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Pixels Photo Gallery and Dreams Studio

How will you tell your story?  Let us help you tell the cruise vacation story that’s uniquely you!  Our professional memory catchers work all cruise long to capture your most incredible moments. It doesn’t cost anything to smile so be sure to get out there and strike a pose! Our ship photographers take both candid and posed shots during the cruise with professional digital cameras and Portrait Studios Equipment by Nikon, Canon and Profoto. Portrait studios are set up around the ship every evening and a wide variety of formal and casual backdrops are offered. In addition, the friendly photographers can be found on the gangway, in the dining room and on the deck for those fun memorable shots. Since there is no obligation to purchase photos, guests can take as many as they want and then purchase only their favorite ones.

Special arrangements can be made by appointment for large family groups or get-togethers; for group shot appointments and pricing, please meet our Photo team in the Pixels Gallery (not applicable for weddings, renewal of  vows or Dream Studio appointments).

In addition, Pixels sells a wide range of digital merchandise as well as a wide stock of media cards but also Photo merchandise, such as albums, picture frames, scrapbooks, lanyards, etc . In the Pixels Gallery, you will be able to find beach accessories such as waterproof phone pouches, full face masks, water slippers and others. 

For inquiries regarding photos from a past cruise and Frequently Asked Questions, please click here .

Pixels Photo Gallery and Dreams Studio are featured on all ships.   Pixels Photo Gallery Photos are displayed daily in Pixels Photo Gallery, usually by the very next day. Due to limited space, the displays are changed daily to make room for new photos. Photos are available for purchase and are charged to the guest’s Sail & Sign card. For prices, click here . 

On ships with Pixels Digital Photo Gallery, guests can view their photos on iPads at the photo gallery or use the HUB App on their smart phone or tablet. With just a click, guests can order digital copies that will be downloaded to their device, order print copies  which can be collected in the Pixels Photo Gallery the following day  or delete photos they do not wish to purchase. For prices, click here .

Pixels Digital Photo Gallery is currently on the following ships : Carnival Breeze, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Firenze, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Magic, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Paradise, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Venezia, Carnival Vista and Mardi Gras.

Pixels Photo Package : How will you tell your stories? Purchase your Pixels photo package before you set sail and capture your most memorable moments. Package may be ordered online 24/7 at  carnival.com/Funshops or by calling The Fun Shops department at 1-800-522-7648, Monday through Friday, 9:00am-10:00pm ET and Saturday and Sunday, 9:00am-6:00pm ET.

Dreams Studio At Dreams Studio, our team of professional photographers specialize in personalized private photo shoots on board and in our beautiful ports of call. Whether in our studio, overlooking a romantic sunset on deck or capturing a day of family fun on a gorgeous beach, our goal is to make your unique story come to life by tailoring our interactive photo sessions to suit your tastes in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

Photo sessions last approximately 30 minutes and result in more than 20 professionally edited and retouched images to choose from. There is no sitting fee or obligation to purchase. Photo packages start at just $299 and we can accommodate single, couple or family shoots. Additional packages, custom storybooks, collages and large prints are also available. 

Appointments are limited so reserve your space today. Once you have registered on Carnival.com, you will be able to submit a reservation request from 'Manage My Booking' - simply click on 'Dreams Studio'. You can also check our pre-cruise packages here . Our shipboard photo team will call you on the first day of your cruise to schedule your private photo shoot.  Pixels Photo Prices Applicable state and local taxes will be charged to the guest folio when the photo(s) is redeemed within US waters. The tax is based on the state’s tax structure and the cost of the photo(s) purchased. This applies to all US ports (embarkation, home ports and ports-of-call).  

Prices for Ships with Non-Digital Gallery  Original Prints: Prices may vary depending on the category of the shot and the ship.

  • Fun Shots (5 x 7): $12.99 USD each
  • Cruise Collectibles (6 x 9): $17.99  USD  each (embarkation photos, dining room photos and gangway photos)
  • Pro Portraits (8 x 10): $22.99  USD each

Reprint Value Sheet : $9.99  USD per image (sheet) Photos must be purchased in their original size before reproductions can be ordered. Offer not available for groups of 8 or more.

  • 2 - 5 x 7 prints (same image)
  • 1 - 6 x 9 print
  • 1 - 8 x 10 print
  • 1 - 5 x 7 + 4 wallet size prints

Canvas Wall Art Canvas purchases do not include a frame; the canvas is delivered rolled, in an easy to carry telescopic tube. 

  • 16 x 20 - $69.95 USD each
  • 20 x 30 - $79.95 USD each
  • Fun Shots and Cruise Collectibles (digital download or print) - $17.99  USD  each 
  • Pro Portraits (digital download or print) - $22.99 USD  each 
  • 8 x 10
  • 2 - 5 x 7 (same image)
  • 6 x 9 (only offered on Carnival Breeze, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Paradise, Carnival Magic and Carnival Radiance) 

Reprint Value Sheet : $6.99  USD per image (sheet or digital) Photos must be purchased in their original size before reproductions can be ordered. Offer not available for groups of 8 or more.

  • 1 - 6 x 9 print (only offered on Carnival Breeze, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Paradise, Carnival Magic and Carnival Radiance)

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Everything you want to know about cabins and suites on Carnival Cruise Line ships

Gene Sloan

Picking a cabin on a Carnival Cruise Line ship isn't nearly as complicated as picking a cabin on, say, a Royal Caribbean or a Celebrity Cruises ship.

Unlike some of its biggest competitors, Carnival isn't known for a huge range of cabin categories on its vessels.

That means that when you're trying to find the best Carnival cruise ship cabin for you, you'll have an easier time than you will when booking with some other lines.

The vast majority of the accommodations on Carnival ships fall into one of three broad buckets: Windowless "inside" cabins, oceanview cabins and balcony cabins.

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You'll find relatively few suites on Carnival ships. Each of the vessels in Carnival's recent Vista-class series, for instance, offer fewer than 75 suites. Each of the line's earlier Conquest-class ships have around 50 suites. The oldest Fantasy-class vessels have 28 suites and 26 junior suites.

This is in part due to Carnival's focus on offering an affordable product. The typical Carnival customer isn't in the market for a super fancy, high-priced suite.

Related: The ultimate guide to Carnival Cruise Line

That said, Carnival has seen the success that some of its competitors have had with a bigger range of upscale accommodations, and it's eyeing more suites for future vessels. The line's two newest ships, Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebration , each have 180 suites — more than twice the number found on the vessels Carnival was unveiling a few years ago.

