MIAMI, May 1, 2007 -- Carnival is honoring Memorial Day by offering a month-long promotion that allows veterans and active military personnel to book up to three staterooms for themselves, friends and family at special discounted rates.

"Carnival is very pleased to offer this promotion which provides active and retired military personnel an opportunity to enjoy a memorable and relaxing 'Fun Ship' cruise with their friends and family members. It's our way of demonstrating our thanks and appreciation to these admirable men and women for their service to our country," said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO.

Reservations must be made between May 1-31, 2007, to qualify for this promotion, which is available in conjunction with a variety of three- to eight-day "Fun Ship" cruises departing May 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008, from six convenient North American departure points.

Rates start at $199 per person for three-day cruises from Miami and Port Canaveral, Fla., and four-day cruises from Long Beach, Calif.; $249 for five- day cruises from Mobile, Ala., and Jacksonville, Fla.; $379 per person for six-day voyages from Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; $399 per person for seven-day cruises from Miami; and $499 per person for eight-day cruises from Fort Lauderdale.

The promotion is valid for individual bookings only, capacity controlled and not applicable with any other discount offer. Fare code CPM1 must be requested during the reservations process and military personnel must provide proof of service. Certain other restrictions apply.

Carnival describes itself as follows:

Carnival is the world's most popular cruise line, with a fleet of 22 "Fun Ships" operating three- to 16-day voyages to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Greek Isles. The line currently has three new ships scheduled for delivery between now and 2011.

Carnival Cruise Lines, a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is a proud member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest, and a commitment to quality and value, our member lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. Together, we offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations.