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Carnival Schedules Cruise for Bloggers
Published on: May 3, 2007

Carnival Cruise Lines Senior Cruise Director John Heald, who now writes a successful weblog, will host the company’s first-ever “Bloggers Cruise” aboard the Carnival Freedom in January 2008. Heald’s blog was launched last month and has so far attracted nearly 200,000 visitors. The seven-day Western Caribbean cruise will operate roundtrip from Miami, Jan. 19-26, 2008, and will visit three of Heald’s favorite ports of call: Ocho Rios, Jamaica; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico. Heald’s blog, originally part of the micro-site created for the launch of the Carnival Freedom, can be viewed at www.carnival.com/freedom. The blog gives Heald a platform to present anecdotes from the Carnival Freedom’s inaugural season in Europe, as well as his 20-plus years at sea. One of the more popular features is a Q&A section in which Heald fields readers’ inquiries on a wide variety of topics.

“Who would have thought that in less than two months, nearly 200,000 readers have visited this blog,” Heald said. “To celebrate, I invite all of our readers to sail on this special ‘Bloggers Cruise’ which, in addition to some fun activities, offers a awesome chance for us to meet and have an incredible time. I hope this cruise will be the first of many.” During the “Bloggers Cruise,” Heald will host a number of special events, including a Welcome Aboard Reception, trivia contests, and question-and-answer sessions. There will be photo opportunities with Heald as well. A goody bag containing various giveaways and logo items will be provided to all “Bloggers Cruise” participants, and Heald will submit entries to his blog throughout the voyage. As senior cruise director, Heald will also perform his regular duties throughout the voyage, including hosting shipboard orientation sessions and port briefings. He will also host his daily “Morning Show” that broadcasts on Carnival Freedom’s 270-square-foot LED screen. Prices for the seven-day “Bloggers Cruise” start at $599 per person, double occupancy.

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