June 15, 2007 - Carnival's 3,006-passenger Carnival Splendor will launch year-round seven-day Mexican Riviera cruises from Long Beach, California, beginning in March 2009, following its inaugural schedule of European and Caribbean voyages.
The 113,300-ton Splendor will further bolster the line's dominant position as cruise industry leader in Southern California.
With the arrival of Carnival Splendor, the line expects to carry approximately 650,000 guests annually on these highly popular West Coast cruises - almost twice the number of any other cruise line.
Carnival is the only cruise line to feature three ships offering year-round cruises from Southern California - two from Long Beach and one from San Diego - as well as a fourth ship sailing seasonally from San Diego.
Seven-Day Mexican Riviera Itinerary
Carnival Splendor will offer an unmatched Mexican Riviera cruise vacation experience when it launches year-round seven-day service from Long Beach. Ports of call include three popular seaside towns: Puerto Vallarta, which dazzles visitors with its gorgeous beaches, crystal-clear waters and lush countryside; Mazatlan, which, in addition to excellent beaches, offers an abundance of dining and shopping options; and Cabo San Lucas, distinguished by its rugged rock formations and miles of white-sand beaches.
Fabulous pre and post-cruise land stays, as well as myriad shore excursion opportunities - including snorkeling, canopy tours, deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, kayaking, golfing and off-road Jeep adventures - will also be offered in conjunction with these voyages.
Prior to year-round deployment to Long Beach, the new Carnival Splendor will start service on July 13, 2008, and introduce Carnival's first 12-day Northern European cruise program, followed by a series of 12-day Mediterranean departures through Octtober 17. The ship will then sail on a transatlantic crossing from Rome (Civitavecchia) to Fort Lauderdale on October 29, continuing with a series of seven-day Caribbean voyages from that port beginning November 22.
