Travel by Susan

26/07/2023

28/05/2023

06/05/2023

News update

Carnival Cruise Line has addressed rumors about passport requirements on all Carnival sailings for 2024 and beyond.

08/02/2023

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CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE UNVEILS ULTIMATE BUCKET LIST TRANSPACIFIC CRUISE, SPANNING THREE CONTINENTS IN 31 DAYS

Carnival Luminosa to Sail One of Carnival’s Longest Ever
Journeys Cruise Crossing Pacific Ocean in 2024
Carnival Cruise Line is introducing a once-in-a-lifetime 31-day cruise on Carnival Luminosa that will take guests to three continents, sailing from Brisbane, Australia to Japan and then across the Pacific Ocean to Alaska, ending in Seattle, Washington. Reservations for the sailing are now open.
This latest addition to the Carnival Journeys program of longer sailings is one of the longest and most varied itineraries in Carnival’s 50-year history.
“This itinerary reads like a travel lover’s wish list. This transpacific voyage on Carnival Luminosa is a truly unique offering,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “As we continue to grow our fleet and our offerings, our team is taking every opportunity to create exceptional new experiences for our guests. This sailing is a perfect testament to that.”
The 30-day itinerary departs Brisbane, Australia, on April 1, 2024 and includes the following port visits: Guam; Okinawa, Hiroshima, Yokohama (Tokyo), Aomori and Kushiro, Japan; Seward, Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska, and a cruise through the Hubbard Glacier and ending in Seattle, Washington on May 1, 2024. The sailing’s stop in Okinawa, Japan will mark Carnival’s first-ever visit there.

Here is the itinerary:

And wow.
BRISBANE

• Carnival Journeys – 31-Day Transpacific Cruise from Brisbane, Australia (Monday departure)

2024: 04/01/2024

Mon Brisbane, Australia 6:00 PM
Tue "Fun Day" At Sea
Wed "Fun Day" At Sea
Thu "Fun Day" At Sea
Fri "Fun Day" At Sea
Sat "Fun Day" At Sea
Sun "Fun Day" At Sea
Mon Guam 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Tue "Fun Day" At Sea
Wed "Fun Day" At Sea
Thu Naha, Okinawa, Japan 9:00 AM 7:00 PM
Fri "Fun Day" At Sea
Sat Hiroshima, Japan 9:00 AM 6:00 PM
Sun "Fun Day" At Sea
Mon Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan 6:30 AM 10:00 PM
Tue "Fun Day" At Sea
Wed Aomori, Japan 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
Thu Kushiro, Japan 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Fri "Fun Day" At Sea
Sat "Fun Day" At Sea
Sun "Fun Day" At Sea
Mon "Fun Day" At Sea
Mon Cross International Dateline
Tue "Fun Day" At Sea
Wed "Fun Day" At Sea
Thu Seward (Anchorage), AK 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
Fri "Fun Day" At Sea
Sat Cruise Hubbard Glacier
Sun Juneau, AK 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
Mon Ketchikan, AK 10:00 AM 6:00 PM
Tue "Fun Day" At Sea
Wed Seattle, WA 7:00 AM

19/09/2022

A little trivia!

❤️ I have always been fascinated by this story...
*The passenger steamer SS Warrimoo was quietly knifing its way through the waters of the mid-Pacific on its way from Vancouver to Australia. The navigator had just finished working out a star fix and brought Captain John DS. Phillips, the result.
* The Warrimoo's position was LAT 0º 31' N and LONG 179 30' W. The date was December 31, 1899. "Know what this means?" First Mate Payton broke in, "We're only a few miles from the intersection of the Equator and the International Date Line".
* Captain Phillips was prankish enough to take full advantage of the opportunity for achieving the navigational freak of a lifetime.
* He called his navigators to the bridge to check & double check the ship's position. He changed course slightly so as to bear directly on his mark. Then he adjusted the engine speed.
* The calm weather & clear night worked in his favor. At mid-night the SS Warrimoo lay on the Equator at exactly the point where it crossed the International Date Line!
* The consequences of this bizarre position were many:
- The forward part (bow) of the ship was in the Southern Hemisphere & in the middle of summer.
- The rear (stern) was in the Northern Hemisphere & in the middle of winter.
- The date in the aft part of the ship was 31 December 1899.
- In the bow (forward) part it was 1 January 1900.
- This ship was therefore not only in:
Two different days,
Two different months,
Two different years,
Two different seasons.

