From Baltimore to paradise
by b | April 27, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Posted in Baltimore
If Fort McHenry and Domino Sugar are all that come to mind when you think of Locust Point, that might soon change. The Port of Baltimore will be demanding your attention more than ever this year — for good reason. Cruise ships (nearly triple the number in 2008) will be setting sail with passengers trading in expensive airfares and baggage fees for a drive to the port.
Cruise ships have been sailing intermittently from the Port of Baltimore for 40 years, but hadn’t really started taking off in Baltimore until this year with 79 ships and four cruise lines sailing from the port, compared with 27 trips and two cruise lines last year.
Richard Scher, director of communications for the Maryland Port Administration, said cruisers aren’t just locals, but they come from all over the mid-Atlantic — “They’ll drive to Baltimore instead of getting on a plane and flying to Florida,” to save money.
As of Monday, Carnival Pride sails year-round from Baltimore, and Celebrity Cruise Lines will start its winter cruises in November. Royal Caribbean will replace its 1,950-guest Grandeur of the Seas with the 2,252-guest Enchantment of the Seas in 2010 and will also begin sailing year-round.
In 2010, 92 ships — mainly heading to the Caribbean, but some cruising to New England, Canada and Florida — are expected to sail from the port. Prices for a week vacation to the Caribbean start at about $650 a person, but if you’re looking to spoil yourself, splurge on a trip to one of Celebrity Mercury’s exotic Caribbean vacations, which start at $899 per person.
Paul Belletiere, an associate accredited cruise counselor for Cruise Planners in Glen Burnie, said Carnival, Norwegian and Royal Caribbean lines attract the youngest crowds, whereas Celebrity tends to attract an older crowd.
Christine Briggs, 28, of Pasadena took a nine-day cruise last November to Bermuda on Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas with her boyfriend and friends. “It was a bonus because we didn’t have to fly anywhere,” Briggs said. The group opted to take a taxi to the Cruise Maryland terminal although parking is convenient.
As a first-time cruiser, Briggs loved her cruising experience — sleeping in, eating and lounging by the pool.
Even though Briggs spent time kayaking the Bermuda Triangle and on the beach, the November voyage wasn’t as warm as she expected. “It was cold most of the time,” she said. “I was hoping for warmer weather.” And although Briggs and her friends would prefer to cruise in the spring or summer next time, she said, “we would definitely leave from Baltimore again.” KRISTY MACKABEN, SPECIAL TO B
Cruises you can catch leaving Baltimore
Celebrity
Ship: Mercury, 1,898 passengers.
Amenities: Restaurants, champagne and martini bars, cinema, library, fitness center, spa, outdoor and indoor pools, track, shuffleboard, trapshooting and basketball.
Trips: From November 2009 to February 2010, there will be 12-night cruises to St. Thomas, St. Kitts, Antigua, St. Maarten and Tortola. There will also be nine-night cruises to Charleston, Key West, Cococay and Bahamas.
Price: from $899 for nine-night cruise, from $919 for 12-night cruise.
Norwegian
Ship: Majesty, 1,462 passengers.
Amenities: Restaurants, nine bars and lounges, swimming pools, casino, spa and fitness center.
Trips: Seven-day cruises to Bermuda between May and August.
Price: from $679 per person
Royal Caribbean
Ship: Grandeur of the Seas, 1,949 passengers.
Amenities: Restaurants, clubs, rock climbing wall, pool, table tennis, mini golf, indoor and outdoor pools.
Trips: To Bermuda, Canada/New England and the Caribbean.
Price: from $649
Carnival
Ship: Pride, 2,667 passengers.
Amenities: Casual and fine dining restaurants, themed bars and lounges, four swimming pools, fitness center, jogging track and spa.
Trips: Seven-day cruises to the Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Islands.
Price: $649 per person
Getting there
Until 2006, cruise ships set sail from the Dundalk Marine terminal, which is the city’s cargo terminal. Moving to South Locust Point has made cruising and parking more convenient, Richard Scher, director of communications for the Maryland Port Administration, said. “It’s ideally located. We’re right off 95. You can’t miss it,” Scher said.
From points south
Follow I-95 North to exit 55, Key Highway. From the ramp, stay straight on East McComas Street. The terminal entrance is on the right.
