Carnival Cruise Lines to Feature Shiploads of Caribbean Excitement in 2006
Carnival Cruise Lines has a number of exciting developments planned for the 2006 cruise season, including new year-round four- and five-day cruises from Port Canaveral, Florida, featuring a brand new port of call, Grand Turk, along with an expanded schedule of 12-day Mediterranean voyages and the resumption of service from New Orleans and Mobile, Ala.
A number of new shipboard enhancements are also scheduled to be rolled out fleet-wide in the coming year, including the “Carnival Comfort Bed” sleep system and the “Georges Blanc Signature Selection” menu items created by the world-renowned chef and restaurateur. Carnival will also continue its efforts at catering to the family cruise market and expects to carry a record 525,000 children this year, the most in cruising.
A new year-round four- and five-day cruise schedule from Port Canaveral debuts March 23, initially on the Sensation through October 19 and on the Elation beginning October 23. Four-day cruises visit Nassau and either Freeport or Half Moon Cay, while five-day cruises call at Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay and Nassau.
Highlighting select five-day cruises is Grand Turk, part of the Turks & Caicos Islands, featuring pristine beaches, turquoise waters, spectacular coral reefs, and an unspoiled atmosphere.
From April 30 to October 15, the Elation will operate a new seven-day cruise program from Miami featuring four exceptional island destinations –Half Moon Cay, St. Thomas/St. John, Grand Turk and a rare daytime call at San Juan.
