Ahhhh! The Carnival Cheers package…I’ve never been a big drinker, but I have to say that having a drink package makes my cruise feel more all-inclusive, and I can enjoy what I want when I want. If you prefer to party, you should definitely consider getting a beverage package. You can sample colorfully named cocktails (such as the Twilight Zone), experience brain freeze from various cold drinks, or guzzle buckets of beer.… Read the rest “Everything You Need to Know About the Carnival CHEERS Package ..read more

If you are joining us for the first time, here’s Part I, Part II and Part III. We woke up at the crack of dawn. Remember, we passed out early because we were still on eastern time. So, early to bed meant too early to rise. It was pitch black. I dozed, but I couldn’t really get any good sleep.… Read the rest “Carnival Miracle Cruise to Hawaii: Embarkation ..read more

The Carnival VIFP (Very Important Fun Person) Club is a five-tier program open to all passengers. The program is based on a point system, where members receive one VIFP point for each day cruised with Carnival. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that I have recommended.… Read the rest “The Carnival VIFP Loyalty Program At-A-Glance ..read more

This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that I have recommended. Please check out my disclosure policy for more details. This is a continuation of our cruise to Hawaii.  Click here to start from the beginning. Here we are getting closer to the start of our trip and I’ve gotten a lot accomplished.  … Read the rest “First Day of Travel: Long Beach ..read more

One of the most popular cruise lines is Carnival Cruise Lines. They offer one of the most enjoyable floating resorts available on cruise ship vacations today. Carnival has Fun Ships, a floating resort full of fun activities that everyone, no matter how old, can enjoy. Cruise ship anchored off of an island in the Caribbean This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that I have recommended.… Read the rest “Want to Know About Carnival Cruise Lines? Here’s a Brief Introduction ..read more

Are you trying to find the best rate on a Carnival cruise and find the different fare types confusing? In typical Your Cruise Girl fashion, I’m here to help! After reading this, you should be able to choose a fare with confidence! Cruise ship anchored off of an island in the Caribbean NOTE: This post will not discuss any qualifying and promotional fares which are available to limited audiences and/or booking windows.… Read the rest “Carnival Fare Types: What You Need to Know ..read more

Planning a cruise on Carnival and heard about Faster to the Fun (FTTF)?  Wondering what perks you get and will it be worth it to you?  While I can’t tell you what it’s worth to you, I CAN tell you what’s included so you can make an informed decision.  That’s what friends do right? ? Photo Credit: Carnival.com… Read the rest “Is Carnival’s Faster to the Fun Worth the Money ..read more

My family and I decided on a semi-last minute cruise on the Carnival Conquest. This was my first time sailing the Conquest. Even though she’s an older ship, she was still beautiful and was able to accommodate my family’s needs. Carnival Conquest Read more… My Carnival Conquest Cruise Itinerary Day Port Saturday Embark Miami Sunday At Sea Monday Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Tuesday Mahogany Bay, Isla Roatan Wednesday Belize Thursday Cozumel, Mexico Friday At Sea Saturday Disembark Miami ? … Read the rest “Conquering the Carnival Conquest ..read more

If this is your first time visiting and you want to get caught up, here’s Part I and Part II. So, where did I leave off? Oh, yeah. Walmart. We were going to be gone for so long, I wanted to have some sense of normalcy, so we brought our favorite teas. We drop our tea bags into a bottle of water, add sugar, and go.… Read the rest “Long Beach – Walmart and a Good Meal ..read more

This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that I have recommended. Please check out my disclosure policy for more details. This is a continuation of our cruise to Hawaii.  Click here to start from the beginning. When we pulled up at around 4pm, the parking lot was full of activity.… Read the rest “Long Beach and The Queen Mary ..read more