Carnival Connections

Looking Through the Porthole

John Heald's Blog — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:19:09 GMT

It’s a good job Heidi got pregnant. That’s because this morning I received a letter from the British Adoption service we had registered with a few months ago. Unfortunately, despite the fact that Heidi and I would have loved the child beyond measure and having big coal fires to keep everyone warm at night, I [...]...(read more)

Carnival Splendor’s Inaugural Call at Fort Lauderdale

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:28:54 GMT

To celebrate the Carnival Splendor’s inaugural call at Fort Lauderdale, a reception was held aboard the 3,006-passenger vessel attended by officials from both the cruise line and Port Everglades. Here, Port Everglades Deputy Director Glenn Wiltshire (left) presents Carnival Splendor Captain Claudio Cupisti with a commemorative key to Broward County, Fla., to mark [...]...(read more)

A Winter’s Day

John Heald's Blog — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 22:48:31 GMT

So, I spoke to my mate Ken the maitre d yesterday……….well……………..when I say spoke we, of course, used the e mail thingy but we had a good conversation. We have been friends for many years and I like to think we are very, very similar. We are both are very close to our families and [...]...(read more)

The Chair

John Heald's Blog — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:23:23 GMT

Life was much easier when man lived in caves. We spent the day pulling women around by the hair, hunting, drawing on the walls and crapping in the corner. There were no forced trips to IKEA, no bollockings for leaving underwear on the bathroom floor or being asked “Do you still love me?” every Wednesday. [...]...(read more)

Carnival’s New 130,000-Ton Carnival Dream to Host Two ‘John Heald Bloggers Cruises’ in 2009

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:10:34 GMT

Carnival Cruise Lines’ immensely popular senior cruise director and ‘blogger extraordinaire’ John Heald will host two Bloggers Cruises aboard the new 130,000-ton Carnival Dream in 2009. The first, an eight-day voyage operating round-trip from New York November 15-23, 2009, will call at Port Canaveral, Fla., and Nassau and Freeport, The Bahamas. A second [...]...(read more)

24 hours of blog

John Heald's Blog — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:38:45 GMT

Last night I wanted to be back in the United States because you were all being treated to one of the most eagerly awaited television shows in modern history. I’m talking, of course, about 24 - Redemption, the further adventures of Jack Bauer, CTU’s (beep beep eeoooh) shouting whisperer, whose cell phone never runs out [...]...(read more)

Carnival Cruise Lines to Increase Capacity on 2010 New York Departures

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:50:46 GMT

Carnival Cruise Lines will increase capacity on its seasonal cruise program from New York in 2010 with the 2,978-passenger Carnival Glory scheduled to operate a variety of four and five-day Atlantic Canada voyages from June to September, followed by a series of five week-long fall foliage cruises. It marks the first time that Carnival [...]...(read more)

I hate jet lag

John Heald's Blog — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:13:57 GMT

It has you doing the strangest things at 4 am. I won’t go into detail, but in the wee small hours of this morning, me and the toilet were joined at the bottom. After making my deposit and knowing that sleep would avoid me, I ventured downstairs and turned on the TV. In the US [...]...(read more)

We Are Family

John Heald's Blog — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:03:57 GMT

Just once………………just one time………………I would like to be able to sit here and tell you that my flight went well……………that I sat next to a normal person…………….or even that I sat next to nobody and that absolutely nothing happened………………….but whether it’s Murphy and his law or the big boss in heaven………….someone...(read more)

Advantage Miss Navratilova

John Heald's Blog — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:04:58 GMT

If American Airlines was the snake in the garden of Eden, Eve would have paid for her own apple………………………..bloody hell……………$2 for a pair of headphones to watch a movie that has been cut so much as not to offend children, Christians, Jews, Muslims, Vegetarians and the French it lasts 20 minutes At least bankers only [...]...(read more)

What a Dream!

Stephanie — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:03:00 GMT

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to share some of our latest photos of the Carnival Dream. This was taken as it floated out to sea for the very first time!

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Bond is Back………….Or is He?

