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"Today's Carnival" is a far superior version of the Carnival we once knew. This new take on Carnival has helped Carnival launch itself as a leader in the cruise industry. Carnival has gone and undertaken many upgrades to refine their commitment to all aspects of the "Fun Ship" cruise experience.

Over the past few years many new features have been added to the Carnival fleet in order to create a more upscale feel and ambiance on the ships. From the dining choices, to the new bedding, to the children's programs; Carnival has revamped their image to satisfy all levels of clients' needs and desires.

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Some of the new features you will experience on "Today's Carnival" will be:

New Dining Options -

Carnival's Total Choice Dining has become one of the most enhanced services in the cruise industry. From sushi bars to pizzerias to the upscale supper clubs; Carnival has made their Total Choice Dining cruising's most comprehensive dining program. Dinner service has now been expanded to have four-seating times; 5:45pm, 6:15pm, 8pm, and 8:30pm in order to make all guests have a more flexible main-dining option. Carnival has made an exclusive alliance with French Master Chef Georges Blanc. Georges Blanc and his staff create one-of-a-kind signature selections for all the dining rooms and restaurants onboard all Carnival ships. He and his staff also train Carnival's chefs and staff to follow his award winning service and culinary features.

Guest options will be further expanded this coming year as the new Carnival Splendor and later in 2009 the Carnival Dream enters service. As of today here is a list of amenities that guests can expect on almost every Carnival ship:

•	Full-service breakfast, lunch and dinner in formal dining rooms on ships
•	Lido deck casual restaurants for breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon snacks, dinner and more with no additional charges
•	24-hour pizzeria at no charge
•	24-hour complimentary room service
•	24-hour frozen yogurt and ice cream stations at no charge
•	Patisseries offering desserts, coffees and cookies
•	New York inspired menu options
•	Sushi bars
•	Cookies in cabins for children at night
•	Lobster served on every ship
•	Nightly midnight buffets including a grand gala buffet on every sailing with the newly added Chocolate Extravaganza
•	Children's and Vegetarian menus available
•	Spa Carnival Fare available for those who want a healthy selection of meals low in calories, fat, sodium or cholesterol
•	Supper clubs with reservation only dining rooms found on all Spirit and Conquest class ships - An alternate more upscale dining option with elegant interiors, intimate atmosphere, and leisurely paced service.
•	Presidential Wine Club - the industry's first group of people cruising due to their love of wine; plus each Carnival sailing will have hand picked wine choices to compliment the already revamped menu options in the dining rooms and Supper Clubs, and wine bars.

Other new features of "Today's Carnival" are:

The new Carnival Comfort Beds -

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A new sleep system which will include the Carnival Comfort Bed with plush comfortable mattresses, luxurious duvet covers, and higher thread-count sheets and pillow cases. A new "suite pillow" menu will now be available for guests in suites, in order to choose their own pillows for a more customized cruise experience.

New Cabin Amenities -

•	Plush terrycloth robes for all ocean-view cabins
•	All cabins will have in-cabin amenity baskets with better products for men and women

Technology -

•	Additional conference rooms for meeting space
•	Internet Cafes onboard to stay connected via email and the Internet
•	Wi-Fi Internet capabilities for wireless Internet throughout the ship
•	Cellular phone service on select ships is available now

Carnival's Children Program -

•	Camp Carnival will cater to more then a half-million children this year alone
•	Enhancements to the program include activities focusing on reading, art, science, music, geography, and physical fitness.
•	High-tech playing areas featuring computers, video games and arcades
•	Climbing mazes have been installed
•	Games, toys, and arts and crafts areas for the little ones
•	Outdoor mini-basketball courts, jungle gyms, ping-pong tables, volleyball courts, and shuffleboard for all ages to use
•	Swimming pools just for children; one pool even features the famous Carnival water slide
•	Dining options specifically for children - A special kids menu with children inspired specials; menus are coloring books with crayons to keep them entertained during dining.
•	There is a 24-hour pizzeria, BBQ, and ice-cream available
•	Cookies at bedtime in the cabins
•	Soda cards, also know as a "Fountain Fun Card" are available for purchase onboard
•	Camp hours are 9am -10pm for the camp, 10pm-3am for babysitting, and babysitting is also available from 8am -12pm on port days for children under 2
•	Camp Carnival also has started the ExerSeas fitness program and the A-B-Seas program for reading, storytelling, puppet shows, and skits
•	Camp Carnival is for ages 2-11 years old
•	Parents can take advantage of the evening "After Hours" services from 10 p.m. till 12 a.m. After 12 a.m., juniors and intermediates will join the younger cruisers for our Slumber Party service until 3 a.m.
•	Circle C is for ages 12-14 years old
•	For the Teens - Teen Club02 will help keep the teenagers active with organized activities for ages 15-17
•	The teen program includes a "teens-only" club with music, video games, movies and more based on the ship
•	Teens will have "teen-only" parties, sport activities, and shore excursions
•	Dedicated Teen Directors will be available to run all programs and keep a watchful eye

