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Certainly you ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/norwegian_gem_ncl_cruises_deals.jpg" alt="Norwegian Cruise Line NCL Gem" align="left" /><p>Copenhagen, Denmark The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, is filled with canals, cobbled squares and copper spires. But don't let the historic appearance fool you. This is also Scandinavia's most cosmopolitan city. Certainly you can relive medieval times in The Latin Quarter, but you can also enjoy some of Europe's finest shopping, museums, cafes and nightlife prior to your cruise around the Baltics. Explore more of Copenhagen on a European cruise! More Details Day 2 At Sea - - Day 3 8:00 am 6:00 pm Alesund, Norway One of Norway's most beautiful towns, renowned for its Jugend-style architecture and art nouveau style. Cruise visitors will immediately notice Alesund's unique layout, as it is built on islands extending to the sea, and offers scenic views of fjords and the Sunnmore Alps. Alesund is the fishing capital of Norway. Explore more of Alesund on a European cruise! More Details Day 4 7:00 am 5:00 pm Geiranger, Norway A quaint village nestled in a valley in western Norway, Geiranger grants a respite to remember. Visitors come from all over to explore the fjord and its gorgeous views of nearby waterfalls, mountainscapes and charming farms. More Details Day 5 9:00 am 7:00 pm Flam, Norway Situated deep within the valleys of Norway, Flam is a nature lovers' escape. The towering mountain cliffs and sweeping waterfalls are a pure splendor. The Flam Railway is a point of interest and so are the various fjord sightseeing tours. More Details Day 6 7:00 am 5:00 pm Bergen, Norway View this lovely and charming Norwegian city from your cruise ship and you'll see how the city is nestled between seven mountains, seven fjords and the North Sea. The Norwegian King resided here, and many historical events took place in this busy port. These events come alive when you amble down the old streets of Bryggen, past picturesque, wooden buildings and the Romanesque-style St. Mary's church. Explore more of Bergen on a European cruise! More Details Day 7 At Sea - - Day 8 (DISEMBARK) 7:00 am -</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Norwegian Cruise Line]]></category> <link>http://www.preparetosail.com/NorwegianCruiseLine/norwegian-fjords-cruises</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.preparetosail.com/NorwegianCruiseLine/norwegian-fjords-cruises</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:06:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Odyssey Dinner Cruise DC</title> <description>A dinner cruise aboard the exquisite glass-enclosed Odyssey Washington DC provides the perfect setting for a corporate function, special occasion celebration or romantic evening for two. View historic landmarks through the ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/odysseys_luxury_brunch_dinner_cruises_washington.jpg" alt="View All 18 Photos" align="left" /><p>A dinner cruise aboard the exquisite glass-enclosed Odyssey Washington DC provides the perfect setting for a corporate function, special occasion celebration or romantic evening for two. View historic landmarks through the crystal clear glass or from the observation deck around the perimeter of the ship. Odyssey Washington DC typically cruises north, and the Georgetown waterfront and Lincoln Memorial are among the most beautiful attractions at night. An evening aboard Odyssey Washington DC is unlike any other. Enjoy attentive service while you dine at your own pace during a 2.5 or 3-hour dinner cruise. Delight in the expertly crafted cuisine of our multi-course dinner menu and sip a cocktail or other beverage from our comprehensive selection. After dinner, music from a live band is sure to have you on your feet and dancing the night away. BOOK NOW AND SAVE! Save 20% on standard dining cruises in January and February. Use promo code WINTER20. Some restrictions apply.*</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Dinner Cruise]]></category> <link>http://www.preparetosail.com/DinnerCruise/odyssey-dinner-cruise-dc</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.preparetosail.com/DinnerCruise/odyssey-dinner-cruise-dc</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:06:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Norwegian Sun Cruise ship</title> <description>Ship Details Price: $$$ Year Built: 2001 Refurbished: 2011 Ship Size: M How it Ranks: Norwegian Sun ranks #12 out of 14 Norwegian Cruise Line Cruise Ships based on an analysis of expert and user ratings, as well as health ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/panoramio_photo_of_ms_norwegian.jpg" alt="MS Norwegian Sun Cruise