Carnival’s cruise ships returning to Galveston, Texas
Carnival Cruise Lines next week will return to sailing from Galveston, Texas, just seven weeks after Hurricane Ike devastated the city ... for their Caribbean cruises after the hurricane. In a news release Tuesday, Galveston’s port director, Steven Cernak, said Cruise Terminal 1, ... [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 19:00:58
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Cruise Diary
I spent last week onboard the Carnival cruise ship Splendor. We departed from Ft ... . There are a few different cruise ships in the harbor. Upon seeing our boat, I channel my best James Earl Jones ... as ID and as credit cards for use on board the ship. This could be trouble. Around 4:00 we depart Ft [more...]
Date: 2008-12-09 21:07:00
Carnival defends Hurricane Ike actions, shifts cruises to Houston
Carnival Cruise Lines today defended its handling of passengers on two ships that it diverted to New Orleans after Hurricane Ike struck Galveston, Texas. It also said it will move the Carnival Conquest and Carnival Ecstasy to Houston this week, subject to ship channel conditions, and sail from there until Galveston’s port reopens [more...]
Date: 2008-09-17 00:04:34
AVIOM PRO64® DIGITAL SNAKE SIMPLIFIES PRODUCTION FOR CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES’ PERFORMANCES
Cat-5 Connectivity and Robust Monitoring Performance Key for Ship-Board Duty MIAMI, Fl, FEBRUARY 24, 2009 – Carnival Cruise Lines’ newest and largest “Fun Ship,” the Carnival Splendor, which can host more than 3,000 guests and offers high-energy entertainment options galore, made its maiden voyage [more...]
Date: 2009-02-24 22:10:30
AVIOM PRO64® DIGITAL SNAKE SIMPLIFIES PRODUCTION FOR CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES’ PERFORMANCES
Cat-5 Connectivity and Robust Monitoring Performance Key for Ship-Board Duty MIAMI, Fl, FEBRUARY 24, 2009 – Carnival Cruise Lines’ newest and largest “Fun Ship,” the Carnival Splendor, which can host more than 3,000 guests and offers high-energy entertainment options galore, made its maiden voyage [more...]
Date: 2009-02-24 22:09:33
John’s Replies
Jump to Comments Eva Asked: Congrats to both you and Heidi with this wonderful news. I love the way you just slipped it in at the end of your blog!!! ... : Carnival Creates New “Fun Ship Experience” Department Carnival Cruise Lines has created a new ... on the Victory Southern carribean cruise on November 23rd. Can you tell me how many kids are booked [more...]
Date: 2008-10-07 14:39:21
Hello? Hellooooo?
Not sure why or even how it happens but life seems to interfere with my updates ... of things to come. I am going on a cruise in May down the Baja coast to Ensenada, Mexico on the Carnival Cruise ship Elation. This will be cruise #2 for moi and I am looking forward to a very relaxing time [more...]
Date: 2009-02-18 04:05:56
Mexican Riviera - Carnival Cruise Getaway
Family Portrait Our son Dave, our daughter DeAnn, Myself and my hubby "Bob" The family cruise vacation in "The Fun Ship" called "Carnival Pride" ... ! All you have to do is show your fountain card. For more detailed information refer to Carnival Cruise and ask about the "Fountain Card" and the do's and don't (Carnival Cruise Policies). If you want [more...]
Date: 2009-01-28 02:48:00
Be Informed - Read Cruise Ship Review
Go straight to Alaska, travel back to the Caribbean, invite some friends from Europe, ... are necessary so you get the best deal out of the money that you will spend. The Carnival Triumph Ship ... just to live in a cruise ship each week. Try to imagine the comfort tendered; luxurious meal, amazing [more...]
Date: 2008-10-01 16:04:09
Carnival may divert cruise ships to Houston
Any port in a storm? You bet. With the cruise terminals shut down in Galveston, Texas, after Hurricane Ike, and no reopening set, ... Carnival Cruise Lines is hunting for another port, possibly Houston, to berth the two ships that it diverted to New Orleans, spokeswoman Jennifer de la Cruz said today. “We would like ... [more...]
Date: 2008-09-15 21:10:38
OPEN LETTER TO CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES
I am writing this letter to inform you that the practice of removing cruise directors from your individual cruise ships to other ships in the fleet has upset us very much. Having had recently booked this cruise for our grand-children’s spring break, we had expected to be enjoying yet another cruise with John Heald . Now our 26th cruise [more...]