Note that Carnival's two oldest ships — those that are part of the 1990s-built Fantasy Class — have relatively few balcony cabins by today's standards. (After retrofitting, they have around 150 balcony cabins, out of a total of more than 1,000 cabins in all.) In part because of this, Carnival has been phasing Fantasy-class ships out of its fleet in recent years.

A Carnival Cruise Line cabin primer

carnival cruise studio rooms

As is typical for many cruise ships, Carnival vessels offer cabins in four broad categories: Windowless "inside" cabins, oceanview cabins, balcony cabins and suites.

On newer Carnival ships, a significant portion of cabins are balcony cabins — the rooms everyone wants these days. But the ratio of balcony cabins to non-balcony cabins on Carnival's newer ships isn't nearly as high as on the newer ships of some rival lines such as Royal Caribbean.

About 44% of the 2,004 cabins on Carnival's Carnival Panorama (launched in 2019) are balcony cabins, for instance. Compare that to the 65% of cabins on Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas (launched in 2018) that are balcony cabins.

As noted above, Carnival ships also have fewer suites than you'll find on the ships of some of its rival lines. By contrast, the line's newer ships have a higher percentage of inside cabins than you'll find on the newer ships of some rival lines.

Here's a breakdown of the broad cabin categories on Carnival Panorama, which is typical of the line's newer ships:

Inside cabins: 789 (39%) Oceanview cabins: 254 (13%) Balcony cabins: 891 (44%) Suites: 70 (3%)

On older Carnival ships (and, in general, all older cruise ships), there are far fewer balcony cabins. Fewer than 10% of cabins on the line's two oldest vessels, Carnival Paradise and Carnival Elation, are balcony cabins. The two ships date to 1998.

On both Carnival Paradise and Carnival Elation, inside cabins and ocean-view cabins make up the majority (nearly 90%) of accommodations, and suites account for fewer than 10% of rooms. Here is the breakdown for Carnival Paradise:

Inside cabins: 420 (40%) Oceanview cabins: 466 (44%) Balcony cabins: 98 (9%) Suites: 78 (7%)

The takeaway here is that you'll have a tougher time locking down a balcony cabin on an older Carnival ship than on a newer vessel. If you're planning a cruise on one of the line's older vessels and a balcony cabin is a must, you'll want to book early to make sure you get one.

You'll also want to book early if you're aiming for a suite — particularly if you want one of the best suites on a Carnival ship. An old saw in the cruise industry is that "ships sell from the top and the bottom." That is, the first cabins on any vessel to sell out are the most expensive cabins, which are the suites, and the least expensive cabins, which typically are the inside cabins. The "middle" sells last.

Design-wise, Carnival's cabins and suites are fairly basic and comfortable, if not super stylish. Cabins on recently unveiled or overhauled vessels mostly have a soothing palette of creams and blues. Cabinetry in these rooms is a crisp and clean faux wood. Cabin bathrooms are neutral.

One exception is the new Carnival Venezia , which has a darker (faux) wood finish to furniture in cabins that ties into the ship's Italy theme.

Related: The 5 best destinations you can visit on a Carnival ship

Inside cabins on Carnival Cruise Line ships

Inside cabins are the cabins you stay in when you're on a tight budget. On any Carnival ship, they almost always are the least-expensive option when you're booking a cabin, and you often can save considerable money by booking an inside cabin versus an ocean-view or higher-level cabin.

What you'll give up, of course, is that ocean view. Your room will have four walls and no windows offering a glimpse of the outside world.

On many cruise ships, inside cabins are smaller than oceanview and balcony cabins. But on Carnival ships, that's not always the case. On Carnival Panorama, for instance, most inside cabins measure 185 square feet. That's the same size as the interior area of some oceanview and most balcony cabins on the ship (not including the extra square footage from the balcony).

Related: Why inside cabins aren't as bad as you think

Inside cabins on Royal Caribbean's new Wonder of the Seas , by contrast, measure just 149 square feet — quite a bit less than the inside cabins on Carnival Panorama.

Note that, in a quirk of the cabin categorization system at Carnival, there are a few inside cabins on some Carnival ships that do, indeed, have a view to the outside world. These cabins either have an obstructed view (often due to lifeboats) or a porthole, such that the view isn't all that great. For that reason, the line classifies them as inside cabins.

Oceanview cabins on Carnival Cruise Line ships

With an oceanview cabin, you get a window looking out to the sea but not an attached balcony where you can sit outside and enjoy the fresh air.

Carnival's newer ships have relatively few such cabins, as generally cabins that face outwards now are built with balconies. But older Carnival ships are loaded with oceanview cabins.

Oceanview cabins on Carnival ships can sometimes be bigger than inside cabins and even bigger than balcony cabins (when comparing their interior space). On Carnival Panorama, some oceanview cabins measure 185 square feet — the same as inside cabins. But there also are bigger "standard" oceanview cabins that measure 220 square feet and "deluxe" oceanview cabins that measure 230 square feet.

Related: The 5 best cabin locations on any cruise ship

Balcony cabins on Carnival Cruise Line ships

Balcony cabins are what everyone wants these days, and Carnival is building its newest ships with far more of them than in the past. As noted above, about 44% of the cabins Carnival Panorama are balcony cabins. But that percentage jumped to 56% on the newer Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebration. It will be the same on Carnival Jubilee, a sister vessel to Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebration coming out in December 2023.

The typical Carnival balcony cabin has a contemporary look, with clean lines and relatively minimalist furniture. It typically features twin beds that can be converted into a king bed, a built-in desk area and a sofa that often pulls out into an additional bed. Some rooms have pull-down bunks to create more sleeping spaces. Balcony cabins typically measure around 185 square feet, not including the veranda area, which often measures 35 square feet.

carnival cruise studio rooms

Note that on some Carnival ships, specific categories of balcony cabins have larger balconies than most. These are wonderful for sitting out and watching the waves. Often these rooms are at the back of the ships overlooking the wake.

Related: 6 reasons to book a balcony cabin on your next cruise

For instance, Carnival Panorama has "Family Harbor" and "Havana" balcony cabins with 60-square-foot balconies overlooking the wake. That's 71% more balcony space than the typical balcony cabin on the ship.

Carnival Panorama also has "Havana Cabana" balcony cabins with even bigger, 100-square-foot balconies.

Suites on Carnival Cruise Line ships

As noted above, Carnival ships generally don't offer a lot of suites. For the most part, the suites they have are relatively modest in size and amenities compared to the suites at some of the line's rivals.

The biggest suites on Carnival Panorama, the ship's eight Grand Suites, have 345 square feet of interior space, plus an 85-square-foot balcony. Contrast that to the biggest suites on Royal Caribbean ships, which can measure more than 1,500 square feet.

