| CCL’s heart grew three sizes that day

CARNIVAL Cruise Line’s (CCL) ‘Grinchmas in July’ sailings are returning this year, for their second season on board Carnival Splendor (CW 14 Aug 2023).

Grinchmas in July sailings will depart from Sydney starting from 24 Jun’s 10-night cruise to the South Pacific.

The Grinch will also make an appearance aboard Splendor’s 04 Jul four-night sailing to Moreton Island, 08 Jul’s nine-night sailing to the South Pacific, and round out with 17 Jul’s four-night sailing to Moreton Island.

The cruises will bring the very best of Christmas in Jul traditions to the seas, allowing Australians the fun of a winter Xmas.

Throughout the four sailings Splendor will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland, including a giant Christmas tree with glittering lights and baubles; Xmas-themed beverages; and speciality dining items; as well as a dusting of winter ‘snow’ in the ship’s atrium.

The festive glee on the sea continues with Christmas carolling, holiday games, trivia, arts & crafts, a ‘Jingle Bell Jam’ soundtrack, and a screening of How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Splendor’s Dive-In Movies.

There will even be an ugly Christmas sweater night and festive outfit competition.

The sailings form part of CCL’s ongoing Dr Seuss partnership and its Seuss at Sea offerings, including the Green Eggs and Ham breakfast, Seussapalooza, and Seuss Storytime.

“Due to the sell-out success of our inaugural Grinchmas in July sailings, we’re bringing the festive cheer back and this year it’s going to be even Grinch-ier with more fun for the whole family,” Vice President Kara Glamore said.

“Grinchmas in July is exclusive to Carnival Splendor and is an extension of our Dr Seuss partnership, which we are so excited to continue into 2024,” she added. MS