We had our National Conference 2016 onboard the Carnival Vista for an 8 day Southern Caribbean itinerary.
The Vista is a whole new class of ship for Carnival and it’s beautiful and very big! I love the new color schemes and decor. There are sooooo many things for families to do on the ship from slides & splash pads to sky rides and ropes courses.
During the first session before we even left the dock I won a Princess Cruise! Arnold Donald, the CEO of Carnival Corporation and John Heald, Official Carnival Blogger, presented it to me.
First night fun at the party with friends and a taco from the Blue Iguana.
Another party tonight, picture with our CEO Brad Tolkin then an amazing lobster dinner. Our usual watering hole each night was the Havana Bar, my favorite! I just love the decor, the music and the drinks. Plus it opens onto an outdoor area at the back of the ship that is private during the day for Havana Suite guests only. It’s very tropical in theme with palm trees, cabanas and lounges around the pool.
Good morning Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos, one of my favorite island groups! Carole and I headed straight to the beach to relax in the crystal clear waters, powder white sand and swaying palm trees. I can just sit in the water all day!
The Chef’s Table was a culinary highlight! About 3 hours, you start in the galley and watch or help make many different appetizers to have with paired cocktails. The chefs tell you about the ingredients and methods, it’s very interesting. It’s fun, casual and entertaining. By the time we were halfway through I was stuffed! Then we were able to watch them make my favorite chocolate melting cake!!!
The Dominican Republic was another relaxing day. We were in La Romana and spent the day in the water and on the sand with cocktails.
More pictures of the ship, the Atrium, the Main Dining Room and another favorite place, the Alchemy Bar!
Tonight is the Awards Ceremony, it’s a highlight of the conference. It’s done like the Oscars with shows and entertainment between the different award categories.
I was proud to have won the Cruises Inc. Top Producer Awards for Disney Cruise Line and Disney Destinations!
Pictures with Debbie, Drew and Heather. What a great night!
We spent today in Curaçao and it was sunny then rain clouds, then sunny and finally the skies opened up! But we did get a gorgeous sunset and rainbow over Willemstad!
Day of work at sea.
But time for a nice Lobster Roll at the Seafood Shack.
Today we were in Aruba so we headed directly to beautiful Palm Beach and relaxed all day!
An amazing dinner with Drew, Mia and Carole at the Steakhouse. Food was beautifully presented and delicious.
Final dinner with friends until next year on the Harmony.