MIAMI, Oct. 9 -- Corrine "Lindy" Clairborne Boggs, former U.S.
representative from Louisiana, is to serve as godmother of Carnival Cruise
Lines' newest ship, Carnival Conquest, at the official naming ceremony slated
for Nov. 19, 2002, in New Orleans. The Carnival Conquest will be the line's
first vessel inaugurated at the Port of New Orleans, where the ship will be
based year-round. Boggs will name the ship by breaking the traditional bottle
of champagne against the hull in a special ceremony at the port.

The 110,000 gross-registered-ton, 2,974-passenger Carnival Conquest will be
the largest "Fun Ship" in Carnival's 18-vessel fleet.

"Lindy Boggs is an individual who has served her state and country with
distinction and made countless contributions as a lawmaker, a diplomat, a
champion of women's rights and an educator, among her many roles and
achievements," said Carnival President Bob Dickinson. "She is one of New
Orleans' most revered citizens and it is our privilege to have her serve as
godmother of the Carnival Conquest."

Most recently, Boggs served as U.S. ambassador to the Holy See (Vatican)
from 1997 to 2001. She was the first woman elected to the U.S. House of
Representatives from Louisiana, and served 17 years -- the longest tenure in
Congress of any woman from the South. In 1976, she became the first woman to
chair a national political convention, presiding over the nomination of
President Jimmy Carter.

At age 24, the Louisiana native moved to Washington, D.C., with her newly
elected husband, Rep. Hale Boggs. She quickly emerged as an influential force
in American politics, running her husband's congressional campaigns, managing
his Capitol Hill office and chairing numerous organizations such as John F.
Kennedy's and Lyndon Johnson's inaugural ball committees.

Following her husband's death in 1972, Lindy Boggs succeeded him, serving in
Congress from 1973 to 1990. She spearheaded legislation on issues ranging
from civil rights to credit access and government service pay equity for
women.

At the same time, she raised three children who rose to prominence in their
own right, including her youngest child, national Public Radio and ABC-TV
commentator Cokie Roberts.

Boggs has the distinction of being the first woman to serve as a regent of
the Smithsonian Institution, to receive Tulane University's Distinguished and
Outstanding Alumni Award, and the Congressional Award of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars, among many other honors and numerous honorary degrees from
colleges and universities throughout the United States.

About the Carnival Conquest:

Prior to entering year-round seven-day western Caribbean service departing
New Orleans every Sunday, the Carnival Conquest is scheduled to operate a
series of three special voyages. A four-day cruise departing Nov. 15 will
feature a visit to Cozumel, Mexico; a six-day cruise departing Nov. 21 will
visit Georgetown, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel; and a four-day Thanksgiving
weekend cruise departing Nov. 27 will call at Cozumel. Beginning Dec. 1,
Conquest will sail seven-day western Caribbean cruises calling at Montego Bay,
Jamaica; Grand Cayman and Cozumel.

For additional information, contact a travel agent or call 1-800-CARNIVAL.
Reservations and information are also available via the company's web site at
www.carnival.com.

Celebrating "30 Years of Fun" in 2002, Carnival is the largest and most
popular cruise line in the world with 17 "Fun Ships" operating voyages ranging
from three to 17 days in length to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera,
Alaska, Hawaii, the Panama Canal, New England, Canada, Bermuda and Europe. The
line currently has five new ships with an estimated value of $2.3 billion
scheduled for delivery between now and 2005.

Carnival Cruise Lines is a member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise
Lines alliance which also includes Holland America Line, Cunard Line, Seabourn
Cruise Line, Costa Cruises and Windstar Cruises. Together, these member lines
share a commitment to quality and value, offering cruise vacations that appeal
to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets and sail to some of the world's most
exciting destinations. Carnival is the leader in the contemporary market of
the cruise industry.

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