Do you have an upcoming cruise heading to Half Moon Cay? If so, then this guide to everything you need to know about Half Moon Cay Bahamas is for you. Everything You Need to Know About Half Moon Cay Bahamas What Is Half Moon Cay Bahamas Half Moon Cay is one of the 700 islands that make up the archipelago of The Bahamas. This small island is located approximately 100 miles southeast of Nassau and covers 2,400 acres. Though, only 50 acres have been developed into an exclusive beach resort for cruise passengers. The rest of the area remains as a wildlife habitat. Also known as Little San Salvado ..read more

Carnival Cruise Line celebrated its 30th year sailing from New Orleans today aboard Carnival Liberty. The line’s Chief Culinary Officer Emeril Lagasse, famous for his New Orleans cuisine, was on board along with community leaders just after the ship arrived at Port NOLA, its new homeport, for the first time. Carnival’s Chief Communications Officer Chris Chiames and former Carnival Corp. CEO Arnold Donald, a New Orleans native, thanked local leaders for their longstanding partnership. Carnival is the top cruise operator in New Orleans and the only ocean cruise line to homeport in the city year ..read more

A cruise is an ideal vacation for families. With hundreds of ships visiting all corners of the globe, you can certainly find a vessel and destination that is perfect for your next family trip. Of course, with all of the various cruise ships and brands, it might be a bit overwhelming. If you have never cruised before, you might not know where to start. To help with your cruise planning process, we have put together this comprehensive list of the best cruise lines for families. Best Cruise Lines for Families Understanding Cruise Line Ship Classes Broadly speaking, cruise lines are large compani ..read more

We are back from our recent trip on one of Carnival Cruise Line’s largest cruise ships, Carnival Panorama, which is now sailing to the Mexican Riviera from Long Beach, CA. Being our first time sailing with the brand, we were pleasantly surprised by all of the dining options and food quality. Now, we want to share with you the most up to date information for every restaurant on the ship. Feel free to share this Carnival Panorama Dining Guide and Restaurant Menus; we just ask that you credit Eat Sleep Cruise as the source when posting elsewhere. Carnival Panorama Dining Guide and Restaurant Men ..read more

Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Panorama, has hit the Pacific Ocean. This final Vista-class ship offers several of the cruise line’s staples as well as some new features of its own. We have just returned from a cruise on this new vessel and have put together our list of the Top Things to Do on Carnival Panorama to help with your cruise planning. View All Cruises Powered by Cruiseline.com   18 Top Things to Do on Carnival Panorama Jump Around in the Sky Zone The Sky Zone on Carnival Panorama is a first at sea indoor trampoline park and challenge zone for thrillseekers of a ..read more

Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ‘Italian Style’ ship Carnival Firenze has officially been christened at its new homeport in Long Beach, California. Hollywood actor Jonathan Bennett served as godfather, as he and Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy celebrated all things Italian with the help of a Broadway star, a Puccini aria, and a Catholic priest making a running jump onto the stage to deliver a blessing. (Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line) The 5,000-guest vessel is now sailing year-round from the Port of Long Beach, adding significant capacity for Carnival from the port and jo ..read more

For many, food and dining are synonymous with cruising. We agree, after all, our brand is EAT Sleep Cruise. Of course, the new Carnival Jubilee cruise ship is home to several diverse dining experiences. The ship has one of the best selections of casual dining at sea. There is also the main dining room with a rotational, three-course menu. But something unique, at least among mainstream cruise lines, is Carnival Kitchen. We have been hesitant to try this up-charge experience in the past. But we gave one of the new classes a whirl on our last cruise. Find out if it is worth the money as we shar ..read more

Carnival Glory Returns to Service With Enhancements Following Dry Dock Carnival Glory returns to service with enhancements following a 21-day dry dock. The ship set sail from Barcelona on a 14-day Carnival Journeys transatlantic cruise to her new homeport of Port Canaveral, FL. While guests embarked, Captain Luca Cherchi was joined on board by Barcelona port officials for a plaque exchange that marked the ship’s special visit. Over the last three weeks, the ship received several updates, including a new casino layout and the addition of a non-smoking casino area. Additiona ..read more

Carnival Cruise Line’s upcoming private destination on Grand Bahama, Celebration Key, will feature a retail area called Lokono Cove, which was named with the help of a Grand Bahama resident. Lokono Cove is the winning submission from a community competition that was supported by the Ministry for Grand Bahama and the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture. Carnival Cruise Line president Christine Duffy announced the name today at the Seatrade Cruise Global conference in Miami Beach. Lokono Cove is one of the five areas, or “portals” of Celebration Key. There, a variety of stores and kiosks will ..read more

Carnival Cruise Line has announced that actor Jonathan Bennett has been named godfather of its ship Carnival Firenze, which is the second vessel in the fleet with the ‘Carnival Fun Italian Style’ theme. The Florence, Italy-inspired ship will homeport in Long Beach, California, where it will be christened on April 24th and set sail on April 25th. “Jonathan is a true brand ambassador for Carnival.  He cruises with us, honeymooned with us and tells his friends and family to vacation with Carnival.  He is friendly and welcoming to everyone and embodies the Carnival style of fun.  ..read more