Discovered Carnival gives a good military discount. Booked a three nighter in Sensation before obliging ourselves to a week or more.

If you watch a Miami Beach Patrol episode of COPS you will recognize a large percentage of those who take weekend Bahama cruises. For good reason; it was explained to me (they are civil to the elderly)that an inside cabin cost less than what they budget for an otherwise normal weekend. The other 30% were extended families and people just wanting to get away.

Embarking in Port Canaveral is always easy. Appreciated Carnival agents spotting my wife's cane and pulling us out of line. Do Your paperwork online and VIP check in takes seconds, then we were escorted to the brow. Read more