Carnival Cruise Line has long been known for offering the most fun at sea. Their ships appeal to all types of cruisers from all ages and tastes. It wasn’t easy to just pick five, but we compiled the following list of 5 things we love about Carnival Cruise Line.
Included Food Options
When it comes to food on Carnival Cruise Line, you’ll never go hungry. Not only is there lots of food, it’s also very good. While many cruise lines give you a choice between just casual dining in the buffet or the main dining room and perhaps one or two other spots, over the past several years Carnival has been adding more and more unique high-quality included dining venues for their guests. Here’s what you can expect to find to eat onboard Carnival ships:
BlueIguana Cantina – Breakfast/Lunch (Casual Mexican)
Burrito Bar – Lunch (Casual Mexican)
Chopsticks – Lunch (Asian)
Captain’s Pasta Bar – Lunch (Pasta Bar)
Carnival Deli – Lunch (Made to order Deli Sandwiches)
Dining Room – Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (International)
Fresh Creations – Lunch (Salads)
Guy’s Burger Joint – Lunch (Burger & Fries)
Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que – Lunch (Pork, Beef, Sausage, Chicken & Sides)
JiJi Asian Kitchen – Lunch (Asian)
Lido Buffet – Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner (International)
Mongolian Wok – Lunch (Asian)
Poolside Grill – Lunch/Dinner (Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken)
Ol’ Fashioned BBQ – Lunch/Dinner (Traditional BBQ)
Pizza Pirate – 24 Hours (Pizza)
Pizzeria del Capitano – 24 Hours (Pizza)
Seaday Brunch – Lunch (International)
SeaDogs – Lunch (Hot Dogs)
Swirls – 24 Hours (Soft-Serve Ice Cream)
Tandoor – Lunch (Indian)
Not every Carnival ship offers all of the dining options above, but during dry-docks, they are adding some of the newest ones to even the oldest ships in their fleet.
Departures from many U.S.Ports
Carnival Cruise Line makes getting to your ship easier than with any other cruise line with convenient home ports across North America. Have a look at the ports where you can depart on your cruise from close to home.
Baltimore, MD – Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean
Charleston, SC – Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean
Fort Lauderdale, FL – Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean, Mexico
Galveston, TX – Caribbean, Mexico, Panama Canal
Honolulu, HI – Hawaii
Jacksonville, FL – Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean
Los Angeles, CA – Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, Panama Canal
Miami, FL – Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexico, Panama Canal
Mobile, AL – Caribbean, Mexico
New Orleans, LA – Caribbean, Mexico
New York, NY – Bermuda, Canada & New England, Caribbean
Norfolk, VA – Bahamas
Port Canaveral, FL – Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean, Mexico
San Juan, PR – Caribbean
Seattle, WA – Alaska
Tampa, FL – Caribbean, Cuba, Mexico, Panama Canal
Vancouver, BC – Alaska, Hawaii
Carnival Cruise Line also offers a limited number of cruises from Europe to the Mediterranean.
Family Friendly Activities
Two words no parents want to hear from their kids on vacation .. I’m bored! Instead, kids of all ages will be onboard with the fun activities, entertainment and engaging programming offered during the cruise. Check out all the fun things for families to enjoy together on a Carnival cruise.
Camp Ocean – Supervised kids club for ages 2-11
Carnival Seaside Theater – Movies and Sports Events by the pool & under the stars
Circle “C” – Club for kids ages 12-14
Club O2 – Club exclusively for teens 15-17
Dr. Seuss Bookville – Read a book in a library inspired by the “Cat in the Hat” author
Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast* – Enjoy an “unique” breakfast with your favorite Dr. Seuss Characters
Hasbro, The Game Show – Your favorite board games come to life
IMAX Theater – Catch the latest blockbuster in IMAX 3D
Playlist Productions – Catch an amazing musical or production show
Seuss at Sea – Join in on all the Seussical Nonsensical Fun
SkyCourse – Challenge your family around the many elements of the ropes course
SkyRide – Take a spin around the first and only elevated bicycle course at sea
SportsSquare – Mini-golf, billiards, bean-bag toss and more
Sports Court – Join in on a game of basketball, dodgeball or volleyball
Thrill Theater – Hold on to your seat on this immerse multi-dimension experience
Video Arcade – Play all the latest and some class arcade games
WaterWorks – Get ready to get wet with some serious splish, splashing thrills
*Fee required
Large Standard Staterooms
You can never have enough space on a cruise ship and luckily Carnival Cruise Line’s standard interior, ocean view and balcony staterooms are some of the roomiest afloat. What’s even better, if you are looking to save some money, many of Carnival’s ships can accommodate up to five guests in one stateroom. You can also find many options for connecting rooms in almost all categories.
Included Exclusive Adults-Only Area
While many cruise lines are looking for ways to increase onboard revenue, Carnival Cruise Line is one of the only cruise lines with a truly dedicated adults-only area for no extra fee. The Serenity Retreat, found on almost every Carnival ship, features hammocks, luxurious loungers, bar service and whirlpool. On the Carnival Vista and Carnival Horizon (arriving April 2018), there is even the included Fresh Creations salad bar, where they serve made-to-order salads daily.
Carnival Cruise Line has tons of value rolled into their cruises and they do an excellent job of innovating their product and increasing the level of their offerings to their guests.
