Before you head to the cruise terminal, make a quick stop at the RaceTrac on Astronaut Blvd. It's one of the last convenient places to pick up cruise-line-approved soda and wine before boarding—and it's just over a mile from the port.

Luggage Straps/Bag Bungees are a perfect travel hack for bringing those soda 12-packs onboard your next cruise! 🛳️

What is the Carnival FunTimes? It is the daily guide to ship activities. Delivered to staterooms each evening, the FunTimes (also available on the Carnival HUB App) details the next day's schedule. This includes dining hours, venue locations, and the entertainment lineup. The newsletter also provides information on port arrivals, departures, special offers, and other details.

For those planning a Carnival cruise, having a sense of the onboard schedule can be helpful. Here is a collection of the daily FunTimes newsletters from a recent cruise (8/2025).

Ah, the open sea! The salty breeze, the shimmering waves, the... sudden urge to connect intimately with the nearest rail. Seasickness: the unwelcome guest on many a maritime adventure. But why does this watery nemesis strike some with full force while others frolic blissfully on deck? It's all thanks to the fascinating, and sometimes mischievous, workings of our brain.