Ship" align="left" /><p>Ship Details Price: $$$ Year Built: 2001 Refurbished: 2011 Ship Size: M How it Ranks: Norwegian Sun ranks #12 out of 14 Norwegian Cruise Line Cruise Ships based on an analysis of expert and user ratings, as well as health ratings. Slightly smaller than its sister ship, Norwegian Sky, Norwegian Sun will offer sailings up and down the Pacific coast and around Alaska's glaciers as well as down into the Mexican Riviera and South America in 2016. With its low staff-to-guest ratio (953 staff members cater to 1, 936 guests), the ship earns high praise from previous cruisers for its high-quality customer service. Reviewers also compliment the generously sized cabins: Occupying 145 to 191 square feet, Inside and Oceanview staterooms are noticeably larger than those on newer Norwegian ships. On the other hand, some past reviewers say Norwegian Sun feels dated (it was last refurbished in 2011), and many describe the food at the five complimentary eateries as just average. The fare served at the six specialty restaurants earns higher praise among recent cruisers, though meals cost extra. The ship features facilities like an art gallery, a golf driving net, an expansive pool area and a full-service spa. In the evening, eight bars, several entertainment venues and a casino jockey for cruisers' attention. Norwegian Sun is also a hit with families, thanks to its children's pool, arcade and teens club. Plus, the ship is a good choice for clans thanks to its Kid's Korner youth program, which allows youngsters to make friends while working on arts and crafts or watching movies. Read Norwegian Sun Passenger Reviews» Norwegian Sun Cabins Norwegian Sun offers a wide range of accommodation options. Browse cabins to find the stateroom that suits your needs. See all cabin descriptions»</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Cruise Ships]]></category> <link>http://www.preparetosail.com/CruiseShips/norwegian-sun-cruise-ship</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.preparetosail.com/CruiseShips/norwegian-sun-cruise-ship</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:54:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Carnival Cruise Facebook</title> <description>The early test partners of Facebook’s Canvas ads claim they are capturing people’s attention for minutes at a time, performing stronger than most video. Facebook test-launched the ads earlier this year with a handful of ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/carnival_cruise_facebook_users_are_spending.jpg" alt="Carnival Cruise: Facebook" align="left" /><p>The early test partners of Facebook’s Canvas ads claim they are capturing people’s attention for minutes at a time, performing stronger than most video. Facebook test-launched the ads earlier this year with a handful of brands like Wendy’s, Gatorade, Target, Macy’s, Michael Kors and Carnival Cruise Lines. Canvas ads, which will open widely to advertisers early next year, are billed as Instant Articles for brands, including video, large photos, GIFs and other interactive features. This month, Carnival Cruise Lines ran its first Canvas campaign to target a broad audience of potential newcomers to cruising. The ad takes over the whole mobile screen so users can scroll through the rich imagery, showing off the cruise ship, the ports of call and vacation activities. Carnival said that 50 percent of people who opened the ad scrolled through until the end. Also, the average time spent with the ad was between 135 seconds and 174 seconds, longer than the ad’s running time of two minutes, Carnival said. “It becomes a completely immersive experience on someone’s phone. That really allowed us to digitally build out a cruise itinerary, ” said Stephanie Parker, associate director of social and content systems at Arnold Worldwide, the agency behind the ad. The Canvas ads are still new, which could account for some early interest from users due to the novelty. Also, Carnival said the ad reached thousands in its target audience, which is not massive. Still, Wendy’s saw similarly engaging results from its Canvas campaign. Wendy’s said 39 percent of people who opened the ad viewed it all the way through, averaging 65 seconds with it. “[Canvas ads] are absolutely gorgeous to highlight whatever asset, ” said Cristin Jordan, a channel director of social at VML, which helped develop the Wendy’s campaign. Wendy’s and Carnival would not say overall what percentage of people opened the ad after seeing it in their Facebook News Feed. The stats only reflect the percentage of people who went to the end of the ads after opening them. Wendy’s and Carnival would not say exactly how much the Facebook Canvas ads cost. Carnival said it cost as much as other Facebook campaigns. “We’re able to cost-efficiently get people to consume more content than they would with any other ad unit, ” Carnival said. Facebook did not have any official results ready from all the Canvas tests. Wendy’s and Carnival shared early numbers on engagement but did not have other important metrics like how much impact the campaigns would have on actual sales. “Canvas enables advertisers to create an immersive experience for people on mobile that hasn’t been possible until now. The creative execution from our initial partners has been very impressive, and we look forward to seeing how advertisers utilize Canvas as we expand the test, ” said Zack Hendlin, Facebook product manager, in an e-mailed statement.