CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE SAYS BOOKING ACTIVITY NEARLY DOUBLES 2019 COMPARISON AFTER COVID PROTOCOLS SIMPLIFIED

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Carnival Cruise Line reported a significant surge in booking activity, with reservations on August 15, 2022, nearly doubling compared to the same day in 2019. This increase follows the relaxation of pre-cruise vaccination and testing requirements for guests, effective from September 6, 2022. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival, noted strong occupancy projections for summer and solid bookings through 2022, indicating high pent-up demand. Carnival continues to emphasize health and safety while refining protocols in collaboration with medical experts.

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• Booking activity nearly doubled compared to August 15, 2019.
• Simplified pre-cruise protocols expected to attract more guests.
• Strong occupancy projections for summer 2022.
• Solid bookings through the end of 2022, showing high pent-up demand.

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MIAMI, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After announcing last Friday that it was revising pre-cruise vaccination and testing requirements that will allow more guests to sail, Carnival Cruise Line said today that its booking activity for Monday, Aug. 15 was nearly double the level for the equivalent day in 2019.

Carnival announced simplified protocols last Friday that eliminated pre-cruise testing requirements for vaccinated guests, and eliminated the exemption request process for unvaccinated guests, who now will only need to show a negative test result at embarkation – effective for cruises departing on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022 or later on voyages less than 16 nights.  (The full announcement is available here.)

"We have previously disclosed strong occupancy projections for the summer, and our bookings through the end of 2022 have also been very solid," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. "With the further alignment of protocols to other vacation choices, our guests are booking the remaining 2022 inventory, and getting a head start planning for 2023.  Mid-August is typically not a busy month for cruise bookings, but it's clear that pent-up demand for Carnival has not been satisfied and guests are responding very favorably to our updated protocols."

Duffy reiterated that Carnival remains committed to the health and safety of guests, crew, and the communities it visits, and will continue to work with medical experts and public health officials to refine its protocols responsibly.

For additional information on Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation, call 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit www.carnival.com, or contact your favorite travel advisor or online travel site.

ABOUT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is proud to be known as America's Cruise Line.  Since its founding in 1972, Carnival has continually revolutionized the cruise sector, making a cruise vacation an affordable and popular option for millions of guests. Carnival operates from 14 U.S. homeports and employs more than 40,000 team members representing 120 nationalities. Carnival's newest ship, Mardi Gras, featuring the first roller coaster at sea, is the first cruise ship in the Americas powered by eco-friendly Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).  Carnival returns to Australia in October 2022 and will welcome four additional ships over the next two years, including Carnival Celebration, which arrives to Miami in November to close out Carnival's 50th birthday festivities.

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FAQ

What recent changes did Carnival Cruise Line make to its COVID protocols as of August 2022?

Carnival Cruise Line announced simplified protocols, eliminating pre-cruise testing for vaccinated guests and allowing unvaccinated guests to cruise with a negative test result.

How did Carnival Cruise Line's bookings for August 15, 2022, compare to 2019?

Bookings on August 15, 2022, were nearly double those for the same day in 2019.

When do the new protocols for Carnival Cruise Line take effect?

The new protocols will be effective for cruises departing on September 6, 2022, or later.

What is the outlook for Carnival Cruise Line's bookings through the end of 2022?

Carnival expects strong bookings through the end of 2022, driven by high pent-up demand.

What are the health and safety commitments of Carnival Cruise Line?

Carnival is committed to the health and safety of guests and crew, working closely with medical experts and public health officials.