{"id":1745,"date":"2025-04-01T08:00:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T21:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cruisetips.carnival.com.au\/?p=1745"},"modified":"2026-02-18T17:04:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T06:04:27","slug":"talk-about-fun-real-cruisers-talk-all-things-cruising-with-carnival","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com.au\/behind-the-seas\/life-onboard\/talk-about-fun-real-cruisers-talk-all-things-cruising-with-carnival\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Cruises Fun? Discover Tips from Real Cruisers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re thinking about booking your very first cruise, it\u2019s only natural to have some questions. What will it be like onboard? Will there be plenty of things to do for my whole family?<\/p>\n<p>Who better to answer your questions and tell you what it\u2019s like onboard than real Carnival cruisers? Get an insider\u2019s look at everything you need to know about cruising with Carnival before booking or embarking on your first adventure.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"content1\">Talk About Fun. Episode 1 Carnival 101<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rRIV_nf_Uzo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"carnival-cta-area\"><div class=\"carnival-cta-left\"><h4>Short cruises are perfect for trying cruising for the first time<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"carnival-cta-right\"><div class=\"carnival-cta-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com.au\/cruise-search?pageNumber=1&#038;numadults=2&#038;dest=U&#038;port=BNE,MEL,SYD&#038;durdays=2,3,4,5&#038;pagesize=8&#038;sort=fromprice&#038;showBest=true&#038;tierCode=01&#038;pastGuest=true&#038;vifp=9019983176&#038;async=true&#038;currency=AUD&#038;locality=7\">View Cruises<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"content2\">Talk About Fun. Episode 2 Fun on the High Seas<\/h3>\n<p>Want to find out more about the activities available on a Carnival cruise? Hear first-hand from families and couples how they spend their time onboard.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gpAo595_dzA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"carnival-cta-area\"><div class=\"carnival-cta-left\"><h4>Learn more about Onboard Activities<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"carnival-cta-right\"><div class=\"carnival-cta-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com.au\/onboard\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"content3\">Talk About Fun. Episode 3 Nautical Nightlife<\/h3>\n<p>Curious about what the nightlife is like on a Carnival cruise? We be chat to cruise enthusiasts about the best ways to dance, laugh, and sip the nights away.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jM8AAunq4rA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"carnival-cta-area\"><div class=\"carnival-cta-left\"><h4>Learn more about Onboard Entertainment<br \/>\n<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"carnival-cta-right\"><div class=\"carnival-cta-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com.au\/onboard\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"content4\">Talk About Fun. Episode 4 Onboard Accommodation<\/h3>\n<p>Hear first-hand from our cruisers about all the ins and outs of accommodation onboard Carnival ships &#8211; from cosy interior staterooms to spacious suites with ocean views.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/woFZ5C-ULWU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"carnival-cta-area\"><div class=\"carnival-cta-left\"><h4>Learn more about our Staterooms<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"carnival-cta-right\"><div class=\"carnival-cta-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com.au\/staterooms\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"content5\">Talk About Fun. Episode 5 Cruising with Kids<\/h3>\n<p>Want to know what it\u2019s like cruising with kids? From exciting kids\u2019 clubs and splash zones to family-friendly dining and activities, we talk to families about all the fun you can expect on a Carnival cruise.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0vy2HhoDu5M\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"carnival-cta-area\"><div class=\"carnival-cta-left\"><h4>Learn more about our kids clubs<br \/>\n<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"carnival-cta-right\"><div class=\"carnival-cta-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com.au\/onboard\/camp-ocean\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"content6\">Talk About Fun. 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