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I’m new to Carnival and tried 4 different kinds of cruise ships, here's what I like about each

After sailing primarily with Royal Caribbean, I decided to take the plunge and book a Carnival cruise last October on Carnival Celebration, the newest Excel Class ship (at the time). Since then, I've explored three other ship classes within the fleet: Vista, Conquest, and Fantasy. 

While I don't foresee myself booking another sailing on a Fantasy Class ship, the cruise experience is what you make of it, and each class offers its own unique charm and amenities. 

11 foods you must eat on a Carnival cruise

From all-you-can-eat pizza to endless sweet treats and gourmet meals in the Main Dining Room, there's no denying the food is one of the best parts of a cruise. 

Carnival ships don't lack variety, either. Everything from poolside burritos to soft-serve ice cream cones and delicious French toast during SeaDay brunch is available to satisfy all cravings. Truthfully, it's hard not to come back weighing a few more pounds than when you boarded! 

Here's what you should do with your dirty buffet plates, according to Carnival Cruise Line

The buffet is a staple of the cruise experience, promising guests an all-you-can-eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

Unlike the Main Dining Room, however, you don't have servers taking your order or bringing food to your table. You don't have to worry about clearing the table because the dedicated wait staff will remove and refresh the dishes for the next guests after you've finished. In the free-for-all buffet, however, many passengers wonder what to do with their dirty dishes. 

Carnival banned a cruise passenger who tried a hack to tamper with water bottles

Think again before you try to get away with refilling one of the water bottles in your stateroom's cabin with tap water to save a few dollars. 

The "hack" was originally shared to TikTok in July 2023 by CHRISSY 🆚 KRISSY (@krissy.kross). Since published, it's received 1.2 million views and over 14,000 likes. The comments, however, aren't praising the user for their resourcefulness. 

Carnival is building a $600 million private destination to compete with Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay — here's what to expect

Since reopening in 2019 following an extensive multi-million dollar renovation, Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day at CocoCay has been the ultimate private destination for cruisers. From the thrilling waterpark to the upscale beach club and massive freshwater pool, it has become a family favorite. 

Carnival Cruise Line: Ultimate Food Guide

When it comes to cruising, Carnival Cruise Line has arguably some of the best food at sea. As one of the most popular cruise lines in the world, Carnival prides itself on offering a wide variety of complimentary, quick-casual eateries onboard.

I cruised on the Carnival Jubilee ship — Here’s my review of the voyage

Although the debut of a new cruise ship is undoubtedly exciting, not everything can live up to its hype. Even the most highly-anticipated cruise ships have kinks that need to be ironed out. Glitz and glam aside, brand-new cruise ships can also bring about disappointment when the bar is set high.

A few years ago, I embarked on a 7-night cruise aboard Carnival Jubilee, the newest Carnival Cruise Line vessel. The cruise was lively and borderline wild for a spring break itinerary with plenty of families and college kids.

Woman lost her Carnival cruise because she posted her reservation number on social media

Though unexpected events like the onset of a sudden illness or death in the family can deter vacation plans, calling customer service to find out that the cruise line's system canceled your reservation days before you were set to depart isn't exactly how you'd want to begin your vacation. 

10 things that I wish I knew before setting foot on Carnival Jubilee, the newest ship in Carnival's fleet that is perfect for first-time cruisers

Texas might be known for cowboys and country music, but the Lone Star State is also home to the new Texas-sized Carnival Jubilee.

Carnival Jubilee has made quite the splash in her new Texas homeport of Galveston as Carnival Cruise Line’s latest cruise ship. Filled with an endless amount of things to do, eat, and see, Carnival Jubilee is one of the best cruise ships for families looking to have the ultimate vacation.

How does Carnival Jubilee compare to Carnival Celebration and Mardi Gras? A complete guide

Carnival Cruise Line is one of the most popular cruise lines in the world, best known for having the most fun ships at sea. Although the cruise line operates a large fleet with vessels of all sizes, Carnival’s Excel Class offers an unparalleled cruising experience.

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