Legendary Performance to Welcome Carnival Legend to Sydney.

Cody Simpson and Australian Girls Choir Collaborate to Mark Ship Arrival

Carnival Cruise Lines has announced it will celebrate the maiden arrival of Carnival Legend to Australia on September 22 with a show-stopping performance by future music legend and teen sensation Cody Simpson and the Australian Girls Choir in front of the ship’s iconic funnel.

Making waves in the music industry with his videos receiving more than 150 million views on YouTube, the Australian singer will welcome Carnival Legend when it sails into Sydney with a one-off concert on top of the ship, against the backdrop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

Carnival Legend’s Sydney debut will mark the start of Australia’s summer cruise season, which will set new records for the booming cruise industry. It will be the second ship in Carnival’s 24-strong fleet to be based in Australia, following Carnival Spirit’s arrival in October 2012. 

To celebrate, Carnival is offering fans a money-can’t-buy opportunity to be one of the first passengers onboard to attend Cody’s concert once Carnival Legend berths at Circular Quay.  To enter, fans can visit Carnival’s Facebook page to submit a poster that shows why they are Cody’s biggest fan and deserve a place at the legendary launch.

Now US-based, Queensland-born Cody said the performance would be like no other.

“I always love coming home to Australia and am so excited to be performing in this once-in-a-lifetime location onboard Carnival Legend with the talented Australian Girls Choir,” Cody said. 

The ship’s legendary arrival into Sydney follows its recent $17 million dollar transformation for the Aussie market. The ship’s “Aussification” includes the addition of a Green Thunder waterslide and a focus on food and coffee to meet Australian tastes, as well as the introduction of Australian power points, Australian pricing onboard and a gym upgrade.   Carnival Legend will also boast a number of features and facilities never before seen in Australia including a Bonsai Sushi restaurant, Red Frog pub and a Cherry on Top lolly shop as well as the colourful Seuss at Sea program and Hasbro, The Game Show entertainment. 

“I visited the ship the day before she set sail for Australia earlier this month and was blown away,” Cody said.

“Not only is the ship huge but there is something for the whole family from the giant Green Thunder waterslide through to loads of entertainment and my favourite – 24/7 free pizza and ice-cream.”

For more information visit the Carnival Cruise Lines Australia Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CarnivalOz.

About Carnival Cruise Lines

Carnival Cruise Lines is the largest cruise line in the world with over four and a half million guests travelling every year. Carnival Spirit is the largest and newest cruise ship to call Australia home year round and she will be joined by her sister ship, Carnival Legend in September 2014. With 45 daily activities from Zen to adrenalin to enjoy, Carnival Spirit offers fun-loving couples and families memorable holidays at great value. 

About Cody Simpson

Aussie born and bred, Cody Simpson grew up on the Gold Coast where he was a competitive swimmer and keen surfer, before breaking into the music industry. After being discovered on YouTube by an American producer Cody moved to America with his family to pursue his music career. Since the release of his first single in 2011 at the age of 14, Cody has seen huge success with multiple hits and sold out tours across the globe, with more than 20 million views and counting on his hit single, Pretty Brown Eyes.

Information supplied by : Carnival Cruise Line, Australia.

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