Wicca is a modern pagan, witchcraft religion that emerged in the mid-20th century. It is based on ancient pagan practices and is centered around the worship of nature, the gods, and goddesses. Wicca emphasizes the balance of energies and the worship of a Divine Duo, consisting of a god and goddess. One of the core beliefs of Wicca is the belief in the immanence of divinity. Wiccans believe that the gods and goddesses are not distant, but rather present within all of nature. They believe in the interconnectedness of all living beings and the earth.
Lido Marketplace (menu, complimentary, 825 seats) is the ship’s self-service buffet restaurant for open-seating Breakfast (7:30 am - 12-noon /made-to-order omelet station), Lunch (12-noon - 2:30 pm), Dinner (6-9:30 pm /Good Eats buffet) and for Late Night Snacks (11 pm - 1 am). Good Eats buffet menu is a Main Dining Room dinner alternative offering steaks, prime rib, grilled chicken, pastas, salads, desserts, daily Chef’s Special. Lido Marketplace consists of various take-away food stations and themed food bars. Among those are Carnival Deli (sandwiches, draught beer dispenser), Indian Tandoor (lunch), Mongolian Wok (stir-fry, made-to-order Asian food /you choose the ingredients), Mexican Bar (burritos/wraps, chicken, beef, shrimp, salsa, toppings), The Captain’s Pasta Bar (choice of 3 pastas, 4 sauces, 12 toppings), Salad Bar (35 items), Pizzeria (24-hour), Chef’s Choice Bar (international cuisine /different menu each day), Hot and Cold Buffet (stir-fry, pastas, carving station), Grille (ham-cheese-veggie burgers, hot dogs, fries, chicken fritters/sandwiches, sauteed mushrooms/onions, sauerkraut, Chili con Carne, homemade tortillas-chips-salsa), Dessert Bar (incl sugar-free items). There are also (self-serve, complimentary, 24-hour) tea/coffee station and machines for soft ice cream and yogurt. Chocolate Extravaganza Buffet (complimentary) is on the last seaday (7-day and longer cruise itineraries) and offers chocolate smorgasborg, chocolate fountain, cakes (incl pear, orange, cheesecake, dry fruit, diet).
Chocolate Extravaganza Buffet complimentary is on the last seaday 7-day and longer cruise itineraries and offers chocolate smorgasborg, chocolate fountain, cakes incl pear, orange, cheesecake, dry fruit, diet. RedFrog Rum Bar is an outdoor poolside bar with best Caribbean rums, bottled Caribbean beers Presidente, Kalik, Red Stripe, Corona, Corona Light, Dos Equis , draft beers ThirstyFrog Red brew, Presidente brew , Red s Beer Cocktail, frozens, cocktails, mojitos, margaritas, soft beverages.
They believe in the interconnectedness of all living beings and the earth. It is this belief that guides Wiccans to see the divine in everything around them, from the plants and animals to the moon and stars. Another important aspect of Wiccan belief is the celebration of the Wheel of the Year, which consists of eight festivals known as Sabbats.
Carnival Magic deck 10 plan (Lido-Pools-Cabins)
The aft Tides Pool deck area has 1 swimming pool, Tides Bar, 2 Jacuzzis/Whirlpools, 2 poolside bars.
RedFrog Rum Bar is an outdoor poolside bar with best Caribbean rums, bottled Caribbean beers (Presidente, Kalik, Red Stripe, Corona, Corona Light, Dos Equis), draft beers (ThirstyFrog Red brew, Presidente brew), Red’s Beer Cocktail, frozens, cocktails, mojitos, margaritas, soft beverages. The bar also sells beer buckets and Carnival souvenir glasses. Draft beers are served/priced in pints (19 oz / 560 ml) and tubes (101 oz / 3 L).
BlueIguana Tequila Bar is an outdoor poolside bar for Mexican drinks (brews, frozens, cocktails, margaritas). BlueIguana Bar’s menu has draft beers (Modelo Especial, Dos Equis), bottled beers (Sol, Tecate, Corona, Pacifico), Beer Cocktail, beer buckets, Mexican tequilas, non-alcoholic frozens, soft drinks. Draft beers are served/priced in pints (16 oz / 470 ml) and tubes (101 oz / 3 L). The bar also sells Carnival-logoed souvenir glasses. On seadays are staged drink-mixing competitions between both bars (RedFrog and BlueIguana).
