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I stayed in a $1,300 stateroom on Carnival Celebration — see what my room on this new cruise ship looked like

I sailed on Carnival Cruise Line's brand-new cruise ship, Carnival Celebration, in the cheapest cabin available. 

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I tried the best specialty restaurants on Carnival Celebration

Carnival Cruise Line just debuted its newest mega-ship, Carnival Celebration - and there's more to eat onboard than you can even imagine. 

While Carnival Celebration shines in many ways, one of the most impressive features was the sheer number of dining venues available onboard. 

The brand-new Carnival Celebration can hold nearly 6,000 passengers, so it only makes sense the cruise line added more than a dozen dining choices to accommodate the onboard crowd.

10 things Carnival got right with Carnival Celebration

Stepping onboard Carnival’s newest cruise ship, Carnival Celebration, was nothing like I expected.

Trendy, stylish and modern were three words that came to mind when I boarded Carnival Celebration for one of its first sailings.

Carnival suite vs balcony - what’s the difference ?

Balcony staterooms and suites are popular cabin categories. The appeal of an ocean breeze and private outdoor space is a draw for many when booking a cruise, and Carnival provides its guests with lots of great options to choose from.

Making the choice even harder is a wide range of suites with even more indoor and outdoor space as well as a range of amenities and benefits that many cruises love.

So how do you pick between them? What is best for you and your family, and maybe most importantly - your wallet?

I tried the best Carnival Cruise food options and here's how I'd rank them

One of the best parts of cruising is all of the amazing food that's available. Between complimentary food and specialty options, I love indulging and trying everything that a cruise ship has to offer.

On a recent cruise aboard Carnival Ecstasy, I was surprised to see most of Carnival’s signature venues available. Even though Ecstasy is the oldest ship in the Carnival fleet and heading to the scrapyard in a few weeks, the ship was outfitted with plenty of complimentary options for dining. 

I tried the cheapest Carnival Cruise Line cabin I could find and here's how it went

There are few things in life that I love more than finding an incredible cruise deal. For me, it’s so thrilling to find a last minute cruise deal that doesn’t break the bank and actually works with my crazy schedule. 

Booking a cheap cruise also means I can spend money on things that I value when traveling, like splurging on food or fun excursions. It also allows me to travel and cruise more often - and who doesn’t love that?

Carnival Cruise Line begins construction on new cruise port destination in The Bahamas

Carnival Cruise Line announced today, May 12, 2022 that construction has begun on their newest cruise port destination on Grand Bahama Island.

Are Carnival cruises all-inclusive: here's everything that's included with your Carnival cruise fare

Cruising has become less of an all-inclusive vacation over the years, with cruise companies selling lots of add-ons to increase onboard spending. However, there are still a lot of things included with your cruise fare. 

Half Moon Cay: What you need to know about Carnival’s Private Island (2025)

Half Moon Cay is Carnival Corporation's private island in The Bahamas. 

It's a largely undeveloped island that provides guests with a stunning crescent-shaped beach to swim in, as well as a variety of activities to fill the day. Named "Best Private Island” 20 years in a row by Porthole Cruise Magazine, it is clearly popular among its guests.

To make the most of your day, here’s what you need to know when visiting Half Moon Cay.

Comparing Carnival Cruise Line ship sailings to Alaska in 2022

With the continued popularity of this northern destination, Carnival Cruise Line is offering a number of cruises to Alaska in 2022.

There are sailings every week between May and September on the cruise line’s refurbished Carnival Freedom and Carnival Miracle. Guests can choose from 8 scenic itineraries that voyage to top Alaskan ports as well as scenic cruising of stunning glaciers.  

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