From points north
Follow I-95 south through the Fort McHenry Tunnel. Stay in the right lane when going through the tunnel. Take exit 55, Key Highway. Turn left at the traffic light onto East McComas Street. Follow signs to the terminal, which will be on the right.
Parking is $15 a day.
Tips for cruisin’
•••• Ted Landau of Inner Harbor Travel suggests booking a cruise early. “Many times the price is better. Don’t assume the ships are full. Many times travel agents can open doors even if the ship appears to be full,” he said.
•••• Purchase the trip cancellation and travel insurance.
•••• Alcohol is not free! Don’t forget to take into account the price of all those frozen drinks and beer you’ll be buying when budgeting for a cruise.
•••• Never pack anything in your luggage you couldn’t stand losing forever.
•••• Paul Belletiere, cruise specialist for Cruise Planners in Glen Burnie, said “Don’t over pack.” Most ships provide laundry facilities, so don’t be afraid to pack light.
•••• Tape your name, address, phone and cell numbers inside your luggage. Outside labels are abused and might not survive the journey. Inside, they will.
•••• Take seasickness remedies before the ship sails.
•••• Before heading out on an excursion, order room service and pack it for lunch. Not only will this save you money and time in scouting for a place to eat, but, in a foreign country, also the hassle of currency exchanges.
•••• Wash your hands! Norwalk virus has ruined many a passenger’s cruise, and the best way to avoid a few days confined to your cabin is to soap your hands meticulously.
KRISTY MACKABEN, SPECIAL TO B, AND CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Cruise Planners Event Re-Cap
Pictured are Paul Belletiere (l.) of Cruise Planners
and Bob Rose of Royal Caribbean International at
the Rowan Tree on April 18. They showed slides and
discussed the upcoming Cruise Planners-OUTloud
cruise group on Royal Caribbeans’s Oasis of the
Sea--the largest cruise ship in the world.
The cruise through the Western Caribbean will
take place on September 18-25, 2010. Folks who
join this crusie group are entitled to special tours,
gifts and other amenities. See ad in this paper for
details.
BY: Baltimore Out Loud
OUTloud Cruise Group Offers Caribbean Vacation with an LGBT Twist
Why should I use a travel agent when I
can do it myself on the Internet? It is true
that you may be able to find a cruise or a
resort on the Internet, and in some cases
you may find a cheap bargain.
But a travel agent is a professional
who studies travel, including cruise lines,
resorts, airlines, destinations, travel insurance,
shore excursions and everything
else related to travel. The hours and
hours spent by travel agents studying and
researching is to enable them to provide
you with the best vacation you have ever
had.
While you can go online and book a
vacation, is that all that there is to it? How
do you know which cruise line or resort to
choose? Which category cabin or room is
best for you? Do you really need travel insurance?
Is the cruise line insurance the
only insurance available to you? Are there
differences between insurance policies?
What destinations do you want to see? Do
you believe, as many do, that all the Caribbean
Islands are the same? What are
your choices for shore excursions? How
will you get to your port of embarkation?
Can’t live without your dog but still want to
cruise-what choice do you have? What is
the difference between a shore excursion
and a cruise tour? These are just a few
of the questions that a travel agent can
answer for you.
There are so many wonderful reasons
to take a cruise! A cruise vacation
is practically all-inclusive…you will experience
gourmet meals in beautifully decorated
dining rooms, impeccable service,
spa facilities designed to pamper you,
incredible destinations all over the world,
comfortable cabins, amazing Las Vegas
style shows and much, much more.
Cruises are great way for a group to
celebrate together! It doesn’t matter if it
is a group of seniors, church members,
members of a fraternal organization,
schools, alumni, hobby groups, groups of
friends, or even a family reunion. A cruise
is a great way to enjoy your special time
together. Cruise lines provide special
amenities and incentives to make your
vacation even more special!
Many businesses also use cruises
as a venue for their annual meeting or as
rewards for salespersons or as an incentive.
Cruise ships have great large and
small facilities onboard for meetings or
seminars and state of the art audio/visual
equipment available for use.
Perhaps you don’t want to put your
vacation in the hands of a small travel
agency with only a few agents on staff,
or perhaps it is that you don’t want to deal
with a large agency where you may feel
like just a reservation, instead of a real
family. Maybe you are too busy to take
time out of your day to meet with a travel
agent in person, or perhaps you like that
personal attention that you get by meeting
with a travel agent and working jointly to
put together your perfect holiday.
