Carnival Cruise Planning
with
Mom Approved Travel
Looking for a Carnival Cruise Travel Agent? We are Mom Approved cruise experts!
Mom Approved Travel is a family focused travel agency who specializes in family travel and Carnival Cruises!
With plenty of onboard activities for all ages, a variety of port excursions, fun dining options, and endless entertainment, Carnival cruises have everything you need for a little fun and adventure for the whole family!
Using Mom Approved Travel takes away the overwhelm of planning a Carnival cruise vacation by helping you with everything from the best time to cruise,
which ship and itinerary is best for you, cabin category and location, assistance with hotel stays before or after your cruise, ground transportation, what to pack, excursions, dining, and more. We also utilize our strong relationship with Carnival Cruise Line to ensure our client families have the best possible experience. Our connections allow us access to dedicated support, education, tools, and more to enhance your cruise vacation.
Mom Approved Overview - Carnival Cruises
Moms should get a cruise vacation too.
At Mom Approved Travel, one of our core beliefs is Moms should get a vacation too.
What that means is, Mom should actually enjoy going on a Carnival Cruise vacation – she should not be stressing or spending her precious time worrying about which kid-friendly activities are in Cozumel, how best to navigate Celebration Key, spending hours researching all the packing things, or making sure she doesn’t miss important payment, activity or check-in deadlines.
When Mom hires Mom Approved Travel to plan her Carnival Cruise, she can spend her time and energy elsewhere, and get back to the business of Mom life!
We plan Carnival cruises a little differently, as our personalized cruise planning approach is crafted to protect the precious time and hard-earned travel dollars of overwhelmed Moms (and Dads). Unique Mom Approved processes allow you to focus on the fun and spend less time worrying about or messing with logistical details – we will take care of those for you!
How your family views fun is unique, which is why it is important to have a Mom Approved Travel Advisor that understands this and curates a Carnival Cruise vacation for your family unique to their interests, needs and wishes!
Why book a Carnival cruise with Mom Approved Travel?
We help busy Moms and families plan Carnival Cruises
Booking a Carnival cruise with Mom Approved Travel
With a powerful combination of experience, expertise and connections, Mom Approved Travel will take away the overwhelm of planning a cruise vacation so you can focus on the fun!
It is important to know we are Professional Travel Advisors, not order takers. We take the time to find out your needs and get to know more about your family. Every Travel Advisor at Mom Approved Travel believes vacation memories are precious. Your Carnival cruise is not simply a transaction to us; we are invested in making sure you have the ideal cruise experience for your family.
We are expert Carnival Cruise Planners
We are extremely knowledgeable about the latest family friendly Carnival cruise ships, as we invest time in continued education, utilize our extensive first-hand experience, and our Advisors maintain the highest level of training offered by Carnival Cruise Line.
When you book your Carnival Cruise with Mom Approved Travel, you’ll get help with:
Your Mom Approved Travel Advisor will help you make the most of your time before, during, and even after your trip!
- Save you hours of research by narrowing down your options based on your needs, preferences, and wishlists
- Find a convenient departure port
- Pick the best CCL ship for your family
- Choose a sailing with an ideal port itinerary for your family
- Select the best dates to accommodate your schedule and budget
- Secure the ideal cabin type for your family
- Advise on the best cabin location
- Recommend onboard dining options
- Handle any pre or post cruise stays for you
- Assist with ground transportation and transfers
- Save you time by acting as your dedicated customer service contact and advocate – we will be the ones to sit on hold with Carnival and work to sort out any issues, questions, or discrepancies
Mom Approved Travel will help you plan a stress-free, Mom Approved, Carnival family cruise!
Your family is unique, which is why it is important to have a Travel Advisor that understands this and curates a Carnival cruise vacation for you that is as individual as your people are!
What do we love about Carnival Cruises?
We love the Excel class ships, many of whom sail from convenient ports for our clients in Texas and Florida. We love the amenities, the shows and all the fun areas to explore for couples and families!
What Mom Approved Travel loves about Carnival Cruises
Cruising with Carnival means you can have plenty of fun, be active or relax while being whisked between the ports of call as you enjoy everything CCL has to offer: convenient dining, lively entertainment, a wide variety of onboard activities.
We love the Excel Class fleet!
