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A Celebration of the Caribbean Cruise

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£1,749^*per person

Overview

This cruise aboard the Celebration should leave you in no doubt that carnival knows how to cruise and have fun at the same time. Enjoy 3 nights in New York with a free New York Explorer Pass in this great city. Next join the chic set of Miami for a Latin themed experience before embarking on the newest of Carnival's cruise ships. Welcome to Carnival's newest Fun Ship, Celebration. Have more fun at sea with the sister to Mardi Gras and loaded with all the usual features and a few others besides. Fun at sea has never been such fun, this ship should meet and exceed expectations, themed areas that bring together incredible experiences and flavor. And as the second ship ever with BOLTâ„¢ - that's our onboard rollercoaster - we'll make sure it's every bit as speedy and thrilling as the original. Carnival Celebration also marks the return of innovations like Bonsai Teppanyakiâ„¢, RedFrogÂ® Tiki Bar, Family Feudâ„¢ Live, Havana Barâ„¢, Seuss at Seaâ„¢, Playlist Productionsâ„¢ and more. That right there ought to be enough fun for anybody, but there's also so much more new stuff we'll be revealing as construction happens.

Itinerary

Depart UK for New York, overnight at hotel
Explore this buzzing city in a continual sweep starting in Central Park and working south towards Wall Street and Battery Park where boat trips depart for The Statue of Liberty and the fascinating Immigration Museum on Ellis Island. Definitely take advantage of the shopping on 5th Avenue. Stop off for a coffee in the golden atrium of the Trump Tower and stroll through the Rockerfelller centre on your way to marvel at the bright lights of Times Square. Soak up the panoramic views from the viewing platform at the top of the Empire State Building as the sun sets over the horizon and the lights twinkle on.
Fly from New York to Miami, overnight at hotel
Ocean Drive is the main beach drag where the tanned and toned rub shoulders with the diners, drinkers, sunbathers and swimmers. This is party central with everything contained in one area. For shopping centres visit Biscayne Bay on the mainland or the impressive Port Aventura Mall in North Miami Beach.
Embark ship
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Amber Cove is a private port destination created by Carnival and is similar to a private island. It is used exclusively by their cruise ship passengers and those of their sister companies, including Holland America and Princess Cruises.
San Juan is the capital of the island which is 110 miles long by 40 miles wide and was claimed by Christopher Columbus for Spain in 1493. Spain possessed Puerto Rico for over 400 years, despite attempts by France, the Netherlands, and England to capture the island. Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States where Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens. Attractions include Bioluminescent Bay- a truly brilliant natural wonder, this bay, particularly on moonless nights, literally glows in the dark. Flamenco beach is in a nearly wave-less, sheltered cove where fish swim right up to the edge of the water that is waist deep for quite a stretch and has at least 20 yards of crystal clear visibility underwater. Visit the El Yunque rainforest where you can swim in the waterfall.
This island was settled at different periods buy both the Dutch and the French so there are two distinct halves to the island. The capital is Philipsburg where the cruise ships dock at the quayside. This is a delightful warren of narrow streets with interesting shops and leafy courtyard cafes. This is a wonderful place to wander around starting in Wathey Square where you will fund a fine collection of West Indian Gingerbread houses. The French Capital is Marigot- worth visiting for its markets, caf lined waterfront and the chic boutiques of Marina Port La Royale.
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.

Disembark ship for overnight flight to UK
Arrive back into UK

What's Included

Holiday Highlights

New York
Miami
San Juan
St. Maarten

Our Price Includes

Return flights from the UK
Three nights' four-star room-only accommodation stay in New York (in featured hotel or similar standard)
Manhattan Skyline and Statue night Cruise
Internal flight between New York & Miami
Three nights' four-star room-only accommodation stay in Miami (in featured hotel or similar standard)
Miami City - Half Day Bus Tour with South Beach Cruise
Seven nights' full-board cruise accommodation on board Carnival Celebration

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Accommodation

Sanctuary Hotel New York -

★★★★

Sanctuary Hotel New York is a luxury boutique hotel located 150 yards from Times Square and within 350 yards of Radio City Music Hall. It offers free WiFi throughout the building and a 15% discount to the flagship Tender Restaurant located inside the Sanctuary Hotel. Guests of the Sanctuary Hotel will receive entry to the NYSC Elite Health Club. Rooms are decorated with a warm colour palette and include a desk, leather headboards, and plush bedding. A flat-screen cable TV and an iHome system are also provided. En-suite bathrooms are fitted with marble countertops and eco-friendly bath amenities.

