Earlier this summer my family was invited on an incredible 8-day Southern Caribbean cruise aboard the Carnival Freedom. As if that wasn't exciting enough, we were also set up with a film crew the entire week to document our experience for a new series, Cruising Chronicles, on Carnival Cruise Lines YouTube Channel.
My husband, Rick, and our daughter, shot a variety of experiences while on and off the ship. Among our favorites were snorkeling in Grand Turk, a family-friendly comedy show at the Punchliner Comedy Club presented by George Lopez, Camp Ocean, SuperStar Live Karaoke, where Rick sang with a four-piece band and backup singers, and a martini tasting at Alchemy Bar.
I'm slowly getting better at doing video, but if you had been there you would have been able to tell how nervous I was. Of course, my husband was a pro, who thankfully was there to calm my nerves through most of the filming. I can't say enough amazing things about the crew who shot and edited this video series for Carnival.
Without further ado, here's our video "Cruising Chronicles: The Fauquet Family".
Make sure you also check out the videos from Caroline Murphy, Amanda Tinney, and Carrie McLaren.
Joy Williams says
What a cool video! You look amazing and you can tell you had a blast!
Liz Mays says
You guys did a great job. You can't tell you're nervous!
Crystal says
My family loves to cruise with Carnival! There's so much to do that everyone is able to experience the things that appeal to them most. More importantly, there are so many fun things for us to do as a family.
Shop with Me Mama (Kim) says
I want to go on one soooo badly!! But we have to save the money first!
Raijean says
Ok, now I want to go on a cruise! Looks like fun.
Sara P. (@SensiblySara) says
How fun is that?! You did a great job!
Rebecca E. Parsons (@RebeccaEParsons) says
A family cruise would be an adventure for our crew. Looks like you had an amazing time. The video is well donre! -from MDF
Layne says
We would love to go on a cruise - sounds like SO much fun!
Kayla says
How fun! I've never been on a cruise, but it looks like you had a blast.
Naomi says
Looks like you have a great time, and you don't look nervous at all! We are planning to take our first family cruise later this year.
HilLesha says
I went on a cruise for the first time in May, and it surpassed my expectations. I'll definitely be going on another one someday. I'm heavily considering on going on a vegan cruise next spring.
Kathleen says
That is so awesome. I would have been nervous in front of a camera too, but you did great. In all the travels the boys and I have done, we have never been on a family cruise. I hope to get them on one one day.
Julie Cohn says
It looks like it was a fun trip! Although I was a travel agent for 14 yrs, and a travel blogger for five, I have never been on a cruise, so it was nice to live vicariously through you!
Debra says
I've never done a cruise before, but we are hoping to do one as a family soon! Your video looks great - and you don't look nervous at all. Seems like the whole fam had a ton of fun!
Leandrea says
Ohmygosh! Carnival Cruising as a family seems like an amazing family event. I loved watching your video. Carnival will be on our consideration list in the future, for sure!
Kelly Hutchinson says
What a fun thing to be part of and you look like a pro. I would love to be on a cruise one day.
Jeannette says
Wow - it looks like you guys had an amazing time! Makes me want to take my family on a cruise!
Emily says
Oh I love the video. A cruise is on the bucket list! I really hope one day we get to try one!
Stacie @ The Divine Miss Mommy says
We are avid cruisers and have only been on Carnival once. I love the idea of everything being in one place. Cruising makes for such a great family vacation.
Tasia Brown says
I have always wanted to go on cruise. Looks like great fun!
Mary H. says
Wow, that's awesome. Looks like a great time!
Corina Ramos says
Your video has definitely motivated me to taking a cruise. The hubs and I have been talking about it but with his work schedule it's hard to take the time.
I'm going to have to show him your video! It was awesome by the way. I bet that was an exciting experience for you and the fam!
Have a great September and nice to meet ya!
C