Carnival Cruises

About Carnival Cruise Lines

Carnival pride themselves on being "The World's Most Popular Cruise Line". They have achieved this by offering an enormous choice of quality, value for money, cruise holidays onboard a fleet of spectacular modern Superliners.

Their ships are designed to be "Resorts at sea", and cruise to exotic locations such as the Caribbean, the Bahamas, the Mexican Riviera, Alaska, New England & Canada, the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.

With an incredible 22 cruise ships to choose from, today's Carnival has re-defined contemporary cruising, adding an astounding array of facilities and events to suit all kinds of holiday–maker. Onboard the Carnival Freedom, for example, guests can enjoy 22 themed lounges and bars, a rejuvenating health spa and a plethora of dining options. Further to this children will enjoy a 4,200 square foot play area whilst teens will enjoy their own dance club and soda bar, while everyone can watch films on Carnival's new "Seaside Theatre" – an incredible movie screen on deck!

Carnival SuperLiners cruise from Florida, California, New York as well as many other ports in the USA. Carnival offers Grand Mediterranean and Greek Isles cruises from Civitavecchia, Rome on the spectacular Carnival Freedom and the Carnival Splendor from Dover to Northern Europe.

Fitness, Spa and Relaxtion

Relaxing made easy. Visit the gym for a workout before spending the day soaking in the jacuzzi, lounging on the sun deck or swimming in the pool. With so many options available you can spend the day doing what you want.

The gym features all the latest, modern exercise equipment as well as a jogging track and aerobics classes. Carnival's knowledgable fitness experts are always on hand and ready to assist you.

Pamper your body and mind to feel the stress sail away. Enjoy the steam room and sauna or, for the ultimate in relaxation, soothe your tired and aching muscles with a full-body massage.

Carnival will ensure that you look and feel at your best wth their variety of beauty treatments for both men and women including: facials, loofah treatments, manicures, pedicures and hairstyling.

Children's Facilities

Toddlers can enjoy "Fun Ship" Bingo, Cartoon Time, Sponge Painting, Sing-Alongs, Face Painting, Arts & Crafts, Playtime, Colouring, Painting, and Drawing Contests.

Junior cruisers will love Cookie Decorating, T-Shirt Painting, Puppet Shows, Outdoor Games, Disney Trivia, and more.

Older children, aged 9 through to 11, can enjoy Ping Pong, Video Games, Dance Classes, Scavenger Hunts, and Talent Shows.

For Teenagers, Parties, Games, Tournaments, Disco Parties, Swimming, Outdoor Fun, Computers, PlayStation2, Teen Dinners, Late Night Movies & Munchies as well as a Teen Shore Excursion Program, will ensure they are kept busy and happy. Carnival's Club O2 is perfect for older teens with parties, hip music, great movies, video games (PS2 and Xbox), teen shore excursions, teens-only lounges and other great ways to hang out.

Daytime Activities

Your days at sea can be as busy or relaxing as you like, the choice is yours. Simply soak in the Jacuzzi, sun-bathe on the Lido deck or, alternatively, take a shore excurion and explore your latest port of call. Carnival offers informative lectures on ports of call, shopping, and shore excursions, enhancing the experience of exploring new island pleasures. This ensures that the days are filled with your kind of fun.

Dining

In the dining rooms, Carnival feature a variety of international themes, including French, Italian and Asian nights. Choose from enticing appetisers, hot and cold soups, fresh garden salads and such entrees as Lobster & Grilled Black Tiger Shrimp. Then, why not let your waiter tempt you with Fruit Tranche, Baked Alaska, Chocolate Mousse or another irresistible dessert? If you are watching calories, the selections from the low-fat, low-calorie Nautica Spa menu are abolutely delicious and a healthy choice. So satisfy your every craving!

You will always have a reserved table in the elegant dining room. Or, you can choose casual dining at the bistro on the Lido Deck. The meals are superb, the desserts are spectacular and the service is bistro style. Carnival's waiters are always happy to provide whatever service you may need.

Entertainment

On each and every one of Carnival's floating resorts you are guaranteed to find an almost endless supply of entertainment options. No wonder they are referred to as the "Fun Ships"!

Enjoy the music, dancing, lights and costumes that make these spectacular stage shows nothing less than extravaganzas. Carnival make every effort and spare no expense to ensure that every night feels like opening night.

Raise your glasses and make a toast, perhaps with new found friends, at one of Carnival's many bars. With so much choice you are sure to find the perfect watering hole to kick back and watch the game, enjoy a quiet drink or sing along at the piano bar. When you are ready, move the party to one of their nightclubs and dance late into the night.

You will enjoy performances from a wide variety of singers, comedians, bands and musicians who perform nightly out on deck or in one of the many clubs and lounges. All music tastes are catered for from calypso to country and rock.

If you fancy a flutter, Carnival's casinos feature all of the popular games you would find at any fine casino. Try your hand on the slot machines, blackjack, roulette and poker. Mega Cash, is the world's largest cruise ship jackpot, with one lucky guest winning $1,065,428.00! The Ocean Player's Club is free to join (once you've played a game at the casino) with membership benefits including special VIP privileges, promotions and cash-back rewards.

Staterooms

Whether your idea of a holiday is relaxing, exhilarating or somewhere in between, everyone needs a soft spot to rest their head at night. The Carnival Comfort Collection features a superb mattress, high-thread-count linens and duvet, custom pillows, fine cotton towels and terry cloth bathrobes. Guests love them so much that Carnival Cruises have made them available to purchase.

Your stateroom is your home-away-from-home for the duration of your cruise. So, to make your stay as comfortable as possible, each spacious stateroom features soft carpeting, indirect lighting, lots of closet space, a complimentary basket of toiletries, 24 hour room service and individual climate control.

Whether you choose Interior or Ocean View, Balcony, Suite or Penthouse Suite, you'll get the same personal attention onboard. From the wonderfully unique towel animals to the nightly mint on your pillow, the Carnival staff strive to provide exceptional service for the duration of your cruise.