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This Week's Featured Cruise Line...Carnival Cruise Line

From staterooms and dining to nightlife and youth programs, first-time cruisers  and seasoned travelers will find all the information you need about cruising with Carnival right here. Get the best deals on some of this Cruise Line's most popular Carnival cruises. See the latest specials on cruises to the Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Baja, Hawaii, Europe, Alaska, Canada and New England and more. Find....destinations, deck plans, ship details, virtual tours. Find up-to-the-moment cabin availability. Compare Discount Prices. View cabins and more. Research or Reserve online, check on up-to-the-moment availability.

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You may visit some pretty exotic places on your cruise, but the departure port doesn't have to be one of them. Sure, you can fly to Hawaii, Europe, or the South Pacific to embark on the cruise of a lifetime, but you don't have to. More and more cruises are departing from American cities ? in fact there are over 20 departures ports that may be within driving distance of your home. Simply browse the departure ports below to find the cruise that's right for you.
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Carnival Cruise Lines® - The Fun Ships®

List of all Carnival cruise ships with their ports of call, departure dates, cruise critic ship rating, and pricing.

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Celebrity Cruises® - Designed for You

List of all Celebrity cruise ships with their ports of call, departure dates, cruise critic ship rating, and pricing.

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Disney Cruise Line® - The Ultimate in Family Fun

List of all Disney cruise ships with their ports of call, departure dates, cruise critic ship rating, and pricing.

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Holland America Line® - Signature of Excellence®

List of all Holland America cruise ships with their ports of call, departure dates, cruise critic ship rating, and pricing.

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Norwegian Cruise Line® - Freestyle Cruising®

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Oceania Cruises® - Your World, Your Way®

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Princess Cruises® - Escape Completely®

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises® - 6-Star Ships

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Royal Caribbean® - Get Out There®

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Carnival Cruise Lines® - The Fun Ships®

List of all Carnival cruise ships with their ports of call, departure dates, cruise critic ship rating, and pricing.

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For a great vacation value, choose the be-yourself ease of a Fun Ship® cruise. Do what you want for three to eight days or longer. Relax in the sun. Work out in the gym. Play in the casino. Enjoy lavish shows. And explore new destinations. There's something for everyone, including Camp Carnival® for kids and Club 02(SM) for teens. This is your time to enjoy a million moments of fun, one right after another with Carnival Cruise Lines.

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With 21 ships cruising from 19 departure ports to the best of the Caribbean, Carnival, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Europe, Carnival has the perfect vacation for you.

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Group Cruises

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Unique Way to Celebrate

Trying to get the whole gang together? Group cruises are a fun-tastic, hassle-free way to vacation when you need eight or more staterooms.

 

Our Group Cruise Specialists will help you choose the right destination and the perfect ship, plus book your airfare, hotels, and shore excursions. Also, you won't get stuck with the bill because everyone can pay separately, and as the group cruise leader, you'll receive a free cruise fare. This vacation, let us do all the planning while you get all the credit--book a group cruise getaway.

Who goes on a group getaway cruise?

 

  • Bachelor or Bachelorette party

  • Family or College reunion

  • Group of friends

  • Yours or a friend's special birthday

  • Co-workers

  • Neighbors

  • Relatives

  • Professional organizations

  • Business meetings

    • Luxury Cruises

    Endless pampering. Undivided attention. Pillow menus, customized shore excursions, and culinary programs created by world renowned chefs. Expect all this and more on a luxury cruise, where red-carpet treatment can be more affordable than you might think. We’ve partnered with the best in the business to make fulfill your vacation dreams. Let one of our Luxury Cruise Advisors help you find the perfect cruise today.

    Azamara Club Cruises - Oceania Cruises  - Regent Seven Seas

    From staterooms and dining to nightlife and youth programs, first-time cruisers will find all the information you need about cruising right here.
    Find cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska, Bahamas, Carnival, Europe, Bermuda , Hawaii, Canada, Panama Canal, & more.  Search for cruise ports close to home.
    Get the best deals on some of this Cruise Line's most popular cruises. See the latest specials on cruises to the Caribbean, Carnival, Alaska and more.
     

    Carnival Cruise Line

    "From the start, we’ve built our ships with one goal in mind: to make sure that every time you walk up that gangway, you feel like you’re boarding the U.S.S. Fun.  Almost forty years later, our fleet has grown into a massive fun armada, dedicated to helping millions of people chill out, jump for joy, and generally go back home smiling from an incredible vacation. What’s our secret? An Onboard Experience so packed with good times, you can’t help but have the time of your life. A “Fun Ship” cruise is everything you want and everywhere you want to be. So check out the 22 ships in our fleet of fun, pick one of our amazing itineraries, and hop on board, cause we’re headed to Funville."

    Once known only as a 'party boat' for the young, Carnival has transformed into a 'Something For Everyone' cruise line. There's still a lot of 'fun', but more importantly, a lot of value too!

    Constant VIP Treatment
    You'll be pampered everywhere you go onboard from your spacious stateroom with its new Comfort Bed(SM) and menu of pillows to Spa Carnival(SM) with its wide range of health and beauty remedies.


    Truly Delicious Entrees
    Carnival's Total Choice Dining(SM) offers you superb cuisine in such varied settings as the intimate reservations-only supper club, the charming main restaurant, the casual seaview bistro, and the great-toppings 24-hour pizzeria.


    World's Most Wonderful Places
    With over 20 "Fun Ships" cruising from more than 20 close-to-home departure ports to the best of the Caribbean, Carnival, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, and Europe, Carnival Cruise Lines has the perfect vacation for you.
     

    Activities/Entertainment

    From napkin folding to Vegas-style revues to belly-flop contests, Carnival ships offer something for just about anyone.

    Dining

    Carnival's Total Choice Dining gives passengers a lot of flexibility in choosing dining times. In addition, ships offer alternative restaurants ranging from sushi to New-York Style delis.

    Kid's Programs

    The Camp Carnival program provides excellent entertainment, including game rooms and plenty of supervised activities for kids aged 2-15.

    Raye & Marty Trencher - Certified Cruise Travel Advisors.

    My husband Marty & I are a husband and wife team with more than 30 years experience cruising the world. Our commentary has been quoted by MSNBC, CNN,  Budget Travel, Chicago Tribune, the New York Times and in syndicated travel columns and online sites across the country.

    We are publishers of Cruise Travel Magazine, and  are also editors of Cruise Reviews Online. Our mission is plain and simple. To provide real-life accounts and expert advice, not just a flood of information. We literarily have cruised "round the world", sailing thousands of nautical miles, visiting ports of call, inspecting ships, sampling itineraries and critiquing shore excursions... And now we hope to pass on that knowledge and information to you. Our stories offer the best possible cruise options based on your lifestyle, interests, budget, travel experience, etc....plus we'll point out where to get group rates( without joining a group!), free upgrades, shipboard credits and other amenities or discounts. Get advise about tipping; packing; clothing; flights and schedule options; shore excursions, proper immigration documentations and much more.

    We tell you how to avoid travel scams and common travel mistakes, and share insights on the latest cruise news and how it affects your vacation planning.

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    Use the Travelocity web site to research all the possibilities, compare ships, staterooms and prices. You are not obligated to make a purchase online. The web site will show you all the deals and the details, so you can make informed choices. All cruises listed have the most current and up to the minute pricing. If the category you requested is not shown, this means it is not currently available as a result, the system will show you alternatives for your consideration. You can choose to reserve your cruise online or contact one of their Cruise Travel Advisors about your selection.

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