| Grinch’s cruise heart grows

FRESH from his heart growing three sizes once again, the Grinch accompanied the Carnival Cruise Line (CCL) team to deliver some early Christmas cheer to kids at the Queensland Children’s Hospital who are facing harder times this festive season.

The surprise visit saw the Dr. Seuss character ensuring there would be no sad faces this Christmas, as he spent the day bringing smiles and gifts to kids, joined by some of the CCL team.

The cruise line’s VP Kara Glamore said the team was delighted to bring joy to patients and families at the hospital.

“The smiles we saw are a beautiful example of the meaningful ways we want to give back to the Queensland community that has continued to welcome us with such open arms,” Glamore said.

Carnival has been a supporter of the Children’s Hospital Foundation for five years.

Through its regular ‘Conga for Kids’ event on board Carnival Luminosa, the cruise line has raised more than $73,000 in donations for the hospital, since the ship arrived in Brisbane in 2022 (CW 11 Jul 2023).

Guests travelling on Luminosa this Christmas can expect regular visits from the Grinch among a variety of festive fun including a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, ‘carol-oke’ holiday bingo, trivia and themed F&B offerings. ML

Pictured: Glamore with Luminosa Cruise Director Zack Dockrill, the Grinch, and members of the Queensland Children’s Hospital team.