| New 12-Day 'Grand Mediterranean' Cruises On The Newest and Largest Ship Operating in Europe
MIAMI (June 14, 2004) - For the first time, Carnival Cruise Lines will offer a series of Mediterranean voyages featuring extended visits to some of Europe's most charming and historic ports of call beginning in summer 2005. The program will be offered on the new 110,000-ton Carnival Liberty, which will be the newest and largest ship operating in Europe. It will encompass eight 12-day cruises operating round-trip from Rome (Civitavecchia) July 20 - Oct. 12, 2005. Featured ports include Naples, Italy; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Venice, Italy (two-day call); Messina, Sicily; Barcelona, Spain; Cannes, France; and Livorno, Italy. According to Carnival President and CEO Bob Dickinson, the new seven-port, 12-day Mediterranean cruises are designed to provide consumers with a comprehensive European vacation experience and feature a wide diversity of shoreside experiences, all while enjoying the many "resort-style" amenities and facilities of Carnival's newest and largest class of "Fun Ship." "For our first-ever Mediterranean cruises, we've assembled a terrific itinerary with extended port calls that offer guests excellent tour opportunities to experience the rich history and outstanding sites at some of Europe's most popular destinations, including Capri, Taormina, Monte Carlo and Florence, to name just a few," Dickinson said. He noted that the 12-day voyages also include a two-day stay in Venice so that guests can explore everything this great city has to offer. "With its mega-sized features, huge number of balconied staterooms and acres of open deck space, Carnival Liberty is ideally suited to scenic cruising, and we expect our new 'Fun Ship' Mediterranean voyages will attract both experienced and first-time Carnival guests," Dickinson added. Following the 12-day Mediterranean cruises, Carnival Liberty will operate a 16-day transatlantic voyage departing Rome (Civitavecchia) Oct. 24, and arriving in Fort Lauderdale Nov. 9, 2005. Ports of call include Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, and Malaga, Spain; Funchal (Madeira), Portugal; and St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles. Carnival Golf is proud to be operating their comprehensive onboard Golf Academy on the Carnival Liberty - including personalized instruction, quality equipment rental and experienced golf excursions that are safe and timely in almsot every port of call.
Currently under construction in Monfalcone, Italy, the 2,974-passenger Carnival Liberty will offer a host of dining, activity and entertainment venues. Its 13 passenger decks will house 22 lounges, bars and nightspots, along with a 14,500-square-foot health and fitness facility, a full gambling casino, duty-free shopping mall, and four swimming pools - one with Carnival's famous 214-foot-long water slide. Its many family-friendly amenities, available within the top-rated "Camp Carnival" program, will include a 4,200-square-foot "Children's World" play area, and an "Action Alley" teen recreation center with a high-tech video arcade, dance club, and a "mocktail" lounge offering non-alcoholic specialty drinks. Of the ship's 1,487 staterooms, 60 percent will offer an ocean view with 60 percent of those featuring private balconies.
Pricing and Reservations Carnival will begin accepting reservations effective June 22 for the Carnival Liberty's 12-day European cruises and 16-day transatlantic voyage. Prices for the 12-day cruises begin at $1,499 per person, based on double occupancy; the 16-day transatlantic voyage starts at $1,099 per person. Special rates for third and fourth guests sailing in the same stateroom and optional round-trip air transportation from a variety of North American gateways are also available. Carnival Cruise Lines, a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is the world's most popular cruise line with 20 "Fun Ships" operating voyages ranging from three to 16 days in length to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Panama Canal, Canada and New England from homeports throughout North America. Carnival Cruise Lines is a proud member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, Windstar Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest, and a commitment to quality and value, our member lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. Together, we offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations.
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