It's Day 4 for my guest blogger, John, who's on his final day of this Western Caribbean Cruise on the Carnival Paradise.  If you've been following along, this is John's first Carnival cruise and in his Day 1 report he wasn't sold on sailing with them again.  You're going to…

For Day 3 of the Carnival Paradise 4-day Western Caribbean cruise, guest blogger John shares his experiences stopping in Cozumel - the only port of call during this cruise.  From what he says, the day was packed with adventure and discovery, from exploring local shops and savoring unique culinary delights…

We're taking a short cruise on the Carnival Paradise with guest blogger, John, who agreed to brief us on what it's like during his 4-day Western Caribbean cruise where there is just a single post-of-call, Cozumel, Mexico.  As a "loyal to Royal" cruiser, this is John's first trip on a…

Ahoy, fellow cruisers! Let's talk about the Carnival Paradise, a ship that’s been part of the Carnival Cruise Line fleet since its debut in 1998 making her and the Carnival Fantasy the line's two oldest ships. Despite her age, she's full of nostalgic charm and semi-modern amenities.  From an array…

The Carnival Celebration is not just any cruise ship; it's like a party on the seas that's been 50 years in the making! Imagine stepping onto a ship that's basically a love letter to Carnival Cruise Line's wild, fun-filled journey through the decades. This isn't just about cruising (though there's…

Vacationers will get to visit a new port on Caribbean cruises with the opening of Carnival Cruise Line's, Celebration Key, an exclusive new destination nestled on the shores of Grand Bahama. Expected to welcome guests starting July 2025, Celebration Key promises an unparalleled island experience, blending the natural beauty and…

Imagine a crescent of pristine white sand with turquoise waters so clear, you can spot starfish on the ocean floor. Picture swaying palm trees whispering secrets to the breeze, and lush tropical foliage painting the landscape in emerald hues. This isn't your average postcard fantasy; it's Half Moon Cay, a…

Ah, the thrill of a cruise vacation! Sun-kissed decks, sparkling pools, and exotic ports beckon. But before you set sail, a logistical hurdle looms: luggage. How much can you pack without becoming a portly porthole-blocking beast? Fear not, intrepid traveler, for this guide will navigate the often-turbulent waters of cruise…

Whispers of a "CBD Cruise Exile" have cast a hazy cloud over the world of vacationers, leaving many wondering: just how serious is Carnival Cruise Line about its no-weed policy, and can a seemingly harmless CBD gummy get you permanently blacklisted? To untangle this sticky situation, we need to first…

As the world evolves and several regions legalize or decriminalize marijuana, a common question arises among cruise-goers: "Is marijuana legal on a cruise ship?" The straightforward answer is generally no, but the intricacies of this issue warrant a deeper exploration. This article aims to dissect the regulations cruise lines follow,…