My husband (Allan), our two sons (AJ and LJ), and I sailed aboard the Carnival Venezia for its U.S. inaugural cruise in June 2023, and we got back onboard with my mom for the Melanin at Sea group cruise in July 2023. With two sailings on this new Carnival ship under our belts, the first to deliver Carnival Fun Italian Style at sea, we want to provide you with information to help you plan your Carnival Venezia sailing or to simply help you learn more about this ship.
Read MoreCarnival Horizon is the newest ship sailing from New York City, and it is certainly filled with New York style! Carnival Horizon arrived in New York in May 2018, and is sailing from Pier 88 at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal throughout Summer 2018 before repositioning to Miami in September 2018. Carnival Horizon offers a number of firsts at sea, including the first Dr. Seuss water park at sea, and the first Victoria's Secret boutique at sea.
Speaking of boutiques, earlier this summer, I had the distinct pleasure of joining Carnival Cruise Lines for the unveiling of the Fun Shops onboard the Carnival Horizon, operated by Starboard Cruise Services. These Fun Shops are like no other, as they offer dynamic, fun shopping experiences at sea
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2018. Today marks 5 years since My Cruising Family’s first family cruise.
Sidebar… It’s funny because my first cruise – not a family cruise – was in 2005, prior to becoming a mother and prior to meeting my husband, yet it was on Disney Cruise Line, which is probably the first cruise line that comes to mind when you hear the words “family cruise.” I’ve got to let you know that Disney is loads of fun for adults without children, as I experienced it first-hand in 2005. Nevertheless, I now say that that Disney Magic cruise, being my first cruise, was a sign that I’d be loving family cruising years later, and that I’d be a resource for all things related to family cruising.
So, back to January 19, 2013. My husband, our then 2-year-old son, and I sailed on the Carnival Dream’s 7-day Western Caribbean itinerary. Little did we know then what we know now, and what we put into practice as we now usually sail as a family of four or five.
Read MoreIn an effort to assist those who are considering, planning, or already booked a cruise, I have answered many questions regarding cruising. In answering those questions, I caution that there are some things that all cruise lines have in common, but there are other areas in which each cruise line differs. Here, I have included a list of five commonly asked questions, as well as a list of some cruise lines and the corresponding links to how they address each question.
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