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MIAMI, Nov. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) today announced that effective December 1, 2013, Howard Frank will be stepping down from his current roles as vice chairman and chief operating officer to take on the role of special advisor to the CEO and to the chairman, while continuing to represent the industry in his leadership role as chairman of CLIA.

MIAMI, Nov. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) today announced Alan Buckelew, currently the president and CEO of Princess Cruises, is being appointed to the newly created role of chief operations officer of Carnival Corporation & plc effective December 1, 2013, reporting to President and CEO Arnold Donald.

MIAMI, Nov. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) today announced that effective December 1, 2013, Stein Kruse, currently president and CEO of Holland America Line, is being appointed CEO of the Holland America Group, adding Princess Cruises and Holland America Princess Alaska land operations to his current responsibilities of Holland America Line and Seabourn.

Continuing their 2013-14 season, Mildred's Umbrella Theatre Company is producing Diana Amsterdam's CARNIVAL ROUND THE CENTRAL FIGURE. In the play, Kate visits the deathbed of a close friend and through a series of theatrical dreams and nightmares must acknowledge that no matter how much denial, positive thinking or prayer people practice to avoid death, the existential fears that every human being holds about the end of life will result in the same end… death. In anticipation of the play's opening, I chatted with Jennifer Decker, Mildred's Umbrella's Artistic Director and Director of the show, and playwright Diana Amsterdam about the piece.

There's nothing like the fun and excitement of getting ready to head off on vacation. For those awaiting the U.S. arrival of the recently transformed Carnival Sunshine or anyone who enjoys the feeling of anticipation leading up to a fabulous vacation,Carnival Cruise Lines has launched a fun new photo contest. The Vacation Anticipation Contest invites consumers to submit a photo of their (or their pet's) most 'vacation ready look' via social media. Four lucky grand prize winners will receive a free cruise for four aboard Carnival Sunshine following its U.S. debut next month in New Orleans.

Playhouse on the Square's annual Curtain Up fundraiser will be held on Friday, November 8th from 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM. This year's theme is Carnival Noir. The dark carnival traffics in the delightfully unusual, mixing elements of a traditional carnival with unexpected and theatrical twists. Enjoy games, hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, and live entertainment all night in five different environments: The Rooftop, weather permitting, will feature tarot readings, henna tattoos, a fire pit, coffee with assorted liqueurs, and music by Alexis Grace. Travel underneath the stage to the Trap Room speakeasy to play poker, penny pitching, and other street games while taking in the vaudevillian sounds of the band Black Max. Step into a cloud and discover the spring maze in the second floor Event Room. Choose a path and come face-to-face with one of three rewards. The Cafe is the place to get lost in crisp and cozy autumn. Enjoy cider and beer with music by Curtain Up favorites Nay Nay and the Do Right Boys. The Cafe will also feature tree readings starting at 9:00 PM with 'The Amazing Grayson' Smith! Guests will choose their paper and drawing instrument to draw a tree. The chosen tools and the drawing reveal insights into your personality. End the night by dancing on the Playhouse main stage with the Memphis Knights Big Band, an 18-piece swing and jazz group that will make you jump, jive, and wail with their great harmonies and big sound.

The San Diego Ballet (SDB) presents PRELUDES & POETRY & CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS, both by SDB's artistic director Javier Velasco. PRELUDES & POETRY will open on Friday, October 25th & 26th and CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS will perform on October 27th at the Lyceum Theatre in Horton Plaza, downtown San Diego.

The San Diego Ballet (SDB) presents PRELUDES & POETRY & CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS, both by SDB's artistic director Javier Velasco. PRELUDES & POETRY will open on Friday, October 25th & 26th and CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS will perform on October 27th at the Lyceum Theatre in Horton Plaza, downtown San Diego.

St. Petersburg City Theatre will host 'The Puny Pumpkin' and Halloween Carnival today, October 12, 2013 from 3:30 to 8 p.m. at St. Petersburg City Theatre, 4025 31st Street S., St. Petersburg, Fla.

Mildred's Umbrella Theatre Company presents the Houston premiere of Carnival 'Round the Central Figure by Diana Amsterdam, November 8-23, 2013 with a preview and after party on Thursday, November 7.

The Grammy-nominated early music ensemble Ars Lyrica Houston continues its 10th anniversary Discoveries season with Venetian Carnival on New Year's Eve 2013. This event begins at 9 pm on December 31 with a festive musical program in the Hobby Center's Zilkha Hall; a gala reception follows immediately at 10:30 pm in the Hobby Center's Sarofim Hall Grand Lobby.