Suites on Carnival ships also haven't traditionally come with butlers and access to private concierge lounges like the suites on many other vessels.

Related: This amazing new cruise ship suite measures more than 4,000 square feet

Still, some of that has begun to change with the debut of Carnival's new Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebration. Carnival went big with the suites on the groundbreaking, 5,282-passenger vessels — the biggest Carnival ships ever.

Unveiled in 2021 and 2022, respectively, Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebration each feature two sprawling Presidential Suites that measure 1,120 square feet — bigger than any other accommodations in the line's fleet.

carnival cruise studio rooms

Located at the top of each ship on Deck 17, the complexes have separate living and sleeping areas and the most expansive balconies in the Carnival fleet — all unusual-for-Carnival features. Measuring more than 600 square feet, the balconies also offer a lounging area with a large sunbed and a private outdoor hot tub and shower.

Related: 7 reasons you should splurge for a suite on a cruise ship

The Presidential Suites are among 180 suites you will find on Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebration, the most ever for a Carnival ship.

The two ships have 11 different categories of suites in all, four of which are part of a new premium "Excel" category of suites with extra amenities and access to a new-for-the-line, resort-style enclave at the top of the ships called Loft 19.

carnival cruise studio rooms

In addition to the two Presidential Suites, the Excel suites include a dozen 861-square-foot Excel Aft Suites that overlook the back of each ship and boast separate living rooms and bedrooms and large wraparound balconies with hot tubs.

Slightly smaller are a dozen 710-square-foot Excel Corner Suites offering separate sleeping and lounging areas and wraparound balconies. A step down are six smaller Excel Suites that measure 614 square feet.

Every one of the suites in those categories is bigger than any suite found on Carnival Panorama.

Passengers staying in all four categories of Excel suites on Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebration have access to a dedicated concierge phone line and guaranteed dining times at the extra-charge specialty restaurants found on the ships (except for Japanese eatery Bonsai Teppanyaki and the Chef's Table). Other upgraded amenities for Excel suite passengers include complimentary Bottomless Bubbles soda packages, room service and laundry service, sparkling wine upon arrival and upgraded bathroom toiletries.

The new Loft 19 enclave found on both Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebration offers full bar service, a private pool surrounded by sun loungers and cabanas available for rent.

Related: A guide to Carnival's VIFP loyalty program

Bottom Line

Fun-focused Carnival offers a solid mix of cabins on its vessels for a range of price points. If you're looking for an inexpensive vacation option, the inside cabins on Carnival ships are more spacious than the inside cabins you'll find on the ships of some rival lines. Oceanview cabins on Carnival ships also can be larger than normal for the category. Balcony cabins on Carnival ships hold their own in size against most competitors. Just don't expect a huge number of suites when sailing with Carnival.

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Ocean view stateroom with patio cabana on the Carnival Panorama

How to Choose the Best Cabin on a Carnival Cruise

Last Updated on September 4, 2023

Unlike a hotel that may have hundreds of seemingly identical rooms, cruise ships have many different types of cabins. With various layouts, views, sizes, and locations, the options are almost endless. Each cruise line has different accommodations available, so today we’ll look at the various cabins, or what they call staterooms, available on a Carnival cruise and how to find the one that’s best for you. 

What makes it tricky is that the term “best” here is entirely subjective; there is no one type of room that is “perfect” for everyone . Instead, it’s more important to understand your options and what you want on your ideal cruise vacation. Some people spend most of the day in their rooms relaxing, watching TV, reading, and napping. Other people are just there to get some shuteye and couldn’t care less about the accommodations. Before picking your room, think about how YOU vacation and what’s important to YOU.

Type of Room

The first and more significant decision you’ll have to make is what type of cabin you want. Carnival Cruise Line has several basic types depending on the ship. If you’re new to cruising, it’s important to note that cabins on cruise ships are going to feel very “cozy” compared to hotels. While Carnival has some of the most spacious rooms at sea, they still can feel a little cramped; especially when putting 3 or 4 people in a room.

Inside Cabin

Inside cabins are the basic and most affordable room you’ll find on a ship. On average, about 1/3 of the cabins on a Carnival cruise ship are inside cabins. They line the interior of the ship and have no windows. On average, Carnival interior rooms are about 185 sq ft (roughly the equivalent of a 13′ x 14′ room). When combined with the lack of windows, they can feel a bit claustrophobic.

Interior Room with King Bed on the Carnival Horizon

Interior rooms typically have 2 twin beds which can convert into a king bed. Most don’t have a dedicated sitting area, although they do have a desk and chair. Some cabins also have the 3rd or 4th beds available, which pull down from the ceiling. These rooms solve all the basic needs; they have a comfortable bed, access to a private bathroom, and good A/C.

While balcony cabins are what people may typically envision when picturing a cruise, interior staterooms offer a great starting point for new cruisers due to their low cost. According to a poll by Carnival Brand Ambassador John Heald , 69% of cruisers started their first cruise with an inside cabin.  

Benefits of an interior cabin 

  • Cheapest option of room
  • Completely dark and can be quieter

Drawbacks of an interior cabin

  • Smaller size than other rooms
  • No sitting area / couch
  • No windows make it hard to realize what time of day it is

Oceanview Cabin

Oceanview cabins have a window that looks outside and make up about 20% of the ship. Because these cabins are usually on the lower decks, the view is sometimes obstructed with lifeboats or other equipment (the room’s description will clearly state if this is the case). While the windows in these rooms let in a fair amount of sun, they don’t typically open, so don’t expect to have a nice ocean breeze in your room. These rooms are usually around 220 sq ft on Carnival, so almost 20% larger than interior rooms. 

An Oceanview Cabin on the Carnival Sunshine with Towel Animal

Benefits of an oceanview cabin 

  • Cheaper than a balcony room
  • Get a view of the ocean, although it may be obstructed
  • No worry about small children getting out and playing on the balcony
  • Larger size than interior rooms usually (about 20%)

Drawbacks of an oceanview cabin

  • Usually can’t open the windows so no sea breeze
  • Usually on lower levels away from other activities on a ship

Balcony Cabin

Balcony cabins make up about 43% of the rooms on a Carnival ship. These rooms usually go from the 3rd deck up to the top deck of the ship. On average, they’re about the same size as an interior room, 185 sq ft, but when you add the 75 sq ft of the balcony, it makes it feel much more spacious. The rooms have large glass doors and windows so that the natural light can pour in. On the balcony itself, most ships have 2 straight-back chairs and a small table. 