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Carnival Cruise]]></category> <link>http://www.preparetosail.com/CarnivalCruise/carnival-cruise-facebook</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.preparetosail.com/CarnivalCruise/carnival-cruise-facebook</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:46:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Spirit Dinner Cruise NYC</title> <description>Great Entertainment at a Great Value. That's the Spirit. Festive yet affordable, Spirit Cruises New York conveniently located at New York's famed Chelsea Piers is alive with vibrant dining and entertainment, day or night. Come ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/carol_c.jpg" alt="Carol C" align="left" /><p>Great Entertainment at a Great Value. That's the Spirit. Festive yet affordable, Spirit Cruises New York conveniently located at New York's famed Chelsea Piers is alive with vibrant dining and entertainment, day or night. Come aboard for a brunch, lunch, sunset or dinner cruise and let us engage you with our unique combination of dining, dancing, entertainment and breathtaking views. And the best part? It's all included for one price. Welcome Aboard. History Established in 1978. Entertainment Cruises' roots date back to 1978 when the Spirit of Norfolk was christened and began cruising the historic Elizabeth River. Today, we have 30 boats across nine locations and host more than 1.5 million guests each year. Our shipmates feel privileged to share in our guests' special celebrations - and help make their experiences with us memorable. Learn more about our history on our website. Meet the Business Owner In the 90s, a young bartender named Michael Higgins took a summer job on the Spirit of Chicago. He fell in love with the industry and soon founded Odyssey Chicago, which expanded to the East Coast. In 2007, Spirit and Odyssey merged and Entertainment Cruises was founded as the country's largest dining cruise company, with Michel Higgins at the helm as CEO. Most recently, we're excited to have Windridge Yacht Charters join the Entertainment Cruises family, bringing our fleet to 30 dining, sightseeing and excursion ships in eight markets. Our goal's simple and our approach sincere: We're inspired by a commitment to excellence and dedicated to creating unforgettable memories.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Dinner Cruise]]></category> <link>http://www.preparetosail.com/DinnerCruise/spirit-dinner-cruise-nyc</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.preparetosail.com/DinnerCruise/spirit-dinner-cruise-nyc</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:46:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Disney Cruise formal night</title> <description>The Disney Fantasy arrives in Port Canaveral, Florida. (Photo: Handout/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images ) Related Articles Perhaps no cruise line is more dedicated to making cruising fun for the entire family than is ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/mike_missys_grand_adventure_9509_dcl.jpg" alt="We took a few of the" align="left" /><p>The Disney Fantasy arrives in Port Canaveral, Florida. (Photo: Handout/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images ) Related Articles Perhaps no cruise line is more dedicated to making cruising fun for the entire family than is Disney. Each of its four ships has areas dedicated to specific age groups, from toddlers to teens to adults. Disney's cruise destinations include Alaska, the Bahamas, Canada, the Caribbean, the California coast, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico, the Panama Canal, and its transatlantic cruises travel from the Bahamas to the Mediterranean. Decide when and where you want to go, then pack for your adventure. Packing for Women You'll need casual clothes for most of the cruise, so pack pants, shorts and tops you can mix and match. Casual sundresses and sandals work well, too. Nights at sea can be breezy and chilly, so bring a lightweight sweater or fleece top you can layer over