CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE VOTED ‘BEST OCEAN CRUISE LINE’ IN USA TODAY'S '10BEST' READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2025

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CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE VOTED 'BESTOCEAN CRUISE LINE'IN USA TODAY'S

'10BEST' READERS'CHOICE AWARDS 2025

Carnival Also Voted 'BestCruise Line for Shore Excursions'and 'BestAlaska

Cruise'with Carnival Spirit

MIAMI, Jan. 15, 2025 - Carnival Cruise Linehas once again earned top honors in USA

Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards 2025, being named Best Ocean Cruise Line

for the third consecutive year. Carnival was also voted the Best Cruise Line for Shore

Excursionsand Carnival Spiritreceived the distinction of Best AlaskaCruise.

"Winning 'Best Ocean Cruise Line' for three consecutive is a remarkable achievement

that reflects the loyalty and enthusiasm of our guests as well as the stellar service our

team members are known for across the fleet," said Christine Duffy, president of

Carnival Cruise Line. "These awards highlight the unforgettable vacation experiences

we strive to deliver every day - whether that's through our exceptional onboard

offerings or our shore excursions that cater to various interests and help our guests

maximize the time they spend on land -from cultural immersions and historical tours to

adventurous activities like snorkeling and zip-lining."

Nominations for the 10Best Awards were selected by a panel of cruise industry experts,

with voting taking place online by USA Today readers who were asked to rank cruise

lines in a variety of product and service-based categories.

Carnival continues to enhance its offerings for guests with the opening of its new

exclusive destination, Celebration Keyon Grand Bahama. Starting in July, Celebration

Key is set to be a highlight of many itineraries, offering guests a day in paradise,

however they define it, with endless options for relaxation and recreation. Carnival will

also expand service in Australia this spring, with the addition of two ships. The cruise

line is set to grow its fleet further with the addition of two Excel class ships in 2027 and

2028 respectively, preceding the delivery of three additional new ships of an innovative

class currently under development.

For additional information on Carnival Cruise Lineand to book a cruise vacation, call 1-

800-CARNIVAL, visit www.carnival.com, or contact your favorite travel advisor or online

travel site.

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ABOUT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE

Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is the first cruise

line to sail over 100 million guests and is proud to be known as America's Cruise Line, for carrying more

Americans and serving more U.S. homeports than any other. Since its founding in 1972, Carnival has

continually revolutionized the cruise industry and popularized the cruise vacation as an affordable and fun

travel option. Carnival operates from 13 U.S. and two Australian homeports, as well as seasonally from

Europe and employs more than 48,000 team members representing 120 nationalities.

Carnival'sfleet of 27 ships reflects an exciting period of growth that continues with the addition of seven

ships through 2033: two ships joining in February 2025 when P&O Cruises Australia integrates into

Carnival; a fourth and fifth Excel class ship scheduled for 2027 and 2028 respectively; followed by three

additional new ships from an innovative new class currently under development. Carnival'snext new

guest offering will be the all-new exclusive destination, Celebration Key, set to debut on Grand Bahama

next summer.

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE MEDIA CONTACT:

[email protected]