A host of major cruise lines have joined forces to support a new Fred. Olsen travel agency concept store in Hampshire. Carnival Corp brands Cunard, Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn will together sponsor the new Fred. Olsen Travel store in Ringwood. The store just had its grand opening and is Fred Olsen Travel's first multi-brand concept store to showcase different brands from the same parent company. Each of the cruise brands agreed a three-year deal in return for in-store branding, marketing and dedicated promotions. Each brand will have their logos and dedicated point of sale materials, including brochures, displayed behind different desks in the store. The travel agency store is based in a Grade II listed building on Ringwood High Street, marking the travel agency's third concept store. Tom Mahoney, Director of UK Sales at Cunard, said: "The opening of this new concept store will strengthen our partnership with Fred Olsen Travel. This dedicated high street space brilliantly showcases the exceptional cruise experiences our brand is known for." It is located just a short drive from the UK’s cruise capital in Southampton. Paul Hardwick, Fred. Olsen Travel's Director of Retail, added: "We are delighted to be opening our newest travel agency concept store, supported by the Carnival brands.” “Cunard were instrumental in bringing this opportunity together, which further strengthens our great partnership with all of the Carnival brands."

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Shore power has arrived at PortMiami with Carnival Conquest the first ship to hook up. The ship plugged into landside electrical power at the cruise capital. The shore power connection is a partnership between Miami-Dade County, Florida Power & Light Company and several cruise companies including Carnival Corp. PortMiami is now the first major cruise port on the US eastern seaboard offering shore power connections at five cruise berths. "This is an important milestone for our hometown and we're proud to support Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and all county and port officials for their partnership," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival says it surpassed its 2030 shore power goal in 2023. It now has 67% of its fleet shore power-capable. "Using shoreside electricity to power our ships in port is an integral part of our global strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions," said Josh Weinstein, Carnival Corp CEO. Shore power adoption remains limited to just 2% of cruise ports worldwide. It can reduce total emissions by up to 98%, depending on the mix of energy sources. Carnival Corp now has 64 ships equipped with shore power capabilities. Nearly half of cruise brands have fleets that are 100%, fully shore power-capable. An additional three ships will be outfitted with shore power connections this year. 

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Carnival Cruise Line's recently kicked off the Your Peek at Paradise summer series, the preview events for travel advisors to get an inside look at  new Celebration Key. The first event took place in Miami. As well as large renderings of the new private destination, Celebration Key was also brought to life by a Bahamian Junkanoo performance and tastings of Bahamas-inspired food. Each travel advisor received a 'Golden Key' for a chance to win an early access trip to the destination before it opens to the public. Ten lucky grand prize winners will be announced throughout the summer series. An additional 15 winners will each win a $500 Carnival gift card. The event heard from Adolfo M. Perez, SVP of global sales and trade marketing and Glenn Aprile, senior director of brand experience and product development "This special event was a great way to deliver valuable insight to help clients plan their next vacations," Perez said. In partnership with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, the series will continue over the next three months, in Baltimore, on July 13; Atlanta on August 17 and Chicago, on September 14. A virtual event will also take place on September 14. To register, travel advisors should visit: GoCCL.com. 

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Baltimore is back on the cruise map. The first two cruise ships departed from Baltimore at the weekend for the first time in over two months following the Key Bridge collapse. Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Sea kicked off Baltimore cruise operations again as it left on Saturday for a five-night Bermuda cruise. Carnival Pride followed a day later and headed north on a 14-day sailing to Greenland and Canada. The Port of Baltimore was closed to shipping after the March 26 bridge incident. The bridge completely collapsed after a cargo ship slammed into one of its support columns. “The Port of Baltimore is back, cruising is back. It’s absolutely great to be able to welcome everybody here,” Port of Baltimore Director Jonathan Daniels said. The Port of Baltimore’s main 700-feet wide channel is expected to be fully reopened by the end of May, the port authority said. Lat year about 440,000 passengers took a cruise from Baltimore. The cruise lines had used Norfolk, VA as a temporary departure port for the ships while Baltimore remained closed. 

