Carnival Holiday

One of the original Carnival Fun Ships, the 727-foot Carnival Holiday offers three pools, a variety of restaurants, and a Galleria Shopping Mall. Carrying 1,450 passengers, the ship features acres of teak deck space, and provides plenty of options for families, first-timers, and veteran cruisers alike.

Lounge chairs are positioned to catch the sun at the pool area, with its hot tubs and plunging waterslide. For kids, there's a special pool just for them, complete with its own mini-waterslide, plus plenty of supervised activities as part of Camp Carnival. The ship's revitalizing spa offers everything from soothing massage to pampering beauty treatments, and the ship's fitness center features everything from state-of-the-art equipment to instructor-led aerobics classes. Look for the souvenir of your dreams at the ship's Galleria Shopping Mall, home to a host of duty-free shops and boutiques.

The elegant Seven Seas dining room offers an array of delectable breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes. Health-conscious selections are also available from the Nautica Spa menu. For more casual meals, the Wharf Bar & Grill provides an alternative with ocean views. Also onboard, passengers will find sushi bars, ice cream bars, and pizza places. For entertainment, the ship not only offers a full-scale casino featuring all the standard games, but it also stages lavish Vegas-style productions nightly. There are also a wide range of bars and lounges, including the high-energy Reflections dance club.