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The Cheapest Way I've Found To Have A Quiet, Un-crowded Cruise (Carnival Panorama Havana Cabana)

Jim Zim
Jim Zim
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πŸ‘οΈ 22K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 10:55
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❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 7 nightsFrom Long BeachVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been on 68 cruises and Carnival Panorama is a ship I keep coming back to

This ship's quiet and uncrowded Havana pool area is really my favorite place to relax among all the cruise ships I've ever been on

The Havana pool and sundick area on Carnival Panorama is a little slice of paradise

It's actually kind of ruined cruising for me because when I'm on a ship that doesn't have this it's just not as good of an experience

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book a cabin in the exclusive Havana area on Carnival Panorama for a quiet, uncrowded experience
βœ“Use a travel agent to book a Havana cabin, as Carnival's website makes it difficult
βœ“Book a Havana cabin on Carnival Panorama, Carnival Horizon, or Carnival Vista for the best Havana area experience
βœ“Consider the Los Kus excursion in Puerto Vallarta for a relaxing beach day

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding a good travel agent β€” Use the recommended travel agency, Amberon Travel, with Caitlyn Gallagher

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy is Carnival Panorama the best cruise ship for a quiet, uncrowded experience?
QHow can you achieve a quiet, uncrowded cruise on a budget?
QWhat makes the Havana area on Carnival Panorama special?

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Top: Los Kus excursion
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YouTube Video Description↓

In this video I explain why Carnival Panorama is the best cruise ship I've found after 68 cruises since 1996. You wouldn't think that a Carnival cruise ship would be my go-to for a quiet and relaxing cruise, but as long as you book a cabin in the exclusive Havana area of the ship, you will be able to totally escape the crowds and the noise. The information in this video about the Havana area on Carnival Panorama also applies to her sister ships: Carnival Horizon & Carnival Vista. Both feature a nearly identical Havana pool and sun deck area as shown in this video. If you tend to buy the drink package when you cruise, you'd also probably really like the convenience of staying in a Havana Cabana... since the Havana bar is just a few steps away, and it's the least crowded bar on the ship. You'll often see that the bartenders at the Havana bar are so bored that they'll walk out to the Havana sun deck and ask the guests if they would like to order drinks. If you're on a tight budget and can't afford the cost of a Havana Cabana, consider booking an inside stateroom in the Havana area. While these inside cabins do not have a balcony or even a window to outside, they do come with full access to all of the amenities in the Havana area of the ship. If you're interested in booking a cruise with Carnival, or with any of the cruise lines, feel free to use the services of my travel agent: Caitlin Gallagher with Ambren Travel. www.AmbrenTravel.com Video Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:38 Why I Love This Ship 3:46 Protection From Wind 6:13 It's Complicated 7:16 Two Other Great Ships 8:12 Even More To Love 9:53 Four Great Ways To Cruise