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Since we\u2019ve been Instagramming and blogging about our recent Carnival cruise, we\u2019ve gotten a lot of interest and questions from readers. Really great questions, such as why an adventurous couple would go on a cruise, what the food is like, if cruising REALLY is as amazing as we claim, and why we chose Carnival. We thought we\u2019d tackle all of your questions very openly and honestly\u2026 Because,truth be known, before this trip Bobby was what we like to term \u201ccruise skeptical!\u201d (Alli, on the other hand, has been on over a dozen cruises and can recite all of the deck plans from past ships. It may be a slight obsession.) From the moment we stepped inside the Carnival Breeze<\/a>, it didn\u2019t take much convincing Bobby that cruises are epic\u2026. but let\u2019s not get ahead of ourselves! Here are three things Bobby learned during our 6 day Western Caribbean cruise<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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1. Boredom is NOT an option<\/strong><\/p>\n

Probably the question we get the most (and one of Bobby\u2019s initial concerns), is \u201cWhat do you do all day on the ship? Is it boring?\u201d We can confidently say that you will never be bored on a Carnival cruise. Hey, they\u2019re not called the \u201cFun Ships\u201d for nothing!!!<\/p>\n

Entertainment is constant\u00a0(if\u00a0you\u00a0want\u00a0it\u00a0to\u00a0be). Ping pong tournaments, cooking demonstrations, aerobics classes, trivia games, 4D movies\u2026 you name it, they have it! Our problem was never boredom, it was the inability to fit everything we wanted to do in one day!! Like the…..<\/p>\n

the INCREDIBLY speedy waterslides<\/p>\n

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and moonlit movie nights on the Lido Deck!<\/p>\n

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\u00a02.\u00a0Cruising is for adventure seekers too<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a couple that is known for their audacious travel, we’ve had many inquiries about why we would pick cruising. It seems to be a common misconception that cruises limit your ability to discover and explore new destinations. We\u2019re happy to say that we found quite the opposite to be true! We can\u2019t think of anything cooler than waking up at a different tropical location every morning.<\/p>\n

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Whether we were driving a Jeep through secluded beaches in Cozumel, riding a catamaran through the turquoise waters of Grand Cayman, or getting caught in a rainstorm in Jamaica, it was a constant adventure!<\/p>\n

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\u00a03. The food is good. Really good.<\/strong><\/p>\n

…And that\u2019s coming from two self-proclaimed \u201cfoodies!\u201d If you haven\u2019t already noticed, we take our dining experiences very seriously. (We\u2019ve even been known to pick our travel destinations based on restaurants and yelp reviews!) That being said, the food served on our Carnival cruise had a lot to live up to, especially for Bobby. Thankfully, it did just that. Every day our meals were top quality. From mouthwatering steaks and decadent desserts at the\u00a0Steakhouse<\/a>\u00a0(Fahrenheit 555\u00a0on\u00a0Carnival\u00a0Breeze),<\/p>\n

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to fresh and healthy made-to-order tacos at the BlueIguana\u00a0Cantina<\/a>,<\/p>\n

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to 24 hour homemade pizza and soft serve (Alli\u2019s favorite),<\/p>\n

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we can confidently say we NEVER went hungry. And if we were craving different dishes, like sushi and burgers, it wasn\u2019t a problem! (Guess you could say it was a vacation for our taste buds too?!)<\/p>\n

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There you have it. From the onboard entertainment, to the memories you make in each location, to the flavorsome dishes onboard, cruising exceeded our expectations – especially Bobby\u2019s! If you consider yourself \u201cCruise Skeptical,\u201d we challenge you to give it a try and book a Carnival cruise. If for nothing more than their Chocolate Melting Cake, and their starlit dance parties!<\/p>\n

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This post was created for Away We Go with Carnival<\/a>, the destination for getting in the getaway state of mind.<\/p>\n


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