But in two different centuries - all at the same time!

21/06/2022

I think a lot of people misunderstand what travel agents do. Yes, we quote and book vacations. Yes, we make personalized itineraries and plans for you. Yes, this costs you NOTHING extra over booking it yourself.

What we don't do is get paid if you don't book with us. We are not paid an hourly wage. We are only paid commission on trips we book, and only after you return home from traveling. So that Disney vacation, cruise, all-inclusive resort stay, etc. that you book on your own - we could have booked it for the same price but you would have helped us build our business. AT NO COST TO YOU. Booking with a travel agent is a win-win!

The cost of our commission is already included in the cost you pay, whether you use an agent or not. Essentially you are paying for a service you are not receiving.

And we are there to assist you every step of the way. Good luck in getting someone to help you if something goes awry during travel if you booked online.

Please consider always using a Travel Agent for your next trip.

Amazing Getaways Travel

31/01/2022

WOW

17/01/2022

The CDC is letting its Conditional Sail Order, and the requirements that came with it, expire.

12/01/2022

I believe many people misunderstand what travel agents do. Yes, we quote and book vacations. Yes, we make personalized itineraries and plans for you. Yes, this costs you NOTHING extra over booking it yourself.
However, we don't get paid if you don't book with us. We are not paid an hourly wage. We don't get paid for simply making a booking, spending time on a booking, or for research. We are only paid commission on trips we book and that you actually take (or in SOME situations, if paid in full). So that Disney vacation, cruise, all-inclusive resort stay, etc. that you book on your own - we could have booked it for the same price but you would have helped us build our business. AT NO COST TO YOU. Plus, you have an advocate for you. I couldn't tell you how many hours I have spent on some bookings to help make sure everything was taken care of. Booking with a travel agent is a win-win!
The cost of our commission is already included in the cost you pay, whether you use an agent or not. Essentially you are paying for a service you are not receiving."
Thank you to all who do use our services!!!!! It is how we can remain in business. We appreciate YOU!!!!
Please consider always using a Travel Agent for your vacations.

05/09/2021

The Valor looks so good!

Carnival Valor docked at the Port of Miami. Photo by Devan Jay Kellet.

26/07/2021

Look inside the Carnival Madi Gras!!

25/07/2021

Videos from Carnival Madi Gras

15/07/2021

Who’s ready for a cruise!!!!

Carnival Breeze Cruise Group!

I have a group cruise departing January 8, 2022 - Western Caribbean 5 days. If you are interested in joining us please let me know.

These are just estimated per person prices.
Interior Cabin $319.00 per person
Oceanview Cabin $404.00 per person
Balcony Cabin $479.00 per person
Prices are based on double occupancy

Currently Deposit is $75.00 per person. Final payment must be made by October 15, 2021.

If you need a roommate, we can choose one from the group or bring a friend!!!

The more cabins we book the more the ON BOARD CREDIT WILL BE.

PLEASE PM ME if you are ready to book, we can select your cabin and add roommate later.
These prices are subject to change according to your VIP numbers (previous cruise goers) Currently Carnival is offering lots of incentives to past guest.

AS OF RIGHT NOW YOU MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED !!

12/07/2021

Did you know???

04/07/2021

WE ARE BACK!!!!!!

03/07/2021

Today is the day!!!! Carnival ships will be cruising from US Ports. 15 months been a long time coming

16/06/2021

09/06/2021

Finally today ( and there will more exciting itineraries to come we head to GALVESTON and CARNIVAL DREAM’S 6, 8 and 14 Day Cruises

• 6-Day Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston, Texas Sunday departure)

2023: 05/14/2023, 05/28/2023, 06/11/2023, 06/25/2023, 07/09/2023, 07/23/2023, 08/06/2023, 08/20/2023, 09/03/2023, 09/17/2023, 10/15/2023, 11/12/2023, 12/10/2023

2024: 01/07/2024, 02/04/2024, 03/03/2024, 03/31/2024, 04/28/2024

Sun Galveston, TX 3:30 PM
Mon "Fun Day" At Sea
Tue Costa Maya, Mexico 1:00 PM 8:00 PM
Wed Belize 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Thu Cozumel, Mexico 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Fri "Fun Day" At Sea
Sat Galveston, TX 8:00 AM

• 6-Day Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston, FL (Saturday departure)