your outfit. The sweater or a shawl also can be used in air-conditioned dining rooms or theaters. You'll need a bathing suit or two and a cover-up, as well as beach sandals or water shoes and a sun hat. If you are cruising in Alaska, you'll want a coat, scarf, hat and gloves, several warmer tops for layering and warm socks. Pack hiking boots or walking shoes for shore excursions. Seven-night Disney cruises have one formal and one semi-formal night, while three- or four-night cruises have one dress-up night. On dress-up or semi-formal nights, wear a dress or pantsuit. Formal nights require a dressy dress or gown. Note, however, that you can opt out of the fancy dining if you don't want to bother dressing up. There are plenty of casual options for food service, such as pizza, sandwiches and burgers, or you can order room service 24 hours a day. Packing for Men As for women, men will need casual shorts and slacks with casual tops that can be mixed and matched. You'll also need a swimsuit or two, beach sandals or water shoes, a cover-up and a hat. Alaska cruises require a coat, scarf, hat and gloves. Take walking shoes or hiking boots. For shorter cruises, a dress-up night will require nice slacks and a jacket; semi-formal nights require a suit or jacket, and formal nights mean a suit or tuxedo. In addition to nice casual wear for regular dinners - no shorts - Disney ships have specialty restaurants where slightly dressier clothing is appropriate. You can always opt out of the dressier dinners with casual fare or room service. Packing for Kids Kids need plenty of active casual wear and swimwear, as well as a cover-up, hat and beach sandals or water shoes. For little ones, swim diapers will be needed. Just like the adults, kids on the Alaska cruise will need a coat, hat, gloves or mittens and warm socks. Kids can participate in dress-up nights, too. In addition, Disney cruises often have theme nights, such as a pirate or tropical theme, for which the whole family may want to dress in costume. Although there's plenty to do on the ship and on shore excursions, pack a few toys and games for quiet times in the cabin. Other Items Keep a folder of important documents, such as tickets, passports, visas, your itinerary, medical information, prescriptions and emergency contact numbers, as well as copies of these documents in a separate piece of luggage. Pack your documents, medications and a change of clothing for each person in carry-on luggage in case it takes a while for your bags to reach your cabin. Additional items you may want to bring: electronics, such as cell phones, music players, cameras, laptops and e-book readers, as well as batteries and chargers; an alarm clock; toiletries; a first-aid kit, sunscreen and sunglasses; and a hair dryer - one is provided in your cabin, but you may prefer your own. Bring credit cards and cash, especially small bills for tips. For parents traveling with infants, bring a collapsible stroller - the ships have a limited supply. You won't need to bring a highchair, booster seat or playpen, however. If you have room in your luggage, these items can make your stay more comfortable: a power strip, as there may be few outlets in the cabin; an empty bag for shopping; a clear over-the-door hanging shoe holder for keeping track of small items and maximizing space; hooks with suction cups for drying items over the tub; laundry detergent and dryer sheets; and a soft-sided, collapsible cooler. Although food is plentiful on cruises, you may want some snacks and drinks to have in the cabin or to take to the theater. A refillable water bottle will come in handy as well.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Disney Cruise Line]]></category> <link>http://www.preparetosail.com/DisneyCruiseLine/disney-cruise-formal-night</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.preparetosail.com/DisneyCruiseLine/disney-cruise-formal-night</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:45:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Last Minute Cruises from California</title> <description>Toll-Free: Local/Int'l Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm Fri: 9:00am-7:00pm Sat: 10:00am-5:30pm All Times US Eastern All Last Minute cruise deals from Los Angeles are updated daily! Best Price Cruises has unbeatable last minute cruise deals ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/sf_pics_62411_northern_california.jpg" alt="Small cruise with the" align="left" /><p>Toll-Free: Local/Int'l Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm Fri: 9:00am-7:00pm Sat: 10:00am-5:30pm All Times US Eastern All Last Minute cruise deals from Los Angeles are updated daily! Best Price Cruises has unbeatable last minute cruise deals from Los Angeles. The best last minute cruise