Carnival Cruise Lines -- a
relative newcomer in European cruising, entering the market just three
years ago -- is well represented in the recently published Fodor's Complete
Guide to European Cruises, garnering nine "Best of Cruising" designations,
more than double the number of any other cruise line.

    Fodor's Complete Guide to European Cruises is an annual publication
providing comprehensive overviews of all major cruise lines operating
within the region, along with travel tips, detailed port-of-call
information and other helpful content aimed at experienced and first-time
cruisers alike.



    Carnival's nine "Best of Cruising" awards include:
    -- Best Regular Dining Room Cuisine
    -- Best Specialty Restaurants
    -- Best Cruise Line For Families
    -- Best Regular Cabins
    -- Best Beds
    -- Best Entertainment At Sea
    -- Best Sports and Fitness Centers
    -- Best Shops on Board
    -- Best Fun & Funky Activities

    According to Carnival's Executive Vice President of Marketing and Guest
Experience Ruben Rodriguez, Carnival's nine awards reflect many of the
signature elements of a "Fun Ship" cruise -- outstanding dining, spacious
and comfortable accommodations, modern spa and children's facilities, and
fun- filled activities for guests of all ages, all of which add up to
memorable vacations.

    "Considering that Carnival has been sailing in Europe for just three
years, it is indeed an honor to be named 'Best of Cruising' by Fodor's in
so many different categories," Rodriguez said. "We pride ourselves on
providing our guests with fun, high quality vacations -- regardless of
where our 'Fun Ships' are sailing -- and this recognition is a wonderful
validation of our efforts," he added.

    "By providing the 'Best of Cruising' to readers, Fodor's identifies the
cruise lines and ships that offer the highest quality in features sought by
today's passengers. I'm pleased that Carnival Cruise Lines has consistently
met and exceeded our expectations in nine 'Best of Cruising' categories,"
said Linda Coffman, who, along with veteran travel journalists Ralph
Grizzle and Lindsay Bennett, serve as editors of Fodor's "Best of Cruising"
section.

    Carnival's entry into Europe began in 2005 with a series of cruises
aboard Carnival Liberty and, over the past three years, the line has
tripled its number of voyages within the region.

    This year, Carnival will deploy two ships in Europe for the first time,
including its newest and largest ship, the 113,300-ton Carnival Splendor,
which will launch the line's first-ever 12-day Northern Europe program.
Joining the Carnival Splendor will be the Carnival Freedom, which will
operate Carnival's popular Mediterranean, Greece and Turkey cruises.
Carnival will deploy two ships to Europe in 2009, as well.

    In addition to European cruises, Carnival operates three- to 18-day
voyages to destinations such as the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, Alaska,
Canada, New England, the Panama Canal, Bermuda and South America aboard its
22-vessel fleet.

    For additional information and reservations on the "Fun Ship" vacation
experience, contact any travel agent, call 1-800-CARNIVAL or visit
http://www.carnival.com .