OK, What about Carnival vs Princess

[bencruzN]

Would like to do the Southern Caribbean (Aruba).
How does Carnival compare to the Princess line. I've been on Carnival three times, thought about trying another line. Could I please have your humble opinions. What did or didn't you like? This would help me to make a decision.
Thanks

[Dowser307]

Princess all the way, as a matter of fact I'm on there website right now. I made the mistake of going on Carnival,never again.To much " TT" for me

[CruiseFever]

Both good lines but both different experiences.

In many ways its as unfair to compare the two as it is apples to oranges.

We did our first Princess cruise last month and loved it...in a different way.

Our previous cruise was on the Carnival Legend, the second time on that ship, and we loved it too...in a different way.

Here's all about our experience on the Golden Princess last month:
http://www.lifeiscruising.com/golden_princess1
and here's more on Princess in general:
http://www.lifeiscruising.com/we_discover_princess

Also, what mean this: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> To much " TT" for me <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Happy Cruising

Chris

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Next up:
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[bencruzN]

Yeah! That's what I want to know, what is "TT"?
I hate to guess 'cause I just bet I'm thinking wrong.

[JohnnyO]

Chris.......

You do know what "TT" is......remember the words that you got so many responses for using.....LOL...I'm too afraid to say it....pretty sad huh??

Personally I thought that I had coined the term "TT" when trying to describe a girl to my girlfriend.....a person who just happened to live in a certain "park" atmosphere.....
Guess I am not as "cool" as I thought I was.


JohnnyO

[bencruzN]

OOOOOOOOH! I know! I know! LOL

[CruiseFever]

Ohhhh! See how much I care about stuff like that, I completely forgot.

Happy Cruising

Chris

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Star Princess 10/24/04
Carnival Victory 12/19/04
Carnival Miracle 03/13/05

[JerseyShore64]

BenCruzN:

I have been on several lines; including Carnival and Princess. I think its like comparing apples to oranges. My first Princess Cruise was the original Pacific Princess and I was still looking for Doc and Goffer when I got off.

To me, Princess is more laid back, and less gawdy. I prefer Princess because it still has the formalities that I enjoy, while still being relaxed.

I enjoyed Carnival when I wanted to strictly party and stay all geared up, but when I want to really enjoy cruising, I stick with Princess. I am booked on Princess in October and Carnival in 2005.

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[halos]

LOL! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Oh my God...I didn't get it either, and wasn't I the one who had a hissy fit over that comment in the first place????? http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
I actually thought that he meant something a bit more....
ummm....
something to do with the topless deck I guess is what I thought he was referring to!! http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_redface.gif

Now that I know what TT means http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif, I can go on with my life.....
Good grief!

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[KruzPrincess]

I always choose Princess over Carnival unless there's a special circumstance. Last year I went on a theme cruise on the Carnival Victory and it was OK. Princess is always nicer for me. Now, it depends on what you like. Princess is much more sedate and there usually isn't as much nightlife.

[halos]

It couldn't hurt to try another line...
I wish I could try every one of them and get back to you with my opinion on each...that would be a fun job....a true cruise critic!

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[lephysteria]

The newly obtained husband and I will let you know our experiences when we get back from our Star Honeymoon in a month!

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[almitra]

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[fttw]

TT lol I was wondering why there were old bud and nati ice cans all over the pways.lol I imagine princess is real nice but if I wanted to hang out with that crowd i would hang out at a nursing home.

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[imatarb]

I've cruised RCL and Majesty (ship now owned by NCL), and honestly, they were both great. A few differences, but none that would have prevented me from cruisng those lines again. I'm going on my first Carnival cruise in less than a month, and I'm sure this one will be great in its own unique way!

That said, I wouldn't hesitate to book a Princess cruise. I personally think life is too short to stick with one cruise line. Go for it!

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[Cyt4SoreEyes]

Ok I am lost again..what is "TT"??? This is gonna bother me all day someone please spill..thanks,

Cyt

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[kkorman]

I agree with the mojority in that they are quite different.

I personally think that Princess ships hold people better than Carnival. There is ample deck space with more than enough deck chairs (no waking up at 7 to save chairs). There are 24- hour, fresh water pools and you can do PC dining if you';d like which is a big draw for me. I hate being told when to eat. I am in the process of booking a Princess cruise (16 days) for next week and have another one planned in Oct (11 days). So something must be right for me if I am planning on spending 25 nights on the line this year.

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[Dowser307]

Jonny O, X gets the Square

[halos]

CYT,

TT stands for trailer trash.....and that is meant in the most affectionate way..... http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

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