Carnival Cruises is an American cruise company that claims to be ‘the world’s most popular cruise line’. The aim of the company is to provide a range of high quality cruise holidays at a price that represents outstanding value for money. Carnival Cruises was founded in 1972, and it was a pioneer of the concept of cheaper and shorter cruises. The ships in its fleet are known as ‘Fun ships’ and offer a wide range of onboard activities.
Onboard Carnival Cruises, guests can choose to dine at one of the informal cafés. The menus change every day and there is also a late night buffet. The pizzeria offers salads, freshly baked pizzas and calzones. There is also a special menu for children. For dinner, guests can choose to dine in the main dining room, featuring a delicious menu and an extensive range of fine wines, or at one of the speciality restaurants which include sushi and a European style café. The reservation-only supper club features a luxurious menu that includes steakhouse dishes and also the opportunity to dance to live music.
The Carnival Cruise ships are geared to creating an unforgettable experience from the moment the guests walk into the spectacular atrium. The décor of the ships is stunning and guests can take a stroll through the gallery decorated with beautiful works of art; browse in the duty-free shops; read a book from the ship’s libraries or spend some time in the onboard casino. The ship also has an onboard spa where guests can relax and enjoy treatments with hot stones, aromatherapy, facial treatments, steam rooms, water therapies, body-wraps or a massage. There is also a full-service hair salon. For those who want something a bit more energetic there is the onboard gym which is a fully-equipped fitness facility. Guests can use the weights and jogging machines or they can take part in cardio classes, aerobics or circuit training. Professional fitness experts will design a programme to your requirements. Lessons include aerobics, yoga, pilates and spinning (speed-cycling). Guests can also use the onboard sauna.
On deck the Carnival Cruise ships have pools, waterslides, basketball courts, a 9-hole golf course and much more. Many of the ships now have a sliding glass dome as well as Carnival’s Seaside Theatre which is located next to the pool and shows feature films, sporting events, concerts and other programmes. There is also an outdoor jogging track and outdoor dining facilities and for those who would prefer a quiet break there is the adult-only ‘serenity retreat’.
At night-time the onboard casino offers the most popular games. Guests can enjoy a variety of casino activities, such as blackjack, roulette and poker. The Carnival Players’ Club is free and players could win a car, big money prizes or special cruise deals. There are also spectacular stage shows and entertainment shows featuring a variety of singers, comedians and bands. Guests can choose from a variety of night clubs, piano bars, stage shows, karaoke and pool parties. The night clubs feature good dance floors and great music, everything from golden oldies to the latest pop songs. In the sports bars guests can watch a game and enjoy a drink; these bars feature many flat-screen TVs and many have a wine bar.
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