Carnival's Comfort Bed Sleep System avail to buy

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New Carnival Comfort Bed Sleep System Now Available For Purchase Via Special Web Site

MIAMI (November 2, 2005) – Ever since Carnival Cruise Lines introduced its new sleep system earlier this year, guests have been asking how they can purchase their own “Carnival Comfort Bed.”

In response, a special web site, carnivalcomfortbed.com, has been created to provide consumers with an easy and convenient means for purchasing the luxurious mattresses and accessories that comprise the new “Carnival Comfort Bed” sleep system.

Items available through this interactive site include plush mattresses, soft duvets and duvet covers, two different styles of pillows, and high-quality cotton sheets, pillow shams and pillowcases.

“When we announced the launch of ‘Carnival Comfort Bed’ in May, we never imagined it would be so popular. Guests are telling us that this is by far the most comfortable bed they’ve ever slept in. We’re very pleased to provide the opportunity for guests to recreate the relaxing night’s sleep they experienced during their ‘Fun Ship’ cruise,” said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO.

Manufactured exclusively for Carnival Cruise Lines, the “Carnival Comfort Bed” sleep system includes a comfortable eight-inch spring mattress and box spring, a duvet made from 100 percent hypoallergenic down, and high quality cotton blend satin-strip sheets and pillowcases.

Two different styles of pillows are also available, including “New Generation Pillows,” made of non-allergenic micro fiber to create a fluffy, down-like consistency, and the “Soft and Downy,” with feathers surrounded by down for unmatched comfort.

Currently on the majority of Carnival ships with fleetwide implementation expected by the end of the year, the new “Carnival Comfort Bed” sleep system is just one of several stateroom upgrades the line has instituted in recent years.

Other personalized touches include terrycloth bathrobes for guest use in ocean view staterooms fleetwide, in-cabin amenities baskets featuring a variety of brand name products, and upgraded towels and shampoo/soap dispensers in all bathrooms.

The new carnivalcomfortbed.com web site is being advertised via in-cabin televisions fleetwide, as well as with a full-color brochure and custom-designed pillow card placed in all guest cabins.

Complete “Stateroom Bedding Sets,” which include four New Generation pillows, two pillow shams, down duvet, duvet cover, and sheet set, start at $399. Prices for the “Carnival Comfort Bed” mattress/box spring start at $999. Queen and king sizes are also available. Components can be purchased individually, as well.

Source: Carnival Cruise Lines