Deep South Stay & Eastern Caribbean Cruise

This cruise and stay holiday begins in America’s musical deep south with stays in Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans before embarking on a 7 night Caribbean cruise on board Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Glory.

Nashville is a Mecca for music fans. Visit Opryland the home of the world-famous country music show, the Grand Ole Opry. No visit to Nashville is complete without attending one of these shows in person. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum features a permanent exhibition ‘Sing Me Back Home’, a journey through the history of country music, featuring a rich collection of historical costumes, memorabilia, instruments, photographs and manuscripts.

Memphis, on the banks of the Mississippi river, attracts fans of The King from all over the world. No trip there is complete without a visit to Graceland, where you can explore the personal side of Elvis Presley on an interactive tour of Graceland Mansion. Stroll down Beale Street at night, home to over 25 music venues, you are sure to find entertainment of the highest quality.

New Orleans is famous for its jazz, the extravagant carnivals and parades, and the ‘Big Easy’ lifestyle. The atmospheric French Quarter is filled with the strains of jazz and blues echoing through the streets. Bourbon Street, famous for the annual Mardi Gras, comes to life at night as it plays host to a giant street party throbbing with music, people and excellent restaurants; the party atmosphere fuelled by the bars that stay open all night.

If you’re looking for a vibrant time at sea look no further than Carnival Glory. Life on board this ship is full of colourful activities to keep you entertained from sun up to sun down. Enjoy the wonderful whimsical world of Dr Seuss at Seuss at Sea, play giant versions of your favourite games at Hasbro, The Game Show, solve a murder mystery in the classic game Clue or challenge your fellow travellers to a Lip Sync Battle. Or if you would rather splash the day away, head to Waterworks, the onboard waterpark. Race down the hundreds of feet of spiralling awesomeness on the Twister Waterslide or try out Speedway Splash, which features hundreds of feet of racing action, plus special lighting effects. If you are in the mood for some relaxation after all that fun, the onboard spa has a wealth of wellness experiences for you to try or head to the Serenity Adult Only Retreat.

You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to onboard dining experiences on Carnival Glory. Lido Restaurant offers casual dining and cuisines to suit all tastes. The Seafood Shack, Ol’ Fashioned BBQ and Guy’s Burger Joint all offer casual diner style food experiences, while if you want to go for speciality dining the Steakhouse, The Chef’s Table and The Dining Room all offer a more elegant dining experience.