John Heald's Blog — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:49:36 GMT

Just before I start venting let me start by saying Good Morning less I forget to do so later…………………”Good Morning.” Well it’s going to be quite a day. I have to pack…………………..or……………as I like to call it “throwing everything into a suitcase and then sitting my buxom bottom on it to make sure it closes.”…………..Heidi would [...]...(read more)

Back to the Future

John Heald's Blog — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:15:46 GMT

I have never been much of a fan of parties. Maybe this comes from the fact that I was hardly ever invited to one and when I was…………….no bugger spoke to me. I would arrive at the party with dreams of meeting a girl ……………any girl…………. who would want to have a bit of rumpy [...]...(read more)

Update on the videos

John Heald's Blog — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:38:47 GMT

Hi Everyone, We apologize for the difficulty with the streaming video. I know some folks experienced some delays, but we had some connection issues. Please don’t worry if you weren’t able to watch live. All our videos are available for replay. You should be able to replay today’s video now at: http://qik.com/carnivalcruise. Check back later for more videos [...]...(read more)

Watch John Live Onboard the Carnival Splendor

John Heald's Blog — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:00:29 GMT

Hi Everyone! Join us as we welcome the newest addition to the Fun Ship fleet, the Carnival Splendor, as it makes its stateside debut in Fort Lauderdale. John will be roaming the ship and interviewing various crew members along the way. Stay tuned for live videos! http://qik.com/carnivalcruise Thanks! Stephanie ShareThis ...(read more)

Carnival Splendor Arrives At Fort Lauderdale Friday, Nov. 14

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:11:05 GMT

Carnival Cruise Lines’ 113,300-ton Carnival Splendor – the line’s newest and largest “Fun Ship” – made its U.S. debut Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, when it arrived at Port Everglades this morning following a 16-day trans-Atlantic crossing from Europe. Carnival Splendor will kick off its Fort Lauderdale–based program with a series of three one-time [...]...(read more)

Tune if for 3:45 pm for live video

John Heald's Blog — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:49:50 GMT

Hi Everyone, Stephanie here. Just wanted to let you know that John will not be writing a blog today but at 3:45 pm (EST) there will be live streaming video from John with some of the crew members and some behind the scenes onboard the Carnival Splendor. Thanks! Stephanie ShareThis ...(read more)

Do You Have a Reservation?

John Heald's Blog — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:32:24 GMT

I love food………………I really do. Last night I ate at what some would describe as a “fancy restaurant” and I will explain the point to all this in a moment…………………. But first let me tell you what was on the menu. I started with seared duck foie gras with – wait for it, a roast [...]...(read more)

Carnival Wins Big In Porthole Cruise Magazine’s Annual ‘Readers Choice Awards,’ Taking Home Honors In Nine Categories

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:06:46 GMT

Carnival Cruise Lines led the way once again in Porthole Cruise Magazine’s “Reader Choice Awards,” winning in nine different categories, including two new categories – Best Web Site and Best Mexican Itineraries. Porthole Cruise Magazine’s “Readers Choice Awards” are determined by thousands of the publication’s readers who vote on their favorite cruise line in [...]...(read more)

A Look At The Carnival Liberty’s Two New 750-Square-Foot Suites

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:49:50 GMT

Underscoring the increasing popularity of balcony and suite accommodations, Carnival recently completed the construction of two expansive new 750-square-foot suites aboard the Carnival Liberty. The newly completed suites — the largest in the “Fun Ship” fleet — feature a new cabin configuration with a separate bedroom, expansive living area and two bathrooms. Located [...]...(read more)

Peter Says Goodbye

John Heald's Blog — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:53:59 GMT

Bugger… this Facespace thingy has gotten out of control. Stephanie called me yesterday and told me that I have 1,000 friends and hundreds of requests from people who wanted to be my friend and needed a hug. My friend list is increasingly weird – Julian Fennel, for instance. The last time I saw Mr Fennel [...]...(read more)

Startea

John Heald's Blog — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:57:42 GMT

Did you see the news today that Starbucks has issued a 97% downturn on their profits from this time last year? …………..wow……………..I wonder why. Has the credit crunch meant that we are now taking a packet of Maxwell Folgers Coffee to work with us and avoiding the purchase of a skinny macchiato caramel extra shot [...]...(read more)

Blue Monday

John Heald's Blog — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:03:46 GMT

So the flight was delayed once again. Apparently it was still a surprise to American Airlines that there were other planes taking off and landing and so we sat on the runway for 40 minutes waiting to take off. It would have been nice to pass that time by talking to the lady next to [...]...(read more)

A Record-Breaking Event

Carnival Cruise Lines News — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:33:52 GMT

Carnival Cruise Lines broke open the world’s largest piñata yesterday in Philadelphia and is donating its entire contents – 8,000 pounds of candy - to local non-profit organizations, including Philabundance, the YMCA, Ronald McDonald House, Dignity Housing,The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Travelers Aid Family Residence Center, among others. The candy had been [...]...(read more)

The Candy Man

John Heald's Blog — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:37:24 GMT

It was quite a sight. 8000 pounds of candy pouring from the belly of the Worlds Largest Piñata. There were approximately 300 paid film extras who didn’t need much direction as when the candy fell they rushed forward, arms open wide ready to embrace Mr. M&M and Mrs. Tootsie Roll. On a serious note I should [...]...(read more)