King Bed in a balcony cabin on the Carnival Pride

A subset of these are the Cove Balcony rooms which offer the cheapest balcony alternative usually. These cabins are on deck 2, just above the waterline, so they provide a unique perspective. The balconies are typically bigger, and they’re more secluded with large metal panels on the outside. It’s not great if you want to sun on your balcony, but some cruisers covet their shade and privacy. 

Benefits of a balcony cabin 

  • Same room size as interior rooms but the extra 75 sq ft for the balcony makes it feel larger
  • Large windows and glass door makes you feel more connected to the ocean
  • Have a place to “get away” for a quiet time if the ship seems crowded

Drawbacks of a balcony cabin

  • Most expensive of the non-specialized cabins (40 – 60% more than interior cabins)
  • Some parents don’t want their kids to be able to get on a balcony
  • Can see the sun or hear the wind coming in sometimes if you’re a light sleeper

If you’re looking to be in the lap of luxury and elegance, Carnival has a range of suites available on their ships. They account for about 4% of the cabins on a ship and range from 260 sq ft up to 500 sq ft. Each suite can have different features depending on the ship; sometimes floor-to-ceiling windows, other times, a dedicated seating area and jacuzzi. Because there aren’t many of these types of rooms on a ship, they often sell out quickly. 

Ocean Suite on the Carnival Breeze

On top of the premium room, with pillow-top mattresses and bathrobes, guests who stay in suites also get some additional benefits. The biggest is priority check-in, embarkation, and debarkation. That means less time waiting on time and more time enjoying the cruise. Suite guests also get priority dinner reservations and main dining room time assignments. 

Benefits of suite cabin 

  • Priority boarding and check-in is a nice benefit (worth about $100 per cruise)
  • Much larger and more spacious rooms with upgraded amenities

Drawbacks of suite cabin

  • Much more expensive than standard rooms
  • Limited number of rooms means they book up fast
  • While rooms are bigger, they don’t hold any more people than a standard room

Havana Cabins (specialty)

When Carnival introduced the Vista in 2015, they added a brand new section of rooms and a special exterior section called the Havana area. These premium rooms take advantage of the “Ship within a ship” philosophy, where certain guests have exclusive access to sections, basically their own private area. The Havana rooms are themed like an exclusive island resort, setting them apart from the rest of the ship. 

Havana deck area with 2 hot tubs and an infinity pool on the Carnival Panorama

Guests staying in Havana sections have exclusive access to the Havana Pool area with prime placement on the back of the ship. The pool area has a beautiful infinity pool, two large hot tubs that overlook the ocean, upgraded loungers, and a dedicated outdoor bar. On sea days when the rest of the ship is jam-packed, you’ll be relaxing in style with plenty of room in the pool and loungers, and a nice refreshing drink only steps away. The rooms also conveniently connect to the interior Havana Bar, which is open to all guests. This bar becomes a favorite for many Havana guests for pre-dinner and late-night drinks. 

Ocean view stateroom with patio cabana on the Carnival Panorama

You can choose from a variety of rooms in the Havana section. The most unique is the “ocean view staterooms with patio cabana.” The description sounds like it would just have a window, but it’s closer to a balcony room in reality. The room has a large glass door that opens onto a private patio, complete with lounger furniture and a swing. It’s a peaceful place that is just yours. The downside is that these patios end in a walkway that goes around the Havana section of the ship, so you lose the privacy you may have in a traditional balcony room. The Havana section also has interior rooms, which are a great way to save some money since you basically have access to your own private outdoor area very close by anyway. 

On the Mardi Gras, Celebration, and Jubilee, the Havana area has been downsized considerably. The dedicated Havana deck area has a much smaller patio area with only a small pool on the side of the ship (rather than the large infinity pool off the back like the Vista-class ships). 

Available On : Celebration , Horizon , Jubilee , Mardi Gras , Panorama , and Vista

Benefits of a Havana cabin 

  • Exclusive access to the Havana deck
  • No children under age 12 are allowed

Drawbacks of Havana cabin

  • Higher cost than standard rooms counterparts (20 – 30% higher on average)
  • Harder to find private balconies, the patio cabana rooms have people walking by
  • Because there are relatively few rooms, they sell out quickly

Family Harbor Cabin (specialty)

Carnival Cruise Line has never been shy about being a family cruise line, but they fully embraced this concept on their most recent ships. They created a new “Family Harbor” to make cruising more comfortable for families with children 11 and younger. 

Imagine you’re on a cruise with a 3 and 5-year-old who wake up nice and early and are starving for breakfast. You have to get them, and yourself dressed, walk down the corridor quietly, take the elevator to the Lido Buffet, walk through the massive buffets, get on line to get some food, find a table and then sit down only to have your kid take 2 bites of a banana, and they’re done. These rooms try to help with that problem. If you’re in a Family Harbor room, you have access to a dedicated lounge located steps away with keycard access that has easy-to-access breakfast in the morning, snacks during the day, and even a soft-serve machine. One kid trying to take a nap during the afternoon? You can take the other to the Family Lounge and play some games or watch TV. It adds a whole level of convenience for parents who are trying to enjoy their vacation. 

Family Harbor Lounge on the Carnival Vista

There are various rooms to choose from in the Family Harbor section, which can sleep up to 5 depending on the cabin. Most are similar to the rooms you’d find on the rest of the ships, except Family Habor rooms have a nautical décor on red, blues, whites. The Family Habor section houses some unique rooms, though, that are perfect for families. The Deluxe Ocean View has two bathrooms, one with a junior tub, which is a rarity on many cruise ships. If you need some extra space and privacy, consider upgrading to a Family Suite that adds more living space and has a privacy curtain that separates the main beds from the living area with sofa beds. 

Balcony Family Harbor Cabin on the Carnival Vista

Besides the Family Habor Lounge, you also get some additional perks for booking these rooms. You get one free Night Owls Evening babysitting for children 11 and under. Those kids can also eat free off the kids’ menu in many of the specialty restaurants like Fahrenheit 555, JiJi Asian Kitchen, and Cucina de Capitano. 

Benefits of a Family Harbor cabin 

  • Exclusive access to family harbor lounge for breakfast, snacks, and games
  • Kids eat free in most onboard specialty restaurants
  • One free evening of Night Owls babysitting service
  • Some options with flexible rooms

Drawbacks of Family Harbor cabin

  • Higher cost than standard rooms counterparts (5 – 15% on average)
  • On a lower deck, so it could be more of a hassle to get to Lido Deck and Buffet

Cloud 9 Spa Cabin (specialty)

If you’re a fan of spa treatments and relaxation, Carnival’s Cloud 9 Spa Cabins might be for you. The cabins are located near the spa and have a completely different look and feel with muted tones and a teal color palate. Inside the room, you’ll find upscale Elemis toiletries, spa-branded bathrobes, and slippers to enhance your stay.

