The Ship Is the Destination… But the Journey Is So Much Bigger! ❤️🚢 #specialolympics

🚢❤️ THREE MORE CRUISERS YOU HAVE TO MEET! Follow Carmen on IG @somd_carmen When I visited the Port of Baltimore to see a group of Maryland Special Olympics athletes board Carnival Pride, I had the chance to interview some of the most enthusiastic cruisers I've ever met! And I couldn't keep these interviews to myself! 🥰 These athletes are setting sail for seven days of fun, friendship, and something even more meaningful — opportunities to develop leadership skills, practice self-advocacy, build independence, and connect with fellow athletes in Nassau! 🌴 The impact of experiences like this can reach far beyond the cruise ship. It's about confidence, personal growth, new friendships, and having the opportunity to make your own voice heard. I hope you enjoy meeting these three incredible cruisers as much as I did! ❤️ Show them some love in the comments! And tell me… what's the FIRST thing you would do when you stepped aboard Carnival Pride? #SpecialOlympics #SpecialOlympicsMaryland #CarnivalPride #CarnivalCruise #CruisingWithPurpose #AthleteLeadership #InclusionMatters #CruiseCommunity #MeetMeOnLidoDeck