7 Reasons to Take a Cruise aboard the Carnival Cruise Lines from Galveston!

Thinking about taking a cruise?  You should definitely consider departing from Galveston, Texas aboard a Carnival Cruise!  Whether you're planning a family vacation or a weekend getaway, Carnival Cruise Lines offers several affordable and fun options.  If you are planning a spring break vacation or a summer vacation and have more time to travel, definitely consider the Carnival Cruise!

Shore Excursion to Isla Roatan, Honduras 

Whether you want to hang out at Mahogany Bay beach or go on an adventure tour, Isla Roatan, Honduras is a great port of call.  The people are friendly and the water and plants make for great scenery.

Shore Excursion to Cozumel, Mexico

In Cozumel, Mexico, you can tour the island, explore Mayan ruins, take a stroll through Downtown, or hang out at a beach resort.  You might even get to meet an iguana!

Great Food

Whether you like street tacos, burritos, stir fry, burgers, or pizza, the Lido deck has so many options from which to choose.  The hubby loved the burgers from Guy's Burger Joint, inspired by chef Guy Fieri from the Food Network.  If you prefer fine dining, you can eat at your assigned restaurant for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.  The staff at dinner also dance and sing!  You can even attend an afternoon tea.

Fun Onboard Activities

Carnival always has fun activities during your days at sea.  You can test your memory at a variety of trivia games, watch a Broadway-style evening performance, sing a tune during Karaoke, or take dance lessons.  You can even take a picture with the ship's Captain.

Fun Kids' Activities

From Camp Ocean to Story Time with Dr. Seuss, your kids will never be bored on a Carnival Cruise.  Story Time and the Dr. Seuss Parade are free activities while there is a charge for breakfast with the Dr. Seuss characters.  Camp Ocean also features BookVille, an area where you can read Dr. Seuss books to your kids.  Camp Ocean activities are free for day activities.  There are free and paid activities in Camp Ocean for kids during the evening.  Camp Ocean has three areas for kids in different age groups.  Our toddler loved Camp Penguin.

Fun Family Activities

Do you like board games?  Then you'll love Hasbro the Game Show aboard a Carnival Cruise.  Here you'll see some of your favorite games come to life as cruise passengers compete for prizes.

Towel Animals

After dinner each night, we would return to a different towel animal in our room prepared by our cabin steward.  Since our toddler loves animals, she was amazed by the different creations.

Question: What's your favorite part of cruising?  Let us know in the comments.


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Exploring Catalina Island with Kids - An Amazing Port for California Cruises

The Catalina Island port has a lot of free and affordable experiences for families. From free playgrounds and a basketball court to affordable (and delicious) ice cream, your family can enjoy this amazing island.

These free experiences are located steps away from the cruise port (including Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Princess Cruise Line, and Crystal Cruises) tether boat and the Catalina Express Ferry port. There are many things to do for kids on Catalina Island, but if you do not want to walk too far from the ship, you can enjoy these free experiences.

Carnival Cruise Lines has an amazing itinerary from Los Angeles to Mexico. This cruise provides a lot of discovery experiences for children of all ages. Whether you are planning to explore the island or remain close to the port, enjoy these free experiences!

Have a great week and plan for the weekend!

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Learn About Fish and Travel with Tam Warner Minton!

Do your kids love fish? Do you love to travel? Do you homeschool your kids?

Then incorporate All Fish Faces by Tam Warner Minton into your next learning unit or family vacation!

 

All Fish Faces examines tropical reef fish around the world.

This book could be incorporated into a homeschool unit on fish or sea life.  The pictures and descriptions can be used to compare and contrast characteristics of different fish.  If you are teaching fish characteristics, you can show how there are similar characteristics of fish that live in different parts of the world.

This book could also be incorporated into geography lessons by studying the fish that live in a particular region of the world.

Parents can also use the book to extend learning before, during, or after a trip.  For example, many of the fish in the book can be found in Cozumel, Mexico. Cozumel is a common port of call for Caribbean cruises and you can fly there as well.

How might you incorporate this book into a homeschool lesson or family vacation?

Let us know in the comments!

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8 Tips for Planning All-Inclusive Carnival Cruises with Toddlers - An Affordable Family Vacation

Last year, we planned the trip of a lifetime for our toddler. This special trip involved a ROAD TRIP to Galveston, TX and then abroad our little one's first cruise ship! The itinerary for our toddler-centric cruise included four nights and five days aboard the Carnival Triumph cruise ship from Galveston to Cozumel.

5 Simple Ways for Families to Plan for a "Day at Sea" on Carnival Cruise Lines

Before your cruise, bring a HIGHLIGHTER and colored pen to make your planning MUCH easier!

Last summer, we were fortunate to take a few days away from Texas to travel on a short (four-day) Carnival Cruise. We traveled by ourselves (just my husband, baby girl, and I) to Cozumel, Mexico out of Galveston, TX. When planning for our cruise, we were most concerned about the "day at sea". This was day that we would not have land excursions and we would be confined to the ship with our little one.

Yes, You Can Plan a Family Cruise in Less Than 48 Hours! - Our Cruise to Cozumel

This summer, we were very fortunate to plan mini vacations with our two year old!

Our first trip was a CRUISE to Cozumel from Galveston! It was only a four-day cruise, but it was super inexpensive (before the regular travel season - summer). I saw the rate only 2 days before the departure date and we paid for and planned the trip in less than 48 hours!