Cloud 9 Spa Interior Cabin on the Carnival Sunshine

It’s not just about looks and location though, Cloud 9 Spa Cabin guests get priority spa reservations, free fitness classes, unlimited access to the thermal suites spa, and exclusive discounts on treatments during port days. A clear benefit is unlimited access to the thermal suites, which have dry heat chambers, steam chambers, experience shows, and a whirlpool or Thalassotherapy pool depending on the ship. Other guests on the ship can access these facilities as well, but it’ll cost them $40 for a day pass or $139 for a 7-day pass. 

Available On : Celebration , Dream , Horizon , Jubilee , Magic , Mardi Gras , Panorama , Radiance , Splendor , Sunrise , Sunshine , and Vista

Benefits of a Cloud 9 Spa cabin 

  • Premium products in the room
  • Access to the spa, thermal suites
  • Discount on spa treatments like massages and facials

Drawbacks of Cloud 9 Spa cabin

  • Higher cost than standard rooms counterparts (10-15% on average)
  • The spa can still become crowded with regular guests on sea days

Tips for Picking the Right Cabin

Connecting cabins.

For every category of rooms, there are connecting cabins available. These rooms have a door between them, so you can easily go between two cabins without going into the hallway. Since Carnival offers almost no cabins with multiple rooms, this is how families travel together by booking two adjoining rooms with connecting doors. 

If you’re not going to be using the connecting door, it’s best to avoid these cabins. The door between the rooms is a little less soundproof than the regular wall, so your room will likely be quieter if you don’t have an adjoining room. 

Choosing a section of the ship when booking a cruise on Carnival.com

With up to 17 passenger decks and the length of almost 4 football fields, there are a ton of different locations you can pick for your cabin. Carnival will often price the rooms based on how “desirable” the location is. First, you’ll choose the front, middle, or back, and then the deck. The fee can range depending on how full the ship is and how high the demand is, but they can add an extra $0.50 to $9 per person/day. If you’re an able-bodied person who doesn’t mind walking, the actual deck and part of the ship don’t matter too much. These aren’t huge facilities like the hotels in Las Vegas that can take 20 minutes to walk across, even the furthest part of the ship isn’t too far. The stairs are easy to take up and down, and except for the Vista-class of ships ( read why ), elevators are easy to come by. Most of the action on a Carnival cruise ship takes place on their Lido Deck and their Promenade. That’s usually around deck 10 and 5, respectively, so no matter where you are, you’re going to have to be going up and down the ship at some point. 

Choosing a Room vs. Assigned by Carnival

If you’re not picky about your room, you can save money by letting Carnival assign your room. How much you’ll save depends on your ship and sailing, but it could be around 10%. They’ll wait until the date gets close and assign it to a room in that category. In the marketing copy, they say you’ll get a room in the category you book or higher, so they make it sound like you can pay for an Interior room, and you’ll get automatically upgraded to a balcony when the time comes. In reality, ships today are often entirely sold out, and the nicer rooms go to people who pay for them. It doesn’t hurt to save some money and let Carnival assign your room, but don’t think you’ll get this great upgrade if you do. I’ve done the assignment thing once before on a Royal Caribbean cruise; I booked an Ocean View Guaranteed Room and ended up getting a dinky porthole room, which I didn’t love, although it saved me $200 so it could have been worth it. 

How Do I Get an Upgrade on my Cabin?

To be blunt, you don’t. It’s not likely you’re going to be able to get a room upgrade. Land-based hotels typically operate at 40% to 60% occupancy, but cruise ships sail at nearly full capacity; they don’t often have extra rooms to upgrade you to even if they wanted to. Sometimes, as a sail date gets closer, they might contact you to see if you want to pay to upgrade your room; this way, the cheaper room is available to new bookers. Sometimes it’s a good deal, but sometimes it’s more than you ever paid upfront. Make sure you do the math before accepting any offer and if you have your heart set on a certain type of room, book it upfront.

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By Lindsay0405 , January 11, 2022 in Carnival Cruise Lines

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Currently on board the Breeze.  The first elegant night my family was pulled into the Dream Studio and had about a 15 minute photo session done.    

I went to view them yesterday and holy cow they are AMAZING, but EXPENSIVE!  There are 23 images and he said $899 for the package.  Is there anyway to get a deal on them?  I realize photography is expensive, first off but we did not budget for $900 in pictures but I love them and I want them 😂

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They "pulled you in to the studio"? 

$899 for a fifteen minutes session?  Um...no, not for me at least.   Can you just pick and choose a few of them and pay much less?

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7 hours ago, Lindsay0405 said: Currently on board the Breeze.  The first elegant night my family was pulled into the Dream Studio and had about a 15 minute photo session done.     I went to view them yesterday and holy cow they are AMAZING, but EXPENSIVE!  There are 23 images and he said $899 for the package.  Is there anyway to get a deal on them?  I realize photography is expensive, first off but we did not budget for $900 in pictures but I love them and I want them 😂

Same happened to us on the Breeze.  It was my son's senior year in HS so it worked out perfect.  Pictures were AWESOME but when they told me the price ($1600+) i said NO & started to walked out.  They "dropped" the price, about 50%.  I eventually caved.  But nope never gonna do it again.

ninjacat123

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Happened to us as well.  At first I was quoted a large number for the whole package and I said I didn't want the whole package.  The amount eventually came down for what I wanted.  Expensive but the photos are some of my favorites!

Anyislandwilldo

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Same thing  happened to us.  The pictures ARE amazing.  What the heck are we going to do with all these pictures?  There were 3 pictures that DH really really really liked and had to to twist my arm to purchase them.  The price was $150 for 3.  We did buy them.  Try to talk the sales person down.  Good luck.

The pictures are amazing. They edit them one by one. We've done it twice

You can get a deal on them. 

I think it helps to do your appointment on the last day.. or closer to the end of the cruise.

The photographer has the leeway.

I was going to wait until tomorrow evening and go talk to him again… 

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On 1/11/2022 at 7:43 PM, Lindsay0405 said: I was going to wait until tomorrow evening and go talk to him again… 

How did it go? Responding a bit late but was doing a search on this topic as I was considering booking a Dreams Studio session. We did the portrait studio on an NCL cruise back in 2017 and it was about $1,000 for 50+ amazing digital photos and six large high-quality canvas wall-hangings. At the time, I thought that was nuts, but have really enjoyed the photos and wall art since then. I wouldn't do it every year, but in retrospect, we did get a lot for our $$$. 

