MIAMI (06/12/03) - Carnival Cruise Lines' new Carnival Glory will offer a variety of all-inclusive romantic wedding packages, which are ideal for couples seeking a "destination wedding," where a wedding and honeymoon are held at the same location.

Carnival Glory's wedding packages will feature a shipboard ceremony during embarkation day or at various on-island locations in the eastern and western Caribbean. The packages are part of Carnival's popular fleetwide wedding program, which is expected to host 2,200 couples in 2003.

"Carnival Glory's weddings packages, combined with a romantic honeymoon cruise, provide couples with an unforgettable experience as they begin their lives together," said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO. "'Destination weddings' have become very popular and our packages offer an attractive and affordable alternative to traditional land-based ceremonies."

Shipboard wedding packages include the popular "Just for the Bride & Groom" package, which costs $750 and includes an official civil ceremony, a champagne toast with keepsake flutes, flowers for both bride and groom, a wedding cake with cake topper, pre-recorded wedding music, a decorated bridal aisle and photographic services.

The more elaborate "Welcome Aboard" package costs $1,350 and offers all the amenities of "Just for the Bride & Groom" as well as a reception with one-hour open bar and hot-and-cold hors d'oeuvres, a traditional two-tiered wedding cake and coffee service. Couples may also select the "Deluxe Romance" package for $1,450, which includes a one-and-a-half hour reception and an ice carving, as well as all the features of the other programs. Shoreside ceremonies combining a variety of all-inclusive amenities with a romantic tropical setting are also available in St. Thomas and St. Maarten on eastern Caribbean cruises and Cozumel and Key West on the western route. A wide variety of options such as videography services, live music and tuxedo rental are also available at additional cost.

Beginning July 19, 2003, Carnival Glory will operate year-round seven-day sailings from Port Canaveral encompassing alternating eastern and western Caribbean voyages departing every Saturday. Eastern Caribbean cruises call at Nassau, St. Thomas/St. John, and St. Maarten, while western Caribbean voyages include Key West, Fla.; Belize City, Belize; and Cozumel and Progreso/Merida, Mexico.

Prior to the start-up seven-day service, Carnival Glory will operate a special five-day Mexico cruise to Costa Maya and Cozumel July 14-19. For additional information on Carnival's wedding packages, call the line's Bon Voyage Department at 1-800-933-4968.

Information and reservations on Carnival's "Fun Ship" cruises can be obtained by contacting any travel agent, calling 1-800-CARNIVAL or visiting the line's Web site at www.carnival.com.

Dateline: June 12, 2003