A (mostly) Carnival Cruiser Tries Princess - a b2b on Golden Princess

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Interesting little sitting area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Vista Lounge again

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Promenade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Casino Bar

 

 

 

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Setting up for the balloon drop - this was a new one for me

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Checking out the pizza - as mentioned, IMO, Carnival's is superior

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think they tended to undercook (ignoring the pepperoni slice in the picture). The pepperoni slice was actually the best one I had.

 

 

 

 

 

 

but a little too done for the thickness of the crust

 

 

 

 

but not so poor I didn't eat both. :D

 

 

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Izmir on the big screen? I guess a Princess ad

 

 

 

 

 

Oh, I didn't get the chicken on a meat lovers pizza, so didn't try that one

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mermaid's Tail

 

 

 

 

 

 

a little treat from Sundaes for dessert - I like self-serve soft-serve on Carnival, but mine never look like this!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Special coffee, hot chocolate, etc prices

 

 

[4x4bob]

Hello Sargent:

I was on the same cruise with you and took some of the same photo's. However, mine, compared to yours, look like I produced them with a Number 2 pencil. I showed some of yours to my Wife and she really liked them also.

My questions to you is, what camera and lens are you using and what setting did you use for the indoor photo's

 

Thanks.

Bob

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I would find ping pong balls in some of the strangest places - not sure if some were hoarding them?

 

 

 

 

 

some of the puzzles they had available for the puzzle people - never saw any puzzle people

 

 

 

 

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Hello Sargent:

I was on the same cruise with you and took some of the same photo's. However, mine, compared to yours, look like I produced them with a Number 2 pencil. I showed some of yours to my Wife and she really liked them also.

My questions to you is, what camera and lens are you using and what setting did you use for the indoor photo's

 

Thanks.

Bob

 

Hi Bob,

 

A Nikon D7000, mostly with a 18-200mm zoom and also a 10-24mm zoom for the wide angle. Being lazy, I like to try to leave it on automatic, either with or without flash enabled. Sometimes I have to switch to manual to get a reasonable shot. The camera is great up to about ISO 6400.

 

If there is a particular picture you had in mind, I can probably check exactly what the settings were.

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Bernini Dining Room

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sargent:

Thanks for responding so quick. I was using a Nikon Coolpix P500. However, with Christmas coming I will be dropping big hints for a different camera. Will want one before next cruise so I can get to know it and how to use it.

 

Bob

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Getting closer to time for a balloon drop, but oh how they milk it. :D

 

 

 

Music and dancing - repeat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sargent:

Thanks for responding so quick. I was using a Nikon Coolpix P500. However, with Christmas coming I will be dropping big hints for a different camera. Will want one before next cruise so I can get to know it and how to use it.

 

Bob

 

You're welcome. You can get a D7000 for a good price these days but it has been superseded by D7100. Not sure if the 7100 is worth the extra money, but also haven't tried it.

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Spoiler - when the Captain appears, it is getting close to the drop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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and they're off!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The objective was then to stomp or otherwise pop the balloons or run off with them or whatever. I don't know if there is significance behind the balloon drop, but it was enjoyable and enjoyed by many.

 

 

 

 

 

and the obligatory YMCA

 

 

 

 

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Finally time to eat again - I had Anytime Dining if not mentioned earlier

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gin-Soused Gravad Lax with Dill-Mustard Sauce,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

French Onion Soup,

 

 

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Surf and Turf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tiramisu

 

 

 

 

 

 

Traditional New York Cheesecake,

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Some Liars Club

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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For shows and such, I almost always have to switch to manual

 

"Caliente"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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and that's it for day 2

[Bimmer09]

Hi Sargent, I'm still here. Loving the photos of this beautiful ship. Keep the food shots coming too. Enjoying your comments also. Very concise.

 

Norris, sailing on the Caribbean Princess in January

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Did I miss it? Where is the review, Princess vs Carnival??????????:D