September, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tommy Woog


‘WATER WARS’ WATER BALLOON ATTRACTION TO BE FEATURED ABOARD CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES’ ‘FUN SHIPS’


MIAMI – Through an exclusive agreement with Minnesota-based “Water Wars,” Carnival will be the first cruise line to feature the popular water balloon-themed attraction, currently found in amusement parks in 22 countries throughout the world.

The “Jr. Dyno Water Wars” units consist of two custom-built “battle stations” in which participants propel water balloons through the air via catapults in an effort to splash their competitor. Currently available on Carnival’s Imagination and Fascination, the units will be installed fleetwide by summer 2007 and located on ships’ open decks adjacent to the main pool area. “Water Wars” is the latest poolside activity aboard Carnival’s ships which also feature swimming pools, cascading water slides, and acres of deck space for sunning and relaxing.

The attraction is expected to be particularly popular among the 525,000 children who sail with Carnival each year.“We’re always looking for new and exciting outdoor diversions that will add to the enjoyment to our guests’ vacation experience. ‘Water Wars’ is a great ‘fun in the sun’ activity for guests of all ages,” said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO.

According to Tommy Woog, Water Wars’ director of sales & marketing, the agreement with Carnival was reached after extensive planning and research over the past year. "After carefully evaluating Carnival’s needs and specifications, we custom-designed a fun-filled attraction specifically tailored to the line’s unique shipboard environment,” he said.
ABOUT WATER WARS
Water Wars manufactures both mobile and stationary versions of their water balloon attraction where participants launch water balloons at each other from opposing battle stations. Commonly found in amusement, theme, and water parks in 22 countries, Water Wars has been manufacturing units for 16 years and exhibits at Fun Expo, the World Waterpark show, and IAAPA. For more information, visit their website at www.waterwars.com


ABOUT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES
Carnival is the largest and most popular cruise line in the world, with 21 "Fun Ships" operating voyages ranging from three to 16 days in length to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, New England, Canada, Bermuda, and Europe, including the Greek Isles. The line currently has three new ships on order - the 110,000-ton Carnival Freedom, scheduled for delivery in February 2007, the 112,000-ton Carnival Splendor, slated to enter service in fall 2008, and an as-yet-unnamed 130,000-ton SuperLiner - to be the largest "Fun Ship" ever constructed - set to debut in fall 2009. For additional information and reservations, contact any travel agent, call 1-800-CARNIVAL or visit carnival.com.

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