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2nd Day at Port – Belize

August 25, 2010 by

Today was another AWESOME day aboard the Carnival Dream (how could it not be?). Today’s Port of Call was Belize. What I thought was really cool was The Dream didn’t pull into port to let us off but instead anchored 5 miles off shore and we were tendered into Belize. I am not 100% why but I think it is because the water is to shallow for The Dream to pull into Port. Also, if you don‘t know what tendering is it is when a smaller boat pulls along side The Dream and you transfer from one boat to the other and are then taken into Belize. It is really cool to look back off of the boat and see The Dream just anchored in the middle of the water with nothing around it (Kind of weird actually).

Belize was nice but we didn’t do much but walk around the shopping area. We didn’t book an excursion so we didn’t go to the beach or anything like that but it was still cool to see Belize. This was actually a late decision because Melinda and I decided at first just to skip this Port and stay on the ship but we decided we might regret not getting off so we did. We were in Belize for about an hour or so and then made our way back to The Dream. After we got back Shaun wanted to go to Camp Carnival (he loves going there) and Melinda and I went to grab lunch.

Since it was a day at Port the ship was kind of empty so we took advantage of the pools and the waterslides. Sabreena and I went on the twister and drain plug which are super fast water slides but a TON of fun. There is so much to talk about I can’t do it in one post so I will end it here for tonight but stay tuned because we have so much more to tell you and probably will be talking about it for a week or so after the cruise ends.

Tomorrows Port of Call is Isla Rotan, We are looking forward to this and we are also getting a tour of the Bridge (where the Captain drive the ship from) which we are SUPER excited about!!!

Thank you to Carnival for providing the complimentary 7-day cruise as part of their Mom-bassador Program. All opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! and were not influenced in anyway by anyone.




Our 1st Day at Port – Cozumel

August 23, 2010 by

Today was our first day in port which was Cozumel, Mexico. Carnival was nice enough to book the entire family the Playa Mia Beach Break Deluxe.

It was a great day. After the boat docked it took maybe 15-20 minutes to disembark then we headed into town where we caught a bus to Playa Mia. Once at Playa Mia we spent a lot of time on the beach then had a nice buffet lunch that was provided and open bar. Playa Mia also had a fresh water pool that we spent the last hour at before we heading back to the bus that drove us back to port.

We are now in our room and getting ready for our 6pm dinner. The food is AWESOME and so are our waiters Jose and Darma. They provide the best service and know that the kids want hot chocolate after dinner with their dessert.

Last night Melinda and I went to an adult comedy show and tonight we are going to see an 8pm variety show. If you have never been on a cruise you are missing out. There is SOOOOOO much to do you can be out all night if you wanted to be. Shaun is loving Camp Carnival, Shae not so much. Sabreena even has her own club to go to which is really cool.

So we are off to eat an awesome dinner right now but check in tomorrow for another post on our awesome day and adventures.

Thanks again Carnival. This is one of our best vacations ever!!!

Thank you to Carnival for providing the complimentary 7-day cruise as part of their Mom-bassador Program. All opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! and were not influenced in anyway by anyone.

 




Our Fun Day at Sea

August 22, 2010 by
Hi Everyone,
Greetings from the sunny and blue Atlantic & Caribbean Ocean.  We are on day 2 of our family cruise vacation on Carnval Cruise Lines-Dream. 
We boarded yesterday and while last night was a bit quiet for us (we ended up falling asleep early) today we jumped into the festivities at Waterworks with Shae.  Shaun and Sabreena spent the morning at Camp making new friends.
Shae is a part fish we think and spent 2 hours going down the kid slides and playing in the water. 

Tomorrow is our day onshore in Cozumel.  Can’t wait to swim those crystal clear waters.
Thank you to Carnival for providing the complimentary 7-day cruise as part of their Mom-bassador Program. All opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! and were not influenced in anyway by anyone.




The Day Is Finally Here!!!!!!

