Carnival’s Fun Ship Cruises Shape Up as Ideal Holiday Season Getaway

Carnival, the world’s largest cruise line, will operate all 21 of its “Fun Ships” on holiday cruises this year, offering a variety of three- to eight-day voyages to the Bahamas, Caribbean and Mexico departing from eleven North American homeports.

The ships’ atrium and promenade areas are adorned with colorful Christmas trees, garland, wreaths and mistletoe, along with signage proclaiming traditional holiday greetings.

The spirit of the season continues with an elaborate holiday-themed revue with sets that evoke a “home away from home” atmosphere complete with a faux oversized fireplace, large comfortable sofas and a Christmas tree with decorations created by the kids from the “Camp Carnival” program.

Kids also have an opportunity to showcase their artistic talents, performing a dance routine with the ships’ entertainers. Santa Claus, of course, also makes an appearance, bringing along a sack full of toys which are distributed to all children on board.

Carnival’s “Fun Ships” are known for their festive shipboard ambiance and the line’s New Year’s cruises offer one of the biggest celebrations at sea.

Highlighting the festivities is the traditional countdown by hundreds of “Fun Ship” revelers who enjoy complimentary noisemakers, party favors and champagne for ringing in the New Year.