Carnival Cruise Line Overview
Carnival Cruise Lines has earned its position as the World's Largest and Most Popular Cruise Line by offering more of what consumers desire in a vacation - a wide variety of on-board choices; a fun, relaxed atmosphere; outstanding value; and beautiful and exciting destinations. There's more of everything, more choices, and more service - in every way, just more fun! Carnival knows it can be tough being the "fun one," so why not let them handle the hard work? Each of their 25 ships feature a wide variety of great stuff to do for every group, couple and family. And the people! Carnival staff are dedicated to making sure you have as much fun as humanly possible - every minute you're on board. Whether you're looking to relax, share a laugh, or just slide down the waterslide all day, you can't help but have a blast here.
Every day, the team on board and ashore lives the Carnival Values:
- Ensure safe, responsible and secure operations
- Warmly welcome Carnival guests and team members, making them feel a part of the Carnival family
- Embrace diversity and be inclusive
- Engage by being friendly, smiling and using names
- Show trust, care and respect for each other, the ships and the environment
- Anticipate needs, respond rapidly & own issues until they are resolved
- Live & share a positive attitude
- Include fun in everything!
With a price that includes virtually everything, you don't have to worry about anything except what fun to have next. Find out why Carnival offers more fun than ever before.
Carnival's fleet of ships are known as the "Fun Ships" for a reason. Their ships are built with one goal in mind: to make sure that every time you walk up the gangway, you get the sense that you're crossing over into a whole new world of fun.
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Carnival takes its fun everywhere! Enjoy stunning vistas of snow-capped mountains & majestic blue-ice glaciers in Alaska. Relax on a sun-drenched beach or swim with colorful fish in the Caribbean. In Hawaii, be dazzled by nature as you cruise through this Polynesian paradise. Or listen to mariachi trumpets as you shop for local crafts in a lively Mexican open-air market. Carnival has hundreds of itineraries to ports all over the world including the Bahamas, the Panama Canal, Bermuda, Canada and many more.
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Carnival Cruises Accommodations
Carnival makes it easy to find a stateroom that fits both your needs and your budget. And to keep everyone close, Carnival ships also feature connecting staterooms for families and groups of friends. The Dreamy Carnival Comfort Beds collection of high quality products developed specifically for Carnival features superb mattresses, high thread-count linens and duvet, custom pillows, fine cotton towels and terry cloth bathrobes.
When it comes to staterooms, one size only fits some. That's why Carnival has enough variety to satisfy any type of fun seeker:
- Havana Staterooms & Suites: Carnival loves to cruise as much as anyone, but when you book a Havana stateroom, it's like you're no longer on a ship... you're at an exclusive island resort. But unlike most spots on land, you're never far from the ocean... or from the Havana Bar & Pool. (You'll enjoy exclusive access to the pool area!) Inside, all Havana staterooms feature a unique decor but step up to a Havana Cabana for an extra-large outdoor chill space featuring a lounge-ready hammock chair. Step into a Havana Cabana suite for even more space, plus a luxurious rain shower (All Havana stateroom guests must be 12 or older). Available on: Carnival Celebration, Carnival Horizon, Mardi Gras, Carnival Panorama and Carnival Vista.
- Cloud 9 Spa Staterooms & Suites: Cloud 9 Spa staterooms do things a little different than ordinary staterooms. Once you're inside, you'll find pleasing decor and in-room amenities like Elemis toiletries and spa-branded bathrobes and slippers to enhance your stay. What's more, your excellent stateroom choice gets you priority spa reservations, free fitness classes, unlimited access to the thermal suites, exclusive discounts on treatments during port days... and more. And the best part? A full range of rooms with that Cloud 9 mojo, from cozy Interiors to stretch-out Suites, ensuring you'll never have to sacrifice comfort for value. Available On: Carnival Breeze, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Dream, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Magic, Mardi Gras, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Splendor, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Sunshine and Carnival Vista.
