What are the must-know tips for Carnival Jubilee? — featuring CruiseTipsTV (Carnival)

0:00 Carnival Jubilee was launched in December 2023 and christened in a traditional naming ceremony on February 24th 2024 and what a momentous occasion it was not only did the legendary Gwen Stefani bless the ship as its godmother but the date also marked the 100th birthday of the late Carnival founder

0:23 Ted Arison you can see the spirit of Texas everywhere you look on Jubilee from the star on the whole art to the ship's permanent home in the Lone Star State and let me tell you the ship is bigger and Bolder than ever hey y'all welcome to Galveston we are just about to board Carnival Jubilee and we cannot

0:44 wait to share some tips and tricks if you are boarding this incredible ship there are some things about this ship that are very similar to the other Excel class ships but there's also some beautiful unique areas so come aboard and let's talk about 10 tips and tricks and things you must snow before you

1:01 cruise on Carnival Jubilee because y'all this ship is bananas when you board Carnival Jubilee prepare to be dazzled your first impression Grand Central a three-story Atrium that will blow you away imagine floor to ceiling Windows enormous LED screens and a ceiling twinkling with 1,400 color changing

1:26 lights Grand Central spans deck 6 7 and 8 and houses lots of popular venues a few of those spots include the Grand View Bar Sushi and Tepanyaki The Comedy Club the Java Blue Cafe and of course Center Stage Center Stage is where you'll find live music and performances while the Grand View

1:52 bar serves refreshing drinks and a front row seat to this area which really feels like the heart of the ship so what do you think think of Jubilee so far I'm Sherry with cruise tips TV and we'd love to invite you to subscribe and hit that like button your thumbs UPS make a huge difference and we're super glad that

2:11 you're here as we show you around this ship we'll share lots of tips and tricks and even the most frequently Asked question about Jubilee what do you think people are like huh about this is kind of going to take you by surprise be sure to stay to the end of this video too because we're going to tell you how to

2:28 grab our Carnival C Cruise packing list all right let's dive back into those must know tips starting with something you need to know about the first day of the cruise now Texas has strict state laws around alcohol consumption so Carnival can't sell the cheers drink package until the second day of the

2:50 cruise starting at 6:00 a.m. now that means that drinks purchased on the first day of your cruise will be charged to your sale and sign card but don't worry you're not going to be charged for the drink package until the second day also the drink menu is a little bit limited on boarding day until after sailway so

3:11 don't worry if you don't see your favorite cocktail right away now each bar will display a menu of exactly what is available and trust me there's some really great options now the full menu usually becomes available just a couple of hours after sailway on your first day all right now on to some more juicy

3:30 details Jubilee is all about unique zones and you won't want to miss any of them first up currents it's the brand new aquatic themed Zone that spans two decks check out the mesmerizing video screens and chill out at the Ultra Cool Dr inks bar Dr inks AKA drinks see what they did there I could stay at Dr inks

3:57 all day and I bet that you will feel the same way you'll also find the Alchemy bar in the current Zone as well as emerals beastro 77 and the golden Mermaid Bar we'll come back to the golden mermaid a little bit later all right if you're sailing with kids they'll love watching for the Orca

4:17 and other aquatic creatures to appear on the screens as well as lots of other surprises the music and sound effects are super cool here and they make this area special to come to as often as possible throughout your crew Cruise each night of the cruise will showcase different themes so be sure to stop by

4:35 and check out the changing portals now the staircase connecting the currents and Shores zone is super pretty too you're going to want to check this out and take some photos here speaking of cool are you ready for it the allnew shores zone is a great place to enjoy casual eats like pizza and hot dogs

4:58 indoors this area gives Boardwalk Vibes it houses the marina bar Beach buns and Coastal slice the pizzeria now located AF on Deck 9 don't miss summer Landing this Prime real estate on the back of the ship is one of my favorite areas it holds the hero's tribute bar guys Pig and anchor

5:20 Smokehouse brew house and outside a pool hot tub and bar fun to know there is a secret ice cream machine in what looks like a food truck at the Heroes Bar it's a great spot to sneak off and snag some refreshing soft serve while paying tribute to our military Heroes I just love it back here just inside summer

5:41 Landing you'll find Guest Services it's kind of in an interesting place there's several specialty restaurants on this deck too including Rudy's seagrill and the gorgeously designed cucha Del Capitano now something good to know for now one dinner per cruise at cuchina Del katano is included in your cruise fair

6:02 so be sure to stop by and check it out early oh and on the first day of your cruise this is one of my favorite tips for you guys you can make dining inquiries usually from about 100 p.m. to 300 p.m. when I was on Jubilee this actually took place right here at Cina Del Capitano so go check out those mat D

6:20 open hours on your first day craving a steak or some fine Seafood we have an amazing money-saving tip to share with you check with the staff at Rudy's seagrill and the steakhouse to find out if they're offering a complimentary bottle of house wine on the first night of a cruise this is a great Carnival