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Carnival Cruise Line has named the fourth of its five planned ‘portals’ at the upcoming Celebration Key private island destination. Starfish Lagoon will be the family-friendly 'portal' with a variety of activities for all ages. The Flash Flamingo and Mach III Marlin water slides, each measuring over 350 feet long, will take guests through the 10-storey high Suncastle. The Guppy Grotto has been designed for small children and will offer a coral reef themed play area, a wading pool and more. Additional activities will include the Game Pavilion, home to several table games, a Sports Court offering volleyball, basketball and pickleball, and floating AquaBanas - floating cabanas suitable for families. Part of the beach will feature kayak and paddleboard rentals and space for games, as well as sun loungers and beachside cabanas. The portal will also house a variety of dining and an adult swim-up bar. "At Carnival, we carry more children than any other cruise line, so we've designed Starfish Lagoon specifically for family fun,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. Starfish Lagoon joins the Paradise Plaza welcome area, Calypso Lagoon adult-friendly area and Lokono Cove shopping village, as four of five planned 'portals'. The cruise line will share details about the adults-only private retreat soon. Celebration Key, opening next year, will be on more than 500 cruise itineraries, by 18 Carnival ships sailing from nine US homeports. Up to two Carnival ships will be able to dock at an adjacent cruise pier that allows guests direct access to the island. 

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Carnival Cruise Line has marked a key milestone as the first cruise line to carry 10 million guests from Galveston, Texas. Local traveler Marsha Taulton of Houston was recognized on Carnival Breeze as the 10 millionth Carnival guest on a Galveston cruise. "This is an achievement that speaks to the success of our longstanding partnership with the port and the greater Galveston community," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. "The future is certainly bright, as we're delighted to welcome more guests aboard than ever before." The 10 millionth guest milestone follows an expansion of Carnival service at the port that began with the introduction of the cruise line's new flagship, Carnival Jubilee, which was the first new cruise ship to be christened in Galveston. The expansion continues in October when Carnival Miracle begins sailing from Galveston and completes a four-ship deployment. At the end of this year, Carnival's guest capacity in Galveston is expected to increase by 20 percent compared to last year, carrying more than 800,000 guests. Carnival launched the first year-round cruise program from Galveston in 2000. Carnival ships offer a variety of Galveston cruise itineraries visiting popular destinations across the Caribbean and The Bahamas. 

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Carnival Cruise Line is inviting travel advisors to take a ‘Peek at Paradise.’ It will provide an up-close look at Celebration Key, Carnival's new private destination opening in July 2025. It gives travel advisors an exclusive look at the destination and presents insights from Carnival's leadership team on the design and development. The series kicks off in Miami on June 8 and continues in Baltimore on July 13; Atlanta, on Aug. 17 and Chicago, on Sept. 14. For all other travel advisors, a virtual event will also take place Sept. 14. Attendees will receive a 'Golden Key' for a chance to win a Celebration Key experience, which is an early access trip to Celebration Key before it opens to the public. Ten winners will be announced throughout the summer and an additional fifteen first prize winners will each win a $500 Carnival gift card. "Our travel advisor partners tell us exclusive destinations are often the most popular among many of their clients, so we're giving them exclusive insight," said Adolfo M. Perez SVP of Global Sales and Trade Marketing. "Celebration Key will be a premiere destination and we're excited to share this inside look at our plans." The five events are presented in association with The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments, and Aviation. Events will showcase performances from a Bahamian Junkanoo band as well as experiences inspired by the five portals of Celebration Key – Paradise Plaza, Calypso Lagoon, Lokono Cove, an exclusive adult-only private club and a family-friendly portal. Each event will also give travel advisors an opportunity to support Carnival charitable partner St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The event series is open to all travel advisors across the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. Advisors can register at GoCCL.com and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

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  Carnival Cruise Line ship Carnival Glory has returned to service following a 21-day dry dock to refurbish onboard public spaces.   The 2980-guest vessel departed Barcelona on April 18 on a 14-day Carnival Journeys transatlantic cruise to its new homeport of Port Canaveral.   Carnival Glory now features refreshed furnishings and décor across all public areas; a newly added Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, which honours military veterans and active-duty service members; and Dreams Photography Studio.     Camp Ocean, which is designed for younger cruisers and developed in partnership with the Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex, has been fitted with a large video wall to enhance the Space Cruisers programme. Upgrades have also been made to the Warehouse video arcade, the spa and the casino, with the addition of a non-smoking casino area.     On May 2, Carnival Glory will join Carnival Freedom, Carnival Vista and Mardi Gras in Port Canaveral, offering three and four-day itineraries visiting the Bahamas, including Nassau, Freeport, Princess Cays and Bimini.   For more information go to GoCCL.co.uk.

Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled more details about upcoming new Bahamas destination on Grand Bahama. Celebration Key will feature a retail zone named Lokono Cove. Lokono Cove was named with help from a Grand Bahama resident and was the winning submission from a community competition. It is one of the five portals at Celebration Key, and will house a variety of stores and kiosks alongside a Bahamian artisan market showcasing local craftsmanship. Vendors will offer everything from souvenirs to fine jewelry at Lokono Cove, and showcase Bahamian culture beyond the goods on display. The portal will have music and vibrant murals painted by Bahamian artists. The Lokono Cove name was submitted by local resident Deidre Rahming. Lokono means "the people" and is derived from the Lucayans. Rahming will receive B$5,000 cash; attendance at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Lokono Cove and a day-pass to Celebration Key, along with drink vouchers, food and a cabana. "Lokono Cove will be a treasure trove – a place for our guests to immerse themselves in the spirit of The Bahamas and find locally-inspired keepsakes," CCL President Christine Duffy said. "Honoring the culture of the Bahamas is integral to our plans for Celebration Key." Additionally, Lokono Cove will be the departure point for guests looking to explore other parts of Grand Bahama. Lokono Cove joins Paradise Plaza, which will serve as a welcome area, and Calypso Lagoon, the adult-friendly area as three of the five portals. Carnival will share details soon on two more portals. 

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Carnival Cruise Line has named actor Jonathan Bennett as godfather of Carnival Firenze. Carnival Firenze will be christened in Long Beach on April 24 by Bennett and will sail year-round Long Beach cruises, on three to seven-day Baja Mexico and Mexican Riviera itineraries. Bennett is a seasoned television actor and appeared in the 'Mean Girls' movie 20 years ago. He has starred in multiple feature films and hosted shows for the Food Network. The 5,260-guest Carnival Firenze is the second ship to transfer to the Carnival fleet from sister line Costa Cruises, after Carnival Venezia. "Jonathan is a true brand ambassador and embodies the Carnival style of fun," said Christine Duffy, president at Carnival Cruise Line. The naming ceremony will be livestreamed on Carnival's Facebook page. 

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Carnival Corporation inked a new agreement for a fifth Excel-class cruise ship for namesake Carnival Cruise Line brand. It will be built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany and is set for a 2028 delivery. Last month Carnival Corp announced its first newbuild order in five years with a fourth Excel-class ship joining the Carnival Cruise Line fleet in 2027. This announcement confirms an 11th Excel-class ship order for Carnival’s combined fleet across four of its brands. "Carnival's Excel-class fleet will soon be a quintet of these very popular ships with tremendous operating efficiencies," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. "Since the introduction of Mardi Gras in 2021 and expansion with Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee, these Excel-class ships are driving excitement and demand.” With the impending arrival of Carnival Firenze in April, it marks the addition of five ships to CCL fleet in less than 20 months. This fifth Excel-class ship will be a 180,000-ton ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and designed to accommodate over 6,400 guests and 1,800 crew. "This new order continues to balance our commitment to growth with our responsible capital approach," said Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc. 

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Two cruises are cancelled this week on Carnival Freedom after the ship suffered a second cruise ship fire in less than two years. A cruise set to depart yesterday and one on March 29 from Port Canaveral have been scrapped. "Regrettably, the damage is more than we first thought and will require an immediate repair to stabilize the funnel," Carnival Cruise Line said. Carnival said the fire broke out on the port side of the exhaust funnel when the ship was about 20 miles off Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas. The fire was quickly extinguished and no other area of the ship was damaged. There were no reported injuries to guests however two crew members suffered smoke inhalation. The line is still investigating the cause although there were reports of a lightning strike. "It was a scary, very scary, fire in the middle of the ocean," ship guest Jamie Eubanks told FOX 35 Orlando on arrival back in Port Canaveral on Monday. According to guests, the cruise line then closed off the top deck. Carnival praised guests onboard during the fire, noting their ‘outstanding cooperation and support.’ They will be refunded. For guests booked on this week’s canceled cruises, the line will provide a full refund plus a 100% future cruise credit. "We sincerely regret the impact to our embarking guests, as we know they have been looking forward to their spring break vacation," Carnival said in a statement. Carnival Freedom's exhaust funnel also caught fire in May 2022 while the ship docked at Grand Turk. 

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