Carnival Cruise Lines dramatically expands short cruise offerings in
2004. New 'Fun Ship' departures from Jacksonville, Fla., Mobile, Ala.,
further bolster line's distinction as short cruise leader
Responding to the escalating trend toward shorter, more frequent
vacations, Carnival Cruise Lines will increase its short cruise
offerings this year by 50 percent and provide consumers with 39
different short cruise itineraries, including departures from two new
homeports - Jacksonville, Fla., and Mobile, Ala.

"Carnival continues to break new ground in the short cruise arena and
our new four- and five-day departures from Jacksonville and Mobile
reflect our focus on this vacation segment which caters to those
seeking convenient, close-to-home vacation alternatives," said Bob
Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO.

According to the Cruise Lines International Association, short cruises
(voyages of five days or less in length) are the fastest-growing
segment in the cruise industry. In fact, 13 of Carnival's 20 "Fun
Ships" will operate short cruises from 13 different North American
homeports - the most of any cruise line - this year.

"Time is a precious commodity these days and more consumers are
gravitating toward quick, affordable getaways. Carnival's short 'Fun
Ship' cruises are perfectly suited for today's lifestyles, providing
an unparalleled combination of value, choice and flexibility, with
more itineraries and departure points than ever before," said
Dickinson.

Carnival's short cruise programs include:

Carnival Miracle - three-day Bahamas and five-day Key West/Bahamas
cruises from Jacksonville now through April 17; special five-day
Canada cruise from New York June 7; two-day voyages from Baltimore
Oct. 31 and Tampa Nov. 5.

Jubilee - Four-day Bahamas and five-day Key West/Bahamas cruises from
Jacksonville May 11 - August 26.

Celebration - Four- and five-day Mexico cruises from Galveston, Texas,
through Oct. 4; year-round four-day Bahamas and five-day Key
West/Bahamas cruises from Jacksonville beginning Oct. 12.

Holiday - Four- and five-day Mexico cruises from New Orleans through
Oct. 9; year-round four- and five-day Mexico cruises from Mobile
beginning Oct. 16.

Imagination - Year-round four- and five-day western Caribbean cruises
from Miami.

Fascination - Year-round three-day Bahamas and four-day western
Caribbean cruises from Miami.

Ecstasy - Three- and four-day Baja cruises from Long Beach, Calif.,
through Sept. 13; four- and five-day Mexico cruises from Galveston
beginning Oct. 23.

Paradise - Year-round three- and four-day Baja cruises from Long Beach
beginning Sept. 20.

Sensation - Four- and five-day cruises from Tampa through Oct. 16;
year-round four- and five-day Mexico cruises from New Orleans
beginning Oct. 23.

Inspiration - Year-round four and five-day cruises from Tampa
beginning Oct. 30.

Fantasy - Year-round three- and four-day Bahamas cruises from Port
Canaveral, Fla.

Carnival Victory - Two-day cruises from Norfolk June 12 and Oct. 16;
two-day cruises from New York June 15 and 17; four- and five-day
Canada cruises from New York June 19 - Sept. 6; and five-day Bahamas
cruises from Charleston May 31 and Oct. 19.

Carnival Spirit - Special three-day Baja cruise from San Diego April
15.

Many consumers are opting to combine their "Fun Ship" vacation with a
pre- or post-cruise land stay, creating customized land/cruise
packages. Carnival has expanded its efforts in this area, adding
luxurious new hotel properties such as the Sawgrass Marriott Resort &
Beach Club in Jacksonville, Sheraton Hotel & Towers in New York, and
Westin Long Beach Hotel in Long Beach.
Carnival's short "Fun Ship" departures complement a wide variety of
six- to 16-day cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexican
Riviera, Panama Canal, and Canada/New England.

(Source: Carnival Cruise Lines)

Eric I.
Anchors Away Cruise Center
Rocklin, CA
http://www.mustcruise.com
1 888 516 6306