Category Archives: Carnival

Cruise Ship Loyalty Programs

Posted on September 5, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Want to know how your favorite cruise line’s loyalty program stacks up against the rest? Compare a variety of major lines here and see what each one has to offer. Continue reading →

Posted in Carnival, Celebrity, Holland America, Norwegian, P&O, Princess, Randoms, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Mahogany Bay BOSS Underwater Scooters

Posted on August 29, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Carnival Splendor backed past the hulks of two rusted old ships into Mahogany Bay on Isla Roatan, Honduras on a beautiful sunny day. These two rusted old ships protruding from the water once delivered groceries to the island, but exploded … Continue reading →

Posted in Caribbean, Carnival, Ports of Call, Shore Excursions, Splendor | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Back to Belize for More Cave Tubing

Posted on July 22, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

In the past I have always heard that if you don’t book something in Belize, then there is nothing there to do. On our first visit there were just a few stores at the port. People who had done more … Continue reading →

Posted in Caribbean, Carnival, Ports of Call, Shore Excursions, Splendor | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Carnival Breeze Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse

Posted on July 8, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Most cruise ships have premium restaurants where passengers can have special food different from what is served in the dining room or buffet if they are willing to pay the fee. These fees can range from next to nothing to … Continue reading →

Posted in Breeze, Carnival, Cruise Food | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Cozumel Beaches On Your Own – Sky Reef

Posted on June 27, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Cozumel is always one of my favorite ports. The beautiful aqua blue water in some areas stays so clear you can see the bottom even when fairly deep. The second largest coral reef in the world, the Meso American Reef, … Continue reading →

Posted in Caribbean, Carnival, Ecstasy, Mexico, Ports of Call | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

The Secret Rooms

Posted on June 9, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Some of Carnival‘s ships, such as the Breeze and the Splendor, have a row of rooms across the bow on some decks. The Splendor has 6 of these rooms each on decks 6 and 7. These rooms all have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Carnival, Splendor | Tagged , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

How to Win a Ship on a Stick

Posted on June 3, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Love them or hate them, the prize for many of the games on Carnival’s ships consists of a plastic ship trophy with the ship’s name on the base, commonly called a ship on a stick. The people who covet these … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Carnival, Legend, Shipboard Life, Splendor | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Carnival Live Concert Series – Heart in Cozumel

Posted on May 13, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Carnival has a fairly new addition to their onboard entertainment – the Carnival Live Concert Series. Not every ship or every cruise has a concert, but every now and then several ships will get a band. The band stays at … Continue reading →

Posted in Breeze, Caribbean, Carnival, Shipboard Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Porthole Cabins

Posted on May 6, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Porthole cabins are one of the best bargains on Carnival ships because they book as inside cabins, yet you have a view. Some other cruiselines book their porthole cabins as oceanview so they are not as good of a deal … Continue reading →

Posted in Breeze, Carnival, Ecstasy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Cozumel Atlantis Submarine

Posted on April 22, 2016 by LBcruiseshipblogger

A lot of ports have excursions offered on semi-subs, but not many offer the rare opportunity to dive to the depths on a real genuine submarine. When choosing something to do on the Carnival Splendor’s stop in Cozumel – which … Continue reading →

Posted in Caribbean, Carnival, Mexico, Ports of Call, Shore Excursions, Splendor | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments