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Carnival Cruise Line Wins Six Porthole Cruise Magazine Readers' Choice Awards, Including Best Value For The Money Line For 19th Year In A Row

MIAMI, Nov. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Line has earned six Porthole Cruise Magazine Readers' Choice Awards, including Best Value for the Money Line for the 19th consecutive year.

Since the awards were established in 1999, Carnival Cruise Line has earned an unprecedented 152 individual honors – the most of any cruise operator.

Carnival's six Porthole Cruise Magazine Readers' Choice Awards include:

  • Best Value-For-The-Money Line
  • Best Cruise Line for Teens
  • Best Computer Facilities
  • Best Website
  • Best Nightlife
  • Best Mexican Riviera Itineraries

Carnival's six Porthole Awards encompass a variety of categories, everything from providing a superior value with an array of free-of-charge dining and entertainment options to the line's legendary nightlife, which includes fun-filled deck parties, sizzling dance clubs, high energy production shows and live music throughout the ship. 

The line's top-rated Club O2 teen program, which features designated facilities, enthusiastic counselors and activities aimed at 15-17 year olds, along with its immersive www.carnival.com web site that makes planning for a cruise vacation fun and easy, were also recognized as was its fleetwide computer facilities with standalone workstations that provide convenient access for keeping in touch with friends and families back home.

Carnival is also the West Coast cruise leader, with three year-round ships operating 250 three- to 15-day cruises annually from Long Beach, Calif., visiting spectacular ports in Mexico and Hawaii. The line will increase capacity by more than 40 percent on its longer length cruises from Southern California when the 3,006-passenger Carnival Splendor repositions to Long Beach in January 2018.

"Considering our awards cover such a diverse array of areas – from our teen program and nightlife to onboard computer facilities and itineraries – it's truly gratifying to be recognized for the effort we put forth in providing fun and memorable cruises for our guests," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.  "Plus, exceeding guests expectations is one of our brand pillars and earning Best Value honors for the 19th consecutive year is a testament to the value and affordability of the Carnival vacation experience."

For additional information and reservations, contact any travel agent, call 1-800-CARNIVAL or visit carnival.com. Carnival also can be found on: FacebookInstagramTwitter and YouTube. Journalists also can visit Carnival's media site, carnival-news.com or follow the line's PR department on Twitter at twitter.com/CarnivalPR.

About Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is "The World's Most Popular Cruise Line®" with 25 ships operating three- to 16-day voyages to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, Bermuda, Europe, Cuba, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Two 133,500-ton Vista class ships are currently scheduled for delivery - Carnival Horizon in 2018 and an as-yet-unnamed vessel in 2019. Additionally, two new 180,000-ton ships are scheduled to enter service in 2020 and 2022.

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SOURCE Carnival Cruise Line

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