Carnival Sunshine and Triumph Out of Service Period Extended

 Carnival Cruise Lines has announced the first implementation phase of its fleet-wide comprehensive operational review, focused on Carnival Triumph, as well as Carnival Sunshine, which is currently undergoing a previously scheduled dry dock for product enhancements.  The cruise line is making significant investments to enhance the level of operating redundancies and the scope of hotel…

Carnival Cruise Lines Dream, Legend and Elation Update

Carnival Cruise Lines Update March 16, 2013 We would like to share an update with you regarding the status of Carnival Dream, Legend and Elation and to answer your questions and clarify many misperceptions that are being driven by confusing and, in many cases, inaccurate media coverage. We would also like to update you on…

Cruise Ship Jokes And Speedos

There are some things when it comes to cruising that just make us all laugh, well most of us anyway. From the comedians jokes to our own cruising mishaps or experiences there’s always something to get you smiling at some point. Today’s blog is a bit of a mix, some classic cruise jokes and some…

Cruise Ships Galore

My most recent Caribbean cruise allowed me to visit some pretty beautiful islands and of course it was definitely a holiday I will remember, but it’s not just about the islands now is it……the other ships we pass on our travels are just as important as the stops we make….well for some of us anyway!…

Caribbean Cruise Cozumel

Ahhh Cozumel! The day that we had planned as a beach day and what happened, the Carnival Legend pulled up next door and it started raining! OK I can’t blame the Legend as it only rained briefly and it was still so muggy and warm it felt like you could barely breathe. We made our…

Caribbean Cruise Aruba

We arrived in Aruba after a day at sea so I think everyone was feeling a little more recharged and ready to explore once again. The cruise port was a hive of activity as there were 5 ships in port including us so it was a little crazy for a few minutes trying to navigate…

Cruise Ship Webcams

The cruise ship webcam, where would we be without it!? I think they are marvellous little touches and I look at a few almost on a daily basis. They are great for days like today when the weather outside at home is nothing short of miserable. We can simply log on and catch a glimpse…

Carnival Glory Emerges Fun Ship 2.0

The Carnival Glory returned to service today following an extensive, multi-million dollar renovation that added an array of exciting on-board spaces, from a new burger venue developed by Food Network personality Guy Fieri and a pair of tropics-inspired poolside watering holes to a “cocktail pharmacy”-themed lounge called the Alchemy Bar. Carnival Glory’s new dining, bar…

Carnival Sunshine is Taking Shape

Carnival Cruise Lines have unveiled additional details of the $155 million makeover that will transform Carnival Destiny into Carnival Sunshine during a 49-day dry dock in Italy. The ship will re-enter service in April 2013 with all of the dining, bar and entertainment elements of the line’s groundbreaking Fun Ship 2.0 product enhancement program, along…