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Carnival Fantasy Good Eats and More -Carnival Cruise Lines Mobile Alabama #BayouTravel

April 11, 2017 by Maria

Carnival Fantasy Good Eats and More -Carnival Cruise Lines Mobile Alabama #BayouTravel

It's been an entire 4 months since our last cruise and I'm definitely having withdrawals! Our most recent cruise was aboard Carnival Fantasy which departs from Mobile, Alabama. Since Mobile is about 2 hours away from our home, we decided to check her out and experience a "new to us" cruise ship. Recently refurbished in 2016, Carnival Fantasy includes Guy's Burger Joint serving signature burgers, BlueIguana Cantina, Alchemy Bar and much more. Some cruisers prefer larger ships, while others Continue Reading

Carnival Cruise Lines & The New Orleans Saints Team up with Scholastic Books

September 19, 2016 by Maria

Carnival Cruise Lines & The New Orleans Saints Team up with Scholastic Books

Imagine going on a field trip aboard a Carnival Cruise Ship! That's exactly what 100 local New Orleans students did aboard Carnival Triumph. 100 students from Kipp Central City Primary in New Orleans enjoyed a day of fun aboard the Carnival Triumph for the first-ever "Read & Rise" literacy day who were celebrating their reading achievements as winners of the school's summer reading challenge. The event was a collaboration with Carnival Cruise Line, New Orleans Saints and Scholastic Book Continue Reading

Cruising Out of Mobile Alabama Soon? Mobile Area Hotels Near Cruise Terminal

September 17, 2016 by Maria

Cruising Out of Mobile Alabama Soon? Mobile Area Hotels Near Cruise Terminal

We're cruising again! But this time we are headed to Mobile, Alabama where Carnival Fantasy will begin boarding passengers on 4-5 day cruises visiting Cozumel, Progreso and Costa Maya. And guess what...I found a great cruise deal during Mardi Gras 2017! By choosing the Mobile, Alabama cruise terminal (2 hours away from me) versus my local New Orleans cruise departure port, I managed to save $341 plus have a upgraded room on a higher deck. I can use that savings to arrive (or stay) an extra Continue Reading

Pros to Using Travel Blogs for Cruise Related Information #BayouTravel

September 12, 2016 by Maria

Pros to Using Travel Blogs for Cruise Related Information #BayouTravel

If you are a first-time cruise traveler, you need to have an idea of what cruising is. For me, the best way to do that is scouring the internet for information. From travel blogs like myself, Pinterest and even your travel agent or cruise PVP can provide you cruise quotes, travel brochures and other info for different cruise lines. But what if you have questions concerning the cruise package offered? Curious in the in's and out's of cruising? What if you want to be informed of the latest in Continue Reading

Children’s Travel Printables – Free Cruise Journal & License Plate I Spy Printable

September 2, 2016 by Maria

Children’s Travel Printables – Free Cruise Journal & License Plate I Spy Printable

Okay, so we're super excited and have cruise travel on the brain! We are booked for another cruise in November during the week of thanksgiving and can't wait! This is our 1st holiday (aside from Mardi Gras) that we will be cruising but this time, we are traveling out of state and traveling to another departure port. So while we're on the road, why not keep the kids entertained with a few travel printables! My Cruise Journal Printable License Plate I Spy Game Printable Check Continue Reading

How To Choose a Cruise Ship Cabin: What You Need to Know Before Booking #BayouTravel

May 26, 2016 by Maria

How To Choose a Cruise Ship Cabin: What You Need to Know Before Booking #BayouTravel

Not everyone will agree on stateroom preference but generally, size matters! Or is it cost? Since every cruiser has different needs, most cruise-liners have a wide range of staterooms that range from affordable to total luxury! While there are other factors involved like location of the ship, 1-3rd classes and foot traffic, you may want to consider your stateroom carefully! Inside Staterooms At 185 square feet, Carnival’s inside staterooms are among the largest of any cruise line and ideal Continue Reading

