Lopez has been given the title of “Curator of Comedy.” While three shows, performed later at night, will be “R” rated, two will be family fun fare for all ages. Both established comics and those on the rise will perform. One of those, Smiley Joe Wiley, gave a sample of his performance for a private VIP audience at lunch aboard the Miracle. Wiley faced a tough audience used to top notch entertainment. He more than held his laughter.
Each cruise schedule offers plenty of time beaches of the Caribbean along with time for sightseeing and, of course, shopping. St. Thomas is arguably the best shopping port in the Caribbean with the opportunity to buy liquor, watches and jewelry, camera, clothing and souvenirs. There is a caveat, however, If you are directly after debarkation in New York,
In addition Lopez has recorded a number of fun, light hearted greetings that will be shown on Carnival Miracle’s in-cabin televisions and played during introductions of comedy club performances.
agents at the security checkpoints. If you plan a liquor purchase, inquire if the shop has a shipping option and then see if that is still a bargain compared to what you can buy in Manhattan.
Entertainment on board isn’t reserved for the evening shows. For those who enjoy laughing their way through breakfast, Carnival Miracle’s innovative “Punchliner Comedy Brunch” will regale diners along with a sumptuous brunch. This is a free dining
In addition to all these opportunities to spend and assist the local economy, the passengers can avail themselves of some culture by visiting island historical site, many of which may have been important in the growth of our own nation. There are attractions such as Coral World on St. Thomas and some old forts in the Bahamas.
performances each hour by the comedians. Carnival’s newest casual dining option, The Taste Bar, is being introduced on The
There is also ample opportunity for beach
by summer of 2013. The Taste Bar features complimentary bite-sized offerings inspired by the newest and most popular “Fun Ship 2.0” dining venues along with a signature cocktail tied to that eatery’s particular theme
providers will not afford you the opportunity
Some sample offerings at The Taste Bar range from roast pork tacos, Nonna’s meatballs and grilled ham to short rib croquettes (absolutely Lopez’s Hispanic heritage. Taste Bar cuisine will be offered on a rotating
well as a host of water sports. Cabins are nicely appointed and both roomy and comfortable with wide passageways throughout the ship. Carnival Miracle will sail from New York until March 2013 when it will reposition to the West Coast for the line’s Alaska, Hawaii replaced by the Carnival Splendor for the
and select port days. There are a host of dining options throughout the ship: enough to try a different venue virtually every meal. The Carnival Miracle has a full slate of eightday cruises from the Manhattan terminals aimed at the Caribbean. There will be three distinctly different itineraries. The Eastern Caribbean cruises will take in San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands; Grand Turk Island in the Turks and Caicos. The Bahamian sailings feature stops at the private island of Half Moon Cay (pronounce that “key” so Turk and Nassau in the Bahamas. A second Bahamian itinerary includes stops at Port Canaveral in Florida with a possible side-trip to Orlando; and Nassau and Freeport in the Bahamas.
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