In my last blog posting I mentioned the many benefits of taking a Christmas/Hanukah and/or New Year’s sailing. All the work done for you, as well as it being cost-effective, hassle-free and a wonderful time for families to “reconnect” while having a fun and relaxed time, as opposed to doing all the work yourselves! While everyone is back home getting stressed, you will be blissfully at sea, getting pampered! You can even do your Christmas shopping in those fabulous Caribbean duty-free shops!
I will start here with Carnival Cruise Lines and in the next week or so continue with the other major cruise lines, so I hope you check back and let me know if you have any questions.
All of Carnival Cruise Lines’ 22 ships will operate holiday cruises in 2007, and each will have oversized Christmas trees, wreaths and other traditional touches. There will also be special programs as well as entertainment.
These special holiday cruises are of various duration and will include four- and five-day Caribbean/Bahamas cruises from Miami; four-day Baja cruises from Long Beach, CA; seven-day Caribbean cruises from Miami and five- and seven-day Caribbean cruises from Tampa.
When boarding the “Fun Ships,” passengers will find themselves in a festive ambiance, with the atrium and promenade areas decorated for the holidays. A highlight of these cruises is an elaborate revue in each ships’ main show lounge evoking a “home away from home” atmosphere with cozy sets featuring faux oversized fireplaces, large comfortable sofas, Christmas trees with decorations created by the kids from the “Camp Carnival” program, and, of course, a visit from Santa! There will also be caroling with both guests and crew strolling throughout the ship singing classic and contemporary holiday songs, while popular holiday-themed movies such as “The Polar Express” are shown on the in-stateroom televisions. It's a lot of fun!
Best of all, no cooking! Holiday menus include the traditional oven roasted turkey with all the trimmings and freshly baked pecan pie, among many other selections.
On New Year’s cruises, there are celebrations, including the traditional countdown and complimentary noisemakers, party favors and champagne and you don’t have to worry about enjoying the bubbly and then having to drive home!
These sailings are a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the “Fun Ships” to the fullest and enjoy the family during the holidays. Check with your cruise specialist about these sailings, as they book up quickly and before you know it, the holidays will be upon us!
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