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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