No matter what your preference,
Cruise PlannersSM is the agency for you.
Cruise PlannersSM is a network of over
750 franchises locally. Our Cruise PlannersSM
agency consists of two CLIA
(Cruise Line International Association)
certified travel agents, with the support
and assistance, if needed, from the other
750 Cruise PlannersSM franchisees and
the entire staff of the Cruise PlannersSM
home office in Florida.
In other words, if we don’t know the
answers to your questions, we do know
where we can find them. Since 9/11, the
travel agent industry has taken a major
change, whereas most Travel Agencies
were once brick and mortar, the trend developing
in the industry is toward homebased
agencies. Our agency is home
homebased
and is owned by mother and son,
Paula and Paul Belletiere. We will be
happy to meet with you by appointment at
your location or at ours and our telephone
is answered 24/7.
With Cruise Planners focusing our
specialty on the cruise industry, we have
achieved “Top Producer” status with virtually
every cruise line. This allows us to
offer the best possible prices along with
professional personalized service.
All Cruise PlannersSM agents are
highly trained individuals who can select
for you the right cruise that will suit
all of your needs and wishes. With all the
new and exciting ships sailing today, your
choices are endless!
As an American Express Travel Services
Representative agency, your Cruise
PlannersSM agents have access to AMEX
Mariners Club benefits. These may include
additional special fares, Mariner
Hosts to accompany you on your cruise, exclusive pre- and post- cruise tours, free
shore side events and elegant dining,
shipboard credits and so much more!
Cruise PlannersSM and Baltimore
Outloud, along with Royal Caribbean
have put together a special 7-night sailing
for you aboard the “Oasis of the Seas” in
September 2010. Together, we have arranged
for many surprises and special
amenities designed exclusively for the
Baltimore Outloud Cruise Group. This will
not be your “run of the mill cruise”! We
welcome you to call for more information
at 410-761-3554.
Cruise PlannersSM is a licensed,
bonded and insured CLIA member. At
Cruise PlannersSM we truly care about
your cruise vacation and will always go
the extra mile to fulfill your cruise dreams.
In other words, we plan your vacation as if
it were our own!
ASK US HOW YOU CAN EARN A
FREE CRUISE!
By: Baltimore Out loud
can do it myself on the Internet? It is true
that you may be able to find a cruise or a
resort on the Internet, and in some cases
you may find a cheap bargain.
But a travel agent is a professional
who studies travel, including cruise lines,
resorts, airlines, destinations, travel insurance,
shore excursions and everything
else related to travel. The hours and
hours spent by travel agents studying and
researching is to enable them to provide
you with the best vacation you have ever
had.
While you can go online and book a
vacation, is that all that there is to it? How
do you know which cruise line or resort to
choose? Which category cabin or room is
best for you? Do you really need travel insurance?
Is the cruise line insurance the
only insurance available to you? Are there
differences between insurance policies?
What destinations do you want to see? Do
you believe, as many do, that all the Caribbean
Islands are the same? What are
your choices for shore excursions? How
will you get to your port of embarkation?
Can’t live without your dog but still want to
cruise-what choice do you have? What is
the difference between a shore excursion
and a cruise tour? These are just a few
of the questions that a travel agent can
answer for you.
There are so many wonderful reasons
to take a cruise! A cruise vacation
is practically all-inclusive…you will experience
gourmet meals in beautifully decorated
dining rooms, impeccable service,
spa facilities designed to pamper you,
incredible destinations all over the world,
comfortable cabins, amazing Las Vegas
style shows and much, much more.
Cruises are great way for a group to
celebrate together! It doesn’t matter if it
is a group of seniors, church members,
members of a fraternal organization,
schools, alumni, hobby groups, groups of
friends, or even a family reunion. A cruise
is a great way to enjoy your special time
together. Cruise lines provide special
amenities and incentives to make your
vacation even more special!
Many businesses also use cruises
as a venue for their annual meeting or as
rewards for salespersons or as an incentive.
Cruise ships have great large and
small facilities onboard for meetings or
seminars and state of the art audio/visual
equipment available for use.
