<p>For guests seeking a unique cruise alternative with opportunities to view magnificent scenery and wildlife and visit three charming cities along the historic St. Lawrence River, Carnival Cruise Lines will operate a series of nine-day voyages to Quebec aboard the 102,000-ton Carnival Triumph in summer 2009.&nbsp; </p><p>The cruises will operate round-trip from New York on June 25, July 23 and August 20, 2009.</p><p>In addition to visits to the fascinating cities of Quebec City, Baie-Comeau, and Havre St. Pierre, the new nine-day &ldquo;Quebec - After the Glaciers&rdquo; voyages include an unforgettable daylong cruise along the scenic St. Lawrence River, home to numerous whales and other marine life, along with awe-inspiring landscapes carved out of glaciers.&nbsp; </p><p>Guests can also visit Quebec&rsquo;s breathtaking nature and wildlife preserves where they can get an &ldquo;up close and personal look&rdquo; at the Canadian wilderness and view unique rock formations and native plant, sea and animal life. </p><p>The new nine-day Quebec departures are the latest additions to Carnival&rsquo;s popular New York cruise schedule, which also includes four- and five-day eastern Canada voyages and seven-day fall foliage cruises aboard the Carnival Triumph June-August, and eight-day Caribbean sailings aboard the 2,124-passenger Carnival Miracle, operating April-October. </p><p>&ldquo;Carnival is always seeking exciting new itinerary choices and these new nine-day sailings provide guests of all ages an opportunity to experience and explore the natural wonders of Quebec, one of North America&rsquo;s most historic and fascinating cruising regions,&rdquo; Gerry Cahill, Carnival president and CEO.&nbsp; &ldquo;And when combined with a departure from New York &ndash; a convenient homeport and an exciting destination unto itself &ndash; these voyages are even more attractive,&rdquo; Cahill added.&nbsp; </p><p>He noted that this new program is ideal for multi-generational travel, offering an opportunity for families to experience and explore a truly unique and historic region that is unlike anywhere else in the world. </p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p><p>Exciting Nine-Day Quebec Cruises</p><p>Carnival Triumph&rsquo;s nine-day Quebec voyages are highlighted by an extended 16-hour port call to Quebec City, which includes an optional shore excursion to Montreal, a cosmopolitan city of two million that is home to world-class museums and excellent restaurants and shopping.&nbsp; Guests can also visit breathtaking Saguenay Fjord, home to no less than five different species of whales.&nbsp; </p><p>The adventure continues with an eight-hour call at Baie Comeau where guests can visit Boreal Park &mdash; home to numerous former glacier fields &mdash; tour the Glacier Interpretation Center, and partake in a variety of exciting outdoor adventure activities.</p><p>During the eight-hour stop in Havre St. Pierre, guests can visit Parks Canada Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve, which encompasses 93 square miles and includes&nbsp; 900 limestone islands and islets featuring 450 species of plants, over 200 species of birds and a wide variety of sea life.&nbsp; Here, guests can witness the power of the glaciers that have been carved out of stone gigantic monoliths, spectacular cliffs and arches, creating a beautiful natural art form.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Carnival Triumph:&nbsp; A Spectacular &lsquo;Fun Ship&rsquo; </p><p>Encompassing 13 passenger decks, Carnival Triumph offers a variety of on-board amenities: four restaurants, including two two-level main dining rooms and an expansive poolside eatery, along with four swimming pools, a 214-foot-long cascading water slide,&nbsp; and 18 lounges and bars whose interiors are inspired by the world&rsquo;s great bodies of water.</p><p>The ship also features a 14,500-square-foot health club, full casino gambling and a duty-free shopping mall. Expansive facilities and organized activities for &ldquo;Camp Carnival,&rdquo; &ldquo;Circle C&rdquo; and &ldquo;Club O2,&rdquo; catering to children, &rsquo;tweens and teens, respectively, are also available.&nbsp; An Internet caf&eacute;, along with Wi-Fi access and cell phone service are featured, as well. </p><p>A majority of the ship&rsquo;s 1,379 staterooms offer an ocean view or private balcony &ndash; perfect for scenic cruising.&nbsp; All Carnival Triumph accommodations feature the Carnival Comfort Bed sleep system with plush mattresses, luxurious duvets and high quality linens and pillows. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Reservations</p><p>Reservations are currently being accepted for Carnival Triumph&rsquo;s new nine-day Quebec sailings from New York.</p><p>Round-trip air supplements from a variety of North American gateways, as well as special discounted rates for third and fourth guests sailing in the same stateroom, are also available.</p>