Carnival have always been known for their “Fun Ships”, but today they’re promoting “Fun” as the first of many great reasons to choose a cruise with Carnival! As the world’s largest and one of the most innovative cruise lines, Carnival broke the mould of traditional cruising with the launch of its ‘fun ships’ some years ago, and now has 22 ‘SuperLiners’ that cruise from a wide range of ports. Caribbean & Mexico Cruises sail from Florida ports, Miami, Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa. In addition you can also cruise from New York, Los Angeles, San Diego (Mexico & Hawaii), San Juan and Vancouver/Whittier (Alaska).

Carnival cruises are known for their relaxed and informal atmosphere, and the ships boast extensive amenities and activities to suit passengers of all types and all ages. Couples, honeymooners, families groups of friends, and first time cruisers are the main customers who opt for Carnival cruise holidays. They are drawn by the huge choice of sports and activities available onboard; including golf at sea, wine tasting, volleyball and quizzes/pool games. Camp Carnival children’s programme offers free supervised activities for youngsters aged from two to 14 years in four different age groups. Each Carnival ‘SuperLiner’ has its own character, but essentially the ships offer the same Carnival holiday product and dramatic design with eye-catching wonders such as a huge nine-storey atrium crowned by dramatic glass skydome. Then there are up to four swimming pools, a 214ft waterslide, whirlpools, a gym, spa, beauty salon and up to 21 bars, bistros, restaurants and nightclubs.

Dining onboard ranges from elegant restaurants to informal bistros, Oriental or Mexican cuisine as well as a 24-hour pizzeria and round the clock room service for snacks. Many ships even have a sophisticated reservations only supper club. Night-time entertainment is headed by spectacular Broadway-style stage shows performed in the three-tier theatre while more intimate interludes can be found in the cosy piano bars. Then there are the nightclubs, comedy acts in the cabaret lounges and splashing the cash in the glitzy onboard casinos. Each new Carnival ship brings a new Carnival cruise experience with a difference and the Carnival Dream will have a new adult-only Serenity area, The Ocean Plaza, a stunning indoor/outdoor café and live music venue, and Carnival WaterWorks, an expansive aqua park offering water slides and spray apparatus.