connyo Posted January 5, 2012 #1 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Having sailed Carnival 3 times prior, DH and I would like to up the service alittle. Have heard from others Princess pampers much more. Any op's?:confused: TY in advance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusie Posted January 5, 2012 #2 Share Posted January 5, 2012 After 3 very enjoyable Carnival cruises, my DH and I tried a Princess cruise that was just the right itinerary for us. We really enjoyed Princess even more. It's just more relaxing. There are no bright colored neon lights or singing waiters in the dining rooms. We have since taken a total of 3 Princess cruises and are looking for our 4th. I feel like Goldilocks... Just right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkudzu Posted January 5, 2012 #3 Share Posted January 5, 2012 JMHO--We've sailed with Princess 3 times and Carnival once (but have a 2nd booked). We had a great time on Carnival but I think that Princess is more upscale, the food better, the decor is better, and the service incredible. I loved the Emerald and the Caribbean Princess. We sailed on the Carnival Pride last year and enjoyed the service, the food was good, and the bartenders excellent. :D We chose Carnival this time because Princess isn't offering the itinerary we wanted. I think you can have a great time on any cruise but I think Princess (in our experience) was better overall. Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted January 5, 2012 #4 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Princess is certainly a step above Carnival -- you might also think about Celebrity and HAL for a notch higher still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connyo Posted January 5, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Hoping to possibly take another cruise in 2yrs for our 40th Anniversary, so just getting started with the questions!! TY again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted January 5, 2012 #6 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Or really step up & try Oceania for your special celebration ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Girl Forever Posted January 5, 2012 #7 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I enjoy trying different cruise lines. There are differences between the lines and some you like better then others. But it gives a new cruise experence, which is what I enjoy. Have injoyed Carnival, if you want to step it up a notch, RCCL, HAL, PRINCESS, AND CELEBERTY. In that order. Imo. Honestly after many cruises, my picks end up being more about the itinery I wish to go on, then the line. As I have enjoyed all. Which ever you choose you will enjoy. Happy Cruising!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted January 5, 2012 #8 Share Posted January 5, 2012 We have sailed Princess 21 times and Carnival twice (about 20 years ago and last July). We find the service on Princess to be much better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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