Perhaps you don’t want to put your
vacation in the hands of a small travel
agency with only a few agents on staff,
or perhaps it is that you don’t want to deal
with a large agency where you may feel
like just a reservation, instead of a real
family. Maybe you are too busy to take
time out of your day to meet with a travel
agent in person, or perhaps you like that
personal attention that you get by meeting
with a travel agent and working jointly to
put together your perfect holiday.
No matter what your preference,
Cruise PlannersSM is the agency for you.
Cruise PlannersSM is a network of over
750 franchises locally. Our Cruise PlannersSM
agency consists of two CLIA
(Cruise Line International Association)
certified travel agents, with the support
and assistance, if needed, from the other
750 Cruise PlannersSM franchisees and
the entire staff of the Cruise PlannersSM
home office in Florida.
In other words, if we don’t know the
answers to your questions, we do know
where we can find them. Since 9/11, the
travel agent industry has taken a major
change, whereas most Travel Agencies
were once brick and mortar, the trend developing
in the industry is toward homebased
agencies. Our agency is home
homebased
and is owned by mother and son,
Paula and Paul Belletiere. We will be
happy to meet with you by appointment at
your location or at ours and our telephone
is answered 24/7.
With Cruise Planners focusing our
specialty on the cruise industry, we have
achieved “Top Producer” status with virtually
every cruise line. This allows us to
offer the best possible prices along with
professional personalized service.
All Cruise PlannersSM agents are
highly trained individuals who can select
for you the right cruise that will suit
all of your needs and wishes. With all the
new and exciting ships sailing today, your
choices are endless!
As an American Express Travel Services
Representative agency, your Cruise
PlannersSM agents have access to AMEX
Mariners Club benefits. These may include
additional special fares, Mariner
Hosts to accompany you on your cruise, exclusive pre- and post- cruise tours, free
shore side events and elegant dining,
shipboard credits and so much more!
Cruise PlannersSM and Baltimore
Outloud, along with Royal Caribbean
have put together a special 7-night sailing
for you aboard the “Oasis of the Seas” in
September 2010. Together, we have arranged
for many surprises and special
amenities designed exclusively for the
Baltimore Outloud Cruise Group. This will
not be your “run of the mill cruise”! We
welcome you to call for more information
at 410-761-3554.
Cruise PlannersSM is a licensed,
bonded and insured CLIA member. At
Cruise PlannersSM we truly care about
your cruise vacation and will always go
the extra mile to fulfill your cruise dreams.
In other words, we plan your vacation as if
it were our own!
ASK US HOW YOU CAN EARN A
FREE CRUISE!
By: Baltimore Out loud
Friday, May 1, 2009
Carnival Cruise Western Caribbean itineraries changes
DETAILED ITINERARIES ARE SHOWN BELOW:
Red denotes changes to itinerary
Carnival Elation 3 Day on Thursday, 4/30/09
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Thurs. San Diego 5:30 PM
Fri. Catalina 7:30 AM 4:30 PM (was Ensenada 8 AM to 6 PM)
Sat. "Fun Day" At Sea (is Ensenada Operational Call ONLY)
Sun. San Diego 8:00 AM
Carnival Elation 4 Day on Sunday, 5/3/09
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Sun. San Diego 5:30 PM
Mon. Catalina 7:30 AM 4:30 PM
Tues. "Fun Day" At Sea (was Ensenada 9 AM to 10 PM; NOW Operational Call ONLY)
Wed. "Fun Day" At Sea
Thurs. San Diego 8:00 AM
Carnival Paradise 3 Day on Friday, 5/1/09
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Thurs. Los Angeles (Long Beach) 5:30 PM
Fri. Catalina 7:30 AM 4:30 PM (was Ensenada 9 AM to 6 PM)
Sat. "Fun Day" At Sea (is Ensenada Operational Call ONLY)
