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Tequila flowed between mountains of tacos as Carnival Cruise Line vp Australia and New Zealand, Jennifer Vandekreeke, launched the 2016-17 programme for resident ship Carnival Spirit and her visiting sister, Carnival Legend.
As previously reported, Carnival Spirit will be fitted with a new Bluelguana Tequila Bar and a Bluelguana Cantina Mexican eatery when she goes into drydock at the Sembawang Shipyard in Singapore in August.
Vandekreeke said the company will operate a record 133 cruises in 2016-17, ranging from three-night short breaks to 18-night cruises to Hawaii.
‘Now we have two ships sailing from Australia and an ever-growing number of repeat guests, we’re keen to expand our itineraries and offer new ways for holidaymakers to enjoy the fun of a Carnival cruise,’ she said.
The new programme, which goes on sale tomorrow, includes more Tasmanian cruises, a new 10-night itinerary around New Zealand’s South Island and four cruises between Sydney and Hawaii.
There are more short family-friendly itineraries from Sydney, including seven round-trip cruises to Moreton Island and two to Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast.
