Unique Wedding Packages Available For Couples To Marry On Board New Carnival Glory

Carnival Cruise Lines' 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.

"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 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.

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.

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.

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.