Entertainment -

•	Show lounges on some ships hold up to 1,400 guests at a single showing
•	High-tech video projectors have been installed
•	Lasers, pyrotechnics, sets, and costumes have all been upgraded as well
•	Carnival ships have many options for your night time activities; piano bars, karaoke bars, comedy shows, and many live shows each night
•	Multiple bars and lounges also add to the night time fun for adults traveling on all the Carnival ships

Spa Carnival -

•	Health conscious travelers have led Carnival to update its exercise equipment and pampering treatments
•	New fitness classes including Yoga, Pilates, and more are now featured
•	Lectures on health, nutrition, and body image available
•	Saunas, whirlpools, and steam rooms
•	State-of-the-art fitness centers with upgraded equipment and free weights
•	Kickboxing and Spin Classes
•	Personal Trainers available
•	Many services available such as massages, pedicures, manicures, hair treatments, and facials
•	Many services available such as massages, pedicures, manicures, hair treatments, facials, and many of the relaxing treatments you need to indulge your senses while onboard
•	The new Cloud 9 Spa is one of the largest spas afloat, the brand new Carnival Splendor's 40,000 sq foot, two-deck spa- including exclusive spa staterooms - will feature an extensive range of top quality facilities and treatments in an elegant setting of tranquility. This spectacular spa will set the standard for all of Carnival’s future ships, including the Carnival Dream -- setting sail in 2009.

Carnival "Fun Ship" Fleet's Facts and the Destinations for each "Fun Ship":

Dream Class

Carnival Dream – Debuting in the fall of 2009, the Carnival Dream at 130,000 tons and carrying over 3,600 passengers will be the largest Carnival ship ever constructed. Following introductory sailings in Europe of 12- and 16-day Mediterranean cruises, the Carnival Dream will sail year-round 7-day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral, Florida.

The Carnival Dream will be a new class of “Fun Ship” for Carnival with a host of new amenities found onboard. The new 130,000-ton Carnival Dream will usher in a new era of “Fun Ship” cruising when it debuts in September 2009, offering a host of innovations.

New Features Exclusive to the Carnival Dream will feature:

A variety of new stateroom categories, including those specifically catering to families. These new staterooms include the first ever Cove Balcony staterooms that are closer to the waterline for enhanced views, and Deluxe Ocean View staterooms for families featuring a full bathroom and washroom.
Carnival WaterWorks Aqua Park, along with the most elaborate children’s facilities at sea, including expansive play areas
Scenic Whirlpools that extend over the ship’s sides

Representing a new class of Fun Ship, the Carnival Dream will feature the Cloud 9 Spa, a luxurious 23,000-square-foot health and fitness center – the largest in the Carnival fleet. This modern facility will feature the line’s Thalassotherapy pool covered by a glass dome and an elaborate thermal suite. Adjacent to the facility will be 65 exclusive “spa staterooms” on the Carnival Dream – also a first for Carnival.
Serenity – a two level, adult only retreat
The Piazza – A Stunning Indoor/Outdoor Café and Live Music Venue
Promenade Deck – outdoor walking area
Carnival’s Seaside Theater – featuring a 270-square-foot LED screen.

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Splendor Class

Carnival Splendor – Carnival’s newest ship entered service in June 2008 – At 113,000 tons and carrying over 3,000 passengers, it is Carnival’s largest ship in the fleet. The Carnival Splendor sails 7-day Eastern Caribbean sailings out of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. From January to March, 2009, the Carnival Splendor will sail 14- to 18-day cruises in South America. Beginning March 2009, the Carnival Splendor will begin year- round 7-day Mexican Riviera cruises from Long Beach, California.

New Features Exclusive to the Carnival Splendor will feature:

Representing a new class of Fun Ship, the Carnival Splendor will feature the Cloud 9 Spa, a luxurious 21,000-square-foot health and fitness center – the largest in the Carnival fleet. This modern facility will feature the line’s first Thalassotherapy pool covered by a glass dome and an elaborate thermal suite. Adjacent to the facility will be 68 exclusive “spa staterooms” on the Carnival Splendor – also a first for Carnival.
Serenity - An Adult Only Outdoor Retreat
Sliding Sky Dome over the main pool area
Carnival’s Seaside Theatre – Featuring a 270-square-foot LED Screen

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Conquest Class

Carnival Freedom – At 110,000 tons it carries 2,974 passengers and entered service in 2007. The Carnival Freedom sails alternating 6- and 8-day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Carnival Liberty – At 110,000 tons it carries 2,974 passengers and entered service in 2005. The Carnival Liberty sails year-round 7-day alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Miami, Florida.

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Carnival Valor – At 110,000 tons it carries 2,974 passengers and entered service in 2004. The Carnival Valor sails year-round 7-day alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises every Sunday from Miami, Florida.

