Over $100,000 in prizes available in slots

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More Than $100,000 In Prizes Available in Carnival's Winners Slot Tournaments in 2006

MIAMI (February 14, 2006) – Carnival Cruise Lines and the Ocean Players Club will host four “Winners Slot Tournament Cruises” in 2006, featuring more than $100,000 in cash and prizes.

Three preliminary slot tournaments will be held on the Carnival Conquest’s March 5-12 voyage from Galveston, Carnival Pride’s May 14-21 cruise from Long Beach, Calif., and Carnival Legend’s Sept. 9-17 cruise from New York. A “Grand Final Event” tournament will take place on the Carnival Victory’s Nov. 12-19 voyage from Miami.

The tournaments are open to guests age 18 and over. tournament space is limited and booked guests are encouraged to enter prior to departure by completing the online registration form available at www.oceanplayersclub.com. Entry fee for the first three tournaments is $50 per person and $250 for the final cruise and is payable on board.

Prizes from each of the first three preliminary slot tournaments total more than $10,000 in cash and the top three winners from those tournaments also receive a complimentary stateroom and free entry for the finals held aboard the Carnival Victory. The winner of the grand final tournament will receive $25,000, as well as complimentary suite accommodations on a future Carnival sailing.

“With more than $100,000 up for grabs, our ‘Winners Slot Tournament Cruises’ will be a thrilling event for our guests and offer an exciting opportunity for them to win some great cash and cruise prizes,” said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO.

The Carnival Conquest, Pride, Legend and Victory all offer an expansive casino, featuring more than 200 slot machines and a variety of table games, including blackjack, craps, roulette and poker.

All tournament participants will receive an invitation to a private cocktail and awards reception during each cruise. Guests who pre-register for the tournament prior to the cruise will also receive a special Bon Voyage gift in their stateroom.

In addition to fast-paced casino action, slot tournament participants enjoy a wide range of on-board amenities, including a variety of lounges, bars and entertainment venues, formal and casual dining options, a state-of-the-art health and fitness center and four swimming pools.

The Ocean Players Club offers something for every level of player, from awards for playing slots to establishing credit lines and betting limits for high rollers. Players can earn points at the slots toward instant cash rewards, complimentary beverages, free gifts, and future cruise benefits. Ocean Players Club will rebate the entry fee on board with the new “Cash Back” instant rebate system. Every $10 of instant cash back guests earn on the cruise will be matched up to the cost of the entry fee.

Membership in the Ocean Players Club is free and enrollment is coordinated with the casino host on board. Prices for the “Winners Slot Tournaments Cruises” begin at $479 per person. Special rates for third and fourth guests sailing in the same stateroom, along with round-trip air transportation from more than 170 North American gateways, are also available.

Source: Carnival Cruise Lines