Keep costs down on a Carnival cruise by opting for the cruise line's shortest Florida itinerary, a three-day March sailing from Miami to the Bahamas. The Carnival Imagination ship offers four room options: an interior (no window), ocean view, balcony and suite. Spend two days in Nassau, where port excursions such as a pirate tour, catamaran reef snorkeling, Ardastra Gardens and Zoo tour, two-tank dive, private island lagoon getaway and riding Harley Davidsons await.
On board, enjoy the all-inclusive activities such as a fitness center, aerobics, nine-hole mini-golf course, adults-only pool, hot tubs, kids' activities, piano bar, casino (gaming costs extra), nightly entertainment and round-the-clock dining at gourmet restaurants, three daily buffets, pizzeria, room service and sushi bar.
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Embark in Miami and sail on the Carnival Destiny on a four-day cruise to the Western Caribbean. To keep costs down, opt for an interior room (rooms include television, one or two beds, closet, hairdryer and two cleanings per day; other room options include an ocean view, balcony and suite). The Destiny sails into Key West and Cozumel before spending one day at sea and returning to Miami. In Cozumel, enjoy a Segway adventure tour, shopping for crafts and souvenirs, taking bus tours and tasting local liquors. Cat lovers will want to stop by the Hemingway House in Key West, where Ernest Hemingway once resided and is now "owned" by 60 polydactyl felines.
Enjoy onboard activities on the Destiny such as an Internet cafe, casino, nightly Broadway-caliber shows, sports bar, dance club, arcade, kid and teen clubs, nine-hole mini golf course, fitness center and waterslide. Dining options include a sushi bar, coffee bar, 24-hour room service, three daily buffets, gourmet restaurants and pizzeria.
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Spend five days aboard the Carnival Fascination ship sailing to the Bahamas out of Jacksonville. Avoid any March chills in the United States with a day in Half Moon Cay and a day in Nassau, bracketed by two days sailing at sea. Activities in port include kayaking, parasailing, eco lagoon tour, snorkeling, nature walk, renting a beach cabana, swimming with stingrays, glass bottom boat tour, waterbiking and horseback riding.
The Fascination offers inside rooms (the cheapest option), ocean views, balconies and suites. Guests who are over 55, Florida residents and previous Carnival cruisers may qualify for reduced rates, room upgrades and on-board perks. On the Fascination, visit the casino, lounges, Internet cafe, arcade, adults-only pool, mini-golf course and multiple dining options, including round-the-clock room service, gourmet restaurants, daily buffets and pizzeria.
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