MIAMI, Sept. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) announced non-GAAP net income of $1.1 billion, or $1.38 diluted EPS for the third quarter of 2013 compared to non-GAAP net income for the third quarter of 2012 of $1.2 billion, or $1.53 diluted EPS. For the third quarter of 2013, reported U.S. GAAP net income, which included impairments of $203 million partially offset by unrealized gains on fuel derivatives of $64 million, was $934 million, or $1.20 diluted EPS. For the third quarter of 2012, reported U.S. GAAP net income, which included unrealized gains on fuel derivatives of $136 million, was $1.3 billion, or $1.71 diluted EPS. Revenues for the third quarter of 2013 were $4.7 billion, in line with the prior year.

St. Petersburg City Theatre will host 'The Puny Pumpkin' and Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 12, 2013 from 3:30 to 8 p.m. at St. Petersburg City Theatre, 4025 31st Street S., St. Petersburg, Fla.

Mildred's Umbrella Theatre Company presents the Houston premiere of Carnival 'Round the Central Figure by Diana Amsterdam, November 8-23, 2013 with a preview on Thursday, November 7.

Carnival Cruise Lines today unveiled an unprecedented new program that offers consumers a one-of-a-kind, hassle-free money-back guarantee when booking a Carnival cruise vacation. Designed to provide consumers with complete peace of mind, the "Great Vacation Guarantee" allows guests to end their voyage early and receive a 110 percent refund plus complimentary transportation home, along with a $100 shipboard credit for a future cruise, should they be dissatisfied with their cruise for any reason.

~ 46 th Annual Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival Toronto Celebrations Kick off at the Airport in Terminals 1 and 3 ~

MIAMI, July 17, 2013 - Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) has announced that it has declared a dividend of $0.25 per share.

MIAMI, July 15, 2013 - Carnival Cruise Lines has appointed four highly esteemed maritime and transportation industry experts Rear Admiral Mark H. Buzby, Rear Admiral Joseph F. Campbell, Ray Valeika and Dr. John K. Lauber to the company's new Safety & Reliability Review Board.

Can anyone say FUN? The Carnival Fascination offers a whirlwind of excitement and entertainment that the whole family will enjoy. Departing from Jacksonville, FL and featuring stops in Nassau and Freeport, the Carnival Fascination offers a 4-day dancing, swimming and drinking excursion extravaganza. Ditch your cell phones, computers, and any access to the outside world, but be ready to 'Sail & Sign' your wallet away as you cruise down the Atlantic.

CARNIVAL OF WONDERS. starring Magicians of the Year Mark Kalin and Jinger Leigh and acclaimed magician Jeff Hobson promises to bring an evening of spectacle and intrigue to The Show at The Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa on Saturday, August 17 at 8:00 pm. The Show is one of Southern California's finest, state of the art concert and theatrical venues, presenting the most celebrated entertainers from popular music, comedy and Broadway. Carnival of Wonders has been hailed as "A big fat magical hit!"-by the New York Daily News and brings all the fun of a traveling carnival to the Coachella Valley's premiere entertainment venue. The show is guaranteed to "bring out the kid" in everyone!

CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS is a new musical which will premiere at Riverside Studios in London from 4 to 14 July for 14 performances only. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show's production photos, featuring Anita Dobson and the cast in below!

Jonathan Whitton (Bistro & MAC Award Winner, HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH) continues his critically lauded concert residency with guitarist AaRon Jones at Don't Tell Mama. BLACK SHEEP CARNIVAL. BLACK SHEEP CARNVAL will play the Brick Room at Don't Tell Mama every first Monday through 2013 with dates scheduled for today, July 8, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 4, & December 2. All performances are at 7:30PM. Tickets are $10 plus a two-drink minimum.

The 70,000-ton Carnival Fascination - which operates Jacksonville, Fla.'s only year-round cruise program - offers a truly unique vacation experience, with a host of "resort-style" amenities and an exciting array of stunning public rooms and facilities, each with a character all its own.

Marc Jay Bern and Mitchell Proner, lead Attorneys for 104 survivors of the 2012 Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster, announced that their clients have won another victory against Carnival Corporation when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit remanded their claims yesterday to the Florida State Court for continued litigation. The July 1, 2013 order affirmed the District Court's prior remand order, concerning two cases, Abeid-Saba, et al., v. Carnival Corporation et al., (Docket No.: 12-CV-23513) and Scimone, et al. v. Carnival Corp. et al. ("Scimone II"), (Docket No.: 12-CV-23505). Both cases arise from plaintiffs' claims that they were injured when the Costa Concordia capsized after grounding off the Italian coast.

Jonathan Whitton (Bistro & MAC Award Winner, HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH) continues his critically lauded concert residency with guitarist Aaron Jones at Don't Tell Mama. BLACK SHEEP CARNIVAL. BLACK SHEEP CARNVAL will play the Brick Room at Don't Tell Mama every first Monday through 2013 with dates scheduled for Monday, July 8, August 5,September 2, October 7, November 4, & December 2. All performances are at 7:30PM. Tickets are $10 plus a two-drink minimum.