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
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
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