MIAMI, Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of an
ongoing effort to provide its guests with the widest variety of
choices at sea, Carnival Cruise Line is totally transforming its
shipboard shopping experience with renovated spaces and popular
items from some of the world's best-known retailers, including
Victoria's Secret, Swarovski, Pandora, TAG and others.
According to Carnival's Vice President of Retail William Butler, the upgraded retail venues and
expanded offerings are the result of months of intensive research
and data gathering to customize its onboard shopping options to
match the preferences of Carnival guests.
"We're committed to enhancing every aspect of our operations –
which includes, of course, onboard shopping – and our expanded and
enhanced retail offerings provide guests with an opportunity to
enjoy some 'retail therapy' and take home a unique and memorable
keepsake from their Carnival vacation," he said.
Here's a breakdown on some of the many new offerings available
across the fleet:
- Effy (12 ships) – one of the largest manufactures of
fine jewelry in the U.S., Effy's tax- and duty-free items feature a
lifetime guarantee and run the gamut from colored gemstones and
diamonds to tanzanite and other top-of-the-line products.
- Swarovski (25 ships) – one of the world's leading
retailers of fashion jewelry offering custom jewelry, pearls,
sterling silver and more.
- TAG (24 ships) – a leading manufacturer of high-end
luxury timepieces, TAG's constantly evolving line of fine watches
are worn by celebrities and sports stars the world over.
- Pandora (10 ships) – the nation's top costume jewelry
provider offers a selection of custom bracelets, rings, necklaces,
and charms, including, appropriately enough, some tied to a
vacation theme with cruise ships, palm trees and sandals.
- Invicta (25 ships) – this high-end retailer offers a
full line of fashion watches with hundreds of different styles to
choose from – from exercise to every day and special occasions -
providing consumers with a watch to suit any mood or taste.
- Victoria's Secret (22 ships) – purveyor of top beauty
products offering a variety of popular items and accessories,
including mists, lotions and perfumes, with convenient displays
divided by the categories of Prestige, VS Fantasies and
Rollerballs.
- Los Cincos Soles (4 ships) – this Mexican-themed
retailer offers sterling silver jewelry, souvenirs, T-shirts,
authentic arts and crafts created by local artisans.
Additionally, the line's Cherry on Top sweets shops offering
bulk candies, novelty items and apparel are currently available on
20 ships.
Carnival's shipboard retail experience has also been enhanced
with fun activities, special promotions, and giveaways, in-store
parties and more. Select ships also feature stand-alone
kiosks with "wearable tech" accessories that include the latest
fitness trackers, pedometers, and heart rate monitors by brands
like Fossil and others. Carnival has also made a significant
investment in digital marketing across the fleet directing guests
to marquee retail events and upcoming deals during their
cruise.
Over the past year, Carnival has completely renovated the
shopping outlets on Carnival Sensation, Carnival Elation, Carnival
Conquest and Carnival Valor with Carnival Victory, Carnival
Fascination, Carnival Legend and Carnival Paradise scheduled for
retail refurbishments in the coming year. The new Carnival
Horizon, set to debut in spring 2018, will take the line's retail
offerings to the next level with the line's largest, most elaborate
and diverse shopping experience to date with two decks of shops,
boutiques and displays featuring top-name retailers.
For additional information and reservations, contact any travel
agent, call 1-800-CARNIVAL or visit carnival.com. Carnival also can
be found on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
and YouTube. Journalists also can visit Carnival's media
site, carnival-news.com or follow the line's PR department on
Twitter at twitter.com/CarnivalPR.
About Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc
(NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is "The World's Most Popular Cruise
Line®" with 25 ships operating three- to 16-day voyages to The
Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, Bermuda, Europe, Cuba,
Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Two
133,500-ton Vista class ships are currently scheduled for delivery
- Carnival Horizon in 2018 and an as-yet-unnamed vessel in 2019.
Additionally, two new 180,000-ton ships are scheduled to enter
service in 2020 and 2022.
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