Carnival Cruise Lines Wins Award for Best Children's Program

Carnival Cruise Lines won top honors in 11 different categories in Porthole Magazine's “Readers Choice Awards”. This year, Carnival took top honors such areas as Best Children's Program and Best Computer Facilities to Best Entertainment and Best Caribbean Itineraries.

Since being established in 1999, Carnival has taken home 72 Readers Choice awards – the most of any cruise line during this period.

Carnival's 2005 Readers Choice Awards include:

• Best Children's Program
• Best Short Duration Cruises
• Best Computer Facilities
• Best Entertainment
• Best Value for the Money
• Best Onboard Activities
• Best Art Auction Program
• Best Medical Facilities
• Best Caribbean Itineraries
• Best Mexican Riviera Itineraries
• Best Party Line

Carnival is the largest cruise line in the world, with 21 “Fun Ships” operating voyages ranging from three to 16 days in length to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, Bermuda and Europe. The line will continue to expand with the launch of the 110,000-ton Carnival Freedom, set to debut in February 2007, and as-yet-unnamed 112,000-ton vessel, scheduled to enter service in spring 2008.

For more information and reservations on Carnival's “Fun Ship” cruises, contact your favorite travel agent, call 1-800-CARNIVAL, or visit carnival.com.