New theater, teen club, balconies added to Carnival Conquest
The 2,974-passenger Carnival Conquest resumed service this week from Galveston, Texas, following an extensive, multi-million-dollar renovation that included the addition of a new Circle “C” club for 12- to 14-year-olds and a massive LED screen on Lido Deck. Eighteen balconies were also added to existing ocean view staterooms. The...
Cruise Guide: Arison book a special tribute to art, life
By Mike Coleman The late Ted Arison may have been the pioneering founder of Carnival Cruise Lines but it’s his wife, Lin, mourning the loss of her beloved husband who is now carving the family surname on a remarkable new venture. Shortly after Ted’s passing in 1999, when sorrow-filled days seemed to only worsen, Arison...
Cruise Guide: Quick cruise getaways, Alaska entice passengers
By Mike Coleman Carnival has unveiled a series of short cruise getaways to attract vacation-challenged passengers in 2007 and Royal Caribbean will feature 130 shore excursions in Alaska, highlighting news this week from the cruise industry. The line will offer 32 different short cruise itineraries from a host of  U.S. departure...
Cruise Guide: Carnival takes swing at Caribbean
By Michael Coleman How does the world’s most popular cruise line, and its latest mega-ship, improve the Caribbean vacation experience? It offers golf. Golf. And, more golf. Those who love to tee it up can book either six- or eight-day voyages from Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean and the Bahamas aboard Carnival Liberty, the...