My daughters wedding cruse in 2019 we did some serious negotiating with the photographer.  We also negotiated to get a couple of flashdrives with all images and release form in order to print anywhere.    

It was my understanding that each photographer had the ability to set the own prices.

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shortyjoesmith

I went to the simple black background for pictures with my granddaughter, had no idea it was the more expensive photos. Eventually after the sticker shock and some back & forth, I was able to pick 3 plus the digital rights for around $300. Pricey but worth it for the edited pics for the two of us. 

With that  in mind, I will forever skip the simple black backgrounds.  😉

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On 2/23/2022 at 11:05 AM, shortyjoesmith said: I went to the simple black background for pictures with my granddaughter, had no idea it was the more expensive photos. Eventually after the sticker shock and some back & forth, I was able to pick 3 plus the digital rights for around $300. Pricey but worth it for the edited pics for the two of us.    With that  in mind, I will forever skip the simple black backgrounds.  😉

Same thing happened to us.  They made us make an appointment to come back and view them, which I did not understand at the time.  I had no idea they were different than the regular pictures.  I really liked one of them, but the photographer told us all or nothing.  So we said nothing, and he got kind of snippy with us.  The pictures were not worth $899 by any stretch of the imagination.

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Carnival Studios: Inside Carnival’s Onboard Entertainment

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Have you even wondered how those amazing shows on Carnival Cruise Line’s ships are created? We’ve got your backstage pass as we tour Carnival Studio.

From concept to opening night onboard, the process of creating new shows for the ships of Carnival Cruise Line can take 2 years of planning, development and production. I recently had the opportunity to spend the afternoon at the Carnival Studios located in South Florida. In this post, I’ll share some of the work that goes on behind the scenes at the busy facility and also provide details on a brand-new show coming to Carnival’s newest Ship, Carnival Panorama.

Studios Overview

Opened in 2017, Carnival Studios took 3 years of development. The 44,500 square foot complex is comprised of 21 separate spaces designed to be used simultaneously, providing soundproof rehearsal environments which include 9 band rooms, 4 vocal studios and 3 dance studios. Each of the rehearsal spaces are setup to represent specific ship class stage spacings, so that prop placement, lighting, and dancer positions can be incorporated into the shows production before even steeping foot onboard the ship.

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Playlist Productions

Carnival Cruise Line’s newest lineup of production shows onboard their ships, known as Playlist Productions, combines a world class talented cast with the latest technology in sound, lighting and visual effects including giant walls of high-resolution LEDs to create amazing moving backdrops. Each Playlist Production cast is made up of 8 members with an equal number of female and male singers and dancers. On the largest ships, there are 4 additional dancers.  When new shows are in production, the creative team led by Director Kerry Stables, work from the studios.

These dedicated and talented performers come from all over the globe. Many have completed multiple contracts with Carnival Cruise Line over several years. They typical spend 2-5 weeks rehearsing at the studios and 2-3 months for inaugural productions. Performers and studio team members have a short commute to work every day as they are housed in townhomes next door while at the studios for rehearsals.

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Wardrobe/Costuming

Although not a large space, the wardrobe room is a busy hive of activity with a team of designers and tailors creating incredibly designed costumes that are also functional, wear resistant and able to accommodate several body types as new performers step into the roles.

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The facility has 4,653 square feet dedicated to the storage of props and set pieces to be used in productions across the fleet.

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At any one time there are 14 shows in rehearsal per week. In addition to the main production shows, Carnival needs to fill the complement of performers required for each ship’s various entertainment venues. On my visit to Carnival Studios, I was able to enjoy the following performances:

Singers/Dancers, Horn Trios, Rock Band, Classical Trios, Latin Quartets

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Development Studio

The largest single rehearsal space at Carnival Studios is the Development Studio. At 5,200 square feet, it features a massive LED wall made up of 6 automated sections, re-configurable lighting rig and sound equipment and the ability to be re-staged to every ship class theater layout. This space is also used to provide full dress rehearsals of productions.

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As part of the tour, we also received a sneak peek preview of “Rock Revolution”, a brand-new show exploding with hit music from the summer of ’69’, set to debut on Carnival Panorama in December 2019. The show features as solid cast of performers belting out chart-topping hits after another. While we were told that the preview was at around 80% developed, from the synchronized dance moves, vocals, sound and lighting, this was a ship worthy performance.

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Cruising Solo? List of Every Cruise Ship that Has Solo Cabins

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It may not seem fair, but solo cruisers have to pay extra for the person they are not bringing on the cruise.

With a charge known as the single supplement fee, cruise lines charge the same rate as if the cabin has two people staying in it.  This means that per-person-charge should be doubled to get the actual price.

It makes financial sense for the cruise lines but makes it harder for single travelers to justify going on a cruise alone when they have to foot the bill for someone who is not even there.

Cruise lines have always operated on a double-occupancy business model and staterooms are typically configured for two guests.

I get asked all the time, “Which cruise ships have solo cabins?”

Thankfully, there are now many cruise ships with cabins made just for solo cruisers, with more newer ships adding this feature.

These solo cabins — sometimes called studio cabins — do not have the single supplement charge, giving lone cruise enthusiasts a level playing field.

If you want to cruise solo, this list is for you.

*This article has been updated since its original publish date.  It will stay updated as new ships with solo cabins are added to cruise lines.

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Cruise ships with solo cabins

We have compiled a list of every mainstream cruise ship that has solo cabins.

Keep in mind that some cruise lines do not have cabins for single travelers.  For instance, Carnival, Princess, and Disney do not currently operate any ships with solo cabins .

Also, in most cases solo cabins are interior staterooms, with some occasional ocean view cabins available.

Royal Caribbean ships with studio cabins

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Royal Caribbean has solo cabins on 12 cruise ships.  Their accommodation options include an inside studio stateroom, virtual balcony staterooms, and a super studio ocean view stateroom with a balcony. These rooms vary in size from 101 to 199 square feet.

Harmony of the Seas is the only Oasis-class vessel with studio cabins, and all of the Quantum-class ships with the line have cabins for solo travelers.  Virtual views in some interior cabins have vertical TV screens that simulate a view outside the ship.  The new Icon of the Seas does not have solo cabins.

Norwegian Cruise Line Ships with Solo Cabins

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Norwegian was one of the first mainstream cruise lines to introduce solo cabins to their ships. The studio cabins on these ships are about 100 sq. feet and come with a double bed.

The idea with Norwegian Epic was such a hit that the line kept integrating solo cabins into its Breakaway-class vessels.

Studios on Norwegian ships also come with access to a special lounge for single cruisers, and these solo cabins sell out pretty fast when bookings open.

