Carnival Cruise Line developed a line of what they call “fun ships”, which have become known around the world for being some of the most exciting, adventurous, and relaxing cruises available. In fact, Carnival has quickly become a leader in the cruise industry thanks to the beautiful fleet, amazing team members, great destinations, as well as ports of calls, and affordability. We wanted to provide an overview of what a Carnival Fun Ship is all about so you can see for yourself the incredible opportunities that are waiting to be discovered.
The concept of the Carnival Fun Ships was to provide families the experience of a lifetime while sailing to some of the world’s most beautiful destinations. On each of the Carnival Fun Ships in the fleet you would find several lounges and nightclubs, a casino, theater, multiple dining experiences, and of course activities for passengers of all ages. Because of this, small children all the way to the elderly would have incredible opportunities while on any of Carnival’s Fun Ships.
One of the interesting things about taking a cruise on one of the Fun Ships is that many discounts are available although they are rarely advertised. For example, any passenger age 55 and older would be offered a special rate. In addition to this, because passengers sail on Carnival from all over the globe, resident rates are also offered in many cases. You could also enjoy lower prices for sailing on any of the Fun Ships if you have been or are currently serving in one of the military branches. When booking your cruise be sure to ask about discounts of which you may qualify.
You will also discover that the Carnival Fun Ships boast a special program called “Friends and Family”, which means that several cabins can be booked at lower military rates. In addition to this, Carnival provides the opportunity to get upgrades on staterooms and even enjoy various parties on the ship at reduced rates. Then, if you have sailed on Carnival 10 times or more, incredible price discounts are available. Of course, past guests are always considered VIP passengers so remember to find out the different options for saving money on a Fun Ship.
Another interesting fact about the Fun Ships is that the price paid for the cruise includes all the food served in the buffet restaurant, as well as the primary ship’s dining room. Because of this, the amount of food that can be ordered has no limitation. For instance, on some of the other “family” cruises with different cruise lines, you are offered one entrée, one appetizer, and one dessert but on the Fun Ships, you can order whatever and as much as you want.
You will also find something on the Fun Ships not available with other cruise lines, which is free room service. On other cruises, you would pay for room service but with Carnival, it is included in the price of the cruise. For this, you could choose different ethnic foods such as Italian pizza, Asian dishes, and more. Although most people look forward to eating in the dining room, sometimes having a quiet dinner in the stateroom is just as nice.
The last thing we wanted to mention about Carnival Fun Ships although many more exist is that activities are truly unrivaled. If you wanted to take a walking tour to see the ship you can shortly after coming onboard. The Fun Ships also provide nightly newsletters so you can see all the different things going on. One of the most fascinating of all tours is the “Behind the Fun” tour, which makes it possible to see the ship from a different point of view that most people never experience.
