Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Carnival Cruise Line is excited to celebrate a remarkable milestone at its popular homeport in New Orleans, becoming the first cruise operator to embark more than seven million guests from the port. This achievement highlights the company’s long-standing success since it began offering year-round cruises from New Orleans in 1994. The milestone was made official on Monday when the Litteral family boarded the Carnival Valor.
Thomas and Julie Litteral, along with their children, Zachary and Zoey, are frequent Carnival cruisers from Georgia. The family was already preparing to commemorate a special moment during their current voyage, as 12-year-old Zachary was set to achieve Diamond VIFP (Very Important Fun Person) status. This accomplishment allows him to join his parents at the top tier of Carnival’s loyalty program.
To mark the seven millionth guest embarkation, Captain Antonio Modaffari and the Carnival Valor crew welcomed the Litterals with a spontaneous onboard celebration. “Sharing this landmark embarkation in New Orleans with loyal guests, a family that clearly loves the fun they find when they sail with us, makes this moment truly special,” said Christine Duffy , president of Carnival Cruise Line. “Seven million guests cruising with us from Port NOLA signifies our unwavering commitment as the market leader in this vibrant city.
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