MORE THAN 180 SHORE EXCURSIONS, INCLUDING NEW ‘SELECT EXPERIENCES,’ AVAILABLE FOR CARNIVAL BREEZE’S INAUGURAL EUROPEAN SEASON
Mediterranean
Schedule Kicked Off June 3, Includes 12-Day Cruises Featuring Visits to
Stunning Ports Throughout Italy, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, France,
Spain, and Monte Carlo
MIAMI (June 7, 2012) – For the Carnival Breeze’s inaugural season in
Europe, Carnival Cruise Lines has assembled a diverse array of shore
excursions with more
than 180 different choices, including several “select experiences” that
allow guests to enjoy once-in-a-lifetime opportunities in a more
personalized setting.
Carnival Breeze’s inaugural European season kicked off June 3 and runs
through October 25, 2012, providing guests with myriad opportunities to
experience and explore
stunning and beautiful ports in Italy, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, France,
Spain, and Monte Carlo.
The
wide-ranging excursions provide Carnival Breeze guests with a seemingly
endless variety of unforgettable landside experiences, from guided
tours of famous museums
and centuries-old architectural marvels to touring the lush European
countryside and savoring local cuisine and wine. Guests can also enjoy
more active pursuits such as exploring dormant volcanoes, cycling or
kayaking along a beautiful coastline.
Here’s a sampling of some of the many exciting tours available:
Three Island Yacht Cruise (Dubrovnik, Croatia) --
Island
hopping has never been so much fun! On this five-hour excursion, guests
can explore the stunning Elaphati Islands – Lokrum, Kolocep, and Lopud –
while sipping chilled wine
aboard a luxury yacht. The islands have a rich history – legend has it
that Richard the Lion Heart was cast ashore here in 1192 after surviving
a shipwreck while returning from the Crusades. The day begins with a
visit to Lokrum Island, where guests can tour
a 12th century monastery built by Benedictine monks, while Kolocep, the smallest of the Elaphiti islands, is distinguished by 15th century mansions, vineyards and olive groves. Concluding the tour is a stop at Lopud where guests can swim,
stroll along the promenade, or savor local Croatian delicacies.
Essence of Tuscany (Livorno, Italy) - Guests
can create their own “Under the Tuscan Sun” experience visiting
the magnificent town of San Gimignano, the stunning backdrop for the
popular book and movie about the fabled city which is distinguished by
the "Manhattan of Tuscany," a skyline dotted with towers dating back to
the 11th to 13th centuries.
After enjoying a traditional Italian meal in a nearby farmhouse, guests
explore Siena, amazingly rich in masterpieces of art and nestled atop
three hills with ancient structures such as the Torre del Mangia bell
tower rising more than 300 feet high and Duomo
of Siena and the Battistero, both adorned with a variety of frescoes,
sculptures and painting masterpieces created by some of the country’s
most famous artists.
Mt. Etna at 2,900 Feet (Messina, Italy) -
On this seven-and-a-half-hour excursion, guests are taken to Europe's
largest active volcano where they can tour Mt. Etna's famous Silvestri
Crater located 2,000 feet above sea level. From there, guests board a
six-person cable car for the journey down into the crater before
embarking on a 4 x 4 Mercedes ride to reach the ultimate
peak at an awe-inspiring 2,900 feet above sea level. Following an
exhilarating off-road adventure, guests are taken on a guided tour where
they are provided a detailed overview of Mt. Etna’s history followed by
a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
Secrets of Naples (Naples, Italy) –
During this five-hour journey, guests can stroll along the narrow
streets
of the Spacca-Napoli quarter, full of life with boutiques specializing
in antiques and books, tiny grocery stores and fruit stands. The day
continues with a visit to San Domenico Square and its namesake church,
and an exploration of the underground caves
of Naples, home to the ancient Roman Aqueducts. No visit to Naples is
complete without a sampling of the city’s famous pizza and guests will
learn how to prepare the delicious pies using traditional wood-burning
ovens.
Vatican Gardens, St. Peter’s & Rome (Civitavecchia, Italy)
-- The amazing Vatican Gardens and the beauty
of Rome are on full display during this private 10-hour tour, which
also includes a typical Italian lunch. After arriving in breathtaking
St. Peter’s Square, guests enter Vatican City through the gate of St.
Uffizio Square where they enjoy panoramic views
of its magnificent gardens and enchanting fountains before touring St.
Peter’s Basilica. The day concludes with a tour of Roman highlights such
as the Spanish Steps, Navona Square, the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain.
These fascinating excursions – and dozens of others – are available in
conjunction with Carnival Breeze’s inaugural European cruise season
which kicked off with
a special 12-day voyage that departed Venice on June 3, arriving in
Barcelona June 15, 2012. Ports of call on this one-time voyage include
Dubrovnik, Croatia; Athens, Greece; Izmir, Turkey; Messina (Sicily),
Olbia (Sardinia), Rome (Civitavecchia), and Livorno
(Florence & Pisa), Italy; Monaco, Monte Carlo; and Marseilles,
France.
Carnival Breeze then begins a summer schedule of 12-day Mediterranean
voyages from Barcelona, one of Europe’s most stunning and historic
cities. The program runs
from June 15 through Oct. 25, 2012 (with the exception of the Aug. 26,
2012, voyage which sails from Venice). The 12-day Mediterranean cruises
include stops at Marseilles or Monaco; Livorno; Naples or Salerno,
Italy; Dubrovnik; Venice; Civitavecchia (Rome),
and Messina (the June 15 and Sept. 7 departures add a stop in Palma de
Mallorca, Spain; while the Aug. 14 and 26 voyages also visit Olbia,
Italy). Select voyages also overnight in Venice or Civitavecchia
(Rome).
When they’re not exploring all the awe-inspiring wonders of the
Mediterranean, guests can enjoy the Carnival Breeze’s wide range of
on-board innovations, which
include the line’s first Thrill Theater, an immersive multi-dimensional
special effects experience that makes viewers feel as if they’re part
of the movie, along with popular features such as WaterWorks, with fun
water slides and attractions, and SportSquare,
an expansive top-deck recreation area with a ropes course, mini-golf,
an outdoor fitness area and more.
Exclusive to Carnival Breeze is Bonsai Sushi, the line’s first
full-service sushi restaurant, and Fat Jimmy’s C-Side BBQ, an open-air
dining venue featuring a
variety of grilled barbecue favorites and traditional sides. Guests can
also visit Guy’s Burger Joint, developed in tandem with Food Network
personality Guy Fieri, or enjoy poolside libations at the RedFrog Rum
Bar or BlueIguana Tequila Bar or Caribbean-inspired
drinks and snacks at the RedFrog Pub.
For additional information and reservations, call 1-800-327-9501 (individual) or 1-800-327-5782 (groups) or visit the line’s travel agent Internet portal, GoCCL.com. Carnival can also be found on:
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About Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival
is "The World's Most Popular Cruise Line®" with 24 ships operating
three- to 18-day voyages to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera,
Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, Europe,
Bermuda, South America, Panama Canal, Tahiti, the Fiji Islands, New
Zealand, Norway, the Baltic and the British Isles. The company recently
expanded its fleet with the launch of the 130,000-ton Carnival Breeze,
which entered service June 3, 2012.
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