Lido Marketplace (menu, complimentary, 825 seats) is the ship’s self-service buffet restaurant for open-seating Breakfast (7:30 am - 12-noon /made-to-order omelet station), Lunch (12-noon - 2:30 pm), Dinner (6-9:30 pm /Good Eats buffet) and for Late Night Snacks (11 pm - 1 am). Good Eats buffet menu is a Main Dining Room dinner alternative offering steaks, prime rib, grilled chicken, pastas, salads, desserts, daily Chef’s Special. Lido Marketplace consists of various take-away food stations and themed food bars. Among those are Carnival Deli (sandwiches, draught beer dispenser), Indian Tandoor (lunch), Mongolian Wok (stir-fry, made-to-order Asian food /you choose the ingredients), Mexican Bar (burritos/wraps, chicken, beef, shrimp, salsa, toppings), The Captain’s Pasta Bar (choice of 3 pastas, 4 sauces, 12 toppings), Salad Bar (35 items), Pizzeria (24-hour), Chef’s Choice Bar (international cuisine /different menu each day), Hot and Cold Buffet (stir-fry, pastas, carving station), Grille (ham-cheese-veggie burgers, hot dogs, fries, chicken fritters/sandwiches, sauteed mushrooms/onions, sauerkraut, Chili con Carne, homemade tortillas-chips-salsa), Dessert Bar (incl sugar-free items). There are also (self-serve, complimentary, 24-hour) tea/coffee station and machines for soft ice cream and yogurt. Chocolate Extravaganza Buffet (complimentary) is on the last seaday (7-day and longer cruise itineraries) and offers chocolate smorgasborg, chocolate fountain, cakes (incl pear, orange, cheesecake, dry fruit, diet).
Carnival Deli (complimentary, open between 11 am – 11 pm) offers hot/cold sandwiches and sides and has a draft beer dispenser (for ThirstyFrog Red and Bud Light).
Pizzeria del Capitano (complimentary, 24-hour, self-serve) is equipped with a wood-fired oven and offers fresh-baked pizzas (Margherita, Pepperoni, Napolitana, Capricciosa, Calzone), pan pizza, Caesar salad, also made-to-order pies.
Indian Tandoor (complimentary, open between 12-noon - 2:30 pm) menu has grilled meat (cheesesteak, chicken legs, kebabs, fish), salads, curries, naan breads, rice, dhals.
BlueIguana Cantina (menu) is a complimentary poolside (self-serve) fast-food bar with Mexican cuisine. The Cantina is open for Breakfast (7:30-10:30 am) and Lunch (12-noon - 2:30 pm) and offers fresh-made tacos, burritos (wrapped/topped-to-order), tortillas (wheat, jalapeno), chips, salsas, toppings. Breakfast burritos are with scrambled eggs, chicken sausage, ham, hash browns, tomato, cheese, iceberg lettuce, topping (pico de gallo, crema fresca, salsa /tomatillo, roasted tomato). Lunch tacos include pork, chicken, fish. Bluelguana Cantina has a separate condiments bar with salsas, hot sauces, lettuce, onion, cheese, lime, watermelon, jicama, black beans, corn, coriander, tomatillos, tomatoes.
Guy’s Burger Joint (menu) is Carnival’s signature burger bar by the US celebrity Guy Fieri (Food Network). The bar is complimentary and open for lunch and dinner (between 12 noon – 6 pm). The menu includes specialty burgers (Plain Jane, Straight Up, Pig Patty, Chilius Maximus, The Ringer), also made-to-order burgers, hand-cut fries, condiment bar. The ingredients include 80-20 beef patties, buttered buns, melted cheese, mushrooms, lettuce, onions, pickles, tomato, Donkey Sauce (mayo), crispy bacon patty, spicy onion rings, chili, BBQ sauce.
The ship has 2 main swimming pools – the smaller Tides Pool (aft, quieter, open between 8 am - 12-midnight, served with drinks by Tides Bar /soda, wine, frozens, cocktails, beer/buckets) and the bigger Beach Pool (forward/midship, open between 8 am - 10 pm, rimmed with shallow water, tiered seating, Seaside Theatre).
- Each of the swimming pools has 2 whirlpools (large-size hot tubs), expansive sundecks (sunbathing areas with blue lounger chairs), shaded seating areas (open-sided huts with large umbrellas). Both pool areas are served by their own fast-food bars (complimentary) and drink bars (a la carte priced).
- The Beach Pool’s sundeck is the place for watching shows, concerts and live sporting events (daily) and 1 or 2 film screenings (nightly, with free popcorn) shown on the Carnival Seaside Theatre - the giant outdoor LED screen (sized 12 x 22 ft / 3,7 x 6,7 m) overlooking the midship pool deck area.
