I cruise on Carnival so often that its ships have come to feel like a home away from home.
The author in the Lido buffet on board Carnival Radiance. Lori A. May
I’m a frequent cruiser with more than 100 weeks spent at sea across various cruise lines, such as Holland America, Norwegian, and Virgin Voyages.
But I keep going back to Carnival Cruises. I’ve sailed with Carnival more than 10 times in the past five years, as it’s become my favorite choice for budget getaways.
I’ve cruised with Carnival to the Mexican Riviera and Caribbean out of ports in California, Florida, and Louisiana, on everything from smaller ships accommodating 2,600 passengers to larger ships that can accommodate up to 5,282 guests.
I’m planning on more cruises with Carnival this year. This summer, I’ll sail with it to Alaska.
Each Carnival ship is a little different, but I think all sailings are consistently positive, and I come out of each cruise with new favorite things to do.
Yet each time I embark on a Carnival vacation, I see first timers make the same mistakes that I think detract from the overall experience.
Here’s what to watch out for so you can be a savvy sailor the next time you find yourself on board a Carnival ship.
Carnival Cruises Most Common Mistakes People Make on First Cruise
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