Carnival Cruise Lines' has announced today that the Carnival Ecstasy would start 4 and 5 day Bahamas and Caribbean sailings as of today, November 7th, 2011.

Carnival Ecstasy's one-of-a-kind schedule includes two different four-day itineraries, along with two different five-day choices. Four-day long weekend cruises depart Thursdays and visit Nassau and Half Moon Cay or Freeport, while five-day voyages depart Mondays and Saturdays, calling at Nassau, Freeport and Half Moon Cay or Key West.

The development further bolster's Carnival ongoing presence and commitment to the Port Canaveral region - where Carnival's three year round ships transport an average of 600,000 passengers annually.

President and CEO Gerry Cahill stated, "The growth of Port Canaveral as a cruise departure point is truly extraordinary and millions of consumers have discovered the benefits of sailing from this convenient and centrally located homeport," said Gerry Cahill, Carnival president and CEO. "The Canaveral Port Authority is an outstanding business partner and deploying a third year-round ship is a testament to our relationship with the port and our confidence in its continued success," he added.

Carnival Ecstasy's new schedule continues the line's longstanding relationship with Port Canaveral, which began in 1990 with a single 950-passenger ship carrying approximately 100,000 passengers annually. Over the past 21 years, Carnival has dramatically expanded its presence at the port, adding newer and larger ships along with new schedules and itineraries.