So,
you’re thinking about planning a cruise? If you’ve never sailed
before, you’re absolutely going to love it (I’ve been smitten for
6 years now). If you’ve sailed before, you’re absolutely going to
love it and you already know it.
It’s
a tough job choosing your next cruise, so here are 5 Glorious reasons
why I think you should take your next cruise on the Carnival Glory.
1. Food,
food and food.
Did
I mention the food? Cruises are known for their food and the Carnival
Glory definitely upped the food game. There are so many amazing
choices and not nearly enough hours in the day to eat them all. Some
of my faves are:
- Guy’s Burgers – topped with that super melty cheese, a comprehensive toppings bar and those fries
- Blue Iguana Cantina – Homemade tacos and burritos, complete with a phenomenal salsa bar
- Pirate Pizza – don’t love the name, but love that every pizza is cooked fresh and with buffalo mozzarella (I highly recommend the Quattro Formaggi) and available 24/7
- Punchliner Comedy Brunch – the jury’s still out on the comedy part of this, but the food gets a standing ovation. Lots of different options with fun and flair, this southwestern flavored food is a huge hit (check out the menu here).
2. Fun
Ship 2.0.
Yes, technically the
food above falls under the Fun Ship 2.0 makeover, but there was more
to 2.0 than just food. With the addition of the Red Frog and Blue
Iguana bars, the Lido deck didn’t just get 2 awesome new bars, it
got a whole new laid, back open vibe with an open, welcoming layout
and flow. Down on Promenade, the EA Sports Bar broadcasts all kinds
of sports events – football, soccer, basketball – and serves up
warm soft pretzels too! I could go on and on, but the fun folks
at Carnival did all that work for me (click here for
all the details and then book the Glory to check them out).
3. The
Cruise Director and Entertainment Staff
No
one can make you have fun or enjoy your vacation – that’s totally
up to you. But I think the right cruise director can help you find
the fun and the Carnival Glory’s got one of the best.
Josh
Waitzman, a self-described vacation funmeister of awesomeness, and
his entertainment team have one goal – to give you the funnest,
best vacation ever. Don’t be surprised to see one of them leading
200 guests in singing and dancing during Motown Name that Song. Or
breaking down the Cupid Shuffle on the Lido Deck. Or hanging out with
you on Promenade and asking how your vacation’s going. Or
saying good-bye as you head home from the best week of your life.
So why not let the fun experts give you the vacation you deserve?
4. Tons
of itinerary options.
Carnival
Glory’s got you covered from Canada to the Caribbean. A cruise ship
picking you up at your front door would be so awesome – and
entirely unfeasible for most of the country. Coming close –
sailing from Miami, Norfolk, New York and Boston – the Carnival
Glory gives you that closer to home option all year long. She winters
in Miami rotating weekly between Eastern and Western Caribbean
routes. She summers in the Cape, offering New England runs from both
Boston and New York in addition to some Bahamian runs from Norfolk.
5. Extraordinary
Entertainment.
Game
shows. Comedy. Big Screen Movies. Playlist Productions. No matter
your preference, the Carnival Glory’s got your entertainment need
more than covered. Bored just doesn’t exist on this Fun Ship.
Ever
wanted to slide a giant Sorry! game piece for the chance to win
fabulous prizes in front a studio audience? Or watch your favorite
football team on the Seaside Theatre while sitting in hot tub? Maybe
it’s checking out an interactive, musical production? Perhaps
catching a comedy show?
There
you have it. My top 5 reasons to sail the Carnival Glory (ok, it’s
really more than 5 reasons, but it’s an awesome ship). So get out
there and have your best week ever.
Βυ
Sarah Phillips (a freelance writer and editor).