Sun. Los Angeles (Long Beach) 8:00 AM
Carnival Paradise 4 Day on Monday, 5/4/09
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Mon. Los Angeles (Long Beach) 5:30 PM
Tues. Catalina 7:30 AM 4:30 PM
Wed. "Fun Day" At Sea (was Ensenada 9 AM to 10 PM; NOW Operational Call ONLY)
Thurs. "Fun Day" At Sea
Fri. Los Angeles (Long Beach) 8:00 AM
Carnival Imagination 4 Day on Monday, 5/4/09
DAY PORT ARRIVE DEPART
Mon. Miami 4:00 PM
Tues. Key West 7:30 AM 5:00 PM (departure was 2:00 PM)
Wed. "Fun Day" At Sea (was Cozumel from 1 PM to 10 PM)
Thurs. Nassau, The Bahamas 8:00 AM 6:00 PM (was "Fun Day" At Sea)
Fri. Miami 8:00 AM
Carnival Destiny 4 Day on Thursday 4/30/09
DAY PORT ARRIVE DEPART
Thurs. Miami 4:00 PM
Fri. Key West 7:30 AM 5:00 PM (departure was 2:00 PM)
Sat. "Fun Day" At Sea (was Cozumel from 1 PM to 10 PM)
Sun. Nassau, The Bahamas 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (was "Fun Day" At Sea)
Mon. Miami 8:00 AM
Holiday 4 Day on Thursday, 4/30/09
DAY PORT ARRIVE DEPART
Thurs. Mobile 4:00 PM
Fri. “Fun Day” At Sea
Sat. Key West 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (was Cozumel 8 AM to 5 PM)
Sun. “Fun Day” At Sea
Mon. Mobile 8:00 AM
Holiday 5 Day on Monday, 5/4/09
DAY PORT ARRIVE DEPART
Mon. Mobile 4:00 PM
Tues. “Fun Day” At Sea
Wed. Key West 6:00 AM 3:00 PM (was Cozumel 8 AM to 6 PM)
Thurs. Freeport 6:00 AM 1:00 PM (was Calica 7 AM to 5 PM)
Fri. “Fun Day” At Sea
Sat. Mobile 8:00 AM
Carnival Ecstasy 7 Day Western Caribbean on Saturday, May 2 & 9, 2009 (were 5 Day Western Caribbean Cruises & eliminate 4 Day 5/7 also)
Please note: FOR RES SYSTEM: Sat., May 2 7-Day cruise will be the Sat., May 2 5-Day cruise & Sat., May 9 7-Day cruise will be the Mon., May 11 5-Day cruise
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Sat. Galveston 4:00 PM
Sun. "Fun Day" at Sea
Mon. "Fun Day" at Sea
Tues. Montego Bay Noon 7:00 PM
Wed. Grand Cayman 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
Thurs. "Fun Day" at Sea
Fri. "Fun Day" at Sea
Sat. Galveston 8:00 AM
Carnival Fantasy 7 Day Western Caribbean on Saturday, May 2, 2009 (was 5 Day Western Caribbean Cruise & eliminate 4 Day 5/7 also)
Please note: FOR RES SYSTEM: Sat., May 2 7-Day cruise will be the Sat., May 2 5-Day cruise
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Sat. New Orleans 4:00 PM
Sun. "Fun Day" at Sea
Mon. Key West 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Tues. Freeport, The Bahamas 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Wed. Nassau, The Bahamas 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Thurs. "Fun Day" at Sea
Fri. "Fun Day" at Sea
Sat. New Orleans 8:00 a.m.
Carnival Fantasy 7 Day Western Caribbean on Saturday, May 9, 2009 (was 5 Day Western Caribbean Cruise on Mon., May 11)
Please note: FOR RES SYSTEM: Sat., May 9 7-Day cruise will be the Mon., May 11 5-Day cruise
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Sat. New Orleans 4:00 PM
Sun. "Fun Day" at Sea
Mon. Key West 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Tues. Nassau, The Bahamas 11:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.
Wed. Freeport, The Bahamas 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Thurs. "Fun Day" at Sea
Fri. "Fun Day" at Sea
Sat. New Orleans 8:00 a.m.
Carnival Inspiration 4 Day on Thursday, 4/30/09
DAY PORT ARRIVE DEPART
Thurs. Tampa 4:00 PM
Fri. “Fun Day” At Sea
Sat. Grand Cayman 8:00 AM 3:00 PM (was Cozumel 7 AM to 6 PM)
Sun. “Fun Day” At Sea
Mon. Tampa 8:00 AM
Carnival Inspiration 5 Day on Monday, 5/4/09
Day PORT ARRIVE DEPART
Mon. Tampa 4:00 PM
Tues. “Fun Day” At Sea
Wed. Grand Cayman 8:00 AM 6:00 PM (departure was 3 PM)
Thurs. Grand Cayman 7:00 AM 3:00 PM (was Cozumel 11 AM to 8 PM)
Fri. “Fun Day” At Sea
Sat. Tampa 8:00 AM
Carnival Legend 7 Day Exotic Western Caribbean on Sunday, 5/3/09
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Sunday Tampa 4:00 p.m.