August 21, 2010 by

At 8 am this morning we will be on this:

Flying to Florida to get on this:

This will be the 1st time EVER that Shaun and Shae have flown and the 1st cruise for the entire family.  We are super excirted to be making this trip.

Be sure to check out our daily post from the Carnival Dream on how our cruise is going.

Thank you to Carnival for providing the complimentary 7-day cruise as part of their Mom-bassador Program.  All opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! and were not influenced in anyway by anyone.




One Week And Counting!!!!!

August 14, 2010 by

We have ONE week until we fly to Port Canaveral to board the Carnival Dream. Check out this link HERE, we are mentioned on Carnival’s website. I am excited about the pool, food and seeing water that is crystal blue. The kids and Melinda are also super excited and Saturday 8/21 can’t come soon enough.

Melinda and I are looking forward to the shows, pools and whirlpools and the kids are excited about the awesome waterslide and arcade. I also read that the Dream has an 18 hole miniature golf course that I am excited to take the kids to so we can play.

We will be doing an awesome shore excursion in Cozumel, Mexico that we are all looking forward to. I have never been on a cruise but from everything I am reading I am finding it hard to believe that we will have a bad time. Stay tuned for additional posts and pictures which we will be taking TONS of while on the cruise.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Your experiences and reactions may differ from ours.




Two Weeks And Counting!!!!!!!

August 6, 2010 by

Not sure if everyone heard but Melinda and I are Carnival ambassadors which means we get to go on a cruise and talk about it which I am SUPER excited about. Carnival is known as the fun ship and is trying to get the word out that they also cater to family and kids. We are a family with three nutty kids so Carnival and my family is the perfect match.

In two weeks we are leaving for a 7 day Caribbean cruise which leaves out of Port Canaveral Florida and stops in Cozumel, Mexico, Isla Roatan, Belize and Costa Maya, Mexico. I have never been on a cruise and the furthest south I have ever been was Orlando, Florida. I think this is going to be a great experience for the kids and for Melinda and me. This will also be the first time that Shaun and Shae have ever flown which seems exciting and a little scary to me at the same time.

Needless to say the whole family is looking forward to August 21st as that is the day we fly to Florida and set sail on the Carnival Dream. Between now and then there is a lot of work to do like figuring out what to pack and what we are going to need for a 7 day cruise. I have seen so many lists that people have posted on cruise forums in regards to things that should be brought but it is hard because everyone has there own idea of what is important. So far I know we need Advil (mainly for me, LOL), swim suits and suntan lotion. I know we need cloths but need to figure out what cloths and how much cloths. I am sure Melinda already has a solid idea of what to bring but I am stressing but then again I stress about everything. Regardless of what we pack one thing is for sure all five of us are looking forward to cruising on the Carnival Dream!

Have you ever cruised? What do you feel are important items to bring?

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Your experiences and reactions may differ from ours.




The Fun Ships are also the Family Ships

July 30, 2010 by

I’ve always known we were special, I mean there aren’t many mom and dad blogger teams out there with such kooky kids. It’s only fitting that we were chosen for this freakin awesome opportunity

Carnival Dream to the Caribbean 
****insert happy dance here****

Alright so maybe that wasn’t the criteria they needed but I do think it has something to do with having 3 kids that span the ages toddler to teen. Carnival is known as The Fun Ship but they are also making an impact as a family friendly cruise line with activities for kids ages 2 – teen, the onboard WaterWorks waterslide and a more relaxed dining schedule.

Our job as your newest Carnival Mom(and Dad)-bassadors is to let you know our experiences while we sail the Caribbean Sea to ports like Belize and Cozumel. We’ll update often with the activities the kids are enjoying, the beaches and towns we visit and the fun we have.

While this is a cruise review it’s so much more. This will be the FIRST cruise for all of us. Now is the time for all of you to chime in with you advice and tips and tricks for making this dream vacation the best it can be.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Your experiences and reactions may differ from ours.




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