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The Carnival Capers is your onboard daily newspaper. You'll get one when you first arrive in your cabin that gives you a lot of information about what's going to happen for the rest of the first day. Then, every night while you are at dinner, your cabin steward will turn down your bed and place a copy of the Capers for the following day in your cabin, probably on your bed with some tasty mints and a towel animal. (Animals made out of towels, not animals that eat towels). We like to read the next day's Capers before we go to bed, planning out what we'll be doing (or not doing). You can also get additional copies at the Pursers Desk or in whatever the fancy coffee and dessert place is called on your ship.
Here, I have the Capers from our 8 day Carnival Legend cruise. While your cruise may be shorter or longer, these Capers will give you an idea of what you'll be seeing when your read your copy on your ship.
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Embarkation can be confusing. Look for the helpful Carnival employees with these nametags to point you in the right direction. They will be sure you get on the ship. I think some of these people must have been with Carnival from the very beginning- nice company to work for I'd bet
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The first day at sea can be a much needed relaxation time. Traveling to the port and the excitement of embarkation may have left you drained. You can sit around watching the ocean going by, sipping your favorite beverage, or you can go go go with lots of activites planned throughout the day.
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Ok if you didn't relax on the first Day at Sea, if you have two Days at Sea you have GOT to have at least one of Carnival's specialty drinks. If you don't you're passing up one of the best parts of your cruise. We were having so much fun on our last cruise that we forgot till the last day.
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Getting off the ship at your first port is exciting. Check the Capers for important information on how to leave and get back on the ship. Not all ports are the same. In some you simply walk off the ship, in others small boats called Tenders are needed to take you to shore when your ship can't get close enough. You are not permitted to swim to shore.
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There's something about waking up in a different place than when you went to sleep that is one of the most magical things about cruising. You just can't get that on a land vacation in a hotel...or at least you hope you don't.
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Each port comes with a variety of shore tours and activities from which to choose. You may, however, choose to just go to a beach and soak up some of the wonderful Caribbean sun. Even here, the sun is free. In the Capers, pay special attention to page four, the back page, it lists in summary form all the different events and happenings of the day.
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Formal night brings once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities. Take advantage of all of them. It costs nothing to have your picture taken, you only pay for the one's you select. There's no high-pressure salesman at all, its up to you.
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On the last day, icky thoughts about the cruise being over will try to creep into your brain. A good way to shoo them away is to go out on deck, drink too much, and lay around the pool. Other ways include mind altering spa treatments but they are pretty expensive. I like to just relax and enjoy the day.
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