Carnival Cruise Line dips a toe in the water with Sydney Thunder cricket partnership

Carnival Cruise Line dips a toe in the water with Sydney Thunder cricket partnership
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Carnival Cruise Line has announced the cruise line’s debut as an Official Partner of Sydney Thunder for the 2024/25 Big Bash League (BBL) season.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Carnival Cruise Line as our Official Cruise Partner for the upcoming season,” Sydney Thunder general manager Trent Copeland said.

“The addition of Carnival Cruise Line to our partner family is a reflection of our shared values, celebrating fun, family, and unforgettable moments. We’re excited about the possibilities this partnership will bring for our club, our fans and our community.”

What a catch! Sydney Thunder player Ryan Hadley catches a ball mid-jump into the pool at Serenity onboard Carnival Splendor in Sydney.

Carnival Cruise Line, with its long-standing history of delivering fun-filled holiday experiences, is thrilled to bring its spirit of fun and excitement to the Thunder.

“Joining Sydney Thunder as their Official Cruise Partner is a perfect match for us,” Carnival Cruise Line senior director of sales & marketing, Anton Loeb, said.

“We are committed to creating meaningful connections with Australians, whether they’re cheering in the stands or enjoying a holiday at sea. We can’t wait to bring even more energy and fun to the BBL|14 season.”

Sydney Thunder’s season starts in Canberra on December 17, before the Thunder return to their home ground in Western Sydney, ENGIE Stadium, for the Sydney Smash on December 21.

Sydney Thunder players Georgia Adams, Ryan Hadley and Will Salzmann in front of the Green Lightning slide onboard Carnival Splendor in Sydney.

Feature image: Sydney Thunder CCO Ben Hirschfield, GM Trent Copeland, Carnival Cruise Line’s Anton Loeb with players Will Salzmann Ryan Hadley and Georgia Adams.

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