Sunday, March 4, 2007

HISTORY OF CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES





HISTORY OF CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES
Miami-based Carnival Cruise Lines got its in 1972 with one ship. The Mardi Gras. Formerly the Empress of Canada. From there Carnival Began developing the “Fun Ship” concept. offering a shipboard experience so vibrant that it appealed to people of all ages and backgrounds.



Carnival Cruise Lines have a lot of vessel. Totally have 21 vessel there are the Holiday. the Jubilee , the Celebration, the Fantasy. The Ecstasy, the Sensation. The Fascination. The Imagination. The Inspiration, the Elation, the Paradise, Carnival Destiny, Carnival Triumph, Carnival Victory. Carnival Conquest, Carnival Glory, Carnival Valor, Carnival Spirit and Carnival Pride.
Carnival currently operates sailings ranging from three to 17 days in lengh to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, the Panama Canal and the Canadian Maritimes from a variety of North American departure points.



Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc., went public in 1987 and is currently traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The parent company was renamed Carnival Corporation in 1993 to better distinguish between it and the Carnival Cruise Lines operating brand. Carnival Purchased Holland America line and Windstar Cruises in 1989, both of which continue to operate as separate brands and are based in Seattle. Carnival Corporation also owns Cunard Line Limited. Seabourn Cruise Line. And Costa Cruises. Europe’s number one cruise operator.



Carnival will continue to find new and exciting ways to provide the best cruise vacations possible. This will be done by combining the “Fun Ship” concept with superior service and value; thus maintaining its position as ‘THE MOST POPULAR CRUISE IN THE WORLD”

Fact in carnival cruise line



Fact in carnival cruise line
VISION STATEMENT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES IS “TO CONSISTENTLY PROVIDE QUALITY CRUISE VACATIONS THAT EXCEED THE EXPECTATION OF OUR GUESTS”


CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES IS “THE MOST POPULAR CRUISE LINE IN THE WORLD” because in a very year carried 3.3 million passenger.

REVERSE GRATUITY SYSTEM


REVERSE GRATUITY SYSTEM
Reverse gratuity system- The guests are automatically charged on their Sail and Sign Card for all gratuities. On the first of the cruise the Stateroom Stewards deliver Reverse Gratuity System flyers to all stateroom, explaining the gratuity system, except for prepaid guests.
Prepaid Gratuity- The guests paid their gratuity before they came on the cruise. A list of all pre-paid guests is posted on the Housekeeping Office on Embarkation Day.
Once on board, the guests have to activate their Sail and Sign Card for all gratuity charges. The gratuity per person per day are as follows :
# Stateroom Steward $3.50
# Dining Room Team Service $5.50
# Alternate Dining (Lido) $.75

Choose Your Ship by Length of Cruise


Choose Your Ship by Length of Cruise
3 Days 4 Days 5 Days 6 Days 7 Days 8 Days 9 Days 12 Days 14 Days 16 Days