- Family Harbor Staterooms & Suites: The term "family room" brings to mind that comfy place where kids and parents can do the all-important work of having fun simply being together. That's precisely why there's Family Harbor. You'll notice that Family Harbor staterooms sport a classically American nautical decor... but benefits don't stop at your door. Family Harbor staterooms are located near the Family Harbor Lounge, an exclusive spot featuring breakfast in the morning, snacks throughout the day, plus activities like board games, family movies, video games and more. As you explore the rest of the ship, the Family Harbor benefits come along, with your kids eating free in most onboard specialty restaurants... plus one free evening of Night Owls babysitting service, so you can enjoy some much-deserved alone time. Available On: Carnival Celebration, Carnival Horizon, Mardi Gras, Carnival Panorama and Carnival Vista.
- Suites: Get all the comforts of home and then some, with absolutely none of the hassles. Get comfy.. stretch out, put your feet up. Or just spend time on your balcony - you've got one of the most spacious rooms.
- Balcony Staterooms: Any time you're in your room, you're steps away from your own personal outdoor oasis..designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views.
- Ocean View Staterooms: These comfy rooms with a view let you sail along to beautiful destinations while gazing at the sort of vistas you simply won't find anywhere on land.
- Interior Staterooms: The most affordable way to experience all the Carnival excitement, without cutting corners on comfort. Here's the perfect spot to curl up after a long day's fun.
Beyond the basics, you'll find rooms that take your vacation to the next level - stuff that matters most to groups, families, folks with special needs and more!
- Flexible Staterooms: Adding friends equals multiplying the fun. That's why many Carnival staterooms can be configured in different ways - some sleep up to five!
- Connecting Rooms: Keep the group together. Some cabins have connecting rooms with a common door between them.
- Extra Bathroom: When it comes to bathrooms, an extra might be a good idea. Deluxe Ocean View staterooms sleep up to five and come with an extra half-bath.
- Accessible Cruising: Specially modified rooms are available for guests with special needs.
Carnival Cruises Dining
Find your favorite spot in the main restaurant and order whatever you want from new menus every day. For cappuccino, espresso and your choice of world-famous teas, every ship has a European-style cafe - and don't ignore the freshly baked pastries and the huge hot fudge sundae selection. Every ship also features a complimentary sushi bar and a New York-style deli. And many also have a convivial wine bar with superb vintages from around the world. And you can stay slim with the low-fat, low sodium and low cholesterol meal choices at Spa Carnival. After a full day of onboard "Fun Ship" activities or exploring one of the beautiful destinations, try the Main Dining Room. Sit down, relax and enjoy a true culinary experience featuring savory selections, including fresh lobster and an extensive wine list.
Carnival's reservations-only Steakhouse, with a Manhattan-chic setting and a menu that includes steakhouse favorites is guaranteed to be your favorite dining spot. Take in the atmosphere, fill up on tasty and luxurious meal offerings and dance to live music. It's a special night of dinner and dancing you'll never forget.
Camp Ocean: The little ones can enjoy the best parts of summer camp, year-round aboard their Carnival cruise. At Camp Ocean kids will have a blast in supervised, age-based groups and give each a cool marine-life label: Penguins (2 to 5 years), Stingrays (6 to 8 years) and Sharks (9 to 11 years). Together with their group they'll enjoy tons of fun-filled, age-appropriate activities like arts and crafts, songs, games, toys, dancing, movies and video games. When it's mealtime, kids eat together and get their own menus with back-on-land faves like mac & cheese, chicken nuggets and more. The whole time, Carnival's experienced counselors will be there to make sure everyone in these small groups has an amazing time. Plus, when the sun goes down it's Night Owls time. fees apply, but kids get to stay up late having fun while their parents also enjoy themselves well into the night.
Circle C: What does the C in Circle "C" stand for? Well? how about "cruise," "chill" and "connect"? (Just to name a few, of course.) It's the onboard spot where teens ages 12 to 14 go to hang out, meet new friends, and enjoy some pretty awesome activities. Like what? Think dance parties, games, outdoor movies and more, some in the exclusive Circle "C" lounge and others around the ship. These are all supervised by friendly and fun-loving counselors who make sure teens have the best vacation ever.
