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CARNIVAL’S CAHILL ‘CATCHES A WAVE’ ON GRAND TURK FLOWRIDERâ

GRAND TURK, B.W.I. (June 13, 2008) — Carnival Cruise Lines’
President and CEO Gerry Cahill was among the first to “catch a wave”
on the new Grand Turk FlowRiderâ attraction at the Grand Turk Cruise
Center.

Offered as a shore excursion sold on board cruise ships
calling at the island, the new Grand Turk FlowRider⠗ the only
attraction of its kind at a cruise port facility — provides guests the
opportunity to participate in both body boarding and stand-up board
surfing.

The FlowRiderâ is an artificial wave created by a pair of
high-pressure water jets that produce a thin, two- to three-inch layer
of water moving over a pre-formed and cushioned surface at high speed.
Cahill was on the island of Grand Turk for the grand opening of the
FlowRiderâ attraction, which is operated by Grand Turk’s
Margaritaville restaurant and bar.

“The FlowRider is exhilarating — not to mention a lot of fun —
and, when combined with Grand TurkÂ’s excellent beaches and interesting
sites and attractions, offers yet another exciting shore excursion
option for cruise ship guests,” said Cahill. “Grand Turk is one of our
most popular Caribbean ports of call, and the FlowRider adds a new
dimension to all that this wonderful destination has to offer,” he
added.

“The FlowRider is an excellent addition to Grand Turk, which
in just over two years has already become one of the premier Caribbean
cruise destinations. My government remains committed to the ongoing
development of Grand TurkÂ’s cruise industry. We are delighted that
the FlowRider is here and hope that cruise ship visitors enjoy this
fun and exhilarating attraction,” said Hon. Michael E. Misick,
Premier, Turks and Caicos Islands.

Tickets to the FlowRiderâ are sold on board through the shore
excursion desk on ships calling at Grand Turk. Carnival expects to
offer FlowRiderâ tickets online in the near future. Prices are $24
for body boarding for a half-hour on the ride and $34 for hour-long
stand-up surfing sessions.

During the session, participants will have an opportunity to
surf multiple times and friends and family are invited to watch
participants at no charge. Each surfer will also receive a
complimentary certificate of participation. Professional photographers
will be on hand to capture both the awesome rides and gnarly wipeouts
of surfers that will be available for purchase, along with a variety
of other souvenir items of the FlowRiderâ experience.

The FlowRiderâ attraction is currently available in
conjunction with all cruise ship calls at Grand Turk, including
Carnival Cruise LinesÂ’ Carnival Imagination, Carnival Liberty and
Carnival Triumph. Additional cruise lines that call at the island
include Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, the Yachts of
Seabourn, and Costa Cruises, among others.

The FlowRiderâ is just the latest addition to Grand Turk, one
of the CaribbeanÂ’s most unspoiled and beautiful islands. The $60
million Grand Turk Cruise Center serves as a gateway to this
magnificent destination and encompasses a state-of-the-art pier and a
13-acre complex offering an 800-foot-long private beach, swimming
pool, and a variety of retail shops, including the CaribbeanÂ’s largest
“Margaritaville”-themed bar and restaurant.

For more information, visit www.Grandturkcc.com.