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Part Two – Ports of Call by Deb Jennings by Stephanie

The day after we set sail on the Freedom we embarked on our first port of call: Naples, Italy. My husband and I, along with our friends, had signed up for an invigorating hike up Mt. Vesuvius and then a tour of the ancient city of Pompeii. For me it was...
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Part One – First Time Cruisers- by Deb Jennings by Stephanie

Our best friends, die-hard Carnival Cruise fans, had been trying for years to convince my husband and I to join them on a cruise. Although the idea was enticing, we had our reservations. Our idea of a fun vacation always involved immersing ourselves in...
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The Final Meal- By Host Mach by Stephanie

Returning to my cabin, it was time to prepare for dinner. As it was only one of two that I would have in main dining I was more than ready for it. Shower, shave and dress… out the door at 6 PM. The Mardi Gras dining room is a bit forward and above my...
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Jacuzzi, Diner and the Sunset- By Host Mach by Stephanie

Back in my cabin I retrieved my meds and gingerly made my way into the Jacuzzi this time facing the proper direction. This weary body really appreciated the warm, rushing water that coursed and pounded about me. Somewhere in the vicinity of forty five...
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Cozumel, Maragritaville and a Pile of Nachos- By Host Mach by Stephanie

Day Three… Cozumel!!! We arrived exactly on time in Cozumel. A trip up to the Lido Deck for breakfast used up an hours or so and I was ready to go ashore. According to my watch it was a bit after nine. Making my way down to Three Deck via the forward...
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Day Two, first Sea Day- by Host Mach by Stephanie

Despite my late evening I got up quite early to shower and dress. I was on a mission. I dug my camera tripod out of my case and sallied forth. Breakfast was obtained in the Brasserie and I went aft to the open deck area spreading smiles and ‘good morning...
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An Inspired Review- Part 1: By Host Mach by Stephanie

At almost exactly 4 PM the familiar vibration and rumble of the thrusters told me it was gonna get good now. With that amazing ghostly quiet we inched away from the dock and began the waltz that would point us to sea. Twisting as if on a giant, hidden...
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Paradise & Girlfriends Getaway- by Colleen by Stephanie

My first cruise was on the Elation in October and I came back hooked! Though I had booked a 7 day shortly after my return, I was looking to squeeze in another cruise before that. I mentioned the Paradise 3 Day sailing to one of my friends and she could...
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A Sailaway for Mother’s Day- by Eva by Stephanie

My Mom is one special lady. You won’t find a (seventy-something) with more strength, spirit, and love of life. Cruising has long been Mom’s vacation of choice, and we are exclusively Carnival cruisers!! So when choosing something special for Mother’s...
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Honeymoon Cruise Review- by Cindy Billet by Stephanie

My husband Kevin and I took our FIRST cruise on May 9th of 2004. We sailed out of Baltimore MD on the Carnival Miracle (we were the 2nd sailing I believe). What could be better than being on a brand new ship? Well..... our first port was Key West, FL...
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Anniversary Celebration Onboard - Welcome Guest Blogger Heidi Beth by Stephanie

Our first cruise was for our 15th anniversary, on the Fantasy going out of Port Canaveral (at the time). My husband was just looking for something special to do and was just looking. and before I knew it we were getting ready for a cruise. I could not...
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Carnival Splendor Update: Sea Trials by Stephanie

Check out the latest update on the Carnival Splendor. Photos of the ship's latest sea trial are included. New Carnival Splendor Uundergoes Final Sea Trials in Preparation for European Debut July 2, 2008 MIAMI (April 10, 2008) – Carnival Cruise Lines...
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Carnival Splendor Countdown Underway by Stephanie

Spring is in the air and that means that the launch of our brand new ship, the Carnival Splendor is only a few months away. With preparations well underway for the finishing touches on the ship’s onboard amenities we’re hard at work planning the splendid...
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Update on the Splendor by Stephanie

Preparations are well underway for the inaugural of our newest ship the Carnival Splendor. The latest construction photos are available on our special Carnival Splendor page while some special interviews with staff are now up on our video blog. If you...
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Love is in the Air by Stephanie

It seems like everyone here at Carnival has love on the brain. With reading romantic Valentine’s Day stories submitted by our guests to watching a love story play out onboard via our latest commercial we’re just as eager to make guests swoon at the thought...
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