{"id":9607,"date":"2018-01-08T22:26:49","date_gmt":"2018-01-08T22:26:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/?p=9607"},"modified":"2021-07-08T16:39:54","modified_gmt":"2021-07-08T16:39:54","slug":"our-5-year-cruise-aversary-with-carnival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/cruising-fun\/our-5-year-cruise-aversary-with-carnival","title":{"rendered":"Our 5-Year Cruise-Aversary with Carnival\u00ae<\/sup>!"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s no secret that we love cruising. In fact, this is officially our fifth cruise together – and we haven\u2019t even been married for five years!! People ask us all the time why we cruise so often, and what keeps us coming back to cruising with Carnival\u00ae<\/sup>\u2026 oftentimes twice\u00a0in one year! We\u2019re going to use this blog post to break down why we can\u2019t get enough of cruising, and why Carnival is still our FAVORITE.<\/p>\n

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OUR FAVORITE ROOMS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once aboard the ship, we become slightly obsessed with our room. We fully unpack our suitcases and utilize all of the closets and the drawers (there\u2019s surprisingly a lot of storage space!), get to know our friendly steward, and pop a bottle of champagne on our balcony. It becomes our little home-away-from-home, and especially on the longer cruises, it REALLY feels like home towards the end! We love how cozy the Carnival cabins are, and the beds are better than some five star hotels we\u2019ve stayed at. Not lying – they\u2019re AMAZING.<\/p>\n

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OUR FAVORITE PIZZA<\/strong><\/p>\n

We\u2019re big fans of pizza. It\u2019s hands-down our favorite food, and a staple of our diet wherever we\u2019re traveling. Lucky for us, the Carnival Fun Ships have a 24-hour pizza spot called the \u201cPizza Pirate<\/a>\u201d and boy\u2026 is it good!! They custom-make your pizza right there for you, and it\u2019s just the perfect combination of thin, crispy, and super-cheesy. Alli loves the margherita pizza (sometimes she\u2019ll have them throw a little arugula on top, just to be healthy) \ud83d\ude09 and Bobby loves the pepperoni and the quattro formaggi and the prosciutto\u2026 he likes everything. We oftentimes joke that we book a cruise just to go to the Pizza Pirate. It really is THAT delicious.<\/p>\n

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OUR FAVORITE SING-ALONG BAR<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of our nightly rituals is a stop at the Piano Bar<\/a>, usually conveniently located next to where the Punchliner Comedy Shows are hosted. We\u2019re always blown away by the talented guys behind the piano, that will host a sing-along to almost ANY song you request! Along with their ability to tickle the ivories, they have a great sense of humor and will have your stomach hurting from all the laughter between sing-alongs. We sometimes spend our whole evening in this lively and hilarious bar, as it\u2019s a perfect way to learn some new tunes and make new friends.<\/p>\n

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OUR FAVORITE COCKTAIL SPOT<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve cruised with Carnival before, you know how amazing and extensive their drink list is. From margaritas to mojitos to \u201cBahama Mamas\u201d, we love trying all of their fun and festive cocktails! Our absolute favorite spot for a drink onboard has to be the Alchemy Bar<\/a>. It looks like an old-fashioned pharmacy, with the bartenders wearing white lab coats while they mix herbs, infused spirits, and fresh juices. We often gauge a bar by the way they make their simple, classic cocktails (Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Martini, etc.)\u2026 and the Carnival Liberty<\/a> did not disappoint. We asked Titus (the bartender) to make us his best Caribbean Manhattan, sparing us any extra sweetness. We were a little nervous considering the Caribbean is known for their sweet, colorful rum drinks. However, Titus knocked it out of the park. A smooth Manhattan with a hint of tropical flavors\u2026 find him and order one for yourself!<\/p>\n

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A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE ROUTINES<\/strong><\/p>\n

We get so excited for sea days. They allow us to fully explore our ship, and fill our day with some of our favorite activities and events. We typically order breakfast in bed, followed by a massage in the spa\u2026 (what better way to start your day then that?!). We then take some time reviewing our \u201cFun Times\u201d and plan out what we want to do. Just a few of our favorite activities are:<\/p>\n