2023: 12/16/2023

Sat Galveston, TX 3:30 PM
Sun "Fun Day" At Sea
Mon Costa Maya, Mexico 1:00 PM 8:00 PM
Tue Belize 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Wed Cozumel, Mexico 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Thu "Fun Day" At Sea
Fri Galveston, TX 8:00 AM

• 6-Day Exotic Western Caribbean Cruise from Galveston, FL (Sunday departure)

2023: 10/01/2023, 11/26/2023
2024: 02/18/2024, 03/17/2024, 04/14/2024

Sun Galveston, TX 3:30 PM
Mon "Fun Day" At Sea
Tue Costa Maya, Mexico 1:00 PM 8:00 PM
Wed Mahogany Bay, Isla Roatan 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
Thu Cozumel, Mexico 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Fri "Fun Day" At Sea
Sat Galveston, TX 8:00 AM

• 8-Day Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Galveston, FL (Friday departure)

2023: 12/22/2023

Fri Galveston, TX 3:30 PM
Sat "Fun Day" At Sea
Sun Key West, FL 10:00 AM 6:00 PM
Mon Freeport, The Bahamas 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Tue Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
Wed Nassau, The Bahamas 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
Thu "Fun Day" At Sea
Fri "Fun Day" At Sea
Sat Galveston, TX 8:00 AM

• 8-Day Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Galveston, FL (Saturday departure)

2023: 05/06/2023, 05/20/2023, 06/03/2023, 06/17/2023, 07/01/2023, 07/15/2023, 07/29/2023, 08/12/2023, 08/26/2023, 09/09/2023, 09/23/2023, 10/07/2023, 11/04/2023, 11/18/2023, 12/02/2023, 12/30/2023

2024: 01/27/2024, 02/10/2024, 02/24/2024, 03/09/2024, 03/23/2024, 04/06/2024, 04/20/2024

Sat Galveston, TX 3:30 PM
Sun "Fun Day" At Sea
Mon Key West, FL 10:00 AM 6:00 PM
Tue Freeport, The Bahamas 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Wed Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
Thu Nassau, The Bahamas 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
Fri "Fun Day" At Sea
Sat "Fun Day" At Sea
Sun Galveston, TX 8:00 AM

• Carnival Journeys: 14-Day Panama Canal Cruise from Galveston, FL (Saturday departure)

2024: 01/13/2024

Sat Galveston, TX 6:00 PM
Sun "Fun Day" At Sea
Mon "Fun Day" At Sea
Tue Ocho Rios, Jamaica 9:00 AM 6:00 PM
Wed "Fun Day" At Sea
Thu Aruba 9:00 AM 10:00 PM
Fri Curacao 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Sat "Fun Day" At Sea
Sun Cartagena, Colombia 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
Mon Colon, Panama 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
Tue Limon, Costa Rica 7:00 AM 3:00 PM
Wed "Fun Day" At Sea
Thu Cozumel, Mexico
Fri "Fun Day" At Sea At Sea At Sea
Sat Galveston, TX 8:00 AM

• Carnival Journeys: 14-Day Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Galveston, FL (Saturday departure)

2023: 10/21/2023

Sat Galveston, TX 6:00 PM
Sun "Fun Day" At Sea
Mon Key West, FL 12:00 PM 6:00 PM
Tue "Fun Day" At Sea
Wed Grand Turk 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
Thu San Juan, Puerto Rico 12:00 PM 8:00 PM
Fri St. Thomas, USVI 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Sat St. Kitts, WI 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Sun St. Maarten, NA 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Mon St. Croix, USVI 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
Tue "Fun Day" At Sea
Wed Montego Bay, Jamaica 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
Thu "Fun Day" At Sea
Fri "Fun Day" At Sea
Sat Galveston, TX 8:00 AM

02/05/2021

Awesome!!!!

We are coming back.

30/04/2021

I know lots and lots of you are heading down to Galveston on Sunday to see the ships. Carnival Breeze and Carnival Vista will arrive into Galveston on Sunday around noon time.

It should be quite a sight to see. I hope some of you will be able to get down there. On Monday I will be doing some live videos with our president Christine and I’m sure there will be lots to talk about.

Thank you to everybody who is going down there to support our return to Texas.
Cheers

30/04/2021

There back!!!! Mid-July cruises will be leaving from US Ports!!! Get your vaccinations so you can get back to cruising!!!!