Carnival Legend

Amazing video as two Carnival cruise ships collide

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Amazing video as two Carnival cruise ships collide

Two giant Carnival cruise liners have collided in Cozumel, Mexico, injuring six people and almost hitting another vessel. The Carnival Glory and the Carnival Legend suffered impact damage, particularly to the stern of the Glory. But observers say it could have been much worse. The surprising collision – modern ships have highly sophisticated navigation and warning systems – … Read more

New security protocols after brawl on Carnival Legend

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New security protocols after brawl on Carnival Legend

A brawl onboard the Carnival Legend in February has prompted a wide-ranging review of security and new measures on board all the vessels operated by the world’s biggest cruise line. Christine Duffy, Carnival Cruise Line president, told Travel Weekly she was taken aback by the footage of the fights and beatings involving both passengers and … Read more

Carnival Legend departs Sydney ahead of $65 million dry dock

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Carnival Legend departs Sydney ahead of $65 million dry dock

Carnival Legend sailed out of Sydney Heads last night for her annual northern hemisphere summer season in Alaska, ahead of an exciting dry dock taking place in May 2018.

Carnival is investing A$65 million into Funship 2.0 upgrades that will offer holiday-makers a range of new dining and entertainment features on board. The dry dock will take place in Portland, Oregon in May.

Cruise lovers hoping to be some of the very first to sail on the newly renovated ship can book Carnival Legend’s 18-day return cruise from Hawaii to Sydney, departing Honolulu on 24 September 2018.

This 19-day transpacific will sail via stunning French Polynesia, with ports including Papeete, Moorea and Bora Bora, and crossing the international dateline, before arriving back in Sydney.

Carnival Legend’s Australian summer season will start on 13 October 2018.

Keep calm and carry on cruising

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The Best Cruise Lines for First Time Cruisers

Turn on the news any weekend, and you’ll hear a recitation of the daily crime round. There will be fights, stabbings, muggings and more. It’s a ritual we’re used to hearing – the unfortunate background noise of life in a modern urban environment. So perhaps the remarkable thing about the two events that occurred this … Read more

Carnival Legend to homeport from Melbourne

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Carnival Legend to homeport from Melbourne

Carnival Cruise Line is homeporting the Carnival Legend in Melbourne for 16 sailings over 2018/19. She will now call Melbourne home with her first cruise leaving this afternoon to New Caledonia. Announcing the news and welcoming the ship to her new home port, Carnival Cruise Line’s President, Christine Duffy said, “Today’s news is in response to the … Read more

Best deals for 2018 sailings for ocean and river itineraries

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Best deals for 2018 sailings for ocean and river itineraries

Ocean and river cruise lines are already advertising their 2018 sailings with hot deals as well as new itineraries and destinations. Major lines like Scenic, Evergreen, Princess Cruises, MSC, APT, Silversea as well as Ponant have bargains like discounts of up to 30 per cent off as well as free flights thrown in. The lines … Read more

The most innovative attractions in cruising

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The face of cruising is changing, with surf simulators, virtual car races and waterslides taking over the mass-market scene. Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess kicked off the trend last year when it launched with the SeaWalk. Giving the impression of walking on water, the glass-bottomed walkway arches around the ship at 8.5 metres above the water. … Read more