YEAR 2008

May 3, 2007 - The new 113,300-ton Carnival Splendor is to sail out of Dover next year on Carnival's first-ever Northern European cruise program.

There will be five 12-day voyages between July 13 and August 30 offering guests a diversity of shoreside experiences with visits to historic, centuries-old cities in Denmark, Germany, Finland, Russia, Estonia, and The Netherlands.

Following the Northern European voyages, Carnival Splendor will operate a unique 12-day London-to-Rome cruise on September 11, then sail on a series of 12-day Mediterranean voyages from September 23rd to October 17.

Splendor will be the second Carnival ship deployed in Europe next year, joining the Carnival Freedom which will operate a program of 12-day Mediterranean cruises May-October 2008.

Says Carnival president Bob Dickinson: "Consumers are discovering that cruising is the best way to see Europe as it provides the opportunity to experience and explore multiple destinations while enjoying the comfort and convenience of a modern ‘floating resort.
"Carnival Splendor represents a new class of Fun Ship offering a number of innovative facilities and features and, for its inaugural season, we've assembled a truly diverse schedule that showcases the fascinating cultures, history and architecture that has made Europe such a sought-after cruise destination."

Also included in Carnival Splendor's 2008 inaugural season will be a 16-day transatlantic voyage from Rome on October 29, as well as a series of seven-day Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale commencing November 22. A special one-time four-day eastern Caribbean cruise will depart from Fort Lauderdale November 17.

Inaugural 12-Day Northern Europe Programme
Carnival Splendor is slated to debut on July 13, 2008, with a 12-day Northern Europe cruise departing from Dover - the first of five voyages. Other departure dates are July 25 and August 6, 18 and 30.
Featured ports on these voyages include Copenhagen, Warnemunde (Berlin), Helsinki, St Petersburg, (two-day call); Tallin, and Amsterdam.
Guests will have the opportunity to experience and explore a spectacular variety of historical and cultural attractions including St. Petersburg's extraordinary palaces, Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, Amsterdam's Vincent Van Gogh Museum, and Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens just to name just a few.

12-Day Mediterranean, Greek Isles Voyages
Following its Northern Europe cruises, Carnival Splendor will operate on a special one-time 12-day western Mediterranean cruise departing Dover on September 11, and arriving Rome (Civitavecchia) on the 23rd. The voyage includes port calls to Le Havre, Vigo, Lisbon, Malaga, Barcelona, Cannes and Livorno.
Carnival Splendor will then operate one Grand Mediterranean and two Mediterranean and Greek Isles cruises round-trip from Rome (Civitavecchia) September 23 - October 17 The 12-day Grand Mediterranean cruise will depart September 23 and call at Naples and Venice (two-day call), Dubrovnik, Messina, Barcelona, Cannes, and Livorno.
The two 12-day Mediterranean and Greek Isles cruises will depart October 5 and 17 calling at Naples, Marmaris, Izmir (Ephesus) and Istanbul, with scenic cruising of the Dardanelles, Athens (Piraeus) and Katakolon, and Livorno, as well as an overnight call in Rome (Civitavecchia).

16-Day Transatlantic Crossing
Following its Mediterranean/Greek Isles cruises, Carnival Splendor will sail on a 16-day transatlantic crossing that will depart Rome on October 29 and arrive Fort Lauderdale, November 14. Ports of call include Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Malaga, Funchal and St Maarten.

Seven-Day Caribbean Cruises from Fort Lauderdale
The 16-day transatlantic crossing that ends in Fort Lauderdale will position Carnival Splendor for a series of 10 seven-day exotic eastern Caribbean voyages from that port beginning November 22. These Caribbean voyages will call at four tropical ports - Casa de Campo/La Romana, Dominican Republic; St Thomas/St. John, San Juan, and Nassau, each of which offers beautiful beaches and excellent watersports opportunities.

Carnival File