3 DAY CRUISES

Fascination
Fantasy-class
Miami
The Bahamas

Sensation
Fantasy-class
Pt. Canaveral
The Bahamas

Paradise
Fantasy-class
Los Angeles
Baja Mexico

Carnival Destiny
Destiny-class
San Juan
S. Caribbean

4 DAY CRUISES

Fascination
Fantasy-class
Miami
W. Caribbean

Imagination
Fantasy-class
Miami
W. Caribbean

Elation
Fantasy-class
Pt. Canaveral
The Bahamas

Sensation
Fantasy-class
Pt. Canaveral
The Bahamas

Inspiration
Fantasy-class
Tampa
W. Caribbean

Celebration
Holiday-class
Jacksonville
The Bahamas

Holiday
Holiday-class
Mobile
W. Caribbean

Ecstasy
Fantasy-class
Galveston
W. Caribbean

Paradise
Fantasy-class
Los Angeles
Baja Mexico

Carnival Victory
Triumph-class
New York
Canada

Fantasy
Fantasy-class
New Orleans
W.Caribbean

Carnival Destiny
Destiny-class
Barbados
S. Caribbean

Carnival Freedom
Conquest-class
Miami
W. Caribbean

Carnival Legend
Spirit-class
Ft. Lauderdale
W. Caribbean

Elation
Fantasy-class
San Diego
Mexican Rivera

5 DAY CRUISES

Imagination
Fantasy-class
Miami
W. Caribbean

Elation
Fantasy-class
Pt. Canaveral
The Bahamas

Fantasy
Fantasy-class
New Orleans
W. Caribbean

Inspiration
Fantasy-class
Tampa
W. Caribbean

Celebration
Holiday-class
Jacksonville
The Bahamas

Holiday
Holiday-class
Mobile
W. Caribbean

Ecstasy
Fantasy-class
Galveston
W. Caribbean

Carnival Victory
Triumph-class
New York
Canada

Carnival Victory
Triumph-class
Charleston
The Bahamas

Carnival Triumph
Triumph-class
New Orleans
W. Caribbean

Elation
Fantasy-class
San Diego
Baja Mexico/Mexican Riviera

6 DAY CRUISES

Carnival Liberty
Conquest-class
Ft. Lauderdale
W. Caribbean

Carnival Miracle
Spirit-class
New York
Bermuda

Carnival Freedom
Conquest-class
Ft. Lauderdale
W. Caribbean

Carnival Victory
Triumph-class
Norfolk
The Bahamas

Elation
Fantasy-class
San Diego
Mexican Riviera

7 DAY CRUISES

Carnival Triumph
Triumph-class
Miami/New Orleans
E. & W. Caribbean

Carnival Valor
Conquest-class
Miami
E.& Exotic W. Caribbean

Carnival Glory
Conquest-class
Pt. Canaveral
E.& Exotic W. Caribbean

Carnival Legend
Spirit-class
Tampa
Exotic W. Caribbean

Carnival Conquest
Conquest-class
Galveston
W. Caribbean

Carnival Pride
Spirit-class
Los Angeles
Mexican Riviera

Carnival Destiny
Destiny-class
San Juan
S. Caribbean

Carnival Spirit
Spirit-class
Vancouver/Anchorage
Alaska

Carnival Spirit
Spirit-class
San Diego
Mexican Riviera

Carnival Victory
Triumph-class
New York
Canada/New England

Carnival Victory
Triumph-class
Miami
E. & W. Caribbean

Carnival Miracle
Spirit-class
Ft. Lauderdale
E. Caribbean

Carnival Miracle
Spirit-class
Tampa
W. Caribbean

Carnival Freedom
Conquest-class
Miami
E. & W. Caribbean

Carnival Destiny
Destiny-class
San Juan
S. Caribbean

Carnival Liberty
Conquest-class
Miami
E. & W. Caribbean

8 DAY CRUISES

Carnival Miracle
Spirit-class
Ft. Lauderdale
S./W. Exotic Caribbean

Carnival Miracle
Spirit-class
Ft. Laud./New York
S. Caribbean

Carnival Liberty
Conquest-class
Ft. Lauderdale
E. & Exotic W. Caribbean

Carnival Spirit
Spirit-class
San Diego
Exotic Mexican Riviera

Carnival Freedom
Conquest-class
Ft. Lauderdale
E. & W. Caribbean

Carnival Legend
Spirit-class
Ft. Lauderdale
S. & Exotic W. Caribbean

9 DAY CRUISES

Carnival Miracle
Spirit-class
Ft. Lauderdale
S. Caribbean

Carnival Freedom
Conquest-class
Rome
Mediterranean-Europe

12 DAY CRUISES

Carnival Spirit
Spirit-class
Ensenada, Honolulu, Vancouver
Hawaii

Carnival Freedom
Conquest-class
Rome
Grand Med./Greek Isles

15 DAY CRUISES

Elation
Fantasy-class
Pt. Canaveral
Panama Canal

16 DAY CRUISES

Carnival Freedom
Conquest-class
Rome
Transatlantic

Sail and Sign Procedures



Sail and Sign Procedures
The Saiil and Sign Card is a plastic card issued to all guests. It allows them to charge purchases directly to their account without having to use cash.
What Can the Guest Charge?
# Beverage purchases (include 15% gratuity)
# Shore tours
#Phone calls
#Infermary
#Laundry
#Photos
#Video diary
# Tuxedos
# Salon
# Gift shop
# art work
# Casino (The sail and sig card can be used to purchase chips. The card cannot be used at the gaming tables)
Activating the Card
Cards may be activated inside the terminal building at check-in or at the purser’s office. Cards may be activated by either chash or credit card.
Credit Accepted :
# Visa
# American Express
# Mastercard
# Discover
On a 7-Day cruise,guests have twenty-four hours in which to activate their cards. If it not activated within twenty-four hours the card will be cencelled.