News Release

Purchase of Shares

MIAMI (24 July 2006) - In accordance with Carnival Corporation & plc's (NYSE/ LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) previously announced share buy-back programme, Carnival Corporation & plc announces that on 21 July 2006 Carnival Investments Limited, Carnival Corporation's wholly-owned subsidiary, purchased 100,000 of ordinary shares in Carnival plc at an average price of £21.1133 per share. The highest price paid was £21.34 per share and the lowest price paid was £20.89 per share.

This notification relates to disclosures made in accordance with Financial Services Authority Listing Rule 12.4.6R.