Case Study

Carnival Cruise Lines

Ryder
Overview

BGT has served as a trusted strategic partner for Carnival Cruise Lines since 2009 in order to maximize the leading cruise ship operator's Web presence. Working together with Carnival's online marketing team, BGT has provided overall strategy, analytics solutions, creative design and Web development.

Solutions
  • Redesigned and developed entire search results page leveraging Google's search technology to enhance customer experience and result pertinence
  • Designed visual look and feel and developed the entire front-end user experience for the booked guest portal
  • Redesigned and developed new FAQ page using a complex content management system to allow for simple and time-efficient updates
  • Designed and developed a portable dynamic module to help promote Carnival departures
  • Designed and developed the first-of-its-kind contest page surrounding the launch of the Carnival Dream in under four weeks
  • Redesigned and developed Carnival's entire social community, "Funville," to create a more engaging and streamlined user experience
  • Designed and developed a Flash Microsite for Carnival's newest ship, the Carnival Magic, with full-screen interactive 3D video capabilities
Results
  • Dramatically increased overall page traffic, bookings, relevant search results, detailed product views and bookings
  • Streamlined cruise preparation process to emphasize smaller, user-friendly steps
  • Decreased call center volume due to enhanced online user experience
  • Elevated visibility of Carnival Dream with interactive contest that had 27,718 votes cast and raised $25,000 for charity
2011
       
Horizon Awards
Addy Award
IAC Award
Addy Award
 
 
Carnival Funville Website Redesign
(Best in Social Media) 
 
 
Carnival Magic Website
(Best in Consumer Information) 

 
Carnival Magic Website
(Bronze Award in Self Promotion/Portfolio) 
 
 
Carnival Magic Website Redesign
(Award of Excellence in Online Advertising & Marketing Microsite)
 
 
 
Carnival Funville Website Redesign
(Award of Excellence in Travel & Tourism)
 
 
 
Carnival Magic Website Redesign
(Best Entertainment Website)
 
 
 
Carnival Magic Website Redesign
(Best Travel Website)
 
 
 
Fort Lauderdale Addy Awards
  • Carnival Magic Website Redesign
    (Gold Addy Award in Interactive Media)
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  • Carnival Funville Website Redesign
    (Gold Addy Award in Interactive Media)
       
Addy Award
IMA Award
   
 
 
Miami Addy Awards
  • Carnival Magic Website
    (Best in Show Addy Award in Interactive Media)
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  • Carnival Funville Website
    (Gold Addy Award in Interactive Media)
 
 
Carnival Magic Website
(Best Entertainment Website) 
   
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