Club O2: Parents deserve a nice vacation? but then again, so do teens. Where to? Club O2. Hang out doing stuff like watching movies, listening to music from this decade, playing sports and video games, joining karaoke jam sessions - maybe even attending Carnival's version of prom, all with other high schoolers ages 15 to 17.
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Carnival Cruises Onboard Activities & Entertainment
Carnival ships boast some of the largest showrooms and best entertainment at sea. If you want excitement, you'll find it everywhere. There are lounges, bars and clubs to suit every taste. During your cruise, no two shows are the same. So when the curtain goes up on one of Carnival's lavish Las Vegas-style extravaganzas, you'll want to be there. Later, stop in at the dance bar or meet newfound friends at the sing-along piano bar. Other options in entertainment include a wide variety of singers, comedians, bands and musicians performing either out on deck or in one of the many clubs and lounges. Day or night, you can find a spot on deck and check out Carnival's Seaside Theatre's huge outdoor screen. Watch the biggest stars shine in hit movies, sporting events and even cartoons for the kids.
On deck there are pools, waterslides, a basketball court, a mini-golf course and more. Sounds like your neighborhood country club? Well, no membership fees are required here. All you need to do is step out on deck during your "Fun Ship" cruise. The soothing sounds of the calypso band surround you as you grab a cold, tropical cocktail and lounge on the sun-kissed deck. For pure relaxation, read a book or unwind at the Serenity Adults-Only Retreat.
Atrium
Here's where you come in! The Atrium - the entrance to the ship and to the vacation itself - is your first impression of all the fun to come. Carnival makes sure that this, the very heart of the ship, screams "welcome aboard the fun!" With multi-level panoramic views, the Atrium gives you the perfect place to enjoy all the hustle and bustle. There's always music playing here, whether it's a live band or a party-pumping DJ, plus enjoy events throughout the day or a drink at the bar, anytime. This 360-degree funspot is also home to the Guest Services desk, the place you go if you have questions for one of Carnival's certified fun experts? about just about anything that's on your mind.
Sports, Fitness, and Spa Carnival
Acres of deck space await those who just want to relax. For the more energetic, there's plenty of activities ashore. There's nothing like jogging in the fresh sea air. Or how about an invigorating workout in Carnival's state-of-the-art gym? Spa Carnival lets you stick to your regime and then reward yourself in the relaxing sauna or with a pampering massage. Other indulgent services include manicures & pedicures; facial masks and loofah treatments; jogging tracks; fitness experts; hairstyling; and health & beauty treatments for both men & women. As part of Carnival's complete health and fitness program, Carnival menus offer a choice of Spa Carnival dishes that are low in calories, fat, sodium and cholesterol.
Accessibility Cruising
Carnival is dedicated to offering the finest cruising experience to their guests with disabilities and special needs. Carnival ships provide a quality of service and a variety of accessible features to make your voyage a relaxing and enjoyable experience. A "Fun Ship" cruise vacation is perfect for people who have a special need for fun! Certain Carnival ships offer such amenities as: accessible staterooms with wide entry doors, accessible closet rods, shelves, safe, telephones and desks; bathrooms with roll-in showers, grab bars and accessible lavatories; accessible seating areas in all showrooms, lounges and dining rooms; accessible public restrooms in addition to your staterooms bath and more. If you or a family member should require special assistance, please let your Cruise Specialist know at the time of your reservation.
Please note: If you or a family member requires special assistance during your cruise, please do not book your cruise online. Instead, call and office and speak with a Cruise Specialist. Our agents will do their best to find you the best cabins and work out the details to make your trip a wonderful experience.
If you are a Carnival Past Passenger, please let your Cruise Specialist know at the time of your reservation so Carnival Cruises can make sure to check for possible discounts and complimentary upgrades.
What are you waiting for? Start planning your Carnival cruise vacation today. You can book online or call us to speak to one of our Cruise Specialists.
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