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Hello Travel Professionals,
 
I hope you’re having a great week. October is here, and that means it's National Plan a Cruise Month! Throughout October we will be supporting CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) to motivate and educate travelers as to why they should choose a cruise for their next vacation!
 
To show our support for National Plan a Cruise Month, we will be hosting an October month long sale.  Also keep an eye out for CLIA Bonus specials that we will be running throughout the month.  This week we are running a great rates and up to a $50 OBC.  We also have an Early Saver sale with 50% reduced deposits and up to $50 OBC on short sailings (2-5 days).
 
Finally don’t forget to play along with Adolfo and our Emoji contest.  You could win a $25 Gift card and be entered to win a 7 day cruise.  Check out the details below!
 
As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
 
Have a great rest of the week!
Kirsten
 
THE FUN LIST
 
* TELL US WITH YOUR FAVORITE EMOJI FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!
We've got exciting news for travel agents like you!  Every day until October 5th, show how you Choose Fun by answering daily Carnival trivia questions with your favorite emoji. Every time you play, you'll have a chance to instantly win a $25 gift card and be entered for a chance to win a 7-day Caribbean cruise.  PLAY NOW!
 
1. Click here to join the fun!
2. Come back every day and Choose Fun with a new set of emoji-rific trivia questions.
3. You could win an instant prize each time you play. Plus, get a chance to win a Carnival cruise.
             
Visit Adolfo's Facebook page for more details.
 
* DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENT/CANCELLATION POLICY CHANGES FOR 9 DAY SAILINGS
Effective with new bookings made Monday 10/01/18, the following deposit and final payment/cancellation policy changes will be implemented to 9 day sailings starting 4/01/19.  As a reminder, if you change a sail date or reactivate a booking on 10/01/18 and onwards, the new policy/guidelines will apply.
 
Deposit: From $250 to $400
 
Final Payment/Cancellation (deposit penalty) changes: From 75 to 90 days
 
* SPECIALTY RESTAURANTS RESERVATIONS: CARNIVAL PANORAMA
We will begin accepting reservations for the below specialty dining venues on the Carnival Panorama, starting November 1, 2018.
 
  • Fahrenheit 555
  • Chef’s Table
  • Bonsai Teppanyaki
  • Cucina del Capitano
  • JiJi Asian Kitchen
 
* HALLOWEEN ONBOARD - FRIGHTFULLY FUN
Fun news….we will be celebrating Halloween onboard our ships for the whole month of October! Frightfully Fun is a fun-filled atmosphere for all sailings during the month of October. Whether showing off their creative costumes, enjoying a story telling of the origins of Patch, or dancing the night away at the Halloween Deck Party, we want our guests to Choose Fun… Frightfully Fun.
 
Activities will include:
  • Patch’s Spook-tacular Bingo
  • Frightfully Fun dance class
  • Patch’s Pumpin’ Deck Party
  • Dive-In Movie Specials
  • Story time with CD & Patch
  • Specialized Music Sets (Rock Band/Piano Bar/Karaoke)
  • The Scary Chest Competition
  • Patch’s Pumpkin Hunt
  • Frightfully Fun themed trivia
  • Costume Crawl & Costume Contest
  • Pumpkin Carving competition
  • Youth activities & programing
  • Scary Story time
  • Trick or Treating & Costume Contest
  • Face Painting
 
SALES & PROMOTIONS
 
* EARLY SAVER SALE – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3RD – MONDAY, OCTOBER 8TH
Offer: Early Saver + 50% reduced deposits +  up to $25 onboard credit per stateroom for 2-5 day sailings and up to $50 onboard credit per stateroom for 6+ day sailings
 
Booking Window:  October 3 , 2018 – October 8, 2018
 
Sailing Window: Sailings through December 2020
 
Rate Code: OCS
 
* CLIA MONTH LONG SALE - MONDAY, OCTOBER 1ST – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31ST  
General Offer: Great rates + 2 category upgrade
 
Booking window: 10/01/18-10/31/18
 
Sailing window: Sailings between now and December 2019

Cabin type: Cabin Assignment only
 
Rate Code: PB4
 
****CLIA Early Booking Offer*****
Offer: Great Rates + 2 category upgrade + up to $25 onboard credit per stateroom for 2-5 day sailings and up to $50 onboard credit per stateroom for 6+ day sailings
 
Booking window: 10/01/18-10/08/18

Sailing window:  Sailings between now and December 2019

Cabin type: Cabin Assignment only
 
Rate Code: OTR
 
* FUNTASTIC FALL SAVINGS  - MONDAY, OCTOBER 1ST – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31ST
Offer: Great rates
 
Booking Window:  October 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018
 
Sailing Window: Available on sailings through December 2020
 
Cabin type: Cabin Assignment only
 
Rate Code: PB4
 
 
 
SHIP SIGHTINGS
All of the inspections listed below can be found on Carnival Passport.  To register for any of these inspections, please logon to your Carnival Passport account at http://carnival.learn.com or by clicking here. 
 
Please note that if you are new to Carnival Passport, you will need to setup a new profile (this website is separate from GoCCL).
 
•   Once logged in, click on “LIVE EVENTS” and “SHIPBOARD INSPECTION & LUNCHEON” to view the list of open inspections. 
•   You’ll need to click the hyperlink in the column labeled “Event Enrollment” and click the “enroll” button at the top or bottom of the next page. ar
•   Should you need assistance with using the Carnival Passport site, please email carnivalpassport@carnival.com or call Trade Engagement at 800-327-7276.
 
Ø Tampa ~ Carnival Paradise ~ Thursday, October 18th ~ 10:30am – 3:30pm
Ø Port Canaveral ~ Carnival Sunshine ~ Friday, November 2nd ~ 10:30am – 3:30pm
Ø Port Canaveral ~ Carnival Breeze ~ Saturday, November 3rd ~ 10:30am – 3:30pm
Ø Port Canaveral ~ Carnival Liberty ~ Sunday, November 4th ~ 10:30am – 3:30pm
Ø Tampa ~ Carnival Miracle ~Sunday, November 4th ~ 10:30am – 3:30pm
Ø Long Beach ~ Carnival Inspiration ~ Friday, November 30th ~ 10:30am – 3:30pm
 
Thank you for all of your support!!  Choose Fun!
 
 
KIRSTEN SANCHEZ                                                  
Business Development Director
Carnival Cruise Lines | 3655 NW 87th Avenue | Miami, FL 33178 | e: ksanchez@carnival.com