Monday “Fun Day” At Sea
Tuesday Grand Cayman 7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday "Fun Day" At Sea (was Cozumel from 10 am to 6 pm)
Thursday Belize 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Friday Isla Roatan 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Saturday “Fun Day” At Sea
Sunday Tampa 8:00 a.m.
Carnival Glory 7 Day Eastern Caribbean on Saturday, 5/2/09
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Saturday Port Canaveral 4:00 p.m.
Sunday Nassau 8:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. (was “Fun Day” At Sea)
Monday “Fun Day” At Sea (was Cozumel 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Tuesday St. Thomas/St. John* 10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. (was Belize 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Wednesday St. Maarten 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. (was Costa Maya 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Thursday “Fun Day” At Sea
Friday “Fun Day” At Sea (was Nassau 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Saturday Port Canaveral 7:00 a.m.
* Optional shore excursion to St. John is available
Carnival Triumph 7 Day on Sunday, 5/3/09
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Sunday Miami 4:00 p.m.
Monday “Fun Day” At Sea
Tuesday Ocho Rios 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Grand Cayman 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m
Thursday “Fun Day” At Sea
Friday Belize 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. (was Cozumel 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Saturday “Fun Day” At Sea
Sunday Miami 8:00 a.m.
Carnival Liberty 7 Day Western Caribbean on Saturday, 5/2/09
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Saturday Miami 4:00 p.m.
Sunday "Fun Day" At Sea
Monday Ocho Rios 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday Grand Cayman 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m
Wednesday "Fun Day" At Sea
Thursday Isla Roatan 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. (was Cozumel 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Friday "Fun Day" At Sea
Saturday Miami 8:00 a.m.
Carnival Valor 7 Day Exotic Western Caribbean on Sunday, 5/3/09
Day Port Arrive Depart
Sun. Miami 4:00 PM
Mon. "Fun Day" at Sea
Tues. Grand Cayman 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
Wed. Isla Roatan Noon 7:00 PM
Thurs. Belize 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Fri. "Fun Day" at Sea (was Cozumel 8 AM to 5 PM)
Sat. Key West 7:00 AM 5:00 PM (was "Fun Day" at Sea)
Sun. Miami 8:00 AM
Carnival Conquest 7 Day Eastern Caribbean on Sunday, May 3, 2009
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Sunday Galveston 4:00 p.m.
Monday “Fun Day” At Sea
Tuesday “Fun Day” At Sea
Wednesday Montego Bay 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Thursday Grand Cayman 7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. (departure was 4:00 PM)
Friday “Fun Day” At Sea (was Cozumel 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Saturday “Fun Day” At Sea
Sunday Galveston 8:00 a.m.
Carnival Splendor 7 Day Pacific Northwest on Sunday, May 3, 2009
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Sunday Los Angeles (Long Beach) 5:30 p.m.
Monday San Francisco 2:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. (was “Fun Day” At Sea)
Tuesday “Fun Day” At Sea
Wednesday Victoria, B.C. Noon 10:00 p.m. (was Puerto Vallarta 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
Thursday Seattle 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (was Mazatlan 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Friday “Fun Day” At Sea (was Cabo 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Saturday “Fun Day” At Sea
Sunday Los Angeles (Long Beach) 9:00 a.m.
