Carnival Cruise Line News

Incredible Interview with Cruise Director Lee Mason

By John Shallo

January 22, 2023

Join Cruise Addicts onboard Carnival Cruise Lines, newest ship, the Carnival Celebration, as we sit down with Cruise Director Lee Mason. Watch as we learn how Lee started in the cruise business and came to work for Carnival Cruise Line.

Carnival Cruise Line, President Christine Duffy and Cruise Director Lee Mason.

Cruise Director Lee Mason

We talk about his assignment aboard the new Carnival Cruise Line flag-ship Carnival Celebration, his favorite places onboard, cruise tips, and much more.

Carnival Celebration

Carnival Celebration

Carnival Celebration can accommodate more than 5,200 guests. She is currently sailingf from Miami and operates Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries year-round. The week-long voyages will visit destinations like San Juan, Puerto Rico, Cozumel, Mexico and Grand Turk. To see current sailings from Miami on Carnival Celebration, click here.

Carnival Celebration features more than 20 dining venues, and a dozen bars and lounges across six unique zones. The ship’s Miami-themed zone, 820 Biscayne, is named after Carnival’s first headquarters address and is designed as a tribute to Miami’s cultural vibe and its dining and beverage offerings.

BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster found aboard Carnival Celebration

The ship’s top deck features the award-winning all-electric roller coaster BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster, which has been thrilling guests on Mardi Gras since its debut in 2021. The top deck is also home to the resort-style Loft 19, which can be accessed directly from premium category Excel suites – one of 11 styles featured across 180 total suites on board. The ship boasts more than 2,600 staterooms in all.