Carnival Cruise Line is a world renowned cruise line known for having ships built around FUN. But the Excel class of ships Carnival is building offer NEXT-LEVEL FUN for all ages and are gearing these new ships to meet the multi-generational needs of their guests.
Excel ships offer brand new experiences along with fan favorites, so EVERYONE has FUN
Carnival Excel Class ships are split into thoughtful zones, so you can match your vibe onboard. From all the activity in the Ultimate Playground, to the young family-focused Family Harbor, to the chill of Summer Landing and everywhere in between, there are activities to keep the fun going your way!
You can have non-stop fun, be active or simply engage in non-stop relaxation in beautiful spaces onboard the newest Carnival Excel ships. The choice is yours, and chances are you will enjoy a little of all the things!
In addition to all the EXCELent amenities, there are three incredible specialty accommodations available: Cloud 9 Spa, Havana Club and Family Harbor, each with their own area amenities and benefits.
Location! Location! Location!
With a wide variety of popular port destinations on Carnival Cruise itineraries, there is something for every bucket list!
Here are a few of the favorite Carnival port destinations for our MAT families:
- Cozumel, Mexico
- Celebration Key
- Juneau, Alaska
- Nassau, Bahamas
- George Town, Grand Cayman
…and many more!
What about Dining on a Carnival Cruise?
With all of the dining options available, you will never go hungry – or have a hard time finding pizza or ice cream!
Why we love the variety of Carnival dining options
No matter what you are craving, no matter what mood you are in, or what time of day it is Carnival has something yummy to eat! If you are looking for something sweet, savory, fancy, quick, crunchy, melty, chocolatey, salty, crispy or cheesy – Carnival has you covered!
There are plenty of complimentary dining options onboard a Carnival cruise, including the Main Dining experience which offers tasty options for all palates.
Looking for something quick so you and the family can hop back into the pool? No worries! The Lido Marketplace buffet will have tasty offerings when you want to get to the fun a little faster. There are plenty of other grab and go options on the ship, like the Carnival Deli, BlueIguana Cantina or Pasta Bar!
Additionally, if you want to explore specialty dining options, there is a variety of restaurants available on each ship for those who would like to taste all Carnival has to offer! These vary per ship, but some of our favorites are:
- Emeril’s Bistro at Sea
- Guys Pig and Anchor Smokehouse
- Cucina Del Capitano
- Chibang!
- Rudi’s Seagrill
Specialty dining options do have an additional charge, but your Mom Approved Travel Advisor can help you navigate which options are best for you.
Will kids have fun on a Carnival Cruise?
Family Friendly Fun on Carnival
Carnival is a fun cruise line for the kids
If you are cruising with the kids, you can choose to have fun together as a family or you can also have some time to yourselves while on the cruise! This means yes, you can have a date night while on vacation!
Adventure and fun for the kiddos
From day to evening, your children can explore Camp Ocean, Carnival’s fun and engaging youth program!
From 2pm-11pm each day in Camp Ocean, kids will have a blast in supervised, age-based groups: Penguins (2 to 5 years), Stingrays (6 to 8 years) and Sharks (9 to 11 years).
Our favorite part about bringing the kids on a Carnival cruise, is the Camp Ocean Kids Clubs are included in your cruise fare! Though, we should warn you, your children might have SO much fun in there you may have to drag them out!
What if you want Date Night to run late into the night?
Don’t worry, Carnival has you covered with their “Night Owls™”program. For a nominal fee, kids 11 and under can have developmentally appropriate fun with others their age until as late as 1 a.m.
Are you thinking about bringing your teen on a Carnival cruise?
Teens won’t be feeling left out or bored with Carnival’s thoughtful spaces made JUST for teens!
Circle C is for ages 12 to 14 go to hang out, meet new friends, and enjoy some pretty awesome activities like movies, music, socializing, games and more.
Club O2® is where your 15-17 year olds can vibe with other teens watching movies, listening to music, playing sports and video games, joining karaoke jam sessions… maybe even attending Carnival’s version of prom, onboard.
What about a group cruise on Carnival?
Group cruising with Carnival and Mom Approved Travel means we do the work, so you have fun with your group.
We can create a Carnival group cruise for your friends, family or club
If you are thinking about planning a cruise vacation for your large family, friends, travel ball team, bowling league players, neighbors, coworkers on an incentive trip or any other group, you should absolutely work with a Mom Approved Travel Advisor!
