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Carnival Spirit Day 1: Fastest Boarding, First Impressions & Our Cabin Tour!

Sailing & Adventures with Sam & Adam
Sailing & Adventures with Sam & Adam
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👁️ 2K views📅 5 months ago⏱️ 37:39
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleOther · 15 nightsFrom SeattleVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Boarding was unbelievably fast — no lines, no waiting, just straight onto the ship!

We had 11 sea days during this cruise. Um, we only had three port stops and we did do a full Panama Canal transit.

I say for one of the first Spear class ships, she's in really good shape.

It's the fastest on the ship. I mean, they've been pretty good the past few cruises we've been on.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring a list of daily schedule and excursion information using magnets to hold it up.
Bring a room air freshener to hang with a magnet.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the boarding process like on Carnival Spirit?
QWhat are the first impressions of the ship and cabin?
QWhat is the itinerary for this Panama Canal cruise?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconPool Deck3 Happy BaconEntertainment Casino2½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3½ Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cabo San Lucas3½ Happy Bacon
Cartahia4 Happy Bacon
Punteris3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Our 16‑day Panama Canal adventure aboard the Carnival Spirit begins! Embarkation Day is always exciting, but this one surprised us in the best possible ways — from a smooth boarding process to exploring our home for the next two weeks. We start the day in Seattle after a night at the DoubleTree, grab breakfast, and take our first‑ever Tesla rideshare to the cruise terminal. Boarding was unbelievably fast — no lines, no waiting, just straight onto the ship! Once onboard, we explore the Carnival Spirit’s decks, check out the Halloween decorations, grab our traditional first‑day treats on Lido, and take you along for a full balcony cabin tour. From the updated décor to the balcony views, we’re already settling in. As the ship sails away from Seattle, we enjoy the sailaway party, wander the decks, and wrap up the evening with dinner before crashing early (East Coast time hits hard!). We’re so excited to bring you along for all 16 days of this journey — sea days, port days, the Panama Canal, and everything in between. Thanks for joining us! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you don’t miss Day 2 and beyond. 🚢✨