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Carnival Partners With New Orleans Saints

Carnival Cruise Lines has announced a new partnership with New Orlean’s NFL franchise – the Saints. Carnival now carries the title of “Official Cruise Partner of the New Orleans Saints” in their first ever partnership with an NFL team. The new partnership between Carnival and the Saints will create for a variety of fun in-stadium […]

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Lin Arison Chosen As Godmother For Carnival Sunshine

Lin Arison, wife of the late Ted Arison, founder of Carnival Cruise Lines, will serve as godmother of Carnival Sunshine, the former Carnival Destiny, which was renamed following a massive $155 million makeover earlier this year. Arison will officially name Carnival Sunshine during an invitation-only ceremony held on board the completely transformed 102,853-ton ship at its new U.S. […]

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News Reports Allege Carnival Ship “Saluted” In Venice

Recent Italian media agencies have published articles alleging the Carnival Sunshine performed a dangerous maneuver known as a “salute” while sailing out of Venice. The media reports claim that the ship passed within 20 metres of the Venetian shoreline. Now, here is what the reports fail to mention. At the time of the alleged incident, […]

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Carnival Sunshine: Transformation Complete (Video)

Carnival Sunshine – which recently underwent a groundbreaking $155 million renovation that added a host of new features and facilities – arrived last week in Barcelona, Spain, following its inaugural 12-day cruise from Venice, Italy. The unprecedented transformation added all of the line’s Fun Ship 2.0 dining, bar and entertainment features, along with a host of unique […]

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Carnival Sunshine Completes Renovation, Sails On Maiden Voyage

Earlier this weekend, the Carnival Sunshine departed from the Fincantieri dry dock facility in Trieste, Italy and arrived in Venice, Italy to begin her summer Mediterranean sailings. The Carnival Sunshine welcomed aboard her first guests on Sunday and is currently sailing on a 12 night inaugural Mediterranean cruise. Cruisers aboard the Carnival Sunshine this week will enjoy […]

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Carnival Sunshine Dry Dock: Waterworks & Sportsquare (Video)

As the Carnival Sunshine comes closer to her debut, more and more spaces are beginning to take shape. This week, the installation of Carnival Waterworks and the ever popular Sportsquare was completed. From the racing slides to the suspended ropes course – this new outdoor area is sure to be a hit with Carnival guests of all […]

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Carnival Sunshine Dry Dock: Onboard Dining (Video)

As the Carnival Sunshine enters into her final stages of construction, it’s time to check in on the progress being made throughout Carnival Sunshine’s restaurants. The Carnival Sunshine will host a number of restaurants onboard including, Guy’s Burger Joint, Blue Iguana Cantina, Havana Bar, Ji Ji Asian Kitchen, Cucina del Capitano, Fahrenheit 555, and her two main dining rooms. […]

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Carnival Sunshine Dry Dock Continues (Video)

The Carnival Sunshine has only been in dry dock for a few weeks now, but the massive renovation is already in full swing. Decks will be expanded, indoor spaces added, and outdoor areas created to house new and exciting onboard venues and amenities. Watch below to see construction workers rip everything out from bow to stern […]

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Carnival Victory Launches Four & Five Day Cruises From Miami

Carnival Victory arrived at PortMiami this morning to kick off its new year-round schedule of four- and five-day cruises that visit tropical destinations throughout the Caribbean and Bahamas. The 2,758-passenger Carnival Victory is the newest and largest ship to operate year-round four- and five-day voyages from South Florida. Carnival Victory’s new Miami-based schedule features three […]

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Seventh Annual John Heald’s Bloggers Cruise Announced

Carnival Sunshine has been selected as the venue for the seventh annual “John Heald Bloggers Cruise,” which brings together fans of the senior cruise director’s popular blog (www.johnhealdsblog.com) for a week’s worth of fun activities, exclusive giveaways and unforgettable memories. Bloggers Cruise 7 on Carnival Sunshine sails round-trip from New Orleans February 16-23, 2014, visiting […]

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New Details of Carnival Sunshine Transformation Announced

Carnival Cruise Lines today unveiled additional details of the $155 million makeover that will transform Carnival Destiny into Carnival Sunshine during a 49-day dry dock in Italy. The ship will re-enter service in April 2013 with all of the dining, bar and entertainment elements of the line’s groundbreaking Fun Ship 2.0 product enhancement program, along […]

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Carnival Sunshine, Carnival’s newest ship (kinda)

Carnival Cruise Line finally announced today what is happening to the Carnival Destiny after she completes her trans-Atlantic cruise. Well, it’s amazing. Check out Carnival’s official press release below and tell us what you think about Destiny’s transformation in the comment section…  CARNIVAL DESTINY TO UNDERGO DRAMATIC TRANSFORMATION  DURING MASSIVE $155 MILLION REFIT IN EARLY 2013  Ship […]