Carnival Pride - What to avoid - First time Carnival Cruiser

[mehere]

Sailing on the Carnival Pride this weekend out of Long Beach - what are the things to avoid? This is the first time on Carnival - usually sail on RCI ships. Thanks in advance.

[Trip]

Having sailed and enjoyed both lines, I can't think of a thing to avoid.

A hint would be to check out the aft pool, on the Conquest, we loved this area.

[ScurvyDog]

Do not avoid the "Chocolate Melting Cake" in the dining room. You will not be sorry. I can think of nothing to avoid..........
I want it all!!!!!!!!!

[zydecocruiser]

Here is some of what I did. It is no longer whale watching season.

http://www.zydecocruiser.com/pride_08/pride_map.htm

I understand Carnival is in the process of changing the menus, but here are some things not to miss.

http://www.zydecocruiser.com/pride_08/foodForJohn.htm

[ferrangi]

When is Whale season for the Mexican Riveria??

[zydecocruiser]

Whale watching season is typically around Dec - Mar in those parts.

[ferrangi]

Originally Posted by zydecocruiser

Whale watching season is typically around Dec - Mar in those parts.

Oh bummer...
Does that mean there is really no point in looking out from your ship for a whale? or is there a slight possiblity that we might spot one? what about dolphins.... ?

[zydecocruiser]

Great chance for dolphins year round.

There may be some lost whales that hang around but I wouldn't plan on it. I'm not sure there is enough food for them.