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NEW 110,000-TON CARNIVAL VALOR TO FEATURE SOOTHING SPA
TREATMENTS, HIGH-TECH GYM, NEW YOUTH SPA PROGRAM


MIAMI (December 14, 2004) - The 13,300-square-foot Spa
Carnival health and fitness facility aboard the new 110,000-ton
Carnival Valor will feature a wide variety of treatments and services,
ranging from relaxing "European-style" spa treatments and soothing
facials to the latest exercise equipment and fitness classes. A new
youth spa program, "Y Spa Program" (for Generation Y), offering
treatments created specifically for teens, will also be available.
"Carnival Valor's health facility offers a wide range of services and
treatments for guests - whether it's to keep them in shape with the
latest exercise equipment or pamper them with a relaxing and
rejuvenating spa treatment," said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president
and CEO.
Dickinson added that the company anticipates more than 1.5 million
guests will use its health and spa facilities aboard the line's 20
ships in 2005.
Among the offerings available with the new "Y Spa Program" are the
Fabulous Fruity Facial, a deep-cleansing, "tasty" facial that uses an
organic mixture of fresh fruits to moisturize and nourish the skin;
and Surfers Scrub, an invigorating and refreshing sea salt scrub that
uses Devils Apron Seaweed with refreshing mint.
Other new services include a new daily poolside braiding service,
where a specialist will be on deck to braid hair using colored beads
or wraps, and Gentle Touch Tooth Whitening, a tooth whitening system
that uses an FDA-approved non-toxic gel and laser therapy that gently
but efficiently lifts away stains from coffee, nicotine, red wine and
other strong food colorants.
Carnival Valor's spa will also offer a variety of popular
"European-style" treatments, including "aroma stone therapy," which is
based on an ancient ritual that combines heated and scented oils with
a full body massage using warm basalt stones, creating a relaxing and
rejuvenating sensation, and La Therapie Facial, a treatment that
penetrates the deeper layers of the skin with active ingredients of
organic gels and creams using high-frequency galvanic stimuli.
Located on Spa Deck 11, Carnival Valor's spa will also feature large
picture windows providing panoramic views of the sea, along with
complete locker room facilities, as well as steam rooms and saunas
with ocean views.
A boutique offering a variety of spa products for sale, along with a
full-service beauty salon featuring hair services and two dedicated
areas for manicures and pedicures, will also be available.
The workout area will feature Keiser equipment, such as rowing and
stair-climbing machines, treadmills and exercise bikes, and free
weights, as well as an aerobics studio offering a range of
instructor-led fitness classes, including low- and high-impact
aerobics, yoga, kickboxing and spinning.
Carnival Valor's Lincoln and Washington dining rooms will feature Spa
Carnival Fare, dishes lower in fat, calories, sodium and cholesterol,
as well as a selection of vegetarian and low-carb dishes. Rosie's
restaurant, the expansive two-level poolside eatery, will also include
an extensive salad bar and a 24-hour frozen yogurt station.
Carnival Valor is slated to enter service from Miami Dec. 15, 2004
with a special two-day introductory voyage to Nassau, The Bahamas.
The ship is scheduled to begin year-round seven-day service from Miami
Dec. 19, operating alternating week-long voyages to the eastern and
western Caribbean. Eastern Caribbean cruises call at Nassau, The
Bahamas; St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.; and St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles,
while western Caribbean cruises visit Belize City, Belize; Isla
Roatan, Honduras; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico.
For additional information and reservations, contact any travel agent.


Carnival Cruise Lines is a proud member of the exclusive World's
Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Holland
America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, Windstar
Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each
guest, and a commitment to quality and value, our member lines appeal
to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. Together, we offer
exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable
destinations.