MIAMI, July 13 -- Carnival Cruise Lines took delivery today of
its new $410 million, 102,000-ton cruise ship, Carnival Triumph, from Italy's
Fincantieri shipyard. The 2,758-passenger vessel is currently en route to New
York from where it will operate a series of four- and five-day cruises to the
Canadian Maritime Provinces beginning July 27.

According to Carnival President Bob Dickinson, "All of the ship's interior
outfitting was completed prior to delivery and the end result is an
extraordinarily beautiful vessel whose exquisite workmanship and elegant
interiors will wow travel agents and guests alike."

Carnival Triumph is scheduled to arrive in New York on July 24, after which
it will host several pre-inaugural activities for the travel trade. The ship
will then begin its Canada program July 27 with a five-day cruise featuring
port calls to Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Saint John, New Brunswick, along with
two "Fun Days" at sea. Four-day cruises visit Halifax and spend two "Fun
Days" at sea.

Following the Canada voyages, the Carnival Triumph will reposition to Miami
to operate a year-round schedule of seven-day Caribbean cruises from that port
beginning Oct. 23.

The Carnival Triumph's interiors feature a global theme incorporating images
and artistry from some of the world's most famous cities. The ship's many
public areas include the Venezia Lounge, which pays homage to the timeless
city of Venice, Italy; the Big Easy piano bar, reminiscent of New Orleans; the
Rome Lounge, heralding the glory days of the Roman Empire; the Oxford Bar,
patterned after an old English library; and the Club Rio show lounge,
eliciting the excitement of Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Other amenities include a towering nine-deck-high glass-enclosed atrium,
four swimming pools, a two-level 15,000-square-foot health spa, a 9,000-
square-foot casino, a wide variety of accommodation categories and a 1,300-
square-foot play area, part of the line's complimentary "Camp Carnival"
children's program. Dining options include two full-service main dining
rooms, a two-level casual eatery offering Asian specialties, a New York-style
deli, a grille area and a 24-hour pizzeria, and complimentary 24-hour
stateroom service.