Carnival Cruise Line, Beginner's Guide to Cruising CLose To Home. Find out why Carnival Cruise Lines is the most popular cruise line in the world

2012 CRUISES CLOSE TO HOME
Find Your Perfect Cruise With over 15 of the perfect ports in the U.S. to choose from, it’s only a short distance between you and the perfect cruise. So skip the flight and indulge in fun!

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Close To Home Cruising The Fun Way With Carnival!

What Are The Benefits Of Cruising Close To Home:

  • No flight expenses
  • No airport hassles
  • No need to check in, and out of hotels
  • The ability to stretch your vacation dollar
  • A short drive to a perfect vacation
  • Year-round cruises for 3 to 12 day vacations
  • These ports will get you to the Caribbean, New England, Alaska, The Bahamas or Mexico for the ultimate getaway.

ABOUT CARNIVAL
FUN FOR ALL. ALL FOR FUN.
Carnival is "The World's Most Popular Cruise Line®", with 23 "Fun Ships" operating voyages ranging from three to 16 days in length to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, Europe, and Bermuda.

Families Love The Carnival Fun!

Carnival prides itself on delivering fun, memorable vacations to our guests by offering a wide array of quality cruises, which present outstanding value for the money.


A Beginner's Guide To Carnival Cruises

There are about a gazillion super-fun things to do on a Carnival Cruise, including incredible activities, gourmet dining options, nighttime fun and more — all included in your cruise fare.

By Day

  • Serenity - Adult Only Retreat (on select ships)

  • Fitness center, steam room, sauna and outdoor jogging track

  • All pools, including children's wading pool (on select ships) and whirlpool/hot tubs

  • Carnival's Twister Waterslide OR Carnival WaterWorks (varies by ship)

  • Mini Golf

  • Basketball Court/Volleyball court (on select ships)

  • Cozy lounge for small gatherings or quiet reading time

  • Table tennis

  • Poolside entertainment (live music, games, dancing and more)

Accommodations

  • Carnival's Comfort Collection in all rooms

  • In-stateroom amenities

  • Attentive 24-hour stateroom service

  • In-stateroom movies

For Kids

  • Camp Carnival for ages 2 through 11

  • Circle "C" for ages 12 through 14

  • Club O2 for ages 15 through 17

At Night

  • All onboard clubs, bars and lounges (activities including karaoke, dance lessons and more)
  • Spectacular stage shows
  • Live music, including bands and orchestra
  • Comedy acts and international singers
  • Carnival's Seaside Theater (on select ships)

Dining for all

  • Fine Dining in the formal dining rooms (includes lobster and steak served on every cruise)
  • Casual Dining at our Lido restaurant, convenient 24-hour Pizzeria, soft-serve ice cream and frozen yogurt around the clock
  • Sushi Bar
  • Lemonade, coffee, tea, water (from a fountain, not bottled water)
  • Spa Carnival menu offering healthful selections low in calories, fat, sodium and cholesterol

CARNIVAL CRUISE DEALS - PAST GUEST SPECIALS - HONEYMOONS AT SEA - RESIDENT RATE SPECIALS


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How To Choose Your Cruise
  1. Pick the Cruise Ship or Destination  

  2. Consider how long you want to escape reality.

  3. Read the Reviews, then pick your favorite ship, sailing date and itinerary.

 
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 Carnival Cruise Ships
CruiseReport.com Carnival Breeze - New!
CruiseReport.com Carnival Conquest
CruiseReport.com Carnival Destiny
CruiseReport.com Carnival Dream
CruiseReport.com Carnival Freedom
CruiseReport.com Carnival Glory
CruiseReport.com Carnival Legend
CruiseReport.com Carnival Liberty
CruiseReport.com Carnival Magic
CruiseReport.com Carnival Miracle
CruiseReport.com Carnival Pride
CruiseReport.com Carnival Spirit
CruiseReport.com Carnival Splendor
CruiseReport.com Carnival Triumph
CruiseReport.com Carnival Valor
CruiseReport.com Carnival Victory
CruiseReport.com Ecstasy
CruiseReport.com Elation
CruiseReport.com Fantasy
CruiseReport.com Fascination
CruiseReport.com Imagination
CruiseReport.com Inspiration
CruiseReport.com Paradise
CruiseReport.com Sensation
 Carnival Destinations
CruiseReport.com Alaska
CruiseReport.com Bahamas
CruiseReport.com Bermuda
CruiseReport.com Canada
CruiseReport.com Eastern Caribbean
CruiseReport.com Europe
CruiseReport.com Hawaii
CruiseReport.com Mediterranean
CruiseReport.com Mexico
CruiseReport.com Nowhere
CruiseReport.com Panama Canal
CruiseReport.com South Pacific
CruiseReport.com Southern Caribbean
CruiseReport.com Transatlantic
CruiseReport.com U.S. Pacific Coast
CruiseReport.com Western Caribbean

 

 

Carnival Cruises

Depart From:

West Coast
  • Seattle, WA
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • San Diego, CA
Gulf Coast
  • Galveston, TX
  • Mobile, AL
  • New Orleans, LA
  • Tampa, FL
East Coast
  • New York, NY
  • Baltimore, MD
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Charleston, SC
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Port Canaveral, FL
  • Ft. Lauderdale, FL
  • Miami, FL
Other Ports
  • Anchorage, AK
  • Honolulu, HI
  • San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Vancouver, Canada
  • Ensenada, Mexico