Date: 2009-03-05 23:52:43
Our Vacation Day 4
This morning as we awoke we found ourselves nearing Nassau Bahamas! I was so excited I just couldnt sleep. There was toooo much to see and do! ... between our ship and a carnival cruise ship. It was amazing how big they were and so close together! After [more...]
Date: 2008-11-12 19:12:23
Hard times for Carnival
Seems the reason Carnival Cruise Lines pulled their ship from Dover this summer was nothing to do with the high cost of flights from the US to Europe at all but rather because they needed the ship for boat rides around Cochin. Guess these days you have to make your money where you can. [more...]
Date: 2009-03-03 13:18:10
Enjoy Your Honeymoon On The Carnival Cruise Lines Ship - Destiny
Mike and Gina want to have a memorable honeymoon. They live on a budget but they can’t think of any extraordinary place where they can have the ... membership club for only $1300. He is hesitant at first. Yet, upon seeing that discount travel on Carnival Cruise Lines is included in the package, he immediately signed up for the membership. Seven weeks [more...]
Date: 2009-03-06 10:07:09
Reasons To Take A Carnival Cruise Line Vacation
Sailing away on a cruise is an event that everyone should undertake at least once in their life ... to relax. There are many cruise lines that sail to the Caribbean and one of the best ways to see ... . There is live music performed poolside nightly and some of the Carnival cruise ship pools are overlooked [more...]
Date: 2009-03-09 08:36:52
Alas and Other Such Epithets
I will be on a Carnival Cruise (Our ship is the Carnival Elation), on a "Fantasy Class" ship. I don't know whether that means it has photon torpedos or not, but I'll find out.Anyway, I shant [more...]
Date: 2008-11-29 01:38:00
Old Couple Missing From Cruise Ship
LONG BEACH, California - A missing elderly couple likely fell off a Carnival Cruise ship between Long Beach and Mexico, company officials said Friday ... - Cruise Travel Magazine: Discount Price at Magazine Lane - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 14:45:00
Travel Delays
We had some frustrating travel times during our vacation. Our trip down to Florida wasn't that bad ... ! So I was happy.Then came the day to board the ship. I have cruised many times, and I think Carnival is the worst cruise line at checking people in. If you are going to build a huge ship, then you need to increase [more...]
Date: 2008-12-08 15:28:00
Air Ops
Sorry I haven't done much here but we been at sea the last couple days and the Mrs. and I have been resting and relaxating ... and she was shaking and shuddering like a bastard. A Carnival Cruise Line ship ( Carnival Triumph [more...]
Date: 2009-02-07 22:38:00
Carnival Corp Rallies After Earnings Report (CCL)
Carnival Corp (CCL) just announced its fourth quarter profits climbed 4% to $371 million, or 47 cents per share, from $358 million, or 44 cents, ... 6 percent to $3.3 billion, on better cost controls and higher prices on some cruise lines ... on the world’s largest cruise-ship operator. Carnival Corp (CCL) does not currently pay a dividend. Be sure [more...]
Date: 2008-12-18 17:29:07
Man Overboard!
Used to be that bands could make a living just from selling albums and touring ... on January 12th. Simple Man will all take place onboard the Carnival Destiny, a world-class cruise ship ... and silliest industry trends, the music cruise. Frankly, I’d rather be slowly eaten by sharks than be trapped [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 17:55:32
Falling Overboard - Are You at Risk?
Recent news reports, including CNN's coverage of a cruise ship worker who accidentally fell from the Carnival Sensation, have once again brought cruise ship safety into the limelight. Should [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 12:59:00
Wanderlust: Caribbean Dreams
Like a Harlequin heroine whisked around the world by her ruthless Greek tycoon, I’ve been globetrotting like crazy these past few months ... , international locations .” Though Mr. Wonderful did not accompany me on the Caribbean cruise I took ... us from walking the strip (whistle!). All aboard! Carnival Destiny. My first time aboard a cruise ship [more...]
Date: 2009-02-26 08:51:03
Bad Carnival Cruise
Okay, I’m home two months and am already itching to plan the next cruise. That won’t be happening anytime soon, but it’s still fun to read and dream ... t like rave parties and I don’t want to pay my hard-earned money to be stuck on a cruise ship ... elegant cruise vacation and you end up on the S.S. Animal House. Not all cruise lines are alike (to say [more...]
Date: 2009-03-11 00:55:52
How to Choose Which Cruise Liner to Take
If you want to go aboard a cruise ship for a vacation to relax and ease away the stress of city life, ... lines include Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Lines, and Princess Cruises among ... rates, restaurants, casinos, shops, and others. Just a few facts that might help you: the Disney Cruise [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 07:00:48
Vignettes XII
On my birthday jaunt downtown I parked the Bonneville in front of Old City Hall (the place where the city commission meets twice a month). At eight in the morning there was hardly anyone there:The smokestack of the carnival cruise ship is growing out of the Customs House roof. An hour and a half later I retrieved the Bonneville:I also [more...]