Porthole Magazine has crowned Norwegian as the “Best Cruise Line for Solo Travelers” for 6 years in a row.

*Norwegian Epic has more solo cabins that any other cruise ship at sea.

MSC Cruises ships with solo cabins

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A select few MSC ships have studio cabins.  While the typical size bed in these cabins is a twin-size, many of these staterooms offer 130 square feet of space.    The couch doubles as a bed, maximizing the space in the already fairly spacious stateroom by industry standards.

Celebrity Cruises ships with solo cabins

Celebrity cruises solo cabins

The solo cabins on some Celebrity Edge-class vessels are a whopping 140 square feet.   Some of these single cabins can also be booked as twins as they have sofa beds for a second person.

The solos cabins on Edge-class ships with Celebrity are located on forward deck 6. They are the same size as the other Infinite Verandah cabins except without the couch.

*Celebrity Silhouette is a Solstice-class vessel that was recently retrofit with the solo cabins.

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Holland America Line ships with solo cabins

Solo cabin on Holland America ship

Holland America offers solo cabins on just a handful of ships. The square footage available to solo cruisers ranges from 127 to 172.  They are about identical to regular ocean view cabins and are generally located forward on the Main Deck.

Cunard cruise ships with solo cabins

There are currently three ships in Cunard’s fleet with a fourth being added in 2024. Queen Mary 2 had 15 single cabins added to the vessel during a recent dry dock. The area now used for solo cabins was formerly part of the casino and photo gallery on board.

Virgin Voyages’ solo cabins

Interior solo cabin on Virgin Voyages ship

Virgin has built their recent ships with solo cruisers in mind.    The solo cabins are over 100 sq. feet and are mostly interior, with a few that have forward-facing sea views.

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There are two ocean cruise ships in Saga’s fleet and both have plenty of solo cabins for cruise passengers to choose from.   The UK-based cruise line caters to passengers 50 and older on its 1,000-passenger vessels.

There are four different types of solo cabins available:

  • Standard single cabin with balcony
  • Superior single cabin with balcony
  • Deluxe single with balcony
  • Single suite with balcony

Oceania solo cabins

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Luxury line, Oceania, has also embraced solo cruise travel, now with four ships in the fleet that cater to cruisers traveling alone.    Oceania’s new ship, Vista, debuted in 2023 and also has solo cabins.

Final thoughts

Even if you go on a cruise by yourself in a standard cabin, you will not have to pay port fees and gratuities for the second person.

And with the high demand for studio cabins, you should always at least compare the price of a standard room with the solo cabin to see if you’re actually saving a substantial sum.

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Carnival Cruise Line makes a big main dining room change

R egular cruisers seem to resist change even when it's arguably for the better. That's because people go into a cruise with certain expectations and when something changes, those expectations may not be met.

That makes it incredibly difficult for cruise lines to make any changes to their menu which became evident last year when both Carnival Cruise Line ( CCL ) and Royal Caribbean completely overhauled their main dining room (MDR) menus.

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When you serve thousands of passengers on each ship and millions of people each year, every tweak you make invariably gets rid of someone's favorite item. Royal Caribbean, you can argue, made negative changes to its dinner menus (albeit at least partially for noble reasons.

The cruise line pared down its MDR menus and moved to a themed night set up in the interest of cutting down on food waste and offering faster service. Royal Caribbean also dropped the "Classics" section of its menu which offered basic items like shrimp cocktail, French onion soup. New York strip steak, spaghetti bolognese, a basic chicken, and a few others. 

That arguably made the experience worse for picky eaters or families with young kids who don't have more daring palettes.

Some Carnival changes, like the cruise line charging $5 for every entree after the second one, could be seen as negatives. Carnival's MDR changes, on the other hand, were more focused on revamping its menu than on taking things away. Yes, a few items disappeared, but many more were added as the cruise line worked with its Chief Culinary Officer Emeril Lagasse. 

 Carnival makes another key MDR change

When a cruise line adds something to serve some passengers, other cruisers see it as it taking something away from them. If Royal Caribbean, for example, expands its vegan offerings or adds more Chinese dishes, passengers who no longer see their favorite item offered as often (or at all) will draw a line between the two situations.

That's how some Carnival passengers may take its latest dining change which Brand Ambassador John Heald shared on his Facebook page.

"Every ship now has a gluten-free menu each night. You will need to ask your waiter for this because it is not on the app or the QR code yet. Here it is for tonight and if you need this menu, just ask your waiter as I said, and he or she will bring it. But there is a different gluten-free menu every night," he shared.

The menu contains some new items and many items that were already available that are naturally or can be made, gluten-free. Carnival also has vegan and vegetarian menus that can be requested.

Both Carnival and Royal Caribbean offer gluten-free sections of their buffets.

Carnival and Royal Caribbean want to keep passengers safe

Both Carnival and Royal Caribbean will work to offer food that meets all dietary needs. In the past, however, someone with a gluten allergy or other food intolerance might have to pick their meals the night before or order from a limited selection of dishes.

They were also at the mercy of whether their waitstaff would fully understand their allergy. Someone who's allergic to tree nuts may not be allergic to peanuts. That's a bit nuanced and it can lead to problems.

Adding a gluten-free menu, along with the vegan and vegetarian menu makes it easier for waitstaff to serve people with those allergies or preferences. It also frees up some of their mental bandwidth and time to work with passengers who may have less common dietary restrictions.

For any special dining requests including allergies, both cruise lines have email addresses passengers can use to alert the ship before their cruise. That gives the cruise line time to make special arrangements or even bring on alternative ingredients if needed.     

Royal Caribbean does not have a printed gluten-free menu but offers many gluten-free items. The cruise line recommends that passengers tell their head waiter of any dietary concerns and that cruisers share those issues with specialty restaurants as well.

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  1. Cruise Ship Studio Cabins: The Best Choice For Solo Cruisers

    Ships: Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway, Pride of America, and Norwegian Bliss Features: Norwegian pioneered the studio cabin concept in 2010 aboard Norwegian Epic and still has the most studio cabins of any major cruise line. These stylish personal staterooms come with flat-screen TVs and full-sized beds, but the biggest draw is that all of Norwegian ...

  2. How to Choose a Room: Ultimate Guide to Carnival Staterooms

    Interior and Ocean View: Choose an interior stateroom for the most quiet or an ocean view stateroom for contemplative views to complement your meditative state of mind. Aft: Consider staying in the aft part of the ship where you'll be nearest to casual dining. Lower deck: The lower deck is the best deck on a cruise ship if you want to be one ...

