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Carnival Backs a Winner with Champion Jockey Joining Cup Cruise
Carnival Cruise Line has shortened its odds ahead of this year'sMelbourne Cup cruise, adding Cup-winning jockey Wayne Harris to its alreadystrong field of onboard talent.
Wayne, who recorded more than 2000 wins during his career including a Cupvictory on Jeune in 1994, will join well-known race caller John Tapp onboard Carnival Spirit's 2016 MelbourneCup Carnival cruise to share stories from their decades in theindustry.
The duo will offer entertaining and informative presentations about Australianracing and will also provide expert tips and advice ahead of the ‘race thatstops a nation'.
During the six-night roundtrip cruise from Sydney to Melbourne, guestswill also be able to enjoy a variety of special themed events including afashion presentation hosted by popular television presenter Erica Davis ofSydney Weekender, inpartnership with Australian fashion designer Karen Gee who has dressed thelikes of television personalities Samantha Armytage, Melissa Doyle and LisaWilkinson.
Carnival's Melbourne Cup cruise departs Sydney on October 30 and featuresthree days of racing festivities in Melbourne, including the Emirates MelbourneCup and – exclusive to cruisers on Carnival Spirit – admission to Crown OaksDay.
On sale until August 29, fares start from $949* per person quad share and from$1699* per person twin share with a bonus $200 onboard credit per cabin.
Fares include general admission tickets intoFlemington for the Emirates Melbourne Cup and Crown Oaks Day races, transferson Cup day (November 1), plus onboard meals, entertainment and activities.
For moreinformation and bookings call 13 31 94, see a travel agent or visit www.carnival.com.au
*Subject to availability, conditions apply
About Carnival Cruise Line
CarnivalCruise Line is the largest cruise line in the world with more than four and ahalf million guests travelling every year. The cruise line has two shipsdeployed in Australia, Carnival Spirit – the largest and newest cruise ship tobe based in Sydney year round – and sister ship Carnival Legend, sailing fromSydney each summer. With 45 activities to enjoy each day, both ships offerfun-loving families and couples memorable and great value holidays.
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