Carnival Cruise Line celebrates milestone 25 years serving Tampa

Carnival Cruise Line celebrated 25 years in Tampa this past weekend aboard the Carnival Legend with Carnival and Port of Tampa Bay.

Carnival Cruise Line was the first cruise operator to recognize the potential of Tampa as a year-round cruise homeport when it launched a schedule of seven-day voyages aboard the since-retired Tropicale in 1994, carrying about 28,000 guests a year. That number has now expanded to 240,000 guests a year, nearly nine times the original number.

“Tampa is a convenient, centrally located homeport – not to mention a popular vacation destination – and the growth that we’ve experienced at this port is a testament to the wonderful partnership with the Port we’ve enjoyed for the past 25 years,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.

“Carnival Cruise Line is truly the pioneer of modern-day cruising throughout the world and from Port Tampa Bay. We value the long term partnership with Carnival and look forward to many more successful years working with them to provide our guests from throughout Central Florida – and beyond – a great vacation experience.” Paul Anderson, Port of Tampa Bay President and CEO said.

The Carnival Legend arrived last month in Tampa and has a number of additions including new food options and luxury amenities.

Carnival Cruise Line is "The World's Most Popular Cruise Line®" with 27 ships operating two- to 16-day voyages to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, Bermuda, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.

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