prices from Los Angeles and last minute cruise deals from Los Angeles for 2015, updated daily. Save big by booking one of our best Los Angeles cruise deals today! Best Cruise deals and Last Minute Cruise Deals updated daily. Caribbean Cruise Deals, Alaskan Cruise Deals, European Cruise Deals, Disney Cruise Deals, 2016, 2017. The most up to date deals on Cruises from Florida, Cruises from Galveston, Cruises from New York, NYC, Cruises from Miami and many other ports! Fares listed are cruise only, per person, double occupancy, and based upon the lowest cached fare per stateroom type. Government taxes and fees are additional. Onboard credits and/or promotions, if listed, are total per cabin, based on double occupancy. Availability of listed prices, stateroom categories, promotions, departure dates, and itineraries are subject to change without notice, until reservation is confirmed. Copyright ©2007-2016 Vacation Superstore Network, Inc. DBA Best Price Cruises. All Rights Reserved</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Last Minute Cruises]]></category> <link>http://www.preparetosail.com/LastMinuteCruises/last-minute-cruises-from-california</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.preparetosail.com/LastMinuteCruises/last-minute-cruises-from-california</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:14:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Carnival Cruise to the Bahamas</title> <description>We're 110% certain you are going to have a great time!!! The Carnival Great Vacation Guarantee™ is the greatest guarantee you’ll never need to use. If you’re not happy with any 3–14 day Carnival vacation you take to The ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/cruise_to_nassau_bahamas_bahamas_vacations.jpg" alt="Cruise to Nassau Bahamas" align="left" /><p>We're 110% certain you are going to have a great time!!! The Carnival Great Vacation Guarantee™ is the greatest guarantee you’ll never need to use. If you’re not happy with any 3–14 day Carnival vacation you take to The Bahamas, the Caribbean, the Mexican Riviera, Bermuda, Canada/New England or Alaska, just let us know within 24 hours of your departure. We'll refund 110% of your fare and our Guest Services will get you back to your home, free of charge. With no hassles and no questions asked. If it's not working out. We'll work it out for you. Vacation days are precious. If you decide spending them on a Carnival cruise isn’t for you, you don’t have to. Our Guest Services team will make all the arrangements to get you off the ship as quickly as we can, and fly you to either your home airport if you flew in, or back to your point of embarkation if you drove to the ship. Here's what we do. If you decide within 24 hours of the start of your cruise that it's not for you, simply notify Carnival's onboard Guest Services desk. We'll take it from there. And if you decide later that you want to give Carnival another try, we'll even give a $100 per stateroom onboard credit to any guest in your party who exercised the guarantee and, within a year, books another Carnival cruise.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Carnival Cruise]]></category> <link>http://www.preparetosail.com/CarnivalCruise/carnival-cruise-to-the-bahamas</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.preparetosail.com/CarnivalCruise/carnival-cruise-to-the-bahamas</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:10:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Italian Cruise ship sinking</title> <description>The sixth body to be found on the cruise ship Costa off Giglio is still unidentified, though it has been confirmed by Italian news outlet Ansa that the man was a passenger on the ship. The man was found on the second deck in a ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/costa_concordia_accident_pictures_of_cruise.jpg" alt="Italian cruise ship 'Costa" align="left" /><p>The sixth body to be found on the cruise ship Costa off Giglio is still unidentified, though it has been confirmed by Italian news outlet Ansa that the man was a passenger on the ship. The man was found on the second deck in a part of the ship which was not flooded by water. He had his life vest on. Sixteen people are still unaccounted for after the Costa Concordia, which was carrying 4, 234 passengers and crew, hit rocks Friday evening near Giglio, a small island off the coast of Tuscany. Investigators say the ship was an "incredibly close" 150 meters (roughly 500 feet) from the shore. The bodies of two passengers found wearing life jackets aboard the ship were identified Sunday, officials said. Both passengers were elderly men - one Italian, the other Spanish. The bodies were found earlier Sunday near a gathering point in the submerged part of the