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On Board And Off: The Value Of A Big Ship Cruise

Posted onFebruary 18, 2015February 26, 2015AuthorChris Owen

Generally speaking, when we compare big ship cruises to the offerings of small ships, it’s a focus on destinations vs onboard features.  Little ships commonly have fewer activities and events  on board to occupy our time while big ships have so Read More …

CategoriesOcean CruisingTagscruise, value

Carnival Freedom Questions And Answers

Posted onFebruary 17, 2015February 26, 2015AuthorChris Owen

Sailing with Carnival Cruise Line on the Celebrate Freedom cruise, we began in Galveston where recently added Carnival Freedom made a total of three ships sailing from the popular Texas port.  Kicking off the event, a pier side, top deck Read More …

CategoriesOcean CruisingTagsanswers, carnival, freedom, questions

Galveston, Oh Galveston: Let’s Cruise!

Posted onFebruary 16, 2015February 26, 2015AuthorChris Owen

So we’re sailing from the Port of Galveston and what do we know about it?  Well, it’s in Texas.  To get there cruise travelers from out of state fly to Houston then make their way south.  Most drive there. When Read More …

CategoriesOcean CruisingTagscruise, galveston

New Carnival Video Series Nails Big Ship Cruise Experience

Posted onFebruary 16, 2015February 12, 2015AuthorChris Owen

Bringing friendly and familiar Samantha Brown (@SamanthaBrown) to a series of How To video, Carnival Cruise Line continues to evolve its Fun version of cruise vacations.  In a series of ten short videos, Brown covers frequently asked about topics like “Choosing an Read More …

CategoriesOcean Cruising, PlanningTagscarnival, cruise, experience, nails, series, video

Carnival Claims Family Travel At Big Texas Event

Posted onFebruary 15, 2015February 26, 2015AuthorChris Owen

Marking the introduction of Carnival Freedom to Galveston, Carnival Cruise Line welcomed its third ship sailing year-round from the southern port in a very big Texas way.  Driving home the “Celebrate Freedom” theme, military families were serenaded by country superstar Read More …

CategoriesOcean CruisingTagscarnival, claims, event, family, texas, travel

Carnival Texas Event Breaks Record, Sets Bar High

Posted onFebruary 14, 2015February 26, 2015AuthorChris Owen

Well first, Happy Valentine’s Day.  It’s a special day when couples who have been together for a while look back, those hoping to get there work on that and a day second only to Mother’s Day in the florist business. Read More …

CategoriesOcean CruisingTagsbreaks, carnival, event, record, texas

Popular Florida Ship Has New Dining, Staterooms

Posted onFebruary 3, 2015February 3, 2015AuthorChris Owen

One of the most popular ships sailing from Florida’s Port Canaveral recently went through a 24-day dry dock renovation, adding more staterooms, dining options and a bow to stern revitalization of the entire ship. 154-ton Freedom of the Seas is Read More …

CategoriesOcean CruisingTagsdining, florida, popular, staterooms

Top Chef Win Validates Cruise Line Culinary Program, Our Focus

Posted onJanuary 31, 2015January 31, 2015AuthorChris Owen

We talk a lot these days about destination focused cruise lines, sailing the rivers and oceans of the world, and rightfully so: I like them better.  This is my blog.  I get to write and spin any story any way Read More …

CategoriesCuisine, Ocean CruisingTagscruise, culinary, focus, program, validates

Carnival Welcomes Military Families, Freedom Rings

Posted onJanuary 13, 2015February 26, 2015AuthorChris Owen

Carnival Freedom begins sailing year-round from Galveston in February with a special six-day voyage to Mexico.  That makes three ships sailing from the popular Texas port, carrying over a half million passenger every year.  To mark the occasion, Carnival Cruise Line Read More …

CategoriesOcean CruisingTagscarnival, families, freedom, military, rings, welcomes

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