Red denotes changes to itinerary
Carnival Elation 3 Day on Thursday, 4/30/09
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Thurs. San Diego 5:30 PM
Fri. Catalina 7:30 AM 4:30 PM (was Ensenada 8 AM to 6 PM)
Sat. "Fun Day" At Sea (is Ensenada Operational Call ONLY)
Sun. San Diego 8:00 AM
Carnival Elation 4 Day on Sunday, 5/3/09
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Sun. San Diego 5:30 PM
Mon. Catalina 7:30 AM 4:30 PM
Tues. "Fun Day" At Sea (was Ensenada 9 AM to 10 PM; NOW Operational Call ONLY)
Wed. "Fun Day" At Sea
Thurs. San Diego 8:00 AM
Carnival Paradise 3 Day on Friday, 5/1/09
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Thurs. Los Angeles (Long Beach) 5:30 PM
Fri. Catalina 7:30 AM 4:30 PM (was Ensenada 9 AM to 6 PM)
Sat. "Fun Day" At Sea (is Ensenada Operational Call ONLY)
Sun. Los Angeles (Long Beach) 8:00 AM
Carnival Paradise 4 Day on Monday, 5/4/09
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Mon. Los Angeles (Long Beach) 5:30 PM
Tues. Catalina 7:30 AM 4:30 PM
Wed. "Fun Day" At Sea (was Ensenada 9 AM to 10 PM; NOW Operational Call ONLY)
Thurs. "Fun Day" At Sea
Fri. Los Angeles (Long Beach) 8:00 AM
Carnival Imagination 4 Day on Monday, 5/4/09
DAY PORT ARRIVE DEPART
Mon. Miami 4:00 PM
Tues. Key West 7:30 AM 5:00 PM (departure was 2:00 PM)
Wed. "Fun Day" At Sea (was Cozumel from 1 PM to 10 PM)
Thurs. Nassau, The Bahamas 8:00 AM 6:00 PM (was "Fun Day" At Sea)
Fri. Miami 8:00 AM
Carnival Destiny 4 Day on Thursday 4/30/09
DAY PORT ARRIVE DEPART
Thurs. Miami 4:00 PM
Fri. Key West 7:30 AM 5:00 PM (departure was 2:00 PM)
Sat. "Fun Day" At Sea (was Cozumel from 1 PM to 10 PM)
Sun. Nassau, The Bahamas 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (was "Fun Day" At Sea)
Mon. Miami 8:00 AM
Holiday 4 Day on Thursday, 4/30/09
DAY PORT ARRIVE DEPART
Thurs. Mobile 4:00 PM
Fri. “Fun Day” At Sea
Sat. Key West 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (was Cozumel 8 AM to 5 PM)
Sun. “Fun Day” At Sea
Mon. Mobile 8:00 AM
Holiday 5 Day on Monday, 5/4/09
DAY PORT ARRIVE DEPART
Mon. Mobile 4:00 PM
Tues. “Fun Day” At Sea
Wed. Key West 6:00 AM 3:00 PM (was Cozumel 8 AM to 6 PM)
Thurs. Freeport 6:00 AM 1:00 PM (was Calica 7 AM to 5 PM)
Fri. “Fun Day” At Sea
Sat. Mobile 8:00 AM
Carnival Ecstasy 7 Day Western Caribbean on Saturday, May 2 & 9, 2009 (were 5 Day Western Caribbean Cruises & eliminate 4 Day 5/7 also)
Please note: FOR RES SYSTEM: Sat., May 2 7-Day cruise will be the Sat., May 2 5-Day cruise & Sat., May 9 7-Day cruise will be the Mon., May 11 5-Day cruise
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Sat. Galveston 4:00 PM
Sun. "Fun Day" at Sea
Mon. "Fun Day" at Sea
Tues. Montego Bay Noon 7:00 PM
Wed. Grand Cayman 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
Thurs. "Fun Day" at Sea
Fri. "Fun Day" at Sea
Sat. Galveston 8:00 AM
Carnival Fantasy 7 Day Western Caribbean on Saturday, May 2, 2009 (was 5 Day Western Caribbean Cruise & eliminate 4 Day 5/7 also)
Please note: FOR RES SYSTEM: Sat., May 2 7-Day cruise will be the Sat., May 2 5-Day cruise
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Sat. New Orleans 4:00 PM
Sun. "Fun Day" at Sea
Mon. Key West 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Tues. Freeport, The Bahamas 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Wed. Nassau, The Bahamas 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Thurs. "Fun Day" at Sea
Fri. "Fun Day" at Sea
Sat. New Orleans 8:00 a.m.
Carnival Fantasy 7 Day Western Caribbean on Saturday, May 9, 2009 (was 5 Day Western Caribbean Cruise on Mon., May 11)
Please note: FOR RES SYSTEM: Sat., May 9 7-Day cruise will be the Mon., May 11 5-Day cruise
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Sat. New Orleans 4:00 PM
Sun. "Fun Day" at Sea
Mon. Key West 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Tues. Nassau, The Bahamas 11:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.
Wed. Freeport, The Bahamas 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Thurs. "Fun Day" at Sea
Fri. "Fun Day" at Sea
Sat. New Orleans 8:00 a.m.