Cruise Ship Port Destinations – Costa Maya, What to do on Port Day Excursion? #BayouTravel

May 3, 2016 by Maria

Cruise Ship Port Destinations – Costa Maya, What to do on Port Day Excursion? #BayouTravel

Experiencing a new cruise ship port can be very exciting! If Costa Maya is new to you Or you are looking to find a new Costa Mayan Mexican adventure then I have some suggestions and tips that can make your next cruise ship port day that can make the experience less stressful and fun! I hate when I hear that some cruise ship travelers stay on the ship during port day. The only time I suggest staying on-board is if you have visited the port city multiple times. Even if money is a factor, you Continue Reading

Carnival Cruise: Inside Carnival Triumph, New Orleans’ New Cruise Ship #BayouTravel

April 7, 2016 by Maria

Carnival Cruise: Inside Carnival Triumph, New Orleans’ New Cruise Ship #BayouTravel

I don't say no to a cruise ship, especially a Carnival Cruise ship in New Orleans! Can you blame me? But seriously, I love when New Orleans (or any Carnival departure port) gets a new cruise ship to the area. It's a good local tourism boost. With Carnival Elation leaving New Orleans for Jacksonville, that means bigger and better for NOLA cruisers. Carnival Triumph will feature more than 500 staterooms and suites with private balconies and will represent a 34 percent capacity increase on the Continue Reading

Up Close & Personal Aboard Carnival Cruise Elation – New Orleans & Jacksonville Port

February 21, 2016 by Maria

Up Close & Personal Aboard Carnival Cruise Elation – New Orleans & Jacksonville Port

Many of you are like me! We book our cruise vacation based on a couple different factors: Price, Date, Departure location, Port Itinerary and SHIP! If the price is right, everything falls into place even if it means sailing on the same ship as I did before BUT since cruise ships tend to (thankfully) re-position guests have the opportunity to experience a new (to them) ship every few years. For the last few years Carnival Elation has been operating from the Port of Orleans (about 40 mins away Continue Reading

Cruise Port Excursions – What To Do in Progreso, Yucatán Mexico #BayouTravel

February 13, 2016 by Maria

Cruise Port Excursions – What To Do in Progreso, Yucatán Mexico #BayouTravel

When planning your cruise, it's important to also consider various types of port excursions based on weather, cost and time. On our recent cruise port stop we visited Progreso Mexico. While we initially considered ATV or swimming in the cenotes, I was apprehensive due to the weather. The weather in early February could go either way so we decided to take the free port shuttle bus into Progreso and "wing it". My family & I boarded the Auto Progreso free bus shuttle at port and Continue Reading

Cruise Chat : Why Cruise Travel? Top Reasons to Choose Cruise Travel #BayouTravel

February 11, 2016 by Maria

Cruise Chat : Why Cruise Travel? Top Reasons to Choose Cruise Travel #BayouTravel

At the end of the month my family and I will be making our way aboard Carnival Cruise Lines again. I LOVE cruising, but I'm not the only one. In fact, my kids have bypassed Disney over cruising since they first experienced the Carnival Fun Ship. But cruising is SO addicting! If you are considering a cruise for the first time, here are some reason why you should book and start packing. Instant Vacation If you happen to live near a port city, your vacation consists of packing and finding a Continue Reading

Free Cruise Ebook – Cruise Travel for LESS: How to Save Money on Your Next Cruise #BayouTravel

August 28, 2015 by Maria

Free Cruise Ebook – Cruise Travel for LESS: How to Save Money on Your Next Cruise #BayouTravel

Do you love to Cruise? Of course you do, we do too! In fact, our family went from being unsure and uneasy about cruise travel to Cruise ADDICTS! I can't blame them, going on a family cruise encompasses everything you would want in a family vacation? Beautiful destinations, relaxation, adventure and fantastic food! What if you could cruise for less than or the same price as a Disney Vacation? You can! In fact, there is no reason why your family of 4 can't cruise for less than $2500. We Continue Reading

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