Carnival Corporation
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A History Of Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival Cruise Lines
Established over 36 years ago, Carnival is the world's largest and most successful cruise line. It was launched by entrepreneur Ted Arison, whose ambition was to make cruising accessible to all people rather than just the very rich.
From humble beginnings it has grown into the world's leading cruise provider and is a name synonymous with fun and innovation.
Today Carnival's fleet comprises 22 ships and its core cruising areas include the Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Hawaii, Bermuda and South America.
Blast from the past
Carnival Cruise Lines was established in 1972 by Ted Arison, a pioneer of modern-day cruising and someone who was keen to make cruising accessible to the average holidaymaker and not just the affluent.
The cruise line launched with a converted transatlantic liner – the TSS Mardi Gars - which got off to a rather unfortunate start by running aground on a sandbar during her maiden voyage.
Despite getting off to a shaky start, three years later the cruise line purchased the Empress of Britain, which entered service as the TSS Carnivale and marked the first phase of expansion.
In 1978, the Festivale entered service, becoming the largest and fastest vessel to sail from Miami to the Caribbean.
The cruise line continued to grow in popularity, with Carnival successfully pioneering the idea of shorter and more affordable cruises than the ones offered by traditional lines. Seven years later it made history with the launch of the Tropicale, which was the first brand new cruise ship the industry had seen for many years. The Tropicale marked the beginning of a multi-billion-dollar shipbuilding boom and riding high, Carnival continued to...
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