Carnival Cruise Line Commemorates 30 Years in Tampa, Florida

24.09.2024 - 18:58 / travelpulse.com / Rich Thomaselli

Carnival Cruise Line celebrated both its 30-year relationship with Tampa, Florida, and International Coastal Cleanup Day all in one shot.

Carnival commemorated its three decades in the city with a celebration aboard its ship the Paradise, which ports in Tampa, and by donating a hybrid pick-up truck to support the ongoing efforts of Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful.

Carnival’s Chief Communications Officer Chris Chiames said: “Thirty years ago, Carnival saw the potential for year-round sailing in Tampa – and we were right. We appreciate the tremendous partnerships we’ve built together over the years and as we celebrate this milestone, we’re not just looking back on three decades of great memories. We’re looking forward to building on our contributions to the Tampa Bay economic story and more fun for many years to come for our many, many loyal guests who love sailing from Tampa.”

"Carnival Cruise Line is a special part of our port's history and has welcomed millions of guests to our beautiful region. Carnival contributes greatly to the region's tourism and economy and we look forward to many years of partnership ahead," said Paul Anderson, president and CEO of Port Tampa Bay.

In honor of International Coastal Cleanup Day and to further reaffirm its appreciation to the community and its commitment to sustainability, team members from Carnival Paradise also spent the morning volunteering at a cleanup.

“This donation is not just the gift of a vehicle; it is the gift of opportunity, growth, and a brighter future for our community. This truck will be a driving force – literally and figuratively – and it will help us complete more cleanups, plant more trees, and host more educational events than ever before,” said Debbie Evenson, executive director of Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful.

The Paradise sails from Tampa year-round. It will be joined in the city by the Carnival Legend late next month.

Carnival also marked the special day by revealing a new sculpture created by 16-year-old Tampa artist and conservationist Ryan Moralevitz from discarded materials he’s picked up at local cleanups to raise awareness of the importance of protecting Tampa’s oceans and beaches.

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