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CARNIVAL MIRACLE TO OPERATE SEVEN-DAY CRUISES FROM NEW YORK

TO PORT CANAVERAL/ORLANDO AND THE BAHAMAS IN 2004


Program Continues Line's Rapid Expansion in Northeast, Complements Wide

Variety  o f Caribbean, Canada, New England Cruises from the Big Apple



    MIAMI (09/19/03) - Carnival Cruise Lines will offer its first-ever

program of seven-day cruises from New York to Port Canaveral/Orlando and The

Bahamas in summer 2004 aboard the new 88,500-ton Carnival Miracle, currently

under construction in Helsinki, Finland. 

On this new program, the 2,124-passenger Carnival Miracle will depart the

New York City Passenger Ship Terminal each Saturday from June 12 - Aug. 28,

2004, on week-long cruises to Port Canaveral/Orlando, and Nassau and

Freeport, The -Bahamas.

"For Carnival Miracle, we've assembled a terrific itinerary offering a

unique combination of vacation experiences -- the fun-filled attractions of

Orlando and Florida's Space Coast and the laid-back ambiance of The

Bahamas," said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO.  He added that the

Carnival Miracle will be the newest addition to the line's highly acclaimed

Spirit-class which boasts the latest in technology and ship design providing

the ultimate level of choice in dining, entertainment and accommodations.

    Including Carnival Miracle's new seven-day schedule, in 2004

Carnival will operate more than 70 voyages to the Caribbean, Bahamas,

Florida, Canada and New England aboard three "Fun Ships" departing from New

York and Baltimore. "Only Carnival offers these exciting itineraries from

two convenient, 'close-to-home' departure points on three of the cruise

industry's most modern, state-of-the-art floating resorts," he added.


Seven-Day Cruises from New York on Carnival Miracle

    On June 12, 2004, Carnival Miracle will operate the first of 12

week-long cruises to Port Canaveral/Orlando and The Bahamas from New York.

The seven-day voyages will include an extra-long, 14-hour call at Port

Canaveral, Fla., offering guests ample time to visit the nearby Kennedy

Space Center or enjoy an excursion to Orlando's popular theme parks and

attractions. Also included are visits to Nassau and Freeport, both of which

are home to gorgeous white-sand beaches and excellent shopping and

watersports opportunities.


Signature 'Fun Ship' Amenities

    The 20th vessel in Carnival's "Fun Ship" fleet, Carnival Miracle

will offer a wide range of on-board features and facilities.  Eighty percent

of the ship's staterooms will offer an ocean view or ocean view with

balcony.  In fact, Carnival Miracle will feature the highest percentage of

balconied staterooms of any ship sailing from New York and Baltimore.

     The vessel's stunning interiors are inspired by famous fictional

icons and include 16 lounges and bars.  The ship will also feature four

swimming pools, a jogging track, Internet café, wedding chapel, video

arcade, and a multitude of fine and casual dining options, including a

reservations-only supper club located at the uppermost level of a soaring

11-deck-high atrium.

    Also featured will be a 14,500-square-foot health club and a

comprehensive golf program with professional instruction both aboard ship

and during excursions. An 1,800-square-foot play area, part of the line's

top-rated "Camp Carnival" program, will be included, as well.


    Special Five-Day Canada Voyage on Carnival Miracle

    Prior to the start-up of its seven-day program from New York,

Carnival Miracle will operate a special five-day Canada cruise June 7-12,

2004.  Ports of call on this one-time voyage include Saint John, New

Brunswick and Halifax, Nova Scotia. 

This short cruise itinerary, the first operated by one of the line's

88,500-ton "Spirit-class" vessels, provides an exciting, cost-effective

choice for first-time cruisers, as well as an attractive option for repeat

passengers who want to visit these Canadian ports on Carnival's newest "Fun

Ship."

 

Prices and Reservations

    Prices for Carnival Miracle's new seven-day cruises from New York to

Port Canaveral/Orlando and The Bahamas begin at $899 per person, based on

double occupancy. Rates for Carnival Miracle's five-day Canada cruise start

at $529 per person.

If purchased via Carnival's "Fun Finance Plan (SM)," which enables guests to

purchase a "Fun Ship" cruise over 24 monthly installments, prices for

Carnival Miracle's seven-day Port Canaveral/Orlando and The Bahamas cruises

begin at $42 per month.  Prices for Carnival Miracle's five-day Canada

cruise begin at $25 per month (based on a 24-month payment term at the

lowest annual percentage rate available).

Actual "Fun Finance Plan" monthly payments and terms may vary according to

the applicant's credit qualifications. Valid for U.S. individual bookings

only. Certain other restrictions apply. Special rates for third and fourth

guests sailing in the same stateroom are available, as well.

Carnival is currently accepting reservations on all of its 2004 New York

departures.


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