Simply days after the conclusion of his “For Enjoyable’s Sake” (FFS) 2025 cruise aboard Carnival Magic, Carnival Cruise Line’s Model Ambassador, John Heald, has introduced his themed 2026 crusing.
The subsequent FFS cruise can be aboard Carnival Spirit‘s Might 5, 2026 departure – a 7-night roundtrip Alaska crusing from Seattle, Washington.
“For my 2026 FFS #8 Cruise I’ve determined after a lot contemplation to host a really particular cruise to Alaska on Carnival Spirit,” Heald introduced by means of his Fb web page. “Sure, I do know some can be upset it’s not maybe a cruise that sails nearer to dwelling and that it’s a totally different time of yr than typical however I do know this can be a really particular journey certainly.”
Heald’s FFS cruises usually are not full-ship constitution sailings, however as a substitute are particular occasions held aboard present sailings. Company eager about becoming a member of within the FFS enjoyable should first be booked on the chosen cruise after which buy registration as an FFS visitor.
FFS registration will open on Might 5, 2025, precisely one yr earlier than the ship’s departure date. Any friends booked on the crusing could have the chance to register for the additional enjoyable, however areas are certain to replenish rapidly.
“Cabins are restricted and so if you happen to want to be a part of me for an enormous dollop of Enjoyable please e-book as quickly as you’ll be able to,” Heald urged.
The 2026 FFS cruise can be visiting the high ports of name within the Final Frontier. Whereas the primary day of the crusing is a day at sea, the second day can be iconic scenic cruising alongside Tracy Arm Fjord the place friends will be capable to see wildlife, ice, and panoramic Alaskan magnificence. FFS friends could have a particular alternative on that incredible day.
“We could have a personal viewing deck throughout the transit by means of Tracy Arm Fjord with some particular meals and lashings of sizzling soup,” Heald stated. “That’s only one factor I’m planning.”
The subsequent few days can be thrilling visits to Skagway (don’t miss out on visiting the Klondike Doughboy for his or her well-known fry bread!), Juneau, and Ketchikan. The ultimate port of name is a night go to to Victoria, British Columbia, earlier than Carnival Spirit returns to Seattle on Might 12.
The 85,920-gross-ton Carnival Spirit can welcome 2,124 friends – considerably smaller than the three,690 friends aboard Carnival Magic and the latest FFS cruise. This may increasingly imply fewer areas accessible for the unique occasion, and they’re certain to promote out rapidly.
What to Count on on an FFS Cruise
Heald is likely one of the most well-known and colourful characters within the cruise trade, at all times going above and past to make sure Carnival cruise friends have superb holidays.
He has an amazing social media following with practically 600,000 Fb followers and solutions a whole bunch of questions on all issues Carnival each week.
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His incomparable British wit and self-deprecating humor allure many friends, and his FFS cruises have turn into wildly widespread. The truth is, the open areas for these sailings – usually accessible for 500-800 friends – can replenish and promote out inside minutes.
Onboard an FFS cruise, friends have distinctive alternatives for meet-and-greets, photograph and autograph classes, query and reply panels, behind-the-scenes excursions, cocktail events, themed actions, and far more.
Registered friends are additionally handled to unique swag and presents that turn into fabulous mementos of the distinctive crusing.
“It’s going to be a cruise filled with enjoyable, comradery, surprises and naturally all to the backdrop of incomparable Alaska,” Heald stated.
Previous FFS cruises have sometimes sailed within the Caribbean. Heald tries to decide on totally different itineraries for every annual cruise, providing larger selection for friends and giving all followers the prospect to benefit from the cruise with an additional dollop of enjoyable and camaraderie.
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