Carnival Honors Military Families at Premiere Party for Carnival Vista

(Source: Travel Pulse)

Carnival Cruise Line introduced its newest ship, Carnival Vista, to the U.S. on Friday during an overnight event honoring military families.

Country music superstar Carrie Underwood partnered with Carnival and the nonprofit Operation Homefront which raises money to assist military families. So far, the organization has raised $105,000 through donations as well as sales from merchandise stands that have been on Underwood's 'Storyteller' tour. On the tour, families were given the opportunity to meet Underwood as well as attend festivities on Carnival ships.

“Throughout my partnership with Carnival Cruise Line we have recognized the efforts of our dedicated military personnel while raising funds for Operation Homefront," said Underwood in a press release. "It’s something I am very proud to be a part of."

During the Carnival Vista debut, Underwood performed for military family members. During the concert, a ceremony took place for military family members before the official naming ceremony where Deshauna Barber, the first woman actively serving in the U.S. military to be named Miss USA, presided as godmother according to the press release.

Some of the amenities for the Vista makes the cruise line "the most innovative and family-friendly ship yet." An IMAX theater at sea, an onboard brewery, a bike-in-the-sky attraction called 'SkyRide" and a family concierge.

The six and eight-day Caribbean Service from Miami will begin at the end of November. More information and reservations could be made via the Carnival website or by calling 1-800-CARNIVAL. You can read more on Operation Homefront in the link below.