa Crociere and Carnival Cruise Line joined Costa Captain Tihomir Muzic and Carnival Captain Claudio Cupisti to welcome the new Costa by Carnival ship officially! “We are so pleased
Carnival Becomes The First Cruise Line To Offer Alcohol-Free Cocktails
Guests on Carnival Cruise Line will now have the option of alcohol-free cocktails! According to Carnival Cruise Line, mixologists at their popular vintage-themed “pharmacy,” Alchemy Bar, will make guest-favorite drinks with non-alcoholic spirits produced by Lyre, an industry-leading distiller. T
Cruise Legend Bob Dickinson Reveals 51 Years of Cruising , Part 1
Join Bill Panoff, CEO of Porthole Cruise and Travel, and Bob Dickinson, Former President of Carnival Cruise Line, to reminisce on Dickinsons’s 51 years of cruising. Come learn some historical facts on cruising and witness how the industry has changed over the years.
Carnival Miracle to Join Fleet in Galveston
Carnival Cruise Line is diversifying their offerings in Texas by adding a fourth ship to their Galveston port. The cruise line announced that Carnival Miracle will relocate from San Francisco to Galveston, Texas, on October 1, 2024. Carnival Miracle will be the fourth ship at the Texas port and will
Nassau Cruise Port Sets New Single Day Record
Yesterday, Nassau Cruise Port set a new single-day record welcoming 28,554 passengers with six ships in port. The six ships at the cruise port were Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of The Seas and Harmony of the Seas, Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras, Celebrity Cruises’
Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar’s Santo Tequilas now available on Carnival Cruise Line
Guests can now enjoy premium Santo Tequilas at every bar on the Carnival Cruise Line fleet. Celebrity chef Guy Fieri and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar partnered with Carnival Cruise Line to offer their smooth Santo Blanco Tequila and oak-aged Santo Reposado Tequila on all Carnival sh
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE RAISES $3.5 MILLION FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
In 2022, Carnival Cruise Line broke its fundraising record for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital! Carnival set the record in 2018 with a donation of $2.8 million but quickly surpassed that in 2022 with a total of $3.4 million raised for the hospital. Since their partnership in 2010, Carnival h
