CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES, PORT OF BALTIMORE ANNOUNCE RESUMPTION OF
YEAR-ROUND SERVICE FROM BALTIMORE IN MARCH 2015
MIAMI
(January 30, 2014) – Carnival Cruise Lines and the Port of Baltimore
today announced that the cruise line will resume year-round departures
from Baltimore when the 2,124-passenger
Carnival Pride begins seven-day cruises in spring 2015.
Carnival
Pride is currently based in Baltimore where it will remain through
October 2014 then reposition to Tampa for a winter cruise schedule
before returning to Baltimore
for year-round service in March 2015, hosting nearly 120,000 guests
annually.
In
anticipation of Carnival Pride’s return to Baltimore, the ship will
undergo an extensive multi-million-dollar makeover in fall 2014 that
will add a host of dining, bar
and entertainment innovations that are part of the line’s $500 million
Fun Ship 2.0 product enhancement program.
In addition to the new on-board features, Carnival Pride is one of
several Carnival Cruise Lines ships that will be outfitted with exhaust
gas cleaning technology
– known as scrubbers –designed to reduce air emissions from cruise
ships and large marine vessels.
Scrubber technology will be installed on
Carnival Pride prior to its Baltimore deployment in spring 2015. This
new technology will enable the Carnival Pride
to exceed the stricter air emission standards established for operation
within the North American Emission Control Area (ECA).
“Baltimore
is a convenient mid-Atlantic embarkation point for ‘Fun Ship’ cruising
and we’re pleased to resume these attractive year-round departures which
offer our guests
an opportunity to visit a variety of beautiful, tropical destinations,”
said Gerry Cahill, Carnival’s president and CEO. “We would like to
extend our thanks to officials from the port and the state of Maryland
for their outstanding support in our efforts to
resume year-round cruising from Baltimore,” he added.
“We
are pleased to welcome Carnival Cruise Lines back to Maryland and the
Carnival Pride cruise ship back to the Port of Baltimore,” said Governor
Martin O’Malley. “Our Administration
has a proven track record of advocating for a strong, healthy
environment and fighting for high-quality jobs for Maryland families.
I’m pleased Carnival and the Environmental Protection Agency and Coast
Guard have agreed on a plan that will keep family-supporting
jobs in Maryland and allow a cleaner and even greener Carnival Pride to
return to this thriving cruise market.”
Year-Round Seven-day Cruises From Baltimore
On
its year-round deployment from Baltimore, Carnival Pride will offer two
distinctly different itineraries with voyages departing every Sunday
beginning March 29, 2015.
Week-long exotic eastern Caribbean cruises will visit Grand Turk, the
private Bahamian island of Half Moon Cay and Freeport, The Bahamas,
while a Florida/Bahamas schedule will feature Port Canaveral, Fla.
(Orlando), and Nassau and Freeport, The Bahamas.
During
these cruises, guests can relax on beautiful white-sand beaches,
participate in fun watersports activities and visit popular landmarks
and attractions throughout the
Caribbean, Bahamas and Central Florida.
Exciting Fun Ship 2.0 Innovations
Carnival
Pride will undergo a three-week dry dock from October 19 to November 9,
2014, during which it will be outfitted with a variety of Fun Ship 2.0
innovations, including:
- Guy’s Burger Joint, a free-of-charge poolside venue developed in partnership with Food Network personality Guy Fieri serving hand-crafted burgers and fresh-cut fries in an atmosphere that celebrates the chef’s California roots and love of car culture
- BlueIguana Cantina, a complimentary poolside Mexican eatery where guests can enjoy authentic, freshly made burritos and tacos on homemade tortillas that can be personalized with a variety of salsas and toppings
- Bonsai Sushi, a full-service sushi restaurant offering delicious Asian-inspired delicacies – sushi, sashimi, rolls and more – all enjoyed amidst a contemporary Far East décor
- WaterWorks, highlighted by Green Thunder, the steepest and fastest water slide at sea, as well as the line’s signature Twister slide full of exhilarating twists and turns and a spray park
- Hasbro, The Game Show, where guests are part of the show through a series of larger-than-life productions and entertainment activities based on the company’s iconic and popular games
- Playlist Productions, builds upon Carnival’s reputation for high quality entertainment, combining captivating live performances and high-tech special effects, all set to popular and recognizable songs
- EA SPORTS Bar, a sports and video game lovers’ paradise where guests can catch live sporting events, check out scores on the real-time 24/7 sports ticker, and play the latest EA SPORTS games on a 16-screen video wall
- BlueIguana Tequila Bar, a fun and festive outdoor watering hole offering a laid-back Mexican-themed atmosphere and tequila-based frozen drinks and beers, perfect for chillin’ by the pool
- Alchemy Bar, a vintage-themed cocktail “pharmacy” that’s the go-to spot for guests seeking a unique experience with mixologists who “prescribe” concoctions from different elixirs and ingredients or guests’ own custom-created cocktails
- RedFrog Pub where guests can enjoy the Caribbean’s best rums and beers – along with Carnival’s own ThirstyFrog Red private label draft brew – and island-inspired pub fare while soaking up the distinct British-West-Indies-meets-Key-West ambiance
- RedFrog Rum Bar, a poolside adaptation of the RedFrog Pub offering the quintessential Caribbean vacation vibe with refreshing Caribbean rum-based frozen drinks and beers, including Carnival’s own ThirstyFrog Red
- The Library Bar, a warm and cozy venue offering self-serve wine dispensers and full bar service for those seeking a more intimate spot for before- or after-dinner drinks
- Cherry On Top, which celebrates the joys of simple indulgences with bins of bulk candy, fun fanciful gifts and novelties, custom apparel and more
Special 14-Day Repositioning Cruise from Tampa to Baltimore
Prior
to its Baltimore deployment, Carnival Pride will operate a 14-day
repositioning cruise departing Tampa March 15 and arriving Baltimore
March 29, 2015.
The
special one-time voyage will feature six magnificent seaside
destinations throughout the Caribbean and Central America, including
George Town, Grand Cayman; Limon, Costa
Rica; Colon, Panama; Aruba; Curacao; and St. Maarten, Netherlands
Antilles. Each of these destinations offers gorgeous beaches,
interesting historical sites and myriad dining, shopping and sightseeing
opportunities. Optional excursions to the spectacular
Panama Canal will be featured during the call in Colon.
For
additional information, 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:
Twitter:
www.twitter.com/carnivalcruise
Facebook Fan Page:
www.facebook.com/carnival
YouTube:
www.youtube.com/carnival
About Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival, a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is "The World's Most Popular Cruise Line®" with 24 ships operating three- to 23-day voyages to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, Panama Canal, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Tahiti. The company’s 25th ship, the 135,000-ton Carnival Vista, is scheduled to enter service in 2016.
Carnival, a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is "The World's Most Popular Cruise Line®" with 24 ships operating three- to 23-day voyages to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, Panama Canal, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Tahiti. The company’s 25th ship, the 135,000-ton Carnival Vista, is scheduled to enter service in 2016.
Carnival
is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive
alliance also includes Cunard, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises,
Costa Cruises and Seabourn. Sharing a passion
to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, World's
Leading Cruise Lines inspires people to discover their best vacation
experience. Together, we offer a variety of exciting and enriching
cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations.
Visit us at www.worldleadingcruiselines.com.
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