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Cruise reviews….Including Cruise ships, Ports, & excursions. Our reviews on our cruises.

VISIT JAMAICA

Whether you’re looking to relax or be a little more adventurous, Jamaica is worth taking the time to explore. Jamaica is made up of reggae music, sugary beaches, friendly faces, natural wonders and diverse cuisine.

Jamaica is divided into three historic counties ~ Middlesex, Surrey and Cornwall. Fourteen parishes are divided between these three counties. Jamaica’s capital city Kingston, as well as Montego Bay, Negril and Ocho Rios, are the most visited destinations on the island.  Located on the southeastern coast, Kingston is a busy city (the largest on the island) most famously known for its many reggae nightclubs and the Bob Marley Museum.  Loaded with all-inclusive resorts, duty-free shopping and the seaside hip strip, Gloucester Avenue, Montego Bay in Cornwall County, a cruise port destination is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean. Negril is known for its seven miles of white sand beaches and laidback atmosphere.  Ocho Rios, a cruise ship stop for various cruise lines is located on Jamaica’s northern coast, and is home to both large resorts and smaller family owned hotels. Vacationers come here for the beautiful natural falls and world class scuba diving. Continue reading “VISIT JAMAICA”

CARNIVAL PANORAMA CHANGES

Everyone on the west coast is gearing up and excited to finally see a brand new ship coming their way. Yes, the Panorama will make her inaugural debut from the Port of Long Beach, December 11, 2019 on a 3 night sailing down to Ensenada and back.

Although the Panorama is a sister ship to the Vista and Horizon, there will be a few changes. A few changes noted so far are that there will not be an IMAX theater, a Thrill theater, or art auctions onboard. The thrill theater seems to be a hit on the Carnival Breeze, but maybe not so much on the Vista class ships.

As everyone is wondering what will take the place of the large area where the IMAX is located, Carnival is keeping it a secret for now. I can tell you that some changes made are in the kid areas. It appears Carnival has gotten it right by putting some of the kid areas in close proximity to one another. With Horizon having Circle C and the Warehouse arcade next to one another on deck 6 and the Thrill theater down the hall and Club O2 down on deck 5. On the Panorama it gets even better and they are placing Club O2 and Circle C next door to each other on deck 6 forward, with Club O2 taking the place of where the Warehouse Arcade is on the Horizon, and a larger Warehouse arcade on the Panorama on deck 6 as well in the area where the Thrill theater is located on the Horizon. Camp Ocean for the little ones will remain up on deck 11.

Now we will just have to wait and see what goes in on decks 7 and 8 where the IMAX is located on the Horizon. There is an empty space there waiting to be announced.   What would you like to see in that space? Personally I think a huge indoor laser tag for adults and kids would be a big hit. It would even be worth a charge to play. But I guess we will all have to sit back and wait to see what all Carnival has in store for the new Mega ship coming at the end of 2019.

Sharon at Sea