Carnival Inspiration 4 Day on Thursday, 4/30/09
DAY PORT ARRIVE DEPART
Thurs. Tampa 4:00 PM
Fri. “Fun Day” At Sea
Sat. Grand Cayman 8:00 AM 3:00 PM (was Cozumel 7 AM to 6 PM)
Sun. “Fun Day” At Sea
Mon. Tampa 8:00 AM
Carnival Inspiration 5 Day on Monday, 5/4/09
Day PORT ARRIVE DEPART
Mon. Tampa 4:00 PM
Tues. “Fun Day” At Sea
Wed. Grand Cayman 8:00 AM 6:00 PM (departure was 3 PM)
Thurs. Grand Cayman 7:00 AM 3:00 PM (was Cozumel 11 AM to 8 PM)
Fri. “Fun Day” At Sea
Sat. Tampa 8:00 AM
Carnival Legend 7 Day Exotic Western Caribbean on Sunday, 5/3/09
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Sunday Tampa 4:00 p.m.
Monday “Fun Day” At Sea
Tuesday Grand Cayman 7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday "Fun Day" At Sea (was Cozumel from 10 am to 6 pm)
Thursday Belize 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Friday Isla Roatan 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Saturday “Fun Day” At Sea
Sunday Tampa 8:00 a.m.
Carnival Glory 7 Day Eastern Caribbean on Saturday, 5/2/09
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Saturday Port Canaveral 4:00 p.m.
Sunday Nassau 8:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. (was “Fun Day” At Sea)
Monday “Fun Day” At Sea (was Cozumel 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Tuesday St. Thomas/St. John* 10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. (was Belize 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Wednesday St. Maarten 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. (was Costa Maya 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Thursday “Fun Day” At Sea
Friday “Fun Day” At Sea (was Nassau 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Saturday Port Canaveral 7:00 a.m.
* Optional shore excursion to St. John is available
Carnival Triumph 7 Day on Sunday, 5/3/09
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Sunday Miami 4:00 p.m.
Monday “Fun Day” At Sea
Tuesday Ocho Rios 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Grand Cayman 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m
Thursday “Fun Day” At Sea
Friday Belize 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. (was Cozumel 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Saturday “Fun Day” At Sea
Sunday Miami 8:00 a.m.
Carnival Liberty 7 Day Western Caribbean on Saturday, 5/2/09
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Saturday Miami 4:00 p.m.
Sunday "Fun Day" At Sea
Monday Ocho Rios 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday Grand Cayman 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m
Wednesday "Fun Day" At Sea
Thursday Isla Roatan 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. (was Cozumel 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Friday "Fun Day" At Sea
Saturday Miami 8:00 a.m.
Carnival Valor 7 Day Exotic Western Caribbean on Sunday, 5/3/09
Day Port Arrive Depart
Sun. Miami 4:00 PM
Mon. "Fun Day" at Sea
Tues. Grand Cayman 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
Wed. Isla Roatan Noon 7:00 PM
Thurs. Belize 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Fri. "Fun Day" at Sea (was Cozumel 8 AM to 5 PM)
Sat. Key West 7:00 AM 5:00 PM (was "Fun Day" at Sea)
Sun. Miami 8:00 AM
Carnival Conquest 7 Day Eastern Caribbean on Sunday, May 3, 2009
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Sunday Galveston 4:00 p.m.
Monday “Fun Day” At Sea
Tuesday “Fun Day” At Sea
Wednesday Montego Bay 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Thursday Grand Cayman 7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. (departure was 4:00 PM)
Friday “Fun Day” At Sea (was Cozumel 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Saturday “Fun Day” At Sea
Sunday Galveston 8:00 a.m.
Carnival Splendor 7 Day Pacific Northwest on Sunday, May 3, 2009
Day Port of Call Arrive Depart
Sunday Los Angeles (Long Beach) 5:30 p.m.
Monday San Francisco 2:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. (was “Fun Day” At Sea)
Tuesday “Fun Day” At Sea
Wednesday Victoria, B.C. Noon 10:00 p.m. (was Puerto Vallarta 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
Thursday Seattle 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (was Mazatlan 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Friday “Fun Day” At Sea (was Cabo 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Saturday “Fun Day” At Sea
Sunday Los Angeles (Long Beach) 9:00 a.m.
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