<p>Later today, the 1,452-passenger Holiday will sail on its final voyage for Carnival Cruise Lines when it departs on a five-day western Caribbean cruise from Mobile, Ala.<span></span></p>
<p>For the past 24 years, the 46,052-ton vessel has operated a wide variety of itineraries for the line, playing a critical role in the company&rsquo;s rise to world&rsquo;s largest cruise operator.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Launched in 1985, the Holiday was revolutionary for its enclosed double width promenade and inventive interior design, which included a1930s-era bus that sat along the promenade.</p>
<p>The Holiday also played an important role in pioneering the short cruise market, introducing three- and four-day service from Southern California and, most recently, four- and five-day voyages from Mobile.</p>
<p>Upon returning from its final Carnival voyage, the Holiday will undergo a refurbishment and be transferred to IberoCruises, Carnival&rsquo;s Spanish cruise operator.&nbsp; The 2,056-passenger Fantasy will replace the Holiday in Mobile beginning Nov. 10.</p>