Carnival Cruises Carries Wine Created by Kathie Lee Gifford

Gifford and CarnivalKathie Lee Gifford, “Today” show host and former spokesperson for Carnival Cruise Line, recently rekindled her relationship with the cruise line when she held a tasting event for her new wine collection aboard the Carnival Breeze in Miami.

The GIFFT Collection is now on sale aboard all of Carnival’s 24 ships. Gifford, who helped represent Carnival in the 1980s, received warm praise from the cruise line.

"We couldn't be more excited to welcome back Kathie Lee, whose upbeat and spirited personality to this day reflects the essence of the Carnival brand," said Eddie Allen, Carnival Cruise Line vice president of beverage operations. 

The wine was created alongside Scheid Family Wines based in California. The collection includes a Red Blend and a Chardonnay, which are both grown on the Scheid estate.

Carnival is the only cruise line serving the wines. The bottles retail for $16.99.   

"I can't tell you how exciting it is for me to be back on board with Carnival!" said Gifford. "It's like coming home again—this time bearing great wines!"

For more information, visit www.carnival.com