6:42 secret that lots of Cruisers Miss and it's a wonderful way to avoid the busy main dining room on night one you can kick off your cruise with a special meal and save some money on drinks the steakhouse offers an open concept kitchen and a beautiful seating with views and Rudy's seag Grill serves up

7:01 selections like seafood bisque and crab stuffed lobster tail Imperial Chef Rudy is very proud of his team and his head chef on Jubilee and he asked me to be sure to personally invite you to dine at Rudy's seagrill and don't miss the specialty cocktails on the menu here Chef Rudy told me to have you try the

7:23 smooth Seas or the Santa Rini Martini next time you're here at his beautiful restaurant okay now for one of the most commonly asked questions about Carnival Jubilee where the heck is Guys Burgers well if you're used to older Carnival ships you might be looking for guys on the pool

7:44 deck but it's not there it is actually up one deck from the pool on Deck 17 it's on the same deck as the arcade and the second level of the Red Frog Tiki Bar everybody is like where is Guys Burgers when they're on this ship speaking of food you may be wondering what your free dining options are on

8:01 Carnival Jubilee honestly there's so many spots that are included in your cruise fair you might spend an entire seven night cruise without trying all of them to name just some you have the buffet restaurant with all of this gorgeous seeding you have the elegant main dining rooms you have blue iguana

8:21 located poolside for tacos and burritos you do have gu Burgers Beach buns postal slice cuchina Del katano for Italian even for lunch Shack's big chicken and of course Street Eats need some peace and quiet you should know the serenity deck on Jubilee is massive this adultsonly Oasis has its

8:47 own pool perfect for cooling off in the hot Texas or Caribbean Sun there's endless amounts of seating in this area and it's peaceful place to hang out in a more tranquil setting if you just need a little break from all of the fun of course it has its own bar and during Limited hours there's a little salad bar

9:06 here too now if you have some extra spending money in your budget you can head up to Loft 19 and inquire about Cabana rentals here's a look at the pricing when I was on this ship now when we asked our community about their favorite spot on Jubilee many of them said the Red Frog Tiki Bar

9:23 is the place to be with two levels endless rum options and fun bartenders you'll be making new friends by the pool deck in no time our tip for the Red Frog head here on your first day to get into the cruise mood the bartenders know what they're doing and they'll have you smiling and just maybe working up the

9:43 courage to get on the dance floor for the sway party let me tell you these guys are awesome now don't forget about the Havana Bar as well the inside area of this Cuban bar is open to everybody so you can enjoy the indoor portion of Havana without being a Havana guest anybody else have Havana unaa stuck in

10:02 their head yeah I do too the live music here is amazing and the place to be at night the outside area is reserved for guests who have reserved a Havana cabin and it's absolutely beautiful as well for the little ones and the big kids at heart there's a whole lot of fun waiting on Jubilee as you'd expect there are the

10:21 age appropriate kids clubs which are awesome by the way and of course the amazing arcade up on Deck 17 but we all know where we're going to find our kids all week right they're going to be outside enjoying the ultimate playground they will not be able to get enough of the water slides the Waterworks Aqua Park and the

10:43 sports square with full court basketball there's even a mini golf course for a little casual putting fun and an awesome ropes course with a plank extending out over the side of the ship this is definitely where you're going to find me a little tip about water Water Works when you hear the bell sound that means

11:03 the bucket is about to dump all right one of the best spots to get your adrenaline pumping on board is with a ride on Bolt the roller coaster here is what you need to know about bolt it costs 15 bucks per person per ride and here's what you're going to need you're going to need closed Toad and Clos back

11:20 shoes so think sneakers you're also going to need to wear shorts or pants no dresses or skirts are going to work here riders need to be at least 52 in tall and under 77 in weigh less than 300 lb and if you're under 12 years old grab a buddy over 15 to ride with you trust me the thrill is worth the rules now this

11:40 is a really quiet Coaster by the way this isn't going to disturb people who are chilling by the pool it's actually quite tame all right looking for another unique spot on Jubilee we might have saved the best tip for last heading back to the current Zone there's a special place that's brand new to Jubilee and

11:56 it's the golden Mermaid Bar it's a must VIs visit not only does it have a killer drink selection but a detailed ship model and a mural behind it are insta worthy masterpieces Now look for the secret artwork in the mural like a sneaker with a carnal logo on it and scenes from SpongeBob

12:18 SquarePants finally the crew on this ship is incredible they're friendly helpful and always down to make your Crews Unforgettable with some Texas size hospitality so there you have it friends 10 tips to help you maximize your Carnival Jubilee experience now I promised you a special planning tool

12:36 earlier in the video and our Carnival Cruise packing list is linked in the description and the comments of this video and it lists out everything you're going to need to pack for your Carnival Cruise we're going to post a couple of other carnival videos you might enjoy too with some tips and tricks I can't

12:50 wait for you to experience this ship for yourself tell us in the comments what you're most excited to experience on jubilee don't forget to like subscribe do all the things hit the notification Bell for more Cruise tips and tricks until next time y'all we'll see you on the high seas