Date: 2008-11-04 05:01:00
Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo Features | 1 day 7 hours ago | 0 | 0 Wear your costume to this free annual event which includes games, prizes, ... Island Golf Goes Down for Walgreens (3416) Coast Guard Crew Medevacs Man from Carnival Cruise Ship (2910 ... | Submit Photos Daisy - our Great Dane. Cape May County Pets HPIM1726 Weddings & Special Events [more...]
Date: 2008-10-12 18:50:05
Eurodam: Adventure under the sea
There are snorkeling and SCUBA-diving tours at most Caribbean ports of call, and plenty of marine life to view ... Mall, where two more cruise ships, the Carnival Triumph and the Disney Magic, were tied ... every shop window, but it must be enormous. Even with the thousands of cruise passengers who arrive [more...]
Date: 2009-03-05 15:15:57
What floats your boat?
My report yesterday that New Kids on the Block would be playing on Carnival Imagination in May demonstrated that cruise ships are not just a care home for has-been entertainers. Or maybe it didn't, depending on your opinion. But it started me thinking about the perfect cruise entertainment. Now I know that for some people, an ideal evening [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 17:29:47
Book Review - Travia: The Ultimate Book of Travel Trivia
I was given the opportunity from Mom Fuse to review a book of my choice from Intrepid Traveler . They have a list of great informational books ... to the little pieces of chocolate on your pillow. The Carnival Cruise Lines’ largest ships which ... but I think you will find these facts very interesting. I mean when you go on a Cruise do you really [more...]
Date: 2009-02-26 17:25:08
motor yachts
As hunting seasons end, show season begins - Daily Local News No comments posted ... the fares are not as cheap as a Western Caribbean cruise on Carnival, most are a . ... cruises - San Francisco Gate That said, Variety Cruises , a family-owned small-ship line in Greece [more...]
Date: 2009-01-27 14:17:29
Poor profits mean cheaper deals
It looks like the financial analysts do know what they were talking about, after all. Although not quite as right as they thought they were ... cent in the full year. The company is the second-largest cruise operator nehind Carnival ... are even worse than anticipated. The recession is hitting cruise ship bookings, particularly [more...]
Date: 2009-01-29 16:42:27
Major Indicators - Bright Future of Puerto Penasco
Our Little community of rocky point has experienced an incredible ride ... is the selection of Rocky Point has a major home port for several large cruise ship companies. Representatives from cruise lines like Holland America, Princess and Carnival have all been here, and Mexico’ [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 03:21:48
Captain’s Log: Oct. 21, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Captain Jonathan Mercer The typical sunshine and showers greeted me when I went to the bridge for arrival this morning ... as Reynolds Pier, was visible through the misty rain; it doubles as a cruise-ship berth and today, the “Carnival Triumph”, 30 minutes astern of us, is due to berth there. (It is also famous as a film set [more...]
Date: 2008-10-21 17:17:31
CHEAP VACATION ON CRUISE..
Travis Reed , The Associated Press , Miami | Travel Seeking a getaway despite the downturn, ... . Last minute supplies and luggage is loaded aboard the the Carnival ship, Destiny, in Miami. It is one of the ships offering shorter cruises now. (AP/J. Pat Carter) That was all the convincing Gonzalez [more...]
Date: 2009-01-28 02:11:00
Family Field Trip: Queen Mary, Long Beach CA.
All my life I have wanted and intended to visit The RMS Queen Mary. She is a huge boat (once one of the largest in the world) ... ). One of the most interesting clashes with the the present day was the Carnival Cruise Ship docked ... piece of the past is hotel and naturally there are weddings hosted on board. There is a fancy Sunday [more...]
Date: 2008-11-10 00:54:11
It's the Somali pirate's life for me
Often overlooked in the hand-wringing over the slumping global economy is continuing growth and upbeat outlook in the piracy sector ... Adid Sparrow's men don't start grabbing Carnival cruise ships, they've got a good future ahead ... , but nothing beats a multi-picture deal with Disney. [more...]
Date: 2008-11-21 15:46:00
Cruise Chronicles, Part 2
So, when last we left off, we had turned in for the night ... about the Fantasy line of Carnival cruise ships is that each one has a theme (and you know how much I love a theme). The Fascination's theme is Hollywood. So there were neat things to see like the Tara [more...]
