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CARNIVAL TO CONTINUE ‘RUSTY WALLACE CRUISE’ SERIES IN 2006
Popular Racing-Themed Voyage to Set Sail Aboard Carnival Pride in
December 2006
MIAMI (February 8, 2006) – Carnival Cruise Lines’ and NASCAR Nextel
Cup champion Rusty Wallace have teamed up again for another “Rusty
Wallace Cruise” -- this time with a seven-day voyage aboard the
Carnival Pride in December 2006.
The week-long cruise will operate round trip from Long Beach,
Calif., Dec. 3-10, 2006. Featured ports include Puerto Vallarta,
Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas.
Carnival’s “Rusty Wallace Cruises” began in 2001 and over the
years more than 6,500 racing fans have enjoyed opportunities to meet
and interact with the stock car racing legend, who retired from the
active circuit late last year.
“Carnival’s ‘Rusty Wallace Cruises’ are among the most popular
theme voyages in cruising and we’re delighted that Rusty has agreed to
continue the series, this year aboard the Carnival Pride,” said Bob
Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO.
Commented Rusty Wallace, “My affiliation with Carnival has
been such a success and I’m very excited to be on board again this
year. Although I am out of the Number 2 Miller Lite driver’s seat, my
fans have supported new endeavors such as the Rolex 24 Hours of
Daytona with sponsor Callaway Golf, my Busch series racing team
sponsored by Top-Flite Golf and my latest gig as a broadcaster for
ABC/ESPN. I really enjoy meeting fans and I hope this upcoming voyage
on the Carnival Pride will allow me to give back some of the
appreciation they have shown throughout my career.”
The “Rusty Wallace Cruise” aboard the Carnival Pride will
feature a number of invitation-only events, including private cocktail
receptions the first and last night of the voyage, as well as
exclusive question-and-answer and photo sessions.
A variety of prizes and memorabilia, including complimentary
race passes and authentic racing shirts autographed by Wallace, will
also be available. Several racing-themed contests and giveaways will
be held throughout the voyage, as well.
While aboard the Carnival Pride, “Rusty Wallace Cruise”
participants can enjoy the ship’s numerous “resort-style” amenities,
including a 13,300-square-foot spa, four swimming pools, and dancing
and entertainment venues that range from an intimate piano bar to an
elegant multi-level theater showcasing lavish Vegas-style revues.
Dining options include a two-level main dining room, a casual
poolside eatery featuring a 24-hour pizzeria, and an upscale
reservations-only supper club offering prime steaks and other gourmet
cuisine.
Carnival Pride also features expansive indoor and outdoor play
areas and a full activities schedule for kids ages 2-14, all part of
the line’s top-rated “Camp Carnival” program. A teen program with
activities geared toward older kids is also available.
Also featured is a comprehensive golf program offering
professional instruction both aboard ship and during golf excursions.
Eighty percent of the Carnival Pride’s staterooms offer an
ocean view with 80 percent of those featuring private balconies.
Reservations are currently being accepted for the “Rusty
Wallace Cruise” aboard the Carnival Pride. Prices begin at $599 per
person based on double occupancy. Special rates for third and fourth
guests sailing in the same stateroom, along with round-trip air
transportation from more than 170 North American gateways, are also
available.
Participants must reference fare code CPRW when making a
reservation to be eligible for the invitation-only events taking place
on this voyage.
For additional information and reservations, contact any
travel agent.
Carnival Cruise Lines is a proud member of the exclusive World’s
Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Holland
America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, Windstar
Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each
guest, and a commitment to quality and value, our member lines appeal
to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. Together, we offer
exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world’s most desirable
destinations.
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