Carnival Jubilee

This cruise ship packs a sensational amount of vacation fun into a timeframe that's in tune with your busy lifestyle. A cause to celebrate? We think so. Sail year-round from Jacksonville to uninhibited Key West or the sun-drenched islands of The Bahamas.
 

Best For People Who Want:
A Las Vegas-style atmosphere of non-stop entertainment, lively casinos, children’s activities, large cabins, good food and casual cruising style.

Onboard Experience:
When first introduced, Carnival’s chairman called Jubilee, and her sisters Holiday and Celebration, "Disney World for adults." From dawn till the wee hours there is activity aboard these three Carnival sister ships. Jubilee is for those who want the most active cruise experience (yet I’ve always found quiet nooks for reading or just watching the sea go by). During summer cruises you'll find hundreds of children while an older set cruises during non-holiday periods. This ship stands out in fitness facilities, with separate supervised programs for children grouped by ages.

Decor:
If you like Las Vegas, Jubilee is for you. "Theme" décor abounds - high energy and glitzy. I find many of the public rooms dark in color with subdued lighting in stark contrast to the bright neon light found in other places around the ship. My favorite spot is the old English style library, Churchill's with its wood book cases and faux fireplace.

Public Rooms:
A stroll through the Victorian English square on Promenade deck will take you by lounges and disco. Large production shows are staged in the two-deck Atlantis Lounge and there are many lounges and bars with "theme" décor. Carnival’s piano bars are among the most popular afloat while the casino is active throughout the day and night.

Cuisine:
Carnival’s cuisine has been upgraded and now outshines some of its competitors charging higher fares. Meats, fish and poultry are well prepared with good seasoning and Carnival’s pizza is the best at sea.

Service:
Jubilee's staff is efficient and friendly; expect antics by your waiter at dinner, and to return to your cabin to find a towel shaped like an animal.

Restaurants:
Total Choice Dining offers flexible dining times with four seatings for dinner in the main dining rooms, alternative Bistro dining every evening and an increased number of service staff. Passengers are assigned a table for dinner in one of the main dining rooms at one of four seatings; 5:45 p.m. or 6:15 p.m. and 8 p.m. or 8:30 p.m.. Carnival attempts to create suitable seating arrangements by placing couples together, and singles with other singles.

Alternative evening dining is available at the poolside lido eateries which are converted to Seaview Bistros between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.each evening, offering buffet dinner with no reservations or advance notice required.

Casual breakfast and luncheon buffet is served in the Lido restaurant. A 24-hour pizzeria and 24-hour room service menu are also available.

Entertainment:
Carnival’s forte is entertainment and you will find lavish Las Vegas-style floor shows, cabaret, piano bar, hot disco and comedians. The casino is lively till the wee hours.

Cabins:
Jubilee has large inside and outside cabins, although décor is spartan. You'll find a toiletries basket but bring your own hair dryer. Oceanview staterooms and suites have a mini bar and bathrobes for your use. Numerous staterooms hold three and four people, especially popular with families.

Fitness/Spa:
You’ll find acres of open deck space for sunning and a large pool with a 14-foot spiral water slide, the Nautica fitness center with top equipment, a separate jogging track and a spa with massage and beautifying treatments.

Attire:
Most men opt for dark suit on formal nights, while women don glittery to subdued evening clothes. Daytime wear is strictly Caribbean casual.

Rates:
Book early for Carnival's Super Saver rates which are about half the brochure rate. Sample Super Saver rates, per person based on double occupancy start at $299 for a four-day cruise.

Note that Jubilee will leave the Carnival fleet at the end of August, 2004. She will be transferred to P&O Cruises Australia and sail from Sydney renamed Pacific Sun.


     

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