Did you know a Travel Agent can set up a group with Carnival to possibly save money or qualify for perks? Your Travel Advisor can handle all of the details for you, at no extra cost for a big group.
Savings and perks are great, but the best part of group cruising with Mom Approved Travel is your Travel Advisor will be the one to handle the logistical issues of payments, price adjustments and answering common questions for all members of your group cruise- not you! As the cruise group leader, all you have to do is pack!
We know you love your family and enjoy spending time with your friends; but reminding Uncle Dave it’s time to make final payment, telling Grandma to leave her iron at home, or figuring out if your neighbor’s 3 year old child needs a passport is not something you need or should be worried about.
Mom Approved Travel can do it all for you. Carnival Group Cruises without stress or drama is very Mom Approved!
How to work with a Mom Approved
Carnival Cruise Travel Advisor
Yay! You have decided you want to cruise.
You made a smart decision to use an experienced, trusted family Cruise Planner at Mom Approved Travel.
Now what do you do?
Working with a Mom Approved Travel Advisor to plan your Carnival cruise is easy, promise! You can now rest easy knowing our team is made up of avid cruisers who maintain the highest levels of training for our preferred cruise line partners, including Carnival Cruise Line.
If you already have a MAT Travel Advisor, or you know who you would like to use, fill out our quote request and choose their name from the drop-down menu.
If you are not sure which MAT Travel Advisor you would like to work with,
or if you are looking for a Carnival Travel agent near you:
(though it is not necessary to use someone close to you) simply:
visit our MAT Team page to meet our Travel Advisors to learn more about them
or
fill out our quote request and choose “surprise me” from the dropdown menu and we will match you with a MAT Advisor to fit your family best based on your responses.
Frequently Asked Questions about a Carnival Cruise
Booking your Carnival Cruise with a Mom Approved Travel Advisor is complimentary for most cruise vacations. There are some unique circumstances, we may charge a service fee which will be disclosed upfront. There are no hidden fees working with Mom Approved Travel.
If you have already booked your cruise directly with Carnival, depending on the circumstances we MAY be able to transfer it to the agency to allow your Advisor to assist without a fee within 14 days of booking, if you are outside of final payment, and not paid in full.
If we are unable to transfer a cruise, we do offer a concierge planning option based on your needs.
Booking your Carnival Cruise through Mom Approved Travel means you get dedicated access to a Professional Travel Planner who really knows Carnival Cruises who can tailor a trip for your family.
To get started, simply fill out our CARNIVAL CRUISE QUOTE REQUEST FORM and one of our Advisors will contact you for a quick, free consultation.
Absolutely! MAT Advisors are experienced understanding and setting up families with a wide range of special needs for success. Some of our Travel Advisors have backgrounds in special education, special needs in their own families, or hold certifications from IBCCES.
Whether it is dietary restrictions, physical handicap, neuro-divergent challenges, cognitive disabilities, hearing or visual disabilities, service animal travel or beyond, your MAT Advisor has the knowledge and expertise to make your Carnival Cruise as comfortable as possible, so everyone can enjoy the fun!
Payment terms and conditions are set by the supplier, in this case, Carnival Cruise Line.
Deposits: If you are booking a cruise further out, you may only need to pay a deposit to hold your trip. Final payment dates vary and are usually based on length of cruise.
All cruise payment requirements vary based on the supplier, but your MAT Travel Advisor can answer questions about your specific sailing.
Your payments will be processed into the CCL secure payment portals by your Travel Advisor. The agency does not hold or deposit any of your vacation package funds into our company account.
Carnival accepts most major credit cards. Any charges to your credit card will show up as a charge from the supplier, and not Mom Approved Travel.
For most itineraries, the minimum age for babies to sail with a parent or guardian is 6 months at the time of embarkation; but some itineraries such as South Pacific, Transatlantic, Hawaii and Panama Canal repositioning cruises, the minimum age to sail is 1 year.
Your MAT Advisor will be happy to review age requirements for the specific cruise you would like to sail with you.
Yes, it is a US Public Health Service rule that only potty trained children many enter swimming pools, hot tubs or spas on any cruise ship.
Swim diapers are NOT permitted in Carnival cruise ship pools, spas, hot tubs or on water slides.
Yes! Casino fun is available on Carnival Cruise Ships.
Yes! Galveston, Texas is the year round home of the Carnival Jubilee, and is our favorite Carnival ship sailing from Texas.