Date: 2008-10-09 00:56:00
Disney, Carnival ships forced to divert from Canaveral
The Disney Wonder and Carnival Sensation cruise ships were forced to divert to Fort Lauderdale this morning, as a stubborn Tropical Storm Fay continues to keep Port Canaveral closed. Spokeswoman [more...]
Date: 2008-08-21 14:30:13
G Commercial VIDEO, What Is G?
There was a commercial that aired during last night’s Rose Bowl ... Articles:Kate Hudson Covers ELLE Magazine February 2009 (Photo, Trailer)Cruise Ship Employee Missing From Carnival Sensation, Coast Guard SearchingCelebrities Before and After Plastic Surgery (Photos [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 11:47:24
STARTING NOW: New Rules, week of 9/29/08
Starting Now: New Rules STARTING NOW: Stop showing men in hair restoration commercials flying around on jetskis and splashing around in swimming pools, like they’re extras in some rejected Kathy Lee Carnival cruise ship ad. What’ ... torque” is something you twirl your spaghetti with, you need to quit your job immediately and get a job [more...]
Date: 2008-10-01 18:51:08
Episode 462 - Hurricanes
Episode 462 - Hurricanes Monday, September 15 2008 @ 05:00 AM CDT Contributed by: Mike Newell Views: 838 ... Newell & Deb Wills Topics: HurricanesDeb reflects on her experience on a Disney Cruise during ... itinerary Matt mentions a mini-mutiny aboard a Carnival cruise ship Mike Scopa sums up his thoughts [more...]
Date: 2008-09-15 10:00:00
Second Life Cruise
Have you ever thought about taking a vacation with some of your friends from Second Life ... trip to the Caribbean with low monthly payment plans. The Carnival Cruise Lines ship Liberty will be your real world getaway for this event. So gather your friends and let them know about this RL [more...]
Date: 2008-12-16 21:22:16
Carnival Cruise Lines Treats Baltimoreans to a Full Day of Fun
Looking for a fun time? The Inner Harbor is the place to be on April 25th from 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. when Fun City: Baltimore, sails into town. The event is compliments of Carnival Cruise Lines and will raise funds for Maryland Special ... , “Fun Ship” Freddy and Fun Decoder cards which lead to several chances to win a free cruise [more...]
Date: 2009-03-12 19:07:26
Rockin' the waves with John Mayer
Rockin' the waves with John Mayer Cruise off sunny Bahamas combines non-stop music with escapist fun By Jennifer Fong The sky is clear and the ... Caillat, Brett Dennen, Dave Barnes and Martin Sexton. The stage is the 100,000-ton cruise ship Carnival Victory, where passengers can stumble upon a concert anywhere, at any given moment. Try to catch [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 07:33:29
At some point today, Ted…
really, really, really doesn’t want to spend four hours straight talking to students about their research papers. # was not born on March 3 ... like a rock star. # wishes Kristen McNamara well. She’ll be great on a Carnival cruise ship. # wants [more...]
Date: 2009-03-04 08:00:00
Cruise Ship Phone Number
Numero de telefone de navios cruzeiros por companhia. Azamara Cruise Lines US Toll Free- (866) ... Journey Quest Carnival Cruise Line ... Glory Holiday Imagination Inspiration Legend [more...]
Date: 2008-11-29 14:51:15
For Those Of You About to Rock Cruise, We Salute You (part 2)
(To read Part One, go here.)DAY FOURWhen you're on a rock cruise that docks in Jamaica, the birthplace of reggae and recreational marijuana, ... fares and cheap access to "the stuff that'll make you smile." As I get deeper into the fray ... me. "That's just a standard Carnival Cruise event. They do it on every ship." Instead, they push [more...]
Date: 2008-10-20 04:01:00
After Day One
Holland America is a different kind of cruise line than any we’ve been on before. The ship is far more elegant than anything by Carnival ( ... ships consists of twenty or thirty ratty looking books, a few desultory games, and a handful ... might have better talent and be less cheesey than anything on the stage. Seriously. Cruise [more...]
Date: 2009-02-17 20:34:06
Carnival Fantasy Chapter 1……..And Funforallforfunsauraus
Jump to CommentsAs I look around the ship today, it appears on the surface that as Monty Python once said “the credit crunch is only a flesh wound ... has to offer are the Strutts from Oklahoma. They cruised with me on the Carnival Freedom in Europe and here they were singing the praises of a four-day Carnival cruise…..they drove here……….and forfeited [more...]
Date: 2009-01-30 23:08:08
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