The Carnival Victory is a popular floating resort. The waters are crowded with sea-worthy vessels, so to make planning easier, we've done all the prep work for a cruise vacation. As part of a Huffington Post Travel series on cruise ships, here is a tip sheet offering all the key information one could ever need to know about the Carnival Victory.
Sail The Caribbean
The
include six-, seven- or eight-day Southern Caribbean cruises throughout the year. All departures are from San Juan, Puerto Rico, with destinations of St. Thomas, Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, St. Maarten and Dominica.
Passenger Ship
The Carnival Victory is a relaxing, laid-back, family-oriented cruise ship. This large ship consists of 13 decks and carries 2,758 passengers.
Special Features
Special features include four pools, an 11-hole miniature-golf, a padded jogging track, a shuffleboard and an adults-only area with hot tub. There's also a three-deck-high Twister water slide, a spa, live entertainment at the Caribbean Lounge, a library with books and games, camps and clubs for ages 2 to 17, a video arcade, shopping, a casino and a photo gallery.
Accommodations
The Carnival Victory offers
. Choose from interior staterooms with pull-down beds as an option, ocean-view rooms with large windows, cabins with large balconies or suites with whirlpool baths.
Cost
The cost of this cruise runs from $379 for an interior room to $1,849 for a suite. This fee is per person and depends on the length of the cruise, room and time of year.
Excursions
The Carnival Victory offers many worthwhile excursions. The
is the ultimate excursion, with historic sites, beaches and a visit to the famous Coral World.
and other sea creatures, feed stingrays, and enjoy shows with sea lions performing tricks for a fun-filled experience at Coral World.
Dining Experience
The Carnival Destiny offers elegant
in both the Atlantic and Pacific dining rooms, and the two-deck Lido restaurant offers a casual buffet with a 24-hour pizzeria. Room service is also available.
Maiden Voyage
The Carnival Victory's maiden voyage was Oct. 15, 2000. It was built by its current owner and has always been a passenger ship.
In The News
The Carnival Victory received a
on the United States Public Health inspection. To earn this score, cruising vessels must achieve a perfect rating in 42 areas of a comprehensive sanitation checklist.
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