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Ahoy there! If you haven\u2019t cruised for a while or are contemplating your first cruise, you might not have caught up with the news of how shipshape modern cruises have become.<\/p>\n

Gone are the days when guests squeezed into tiny cabins, joined a long queue waiting for the lunch buffet or hoped they would somehow nab a seat for the nightly show. These days, cruise ships offer a raft of spacious features, which means everybody on board can tick off their favourite activities without ever worrying about missing out.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n

\"Couples
\nFamily-friendly cruise<\/a> lines such as Carnival even cater to those who want a little child-free time by offering areas such as the Adult-Only Serenity Retreat<\/a> \u2013 where you can lounge on a day bed, swing in a hammock and feel the sea breeze (instead of a child\u2019s hand) tug at your hair. This is the place to (finally) get stuck into that book, to spend quality time with your partner, to sip a cocktail from the nearby bar or to simply chill out and do nothing at all.<\/p>\n

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To take relaxation to the next level, put your body in the (very strong) hands of the experts who work in Cloud 9 Day Spa<\/a>*. Here, you’ll find treatments ranging from massages and facials to full head-to-toe pamper packages.<\/p>\n

If your kids are the adventurous type, they\u2019ll be off somewhere else anyway, probably rocketing down Carnival\u2019s signature Green Lightning^ waterslide, or helping themselves to the free ice cream that can be found poolside. Little kids can have plenty of fun at the water park with mini-slides and drenching buckets.<\/p>\n

\"FamilyOnboard dining options are so plentiful \u2013 from a sushi restaurant~ to a burgers \u2013 that you can spend your entire cruise working out which place is your favourite. You’ll find everything from a plentiful buffet to the exclusive Chef\u2019s Table<\/a>* \u2013 and even a seafood bar* that serves up a delicious selection.<\/p>\n

If you want to be entertained by an evening performance, head to the Main Show Lounge, which stages two shows a night to accommodate families with younger children and those who enjoy a later evening. Or, snuggle into a deckchair to enjoy the outdoor cinema on the Lido Deck with popcorn and blankets included. During the day, there\u2019s a host of free activities such as trivia, table-tennis and dance classes.<\/p>\n

At the end of all that fun, retire to your comfortable cabin to recover with a good night’s sleep!<\/p>\n

Ready to cruise? Book your next holiday now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

*Charges apply
\n^Available on Carnival Splendor
\n~Available on Carnival Luminosa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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