Maria Cobb - BDM Carnival Cruise Line

07/01/2025

Travel Advisors - Who’s ready to help their clients create sweet memories with family and friends in Celebration Key? 🙋🏽‍♀️ 🎉🏝️🦩

02/01/2025

Praying for our great city of New Orleans and all those affected by this tragic event. We stand in solidarity and unwavering support to our guests and Travel Advisors that call this city home.

We love you, New Orleans.

24/12/2024

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and New Years to you and your family! Thanks for being part of our FUN journey this year and cheers to more in 2025! 🎉

17/12/2024

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Last week, it was an honor for both the ASTA New Orleans Chapter President, Samantha Musso, and Chapter Vice President, Shannon Cunningham, to be special guests of Carnival Cruise Line at the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce December event. This was a fantastic opportunity for them to represent the ASTA New Orleans Chapter while connecting with local business owners in the vibrant city of New Orleans.
Invited by BDM Maria Lopez Cobb, Samantha and Shannon joined other travel advisors at the table sponsored by Carnival. As passionate advocates for the travel industry, they used this chance to strengthen their relationships with Carnival Cruise Lines.

The ASTA New Orleans Chapter continues to be a strong voice for travel professionals, and this event only further underscored their dedication to supporting the growth and success of the travel community.

Looking ahead, both Samantha and Shannon are excited to continue their leadership roles and further strengthen ASTA - American Society of Travel Advisors presence in the local New Orleans community, ensuring that the chapter remains a valuable resource for travel professionals and industry stakeholders alike.

10/12/2024

🎉BREAKING NEWS🎉: Our Private Island Cruise Destination Has Been Renamed “RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay.” Read the full details here: https://bit.ly/RelaxAwayHMC. Contact your Travel Advisor today! 📞

RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay reinforces our commitment to preserve the attributes that make the destination so appealing as we expand access and welcome more guests to the destination’s crystal-clear waters, white-sand beaches and lush landscapes.

Many of our 2026 and beyond itineraries will feature both RelaxAway and Celebration Key, providing guests with complimentary experiences enjoying both idyllic and ultimate beach days.🛳️🏝️😎

15/10/2024

🎉We’re excited to share that Carnival Cruise Line has been nominated in 15 categories for the 2024 Travel Weekly Reader's Choice Awards!🎉

✔ Voting is open through November 22nd, travel advisors can vote using the following link: https://www.travelweekly.com/readers-choice-finalists

Categories nominated:
• Cruise Line: Domestic
• Cruise Line: Alaska
• Cruise Line: Caribbean
• Cruise Line: Hawaii/Pacific
• Cruise Line: Best Family Cruise Line
• Cruise Line: Best Entertainment
• Cruise Line: Best Group Program
• Cruise Line: Best Shipboard Tech
• Cruise Line: Best Short Itinerary (5 Days or Less)
• Cruise Line: Sales & Service
• Cruise Line: Overall
• Cruise Ship: New Ocean Cruise Ship (Sailing by July 1, 2024)- Carnival Jubilee
• Cruise Ship: Overall – Carnival Jubilee
• Best Travel Advisor Loyalty Program
• Best Travel Advisor Educational Program

02/10/2024

🎉CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE DOUBLES THE FUN IN AUSTRALIA🎉

WITH FOUR-SHIP DEPLOYMENT FOR 2026/27 🛳🛳🛳🛳

Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter Join Carnival Splendor and Carnival Luminosa to Expand Australia Cruise Options!

With the addition of Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter to the fleet next spring, guests will enjoy more choices from Australia than ever, with four Carnival ships delivering fun and memorable cruise vacations.

The expanded program includes sailings from Sydney on Carnival Adventure and Carnival Splendor and from Brisbane on Carnival Encounter and Carnival Luminosa (seasonally) with itineraries that feature popular destinations such as Moreton Island, the South Pacific, and the Great Barrier Reef, as well as New Zealand, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea.

“As we expand our fleet to four ships in Australia and enrich our overall deployment plan, our 2026/27 itineraries significantly increase the options available for the Carnival experience from Sydney and Brisbane,” said Fred Stein, vice president of itinerary planning. “Guests interested in a cruise from Australia are bound to find the perfect itinerary, whether they’re looking to explore a new region or revisit key vacation destinations – all showcasing the diverse beauty of the South Pacific.”

Cruise from Sydney on Carnival Splendor and Carnival Adventure

From Sydney, Carnival Splendor offers a diverse range of cruise itineraries from two to 12 days, catering to every travel preference. Four-day cruises include Moreton Island and five- and six-day cruises to Tasmania allow guests to explore Hobart and Port Arthur, with the latter offering an overnight stay in Hobart. Nine- and 10-day South Pacific cruises visit Mystery Island, Port Vila and other spectacular island destinations. The ship will also offer several additional longer sailings, including 10-day New Zealand itineraries with multiple departures, offering opportunities to explore vibrant ports such as Wellington, Lyttelton (Christchurch), and Dunedin, along with scenic cruising in Fiordland National Park.

Carnival Adventure from Sydney features two- to 12-day itineraries. From weekend getaways and short cruises that visit popular Moreton Island to longer sailings that feature the Great Barrier Reef, the ship will sail a wide variety of options throughout the 2026/27 cruise season. A 12-day sailing to Fiji is also set for April 2027 that will take guests to exotic destinations like Lautoka and Dravuni Island. Both ships will also offer cruises to Melbourne for the Melbourne Cup, Australia’s most popular horse race.