luxury liner. "While the investigation is ongoing, preliminary indications are that there may have been significant human error on the part of the ship's master, Captain Francesco Schettino, which resulted in these grave consequences, " Costa Cruises said in a statement. "The route of the vessel appears to have been too close to the shore, and in handling the emergency the captain appears not to have followed standard Costa procedures." Experts are still analyzing the ship's black box, which has already revealed a one-hour lag between the time of the impact on the rocks at 9:45 p.m. local time Friday and the ship's alarm call to the coast guard at about 10:43 p.m. Investigators suspect Schettino tried to maneuver the ship before alerting coast guard, the Italian news outlet Ansa reported. Schettino is in custody, facing possible charges of manslaughter and abandoning his ship. Schettino reportedly left the stricken vessel at approximately 12:30 a.m., while many passengers didn't get safely off the ship until 6 a.m., Ansa reported. Ten passengers and six crew members are still unaccounted for. The number was reduced from an earlier estimate of 40 unaccounted for. The U.S. embassy in Rome estimates 120 Americans were on board the ship, of which 118 have been accounted for.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Cruise Ships]]></category> <link>http://www.preparetosail.com/CruiseShips/italian-cruise-ship-sinking</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.preparetosail.com/CruiseShips/italian-cruise-ship-sinking</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:08:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Carnival Cruise Last Minute</title> <description>Built in 1991, Carnival Ecstasy is the second-oldest ship in Carnival Cruise Lines' fleet. Through the years, it has undergone significant refurbishments - including an overhaul in 2009 that added waterslides among other things ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/ensenada_cruises_mexico_vacations_carnival_cruise.jpg" alt="Ensenada Cruises | Mexico" align="left" /><p>Built in 1991, Carnival Ecstasy is the second-oldest ship in Carnival Cruise Lines' fleet. Through the years, it has undergone significant refurbishments - including an overhaul in 2009 that added waterslides among other things - that make it feel newer and distinctly Carnival. The ship shows little sign of wear, and you'll find plenty of glitz onboard. Colors are bold: bright oranges, purples and blues with plenty of neon and shiny silver surfaces. Subtle, it's not. Still, the palette perfectly matches the vibe onboard, which is 100 percent fun. Passengers sail for just a short time, and virtually every minute is packed, be it dancing poolside, trivia contests, karaoke, comedy or concerts courtesy of the line's Carnival Live! concert series. When compared with more modern mega-ships, Ecstasy, which carries 2, 052 passengers, is small. It's got just one pool, and it hasn't received many of the line's newer Fun Ship 2.0 innovations, such as Guy's Burger Joint or the BlueIguana Cantina. Still, the indoor public spaces generally don't feel overrun, even on sea days. Passengers don't have to wait to get in a round of mini-golf or feel crowded out on the jogging track. That said, the pool area gets really crowded on sea days, and lines for the waterslide are long. If you want a poolside lounger, you'll have to get up pretty early or move really quickly when one is abandoned. Ecstasy doesn't have for-fee alternative dining, so pretty much every meal will be eaten in one of the two main dining rooms or the lido buffet restaurant. While that means passengers can avoid the nickel-and-diming so often equated with new, large ships, you might wish for more variety. It also equates to long lines for some of the most popular dining options, including the deli and pizza bar, Mongolian Grill and poolside grill. Service is one of Ecstasy's bright spots. If you're thirsty, you won't be for long; bar servers are abundant throughout the ship. At dinner, waiters and waitresses will remember your name and preferences from the first meal; by the last night, your decaffeinated coffee or side of salad dressing will be delivered to you without your even asking.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Last Minute Cruises]]></category> <link>http://www.preparetosail.com/LastMinuteCruises/carnival-cruise-last-minute</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.preparetosail.com/LastMinuteCruises/carnival-cruise-last-minute</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:06:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> </channel></rss>If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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