Solve a mystery while cruising aboard Carnival Cruise Lines

Themes cruises are increasing in popularity.

Carnival Cruise Lines is teaming up with Whodunit Productions to offer a series of mystery cruises at sea on the Carnival Paradise from Long Beach, CA, this year and in 2009. There will be eight different three-day "Mystery Cruises" offered the first of which departing this Halloween. Other departure dates include January 9. February 13, March 13, May 1, July 17, October 30 and December 4, 2009. Guests will have the chance to solve mysteries and interact with professional actors who will play the various roles. It's like a live version of the board game Clue.

Enjoy some sightseeing time in Los Angeles CA then depart on a mystery solving who done it cruise. A Long Beach departure with a pre or post cruise option means you can enjoy Disneyland, Hollywood, the Pacific Beaches and much more in LALA Land.

With the ways that airline flights operate these days I suggest that for peace of mind you depart a couple of days before your scheduled sailing and enjoy the local area. The resort area of Long Beach has a small town feel and offers plenty of dining and shopping options.

I sailed out of here a few years ago and found it to be a much better experience than fighting the crowds in the Florida cruise terminals.

Contact your local travel agent or thetravelprofessor@gmail.com for more information.