Cruise from Brisbane on Carnival Encounter and Carnival Luminosa

Carnival Luminosa will offer a variety of three- to 14-day itineraries departing from Brisbane during its seasonal deployment. A six-day Great Barrier Reef cruise allows guests to explore Airlie Beach and Cairns, with an onboard experience at Willis Island that gives guests glimpses of amazing wildlife as the ship sails near the island. Week-long South Pacific cruises visit destinations such as Mystery Island, Port Vila and others and an eight-day option includes multiple stops in Vanuatu and New Caledonia. Also available is a 14-day Carnival Journeys cruise that highlights the locations where Mutiny on the Bounty took place in 1789 featuring unique ports like Norfolk Island and Nuku'alofa, Tonga.

New sailings for Carnival Encounter from Brisbane feature a variety of destinations in the South Pacific and Great Barrier Reef regions. Guests can enjoy multiple short three-day getaway trips and four-day cruises with stops at Airlie Beach. Longer voyages, ranging from six to 10 days, include ports such as Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea and other beautiful South Pacific islands. A 12- and 14-day option each visit the picturesque islands of Fiji.

01/10/2024

7 Million guests have sailed on Carnival from the Port of New Orleans since beginning year-round cruising from here 30 years ago! ⚜️

The Litteral family, a true family of FUN-seekers, stepped onto Carnival Valor yesterday, making the milestone official. Thomas and Julie Litteral, and their children Zachary and Zoey, are avid Carnival cruisers from the state of Georgia. Their 12-year-old Zachary achieved his Diamond VIFP status* and joined his parents at Carnival’s top loyalty level!

***Diamond VIFP Level = 200 sea days! 🛳***

The Litterals were welcomed on board by Captain Antonio Modaffari, and the ship’s team led an impromptu celebration of the seven millionth embarkation. “Sharing this landmark embarkation in New Orleans with loyal guests, a family that clearly loves the fun they find when they sail with us, makes this moment truly special,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “Seven million guests cruising with us from Port NOLA signifies our unwavering commitment as the market leader in this vibrant city. Just after celebrating 30 years of year-round service here this spring, we’re proud to continue building on our important partnership with the New Orleans community.” ⚜️🛳⚜️

12/09/2024

***Carnival Valor update*** - Now departing on Friday 9/13. Additional details will be sent via text at 2pm.

04/09/2024

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE OPENS 2026/27 CRUISES FROM MOBILE

🛳️ Cruise from Mobile on Carnival Spirit

Carnival Spirit will arrive back in Mobile, where it homeports seasonally, with a unique 16-day one-way Carnival Journeys cruise that transits the Panama Canal. The cruise departs Seattle Oct. 8, 2026 and stops in Cabo San Lucas, Puntarenas, Costa Rica and Cartagena, Colombia. Carnival recently opened a Carnival Journeys sailing from Mobile to Seattle that takes place earlier in the year, in April 2026, ahead of the ship’s summer series in Alaska. These sailings will be the first cruises connecting the ship’s two seasonal homeport cities.

From Oct. 2026 through March 2027, Carnival Spirit will resume its seasonal schedule of six-, seven- and eight-day cruises from Mobile to The Bahamas. Six-day Bahamas cruises all include stops at Celebration Key, with an additional stop in either Nassau, Bimini or Princess Cays. Seven-day cruises feature Celebration Key with additional stops in Key West and Half Moon Cay or Princess Cays and Nassau. Ten eight-day Bahamas sailings visit Key West, Celebration Key and Nassau, along with either Half Moon Cay or Princess Cays.

22/08/2024

This amazing woman right here is the best thing that ever happened to Carnival - She is a true inspiration both personally and professionally!

Sending a big congrats to our president, Christine Duffy, who was just named to Forbes 50 over 50 list! Your leadership inspires us all. We love you Christine! ❤️🛳❤️

23/07/2024

🎉Exciting news this morning! 🎉🛳️🛳️🛳️

CARNIVAL CORPORATION ORDERS THREE ADDITIONAL SHIPS FOR CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE, INTRODUCING A NEW CLASS OF SHIP THAT WILL DELIVER EVEN MORE FUN TO THE MOST GUESTS AT SEA

World’s largest cruise company finalizes agreement with Fincantieri for three new landmark cruise ships scheduled for delivery in 2029, 2031 and 2033

With consumer demand for cruise vacations at historic levels, Carnival Corporation & plc, the world's largest cruise company, today announced an order for three new ships for its namesake Carnival Cruise Line brand.

22/07/2024

Celebration Key - Your Key to Paradise! Opening July of 2025! 🎉🛳️🦩🌴

04/07/2024

Carnival Valor 7/4 sailing update text alert. 🛳

04/07/2024

Happy 4th of July Travel Advisors! 🎉🇺🇸

04/07/2024

Travel Advisors - If you have clients sailing on Carnival Valor out of New Orleans tomorrow 7/4, please be sure that they are signed up for text alerts.

24/05/2024

Mobile welcomed 3.4 million visitors last year! Our Carnival guests love sailing out of this historic and beautiful city and we are thrilled to be back to FUN out of Mobile with our Carnival Spirit sailing on 6 and 8 day sailings. Our guests can now sail seasonally to beautiful destinations in the Caribbean and starting next year some of these itineraries will even include our new Exclusive Destination of Celebration Key! Thanks for the continued partnership! Visit Mobile Visit Mobile: CVB Member and Business Page

Happy National Travel and Tourism week and thanks for all you do to celebrate sailing on Carnival from Mobile! 🎉🛳🎉

24/05/2024

Happy National Travel and Tourism Week! PortNola ended 2023 with 1.2 million cruise passenger movements and Carnival Cruise Line sailed with over 400,000 guests out of our amazing city! Thanks to all of our incredible Travel Advisors both near and far that promote cruising from New Orleans! We couldn’t do this without you! ⚜️🛳⚜️