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Carnival Glory – At 110,000 tons it carries 2,974 passengers and entered service in 2003. The Carnival Glory sails year-round 7-day alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises every Saturday from Port Canaveral, Florida.

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Carnival Conquest – At 110,000 tons it carries 2,974 passengers and entered service in 2002. The Carnival Conquest sails year-round 7-day Caribbean cruises from Galveston, Texas.

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Spirit Class

Carnival Miracle – At 88,500 tons it carries 2,124 passengers and entered service in 2004. The Carnival Miracle sails 8-day Caribbean voyages from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Summer 2009 the Miracle begins seasonal 8-day Caribbean cruises from New York to the Caribbean.

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Carnival Legend – At 88,500 tons it carries 2,124 passengers and entered service in 2002. The Carnival Legend sails year-round 7-day Western Caribbean cruises from Tampa, Florida.

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Carnival Pride – At 88,500 tons it carries 2,124 passengers and entered service in 2002. The Carnival Pride sails year-round 7-day Mexican Riviera cruises every Sunday from Long Beach, California. In the spring of 2009 the Carnival Pride will sail out of Miami, Florida sailing 6- and 7-day Caribbean cruises before relocating to Baltimore, Maryland. Beginning April 2009, the Carnival Pride will sail 6- and 7-day Bahamas cruises as well as regular 7- and 8-day Caribbean cruises out of Baltimore, Maryland.

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Carnival Spirit – At 88,500 tons it carries 2,124 passengers and entered service in 2001. The Carnival Spirit sails 8-day Mexican Riviera cruises from San Diego, California. During May thru September the Carnival Spirit sails 7-day Alaska cruises every Wednesday doing either a northbound voyage from Vancouver, British Columbia or a southbound voyage from Whittier/Anchorage, Alaska. The Carnival Spirit will also sail select 12-day Hawaii cruises during the months of April and October.

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Triumph Class

Carnival Victory – At 102,000 tons it carries 2,758 passengers and entered service in 2000. The Carnival Victory sails year-round 7-day Southern Caribbean cruises from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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Carnival Triumph – At 102,000 tons it carries 2,758 passengers and entered service in 1999. The Carnival Triumph sails 7-day Eastern and Western Caribbean voyages from Miami, Florida. In the summer of 2009, the Carnival Triumph will sail 4-, 5- and 7-day Canada and New England cruises out of New York, New York.

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Destiny Class

Carnival Destiny – At 101,353 tons it carries 2,642 passengers and entered service in 1996. The Carnival Destiny sails year-round 4- and 5-day Caribbean cruises from Miami, Florida.

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Fantasy Class

The Carnival Fantasy Class has just been UPGRADED! All the ships in the Carnival Fantasy Class have gone through the Evolutions of Fun….

The Evolution of Fun has added upgrades to all the ships in the Carnival Fantasy Class:

Top-to-Bottom Makeovers which include all-new stateroom décor, remodeled bathrooms, luxurious linens, new atriums, Spa Carnival centers, miniature-golf, new coffee bars, and more.
New amenities onboard feature the new WaterWorks aqua parks, Serenity - Adult Only Retreats and upgrades to all the pools.

Carnival Paradise - At 70,367 tons it carries 2,052 passengers and entered service in 1998. The Carnival Paradise sails year-round 3- and 4-day cruises from Long Beach, California.

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Carnival Elation – At 70,367 tons it carries 2,052 passengers and entered service in 1998. The Carnival Elation sails year-round 3- and 4-day Baja cruises from San Diego, California.

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Carnival Inspiration – At 70,367 tons it carries 2,052 passengers and entered service in 1996. The Carnival Inspiration sails year-round 4- and 5-day Western Caribbean cruises from Tampa, Florida.

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Carnival Imagination – At 70,367 tons it carries 2,052 passengers and entered service in 1995. The Carnival Imagination sails year-round 3-day Bahamas and 4-day Western Caribbean cruises from Miami, Florida.

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Carnival Fascination – At 70,367 tons it carries 2,052 passengers and entered service in 1994. The Carnival Fascination sails year-round 4- and 5-day Bahamas and Key West cruises from Jacksonville, Florida.

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Carnival Sensation – At 70,367 tons it carries 2,052 passengers and entered service in 1993. The Carnival Sensation sails year-round 3- and 4-day Bahamas cruises from Port Canaveral, Florida.

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Carnival Ecstasy – At 70,367 tons it carries 2,052 passengers and entered service in 1991. The Carnival Ecstasy sails year-round 4- and 5-day Western Caribbean cruises from Galveston, Texas.

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Carnival Fantasy – At 70,367 tons it carries 2,056 passengers and entered service in 1990. The Carnival Fantasy sails year-round 4- and 5-day Western Caribbean cruises from New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Holiday Class

Holiday – At 46,052 tons it carries 1,452 passengers and entered service in 1985. The Holiday sails 4- and 5-day Western Caribbean cruises from Mobile, Alabama.

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