MIAMI, Dec. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Line
will position a newer, larger ship to Charleston when the
3,002-passenger Carnival Sunshine kicks off a year-round schedule
of four- and five-day cruises in May
2019.
Carnival Sunshine provides an exciting new vacation choice from
Charleston and features one of the widest arrays of food, beverage
and entertainment options within the Carnival fleet, including
spectacular open-air attractions like the WaterWorks aqua park and
SportSquare recreation area, a stunning three-deck-high adults-only
retreat featuring a waterfall and adjoining pool, several specialty
restaurants and more than 550 staterooms with private balconies.
"With its convenient location and strong tourism appeal,
Charleston is one of our most popular homeports and we're delighted
to build upon this success with the deployment of Carnival
Sunshine," Christine Duffy,
president of Carnival Cruise Line. "Carnival Sunshine not only
provides guests sailing from Charleston with a newer, larger ship
with so much to see and do but also underscores our commitment to
our year-round operations from this port," she added.
Added Jim Newsome, South Carolina
Ports Authority (SCPA) president and CEO, "The decision by Carnival
Cruise Line to homeport the Carnival Sunshine in Charleston is an
important affirmation of their success and commitment to operations
in Charleston. SCPA's cruise business is an important part of our
maritime commerce mission and diversification of business segments.
The Port succeeds through having world-class brands, such as
Carnival Cruise Line, as its direct customers and looks forward to
continuing this productive relationship."
Carnival Sunshine will kick off its four- and five-day cruise
program from Charleston May 18,
2019, and is expected to carry approximately 220,000 passengers
annually from that port.
Four-day cruises will visit the Bahamian capital of Nassau while five-day voyages will feature
Nassau and the private Bahamian
island of Half Moon Cay. Each of these destinations
offers world-class beaches and excellent water sports
opportunities, including kayaking, paddle-boarding and
snorkeling.
Guests sailing aboard Carnival Sunshine can enjoy a tantalizing
array of food and beverage choices, including Ji Ji Asian Kitchen
with an extensive menu of Far East favorites, Havana Bar offering
refreshing Cuban cocktails and live Latin music, the cocktail
pharmacy-themed Alchemy Bar, the Caribbean-inspired RedFrog Pub, Cucina del
Capitano family-style Italian restaurant, and Guy's Burger Joint
developed in tandem with Food Network star Guy Fieri.
The ship's family-friendly options include Seuss at Sea operated
exclusively with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, Hasbro, The Game Show with
larger-than-life adaptations of the company's iconic games, and
complimentary children's programs for kids in three age
groups. Entertainment and activity choices are just as varied
with high-tech Playlist Productions revues, the Punchliner Comedy
Club offering adults-only and family-friendly performances,
legendary deck parties and live musical performances throughout the
ship.
Top-deck attractions include WaterWorks highlighted by Speedway
Splash with its dual-racing slides, SportSquare with a suspended
ropes course offering breathtaking views to the sea 150 feet below,
a miniature golf course, and a three-deck-high Serenity adults-only
retreat with oversized umbrellas, and comfortable chaise lounges
and chairs, as well as a waterfall and its own pool.
In addition to the short cruise program from Charleston,
Carnival Sunshine will operate an 11-day Carnival Journeys cruise
round-trip from Charleston Dec. 3-14,
2019, calling at St. Thomas, Aruba, Bonaire, Grand Turk and Half Moon Cay.
In addition to visiting spectacular destinations, the longer-length
Carnival Journeys cruises offer unique on-board experiences where
guests can enjoy local cuisine, entertainment and cultural
opportunities within the various ports of call. Activities
focusing on topics such as photography, cooking and arts and crafts
and a 1980s-themed "Throwback Sea Day" will be offered, as
well.
Carnival Ecstasy, which currently sails from Charleston, will
shift to Jacksonville, Fla., to
operate year-round four- and five-day cruises beginning in May
2019. Carnival Elation, currently based in Jacksonville, will reposition to Port
Canaveral, Fla., in May 2019, as
well, to operate a new schedule of four- and five-day voyages,
providing an exciting new vacation option from the Space Coast.
Additional Information and Reservations
For
additional information and reservations, contact any travel agent,
call 1-800-CARNIVAL or visit carnival.com. Carnival also can be
found on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
and YouTube. Journalists also can visit Carnival's media
site, carnival-news.com or follow the line's PR department on
Twitter at twitter.com/CarnivalPR.
About Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line, part
of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is
"The World's Most Popular Cruise LineĀ®" with 25 ships operating
three- to 16-day voyages to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, Bermuda, Europe, Cuba,
Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Two
133,500-ton Vista class ships are currently scheduled for delivery
- Carnival Horizon in 2018 and Carnival Panorama in 2019.
Additionally, two new 180,000-ton ships are scheduled to enter
service in 2020 and 2022.
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