The Goodtime Hotel -

★★★★

Off Route A1A , this hip, upscale hotel with an art deco vibe is a 5-minute walk from South Beach along the Atlantic Ocean. It's a mile from Lincoln Road and 2 miles from The Bass art museum.Chic, colourful rooms (some with ocean views) provide Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and safes. The 1-bedroom suites add living rooms.A sophisticated restaurant with a terrace, 2 outdoor pools and a bar features regular live entertainment. Other amenities include a trendy cafe, a vibrant, library-inspired lounge and an open-air gym. Yoga classes and valet parking are available.

Ship Information

Cruise Overview

Following the nearly identical Mardi Gras, Carnival's latest, slightly larger LNG-powered Excel Class ship has all of Mardi Gras' frills, including the 800-foot BOLT rollercoaster, the Carnival Waterworks water park, four separate pool areas, a three-deck tall side atrium in the heart of the ship and multiple included and for-fee dining options that are spread out among six themed 'Fun Zones'. Especially for a ship this size, a whopping 183,521 gt and with a maximum guest capacity of 6,631, the deck plan is well executed with three main stair towers, 22 elevators and wide passages that provide a smooth flow along fourteen passenger decks. If you thought some of the past Carnival ships were a bit over the top but find the more recent Carnival ships a little generic and same-y, these Excel Class ships might be just the right touch. With this ship, it is nice to see Carnival give a nod to the themed decor that put the line on the map in the 1980s when architect Joe Farcus unleashed his wildly conceptual designs on the cruising world. While these ships don't have the pizzazz-y neon, tivoli lighting and brassy color schemes of that era, they do boast spaces and zones like Celebration Central, 820 Biscayne and the Gateway that are rich in execution and concept.

Cabin Details

All staterooms on Carnival Celebration feature a telephone, 110 AC power outlets, USB outlets, individual climate control, a Carnival Comfort bed,a hair dryer, a safe, a non-stocked mini bar unit and a flat-screen TV. In my balcony cabin, there was a floor-to-ceiling window and sliding glass door. I also had plenty of closet space with hangars and adjustable shelves, although it could get tricky with two people in that narrow alley between the cabin door, bathroom door and closet doors all opening into each other. The 2,687 staterooms, 61.5% of which have balconies, are, for the most part, just that. These havens of contemporary design are pleasantly fitted out in soothing ash wood tones, cool blue colour soft fittings and comfortable, yet practical and thoughtfully designed furnishings.

Dining Details

Carnivale Restaurant. Located on Deck 6, it is directly aft of the Golden Jubilee, which features the doors, an etched glass panel and a brass telegraph from its namesake, the Carnivale, Carnival's second ship. This restaurant is a single deck venue decorated in pleasing deep blue and autumn-hued tones. On the final sea day, it is the setting for the Dr. Seuss Green Eggs and Ham breakfast. Otherwise, this is one of two main dining rooms with revolving lunch and dinner menus, where guests can order time-held Carnival favourites like a Caesar salad, melting chocolate cake and an absolutely delicious, authentic and out of this world Indian vegetarian dinner.

Activities Details

The Grand Spectrum Theatre on forward Decks 6 and 7 is an excellent venue with state-of-the-art sound, lighting and sight lines. The drawback here is that it is too small to accommodate peak demand, meaning that there are usually lines to get in and that even if you arrive on time, there may be no seats. Daytime activities include trivia and other hosted games, movies on the big LED screen Carnival Seaside Theatre, dance classes, bingo, bean bag contests, ice carving demonstrations, karaoke, scavenger hunts, singalongs and more. All of these activities are listed on the Carnival Hub App, which worked very well during my week on board. Another key evening space was the Lido Beach Pool area, which hosts the Carnival Seaside Theatre for movie screenings under the stars or the once per week Evolution Party, a wild, glow stick-wielding bash, hosted by the cruise director. There is plenty to do on this ship at all times of day but at night, the fun factor accelerates. From the buzz of the Gateway and 820 Biscayne zones to Celebration Central with its shops, bars and restaurants and the dramatically lit, balmy deck and pool areas, just being on board is truly like a night out on the town.

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Hotel Info

Advertised hotel is subject to change and other same standard hotels may be offered as an alternative

Holiday code

J640

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