Carnival Cruise Lines’ new 113,300 tonne Carnival Splendor represents a new class of vessel with a host of innovations including exclusive new “spa staterooms” that surround a luxurious 21,000-square-foot health and wellness center – will debut in July 2008 operating the line’s first-ever Northern European cruise program.

These 12-day Northern Europe voyages, which will operate 13 July – 30 Aug 2008, will offer guests a diversity of shoreside experiences with visits to historic, centuries-old cities in Denmark, Germany, Finland, Russia, Estonia, and The Netherlands.

Following the Northern European voyages, Carnival Splendor will operate a unique 12-day London-to-Rome cruise 11 Sep 2008, then sail on a series of 12-day Mediterranean voyages 23 Sep – 17 Oct 2008.

Carnival Splendor will be the second Carnival ship deployed in Europe next year, joining the Carnival Freedom which will operate a program of 12-day Mediterranean cruises May-October 2008.

“Consumers are discovering that cruising is the best way to see Europe as it provides the opportunity to experience and explore multiple destinations while enjoying the comfort and convenience of a modern ‘floating resort,’” said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO. “Carnival Splendor represents a new class of ‘Fun Ship’ offering a number of innovative facilities and features and, for its inaugural season, we’ve assembled a truly diverse schedule that showcases the fascinating cultures, history and architecture that has made Europe such a sought-after cruise destination,” he added.

Dickinson noted that with its all-inclusive amenities and diverse itineraries, a Carnival cruise is already the most affordable way to see Europe and the high dollar/euro ratio makes this value even greater. He added that in addition to experiencing an all-new class of ship, Carnival Splendor’s Northern Europe cruises also offer an exciting new option for those guests who have sailed on the line’s Mediterranean program in the past.

Also included in Carnival Splendor’s 2008 inaugural season will be a 16-day transatlantic voyage departing Rome 29 Oct, as well as a series of seven-day Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale commencing 22 Nov 2008. A special one-time four- day eastern Caribbean cruise will depart from Fort Lauderdale 17 Nov 2008.

Inaugural 12-Day Northern Europe Program

Carnival Splendor is due to debut 13 Jul 2008, with a 12- day Northern Europe cruise departing from London (Dover) – the first of five voyages within the program. Other departure dates include 25 Jul and 06, 18 & 30 Aug 2008.

Featured ports on these voyages include Copenhagen, Denmark; Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany; Helsinki, Finland; St. Petersburg, Russia (two-day call); Tallin, Estonia; and Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Guests will have the opportunity to experience and explore a spectacular variety of historical and cultural attractions including St. Petersburg’s extraordinary palaces, Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, Amsterdam’s Vincent Van Gogh Museum, and Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens just to name just a few.