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May 4-8, 2019 we were on the Carnival Fantasy in Porthole Cabin M14. We decided on the porthole sub-category of an inside cabin to have some natural light. Porthole cabins are not too common, but if a ship has them then they are a great buy. I decided on M14 after quite a bit of … Continue reading Carnival Fantasy Porthole Cabin

Walt and I drove to Mobile, Alabama today for one night pre-cruise (and 2 post cruise). Tomorrow we will embark on our first Carnival cruise on board the Fantasy. On our drive here I called the hotel to make sure we could check in early. We booked the Park and Cruise package at The Battle … Continue reading The Battle House Hotel

We debarked the ship 2 weeks ago, so it is about time that I posted about our experience on Holland America’s Zaandam. I consider myself a laidback traveler.  When things go awry, I adjust to it quickly and make the best out of a situation.  I don’t have a bunch of pet peeves in life.  … Continue reading Holland America’s Zaandam

Today was a morning on the ship then docking in Victoria, BC, Canada.  Due to the Jones Act, we had to make one port visit outside the United States.  The Jones Act prohibits cruise ships of a non-US registry from embarking and debarking from a US port unless the itinerary contains a foreign port.  The … Continue reading Victoria