  3. Dreams Studio

    Dreams Studio. On the same ship with the waterslides and conga lines is actually a photographic oasis. Everybody looks their best, smiles their biggest smiles on vacation… and at Dreams Studio our professional photographers beautifully capture this side of individuals, couples, groups or families. Reserve your session and your journey begins.

  4. Pixels Photo Gallery and Dreams Studio

    For inquiries regarding photos from a past cruise and Frequently Asked Questions, please click here. Pixels Photo Gallery and Dreams Studio are featured on all ships. Pixels Photo Gallery Photos are displayed daily in Pixels Photo Gallery, usually by the very next day. Due to limited space, the displays are changed daily to make room for new ...

  5. Cruise Ship Rooms

    Cloud 9 Spa Staterooms & Suites. Cloud 9 Spa ™ staterooms do things a little different than ordinary staterooms. For starters, we dare you to cross the threshold without feeling a little more relaxed. Once you're inside, you'll find pleasing decor and in-room amenities like ELEMIS bath products and spa-branded bathrobes and slippers to enhance your stay.

  6. Which Ships Have Solo Cabins

    P&O Cruises. Azura, Arcadia, Aurora, Britannia, Oriana and Ventura: Six ships in the P&O fleet have solo cabins, though they all vary by how many, what types and how large the rooms are. Azura and ...

  7. Dreams Studio Review

    Member Cruise Reviews. Write a Review. Guidelines. Create New... Hi! I wanted to provide my Dreams Studio experience from aboard the Carnival Pride this past August 2017. Prior to going, I searched EVERYWHERE for information but found very little, so I hope this helps others. A little background. DH and I are long time loyal Carnival cruisers ...

  8. Dreams Studio Premium

    BONUS! Buy the package pre-cruise and receive extra 4 digital files on a USB Drive and 3, 10"x13" frames! Five beautiful signature photos from Carnival's National Geographic award-winning photographer, Radu Ursu! A Shutterfly coupon for a free personalized desk plaque - Showcase your travel memory and turn any space into a happy place with a ...

  9. Carnival Cruise Line cabins and suite guide: Everything to know

    Here's a breakdown of the broad cabin categories on Carnival Panorama, which is typical of the line's newer ships: Inside cabins: 789 (39%) Oceanview cabins: 254 (13%) Balcony cabins: 891 (44%) Suites: 70 (3%) On older Carnival ships (and, in general, all older cruise ships), there are far fewer balcony cabins.

  10. I sailed in Carnival's newest and oldest interior cabins

    Sailing in Carnival's newest and oldest inside cabins last year was very interesting to see just how far cruise cabin design has come in 31 years. Over the span of three decades, cruising itself has been transformed. When Carnival Ecstasy debuted in 1991, the ship was one of the biggest in the world.

  11. How to Choose the Best Cabin on a Carnival Cruise

    Balcony Cabin. Balcony cabins make up about 43% of the rooms on a Carnival ship. These rooms usually go from the 3rd deck up to the top deck of the ship. On average, they're about the same size as an interior room, 185 sq ft, but when you add the 75 sq ft of the balcony, it makes it feel much more spacious.

  12. Dream Studio Pictures

    Carnival Cruise Lines ; Dream Studio Pictures Dream Studio Pictures. By Lindsay0405, January 11, 2022 in Carnival Cruise Lines. Share More sharing options... Followers 2. Recommended Posts. Lindsay0405. Posted January 11, 2022. Lindsay0405. Members; 13 November 19, 2021 #1

  13. The Truth About Solo Cruise Cabins

    Cruise lines offering solo cabins quote fares averaging about 125 to 160 percent more, when compared to the per-passenger rates in shared double-occupancy room. Solo cruise cabins are intended to ...

  14. Carnival Studios: Inside Carnival's Onboard Entertainment

    Studios Overview. Opened in 2017, Carnival Studios took 3 years of development. The 44,500 square foot complex is comprised of 21 separate spaces designed to be used simultaneously, providing soundproof rehearsal environments which include 9 band rooms, 4 vocal studios and 3 dance studios. Each of the rehearsal spaces are setup to represent ...

  15. Carnival Cruise Line cabin guide: interior, oceanview, balcony, and

    A Grand Suite onboard Carnival Panorama, for instance, features 345 square feet of interior space! That's about 250 square feet larger than standard balconies. Suites are also able to accommodate more passengers and standard staterooms, so if you want your entire family in one room, they're a great option.

  16. Cruising Solo? List of Every Cruise Ship that Has Solo Cabins

    Cunard cruise ships with solo cabins. There are currently three ships in Cunard's fleet with a fourth being added in 2024. Queen Mary 2 had 15 single cabins added to the vessel during a recent ...

  17. Mardi Gras Staterooms

    A Carnival Excel Corner Suite aboard Mardi Gras features tons of indoor space, plus a large wraparound balcony with lounge chairs and an al fresco dining table, for when you need a little more space. Back inside this impressive room you'll find a king-size bed, deluxe bathroom, plus a living room featuring a wet bar.

  18. Carnival Panorama| Cruise Ships

    This ship packs all the best, most delicious fun from her sister ships Carnival Vista ® and Carnival Horizon ®, but still manages to stand out. One example: it's easy to stand out when you're literally flying, and Carnival Panorama has the only Sky Zone ™ trampoline park you'll find at sea. This spot gives a whole new meaning to ...

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    Carnival cruise deals and cruise packages to the most popular destinations. Find great deals and specials on Caribbean, The Bahamas, Alaska, and Mexico cruises.

  20. Carnival Cruise Line makes a big main dining room change

    Some Carnival changes, like the cruise line charging $5 for every entree after the second one, could be seen as negatives. Carnival's MDR changes, on the other hand, were more focused on revamping ...

  21. APELSIN HOTEL

    All rooms are clean, comfortable and professionally decorated. Every room - from standard to luxury one is comfortable and cosy. The furniture is thoroughly selected according the style. Our guests' comfort and tranquility is our goal. Free Wi-Fi, telephone, conference room and nursery are the details that make your leisure more pleasant.

  22. RELAX INN

    REVIEWS. The Apelsin Hotel in Elektrostal near Moscow is a relatively new Hotel (opend in 2013) Due to the stay from winter to summer i can claim that the rooms are nicely warm in winter and with own (quite) AC are... Good hotel overall. Pleasant staff. But there is no desk in standard rooms.

  23. THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Elektrostal

    1. Electrostal History and Art Museum. 2. Statue of Lenin. 3. Park of Culture and Leisure. 4. Museum and Exhibition Center. 5.

  24. PEKIN, Elektrostal

    Lenina Ave., 40/8, Elektrostal 144005 Russia +7 495 120-35-45 Website + Add hours Improve this listing.