November 14, 2011 Maroon 5 and Carnival Magic arrive in Galveston, Texas Sunday November 13th to quite a reception. This is Carnival's biggest ship in it's fleet and most modern. From hot tubs that hang off the side of the ship to the exciting shows in the theater, this ship will dazzle you with her beauty while stimulating your fun side.
Grammy Award Winners Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, official band of the CJ and Debbie Ray Sailaway 2010, will host a benefit concert tonight (7/15) for the Opelousas Boys & Girls Club. The concert will be held at Mojo's Sports Bar inside Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino. Chubby plays from 8pm to 10:30pm.
May 17, 2011 The Carnival Magic made its debut this month in Europe and, boy, are we getting excited after reading the reviews! Gene Sloan of USA Today says the early word is that it's a winner!
Thinking about going on the CJ & Debbie Ray Sailaway 2012 onboard the Carnival Magic?
Carnival's newest ship conducted extensive trials in the Adriatic Sea before preparing for its maiden voyage from Europe.
The Ship was constructed at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy and it's designed to carry 3,690 passengers.
April 29, 2011 CJ and Debbie Ray were visited this morning by Chubby Carrier, who joined them on the CJ and Debbie Ray Sail Away 2011. Chubby brought along his Grammy Award, which, he said, was delivered to his home in a cardboard box via Fed Ex! The Grammy they present at the Awards is just a prop- they take it away after the photo sessions are over
April 28, 2011 Coming soon to a port near you... Carnival Magic!
Come with us on the CJ and Debbie Ray Sail Away 2012!
A real tree frog in a tiny apron! Shore Excursions to the Moon! Unicorn rides for the kids!
This is why we love Carnival!
Check out the Video Trailer: Carnival Magic- The Big Reveal!
March 27, 2011 We are already super-excited about the CJ and Debbie Ray Sail Away 2012! We will sail aboard the Carnival Magic on February 26 from Galveston for Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Jamaica. This ship, which just conducted trials in the Adriatic Sea, combines a luxury resort with the fun Carnival is so famous for! The Magic will make its debut on May 1 in Europe, then sail across the ocean to Galveston in the fall
March 16, 2011 The Mad Hatters Martini Party is always a highlight of the CJ and Debbie Ray Sail Away! From the crazy, funny themes to the heirlooms and treasures displayed, our group knows how to turn a Tea Party into a Martini Party!
March 14, 2011
March 11, 2011 When we Sail Away, we do it all the way! The Welcome Aboard Party was held in the Rio Lounge and the drinks and food were all compliments of Travel Machine! Bernie did the official introductions, then Connie G took the stage, and things just took off from there
March 10, 2011 Here are the photos from our first day on the 2011 CJ and Debbie Ray Sail Away featuring Bernadette Lee, Connie G and the Grammy Award-Winning Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band.
More photos from days 2-7 are coming soon, so keep checking the website for those galleries.
March 7, 2011 Here's a little sample of the fun we had on the 2011 CJ and Debbie Ray Sail Away featuring Bernadette Lee, Connie G and the Grammy Award-Winning Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band. (But remember, most of "what happens on da boat, stays on da boat!" and what happened at Carlos & Charlie's... well, that's another story entirely!)