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The Miami and London-based Carnival Cruise Line is the flagship brand of Carnival Corp., one of the largest vacation/travel conglomerates in the world with $11.8 billion in revenue and net income of $2.3 billion. The parent company operates 84 ships through 12 cruise lines that also include Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn Cruise Line in North America; P&O Cruises, Cunard Line and Ocean Village in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises in southern Europe, and P&O Cruises in Australia. The Carnival Cruise Line brand alone visits 60 ports in the Bahamas, Caribbean, the Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, New England, Canada, Bermuda, Europe and the Greek Isles. Nearl...
The Miami and London-based Carnival Cruise Line is the flagship brand of Carnival Corp., one of the largest vacation/travel conglomerates in the world with $11.8 billion in revenue and net income of $2.3 billion. The parent company operates 84 ships through 12 cruise lines that also include Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn Cruise Line in North America; P&O Cruises, Cunard Line and Ocean Village in the United Kingdom; AIDA in Germany; Costa Cruises in southern Europe, and P&O Cruises in Australia. The Carnival Cruise Line brand alone visits 60 ports in the Bahamas, Caribbean, the Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, New England, Canada, Bermuda, Europe and the Greek Isles. Nearly 2 million passengers depart each year from Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Port Canaveral, Tampa, Jacksonville, Galveston, San Diego, Rome, New York, Vancouver, Anchorage, San Juan, New Orleans, Mobile and Long Beach, Calif. The company was founded in 1972 by the late Florida entrepreneur Ted Arison as a subsidiary of a Boston firm. It initially had a single secondhand ship, the TSS Mardi Gras, and just enough fuel to make a one-way trip from Miami to San Juan. It ran aground on a sandbar on its initial voyage. In 1974, Arison bought full ownership of the ailing company for $1 in cash and the assumption of $5 million in debt. The company began aggressive marketing with the slogan "Fun Ships" in part to camouflage the second-hand nature of its fleet. But the company grew steadily until it went public in 1987. Its current CEO and board chairman is Mickey Arison, son of the founder. In recent years, the Fun Ships advertising has given way to ads that spotlight upgraded features such as elegant food and dining, entertainment, on-board activities, shore excursions and in-cabin amenities. Like their competitors, Carnival has been struggling with rising fuel prices, travelers' concerns about hurricanes and changing customer preferences such as a cooling market for Caribbean cruises but an upsurge in the demand for European destinations. But the operation continues to grow with pending orders for 21 more ships for all its lines -- four ships worth $8 billion just for Carnival Cruise Lines. While the new ships are larger than their predecessors, the company has avoided until recently buying the giant-sized ships ordered by its main competitor, Royal Caribbean, which is also based in Miami. Carnival ran into rough seas after Hurricane Katrina when members of Congress and the public questioned the Department of Homeland Security spending $192 million to charter three Carnival ships as temporary housing for victims and relief workers. A department inspector general later deemed the deal "reasonable." The company headquarters is at 3655 N.W. 87th Avenue, Miami. It's phone number is 305/599-2600.
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Carnival Corp. might reimburse cruise passengers for fuel surcharges
South Florida Sun-SentinelCruise passengers on Carnival Corp.'s six lines burdened with fuel surcharges this year could be reimbursed, the company said Friday, but only if oil prices continue to slide. If oil drops to $70 per barrel or less, Carnival will credit cruise passengers...Tags: Cruises, Energy Saving, Carnival Corporation, Petroleum Industry, Coral Gables
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JACKSONVILLE, FLA.: Carnival ship comes in
The 855-foot-long Carnival Fascination has arrived at the Port of Jacksonville to begin year-round, four- and five-day voyages. The 2,052-passenger vessel is the largest cruise ship ever to permanently base in Jacksonville, Fla. Owned by Miami-based...Tags: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Festive Event, Local Authority, Key West
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Another ship to offer cruises from Baltimore
A 1,900-person cruise ship will begin sailing from Baltimore next year, offering trips to the Eastern Caribbean and down the East Coast, the governor's office announced yesterday. The Celebrity Mercury will offer 12-night cruises to St. Thomas, St. Kitts,...Tags: Cruises, Executive Branch, Tour Operations Industry, Government, Celebrity
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Cruises thrive at Manhattan, Brooklyn and N.J. ports
Special to NewsdayNew Yorkers may be feeling the pinch of a poor economy but that doesn't mean they won't scrape together the change to enjoy a good cruise. In fact, perhaps because times are tough, cruises -- where one price gets you a room, meals and entertainment --...Tags: Cruises, Imperial and Royal Matters, Transportation Industry, Sailing, University of Miami
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Get saucy—at Footy's Bubbles & Bones Gala
On the evening of October 17, at 7 p.m., Footy's Eigth Annual Bubbles & Bones Gala will take place, benefiting Here's Help, Inc. Taking place at the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa in Hollywood, the event will be co-hosted by Claire and Dan Marino, and...Tags: Clothing and Textiles Industry, Baseball, Gloria Estefan, Football, Jon Secada
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Cruises thrive at Manhattan, Brooklyn and NJ ports
Special to NewsdayNew Yorkers may be feeling the pinch of a poor economy but that doesn't mean they won't scrape together the change to enjoy a good cruise. In fact, perhaps because times are tough, cruises - where one price gets you a room, meals and entertainment - have...Tags: Cruises, Imperial and Royal Matters, Transportation Industry, Sailing, University of Miami
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Ike's damage varies among Turks, Caicos
The Washington PostBy Scott Vogel and Christina Talcott Since Hurricane Ike battered the Turks and Caicos more than a week ago, it has become clear that at least some islands in the popular Caribbean chain suffered major damage from the storm, then a Category 4. But...Tags: Meteorological Disasters, Tour Operations Industry, Disasters, Hurricanes, Natural Disasters
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Norwegian, Carnival offers 2-night cruises
They're short and sweet. One- and two-night cruises are a great way for New Yorkers to taste the fruits of cruising without plumping for the entire meal. And at around $150 a voyage, these getaways also make sense for travelers whose wallets are...Tags: Tour Operations Industry, Manhattan (New York City), Festive Event
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Carnival Putting Bigger Ship In New Orleans
The Associated PressNew Orleans will get a much bigger ship when Carnival Cruise Lines moves the Carnival Fantasy to Mobile. The line says its Carnival Triumph will be based in New Orleans. It carries 2,758 passengers - about one-third more than the Fantasy. Carnival...Tags: Festive Event
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New tours and more
TOURS Baja AirVentures offers an eco-retreat to Baja Mexico, where guests can kayak, whale watch, hike, snorkel, surf and help save the environment. Accommodations have solar showers and hammocks. Meals and sightseeing with personal guides are also...Tags: Sailing, Cruises, Sports and Outdoor Equipment, Tourism and Leisure, Personal Service
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Oil Spill Update
The Associated PressDozens of cargo ships, petrochemical tankers and smaller vessels stacked up Thursday near a closed stretch of the Mississippi River, a day after a collision between a barge and tanker spilled more than 400,000 gallons of fuel oil into the nation's busy...Tags: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Louisiana, Water Pollution, National Government, Disasters
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Zo hosts block party to get you in the Summer Groove
SouthFlorida.comThe summer's most star-studded charity event returns this year with a new name and a chance for everyone to get in on the fun. The Miccosukee Zo's Summer Groove is a five-day series of events hosted by the Miami Heat's Alonzo "Zo" Mourning that raises...Tags: Miami Heat, American Airlines Arena, Dwyane Wade, Basketball
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