- Among the daytime activities and entertainment options are playing bingo, deck games, fun contests (hairy-chest, “Miss Carnival”), trivia quizzes (music, sports), classes (scrapbooking, breakdancing), DJ and live music (Calypso band, solo guitarist/singer), cocktail mixing demos (by the ship’s master mixologist), ice-carving demonstration, “Groove for St Jude” (fundraiser).
- In the evenings, the pool deck hosts themed deck parties (with live band music) and a signature laser-show featuring trippy videos (on the LED screen) backed by loud music, dynamic laser lights and a smoke/fog machine. Carnival cruise ships have a tradition once per sailing their hotel staff to create an army of towel animals and place them on the pool deck to greet guests in the morning.
- Carnival’s Swimming Pool rules and restrictions include – no lifeguards on duty (signage), parental supervision required for kids under 13, wet surfaces (caution), showers required prior to pool use. Not toilet trained children and kids in diapers/swim diapers are not allowed. Also prohibited are jumping/diving (too shallow), horseplay, smoking/eating, entering with glass containers.
Lido Deck cruise cabins from 10201 to 10291, of which Inside (categories 4H, 4J) and the rest are Balcony staterooms (categories 8F, 8E).
BlueIguana Tequila Bar is an outdoor poolside bar for Mexican drinks (brews, frozens, cocktails, margaritas). BlueIguana Bar’s menu has draft beers (Modelo Especial, Dos Equis), bottled beers (Sol, Tecate, Corona, Pacifico), Beer Cocktail, beer buckets, Mexican tequilas, non-alcoholic frozens, soft drinks. Draft beers are served/priced in pints (16 oz / 470 ml) and tubes (101 oz / 3 L). The bar also sells Carnival-logoed souvenir glasses. On seadays are staged drink-mixing competitions between both bars (RedFrog and BlueIguana).
These celebrations mark the changing seasons and honor the cycles of nature. Wiccans see these festivals as times of transformation and renewal, and they often include rituals and ceremonies to honor the deities and the earth. Wiccans also practice magic, which they see as a way to harness and direct natural energies. Magic is used for healing, protection, and personal growth. It is important to note that Wiccan magic is not about controlling others or manipulating events, but rather about working in harmony with the natural forces. The sense of Wiccan is rooted in a deep reverence and respect for nature and the divine. Wiccans see themselves as co-creators and caretakers of the earth, striving to live in harmony with the cycles and rhythms of nature. They seek to find balance in their lives and promote love, compassion, and understanding. Overall, the sense of Wiccan is about embracing the interconnectedness of all things and finding a spiritual path that aligns with the natural world. It is about honoring the divine in all its forms and seeking a balance between the physical and spiritual realms. Wicca offers a way for individuals to connect with nature, find their own sense of spirituality, and live in harmony with the world around them..
Reviews for "Wicca as a Path of Self-Discovery and Personal Transformation"
1. Emily - ★☆☆☆☆
I found "What is the Sense of Wiccan" to be extremely disappointing. The author's writing style was convoluted and difficult to follow, making it hard for me to grasp the concepts they were trying to convey. Additionally, very little practical information was provided, and the book seemed to focus more on the author's personal experiences rather than providing a comprehensive understanding of Wiccan beliefs and practices. Overall, I would not recommend this book to anyone looking to learn about Wicca.
2. Robert - ★★☆☆☆
As someone who was curious to learn more about Wicca, I was excited to read "What is the Sense of Wiccan." However, I found the book to be lacking in depth and substance. The author jumps from one topic to another without providing any meaningful explanations or insights. The writing is repetitive and the ideas are often unclear. While the book may be suitable for those who already have some knowledge of Wicca, it falls short when it comes to providing a comprehensive introduction to the subject.
3. Laura - ★★☆☆☆
"What is the Sense of Wiccan" left me underwhelmed. The book lacked structure and coherence, making it difficult for me to follow the author's train of thought. Moreover, I found the information to be too superficial and general, failing to provide a deep understanding of Wiccan beliefs and practices. The author seemed more focused on sharing personal anecdotes rather than delving into the core principles of Wicca. Overall, I was disappointed with this book and would recommend seeking out alternative resources for those interested in learning about Wicca.
4. John - ★☆☆☆☆
I regret purchasing "What is the Sense of Wiccan." The author's writing style was overly verbose and self-indulgent, making the book a tedious read. I found it difficult to connect with the author's experiences, as they lacked relatability and applicability to everyday life. Furthermore, the book lacked a clear structure and failed to provide any practical guidance or insights into Wiccan practices. I would advise anyone seeking a comprehensive and informative book on Wicca to look elsewhere.