Book Now For Carnival's Second Annual Presidential Wine Cruise!!

Following the tremendous success of the inaugural "Presidential Wine
Club Cruise" last December, Carnival Cruise Lines has announced that
a second wine-themed voyage will be held, this time aboard the
2,974-passenger Carnival Valor in December 2006.

Hosted by Carnival President and CEO Bob Dickinson - the namesake
behind the Presidential Wine Club - the week-long voyage will operate
round-trip from Miami Dec. 3-10, 2006. Featured ports include Nassau,
St. Thomas/St. John, and St. Maarten.

World-renowned French master chef, restaurateur and winemaker Georges
Blanc, who, through an exclusive alliance with Carnival, is introducing
his "Signature Selection" menu items fleetwide aboard the line's
ships, will be sailing on this voyage. Blanc, who has maintained the
coveted three stars from the Michelin Guide for the past 25 years, will
share his vast knowledge and expertise of fine food and wine to
Presidential Wine Club Cruise participants.

"The inaugural 'Presidential Wine Club Cruise' attracted several
hundred wine enthusiasts who enhanced their knowledge and appreciation
for wine through interesting and thought-provoking seminars and
tastings by leading wine experts. I'm delighted to host the second in
this popular series as the 'Presidential Wine Club Cruise' becomes
an annual event," Dickinson said.

"With only 300 cabins available for Presidential Wine Club Cruise
participants, wine enthusiasts should reserve their spot early for
what's sure to be an exciting week," he added.

The "Presidential Wine Club Cruise" aboard Carnival Valor will
include a wide range of wine-related events, including a Welcome Aboard
Reception and Gala Tasting hosted by leading wine experts and featuring
fine wines from around the world.

Seminars include "Fundamentals of Wine," covering a broad range of
topics, from wine making to wine appreciation. There will also be food
pairings where Dickinson will personally suggest wines for guests to
purchase to accompany their meals in the Valor's Lincoln or
Washington dining rooms.

Other wine-themed events are also being planned for the voyage and will
be announced at a later date.

Launched last year, the Presidential Wine Club provides members with
two bottles of select boutique wines each month from the world's
great winemaking regions, including California, France, Italy, Spain,
Chile, Argentina and Australia.

Members are also eligible for special discounts on wine and accessories
through the club's Web site, presidentialwineclub.com, which serves
as an on-line wine information and communication resource with
interactive message boards and a monthly "Ask Bob" feature by the
cruise line president. A helpful "About Wine" section offers wine
trivia, tips on storage and decanting, and background on the various
types of wine.

Membership is available by visiting presidentialwineclub.com or by
calling toll-free at 1-888-292-2582. The cost of the "Presidential
Wine Club" is $39.99 per month plus $9.99 shipping and handling.

In addition to a variety of wine-themed events and activities,
"Presidential Wine Club Cruise" participants can enjoy Carnival
Valor's wide range of on-board amenities: 22 lounges and bars,
including an elaborate multi-level theater showcasing Vegas-style
productions, a sports bar, piano bar, jazz club, and, of course, a wine
bar serving Presidential Wine Club selections.

Other features include a 13,300-square-foot spa, Internet café,
jogging track, four swimming pools, a 214-foot-long water slide, and
"Camp Carnival" and "Club 02," with supervised activities and
expansive facilities for children and teens, respectively.

Dining options include twin two-level main dining rooms serving
elegant, multi-course meals, a 1,200-seat casual poolside eatery
featuring extensive hot and cold buffets and 24-hour pizza and ice
cream, and an upscale supper club serving USDA prime aged beef and
other gourmet cuisine. All Carnival Valor dining venues feature the new
"Georges Blanc Signature Selections," delicious menu items created
exclusively for Carnival by the world-renowned French master chef.

Sixty percent of the Carnival Valor's 1,487 staterooms offer either
an ocean view or balcony.

Prices for the Presidential Wine Club Cruise begin at $599 per person
for members, based on double occupancy. Special rates for third and
fourth guests sailing in the same stateroom and round-trip air
supplements from more than 170 North American gateways are also
available.