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AMTRAK RESUMES “RAIL & CRUISE” PROGRAM IN NEW ORLEANS
Carnival Cruise Lines to Re-Introduce Service From New Orleans in
October
NEW ORLEANS, May 8, 2006
Amtrak and Carnival Cruise Lines will resume their “Rail and Cruise”
program out of New Orleans, with the resumption of four- and five-day
cruise service from the Port of New Orleans on the cruise ship Fantasy
beginning in October. Amtrak is offering discounts up to 25 percent
for passengers traveling by rail to and from all Carnival cruises now
through December 13, 2007.
Passengers may combine their voyage on the Fantasy with travel to and
from the ship aboard Amtrak’s City of New Orleans, Crescent and Sunset
Limited services. The City of New Orleans departs daily from Chicago,
stopping in Memphis and 17 other cities. The Crescent departs daily
from New York, with stops in Washington, Atlanta and 30 additional
cities. The Sunset Limited departs Los Angeles on Sundays, Wednesdays
and Fridays, stopping in Tucson, San Antonio and 19 other cities.
Fantasy's four-day voyages from New Orleans will depart Thursdays and
visit Cozumel, while five-day sailings will depart Mondays and
Saturdays and visit Cozumel and either Calica or Costa Maya beginning
Oct. 26, 2006.
“We are very pleased to be working with Carnival Cruise Lines once
again to serve our mutual passengers while helping to rebuild one of
America’s greatest travel destinations, the Crescent City, New
Orleans,” said David Hughes, Amtrak Acting President and CEO.
“Carnival Cruise Lines is thrilled to be returning to New Orleans in
October,” said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO. “We’re also
delighted to partner once again with Amtrak in offering the ‘Rail &
Cruise’ program from New Orleans which provides Fantasy guests with an
affordable, hassle-free transportation option,” he added.
For additional information on the “Rail & Cruise” program out of New
Orleans and locations in Florida, contact your travel agent.
About Amtrak
Amtrak provides intercity passenger rail services to more than 500
destinations in 46 states on a 22,000-mile route system. For
schedules, fares and information, passengers may call 800-USA-RAIL or
visit Amtrak.com.
About Carnival
Carnival is the largest and most popular 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, New
England/Canada, Bermuda and Europe. Carnival "Fun Ships" feature
expansive health and fitness facilities, full casino gambling,
Internet cafes, a comprehensive golf program, multiple swimming pools,
cascading water slides, cruising's top-rated children's program,
award-winning entertainment, and Carnival's Total Choice Dining. For
additional information and reservations, contact any travel agent.
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