What I Will Miss About Carnival

[Blk_Amish]

I am missing somethings already and I haven't sailed another line as yet. Now, for some Carnival is the cheaper line but for me it was the fun line that I would be willing to pay premium for. From my last cruise what I will miss leaving or when/if I return. I try not to do the same vacation or same line too often

 

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[Blk_Amish]

I have tried other lines and vacation but Carnival delivers this each and every time.

 

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[Blk_Amish]

Greatest ladies I have ever met.

 

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That's one way to have fun on a cruise and Carnival made it easy. I am missing this already because Princess though elegant and lovely doesn't deliver the fun fact.

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[golfb4cruzing]

After 6 Carnivals and lately 2 Princess, there is nothing I miss about Carnival. Stale cigarette stench? Don't miss. Rowdy guests? Don't miss. Old movies? Don't miss. Bad pizza? Don't miss. Sewer smell? Don't miss. 2 things I do miss: steel drum band and the old burgers and hot dogs.

[JohnSpo]

You definitely bring fun, class and beauty to Carnival. Hopefully you will be sailing on Carnival again soon. Happy sailing!:cool:

[Blk_Amish]

After 6 Carnivals and lately 2 Princess, there is nothing I miss about Carnival. Stale cigarette stench? Don't miss. Rowdy guests? Don't miss. Old movies? Don't miss. Bad pizza? Don't miss. Sewer smell? Don't miss. 2 things I do miss: steel drum band and the old burgers and hot dogs.

 

Thank you. If we miss something then we know the time spend was worth it. This is about why Carnival is special, fun.

Someone might look at these pics and say the rowdy guests were she and her son:D We had fun and going through the pics reminded me of how much.

WE took the time to dress up, so far from Denny's casual.

 

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[Ilovesailaway]

I agree. Carnival has been a lot of fun for my family.I appreciate the great memories that they have helped us create at a reasonable price. We are booked for the Breeze this summer and can't wait.

In addition to our yearly family cruise I always do a golf trip with friends during March Madness. For the heck of it I looked at cruises during that time. I found a Princess cruise dirt cheap. We are doing that for our March trip. I would have preferred Carnival or Royal for the fun, especially for a group of friends but Princess was a lot less. go figure.

Oh well I will give them a try.

Btw, Our family has also done NCL Epic. Awesome ship for a family w/teens. DW and I have done Royal with friends and have never been disappointed.

I like trying new lines/ships. Hope Princess is not too sleepy....;)

[Lace]

Love it!

[Blk_Amish]

I know by Day 5 on Princess I will be singing Carnival rescue me. However, it's my 20th anniversary and therefore seeking a different kind of escape

 

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[elliair]

After 6 Carnivals and lately 2 Princess, there is nothing I miss about Carnival. Stale cigarette stench? Don't miss. Rowdy guests? Don't miss. Old movies? Don't miss. Bad pizza? Don't miss. Sewer smell? Don't miss. 2 things I do miss: steel drum band and the old burgers and hot dogs.

 

The cigarette smell coming from balconies and how Carnival has cheapened the cruise experience is what I don't miss. As they say, you get what you pay for and I don't want to pay for that. I don't miss the barker in the gift shop where people are jammed in there and elbowing to get to the trinkets made in China. I could have smashed that microphone down his throat - that's how obnoxious he was. I felt like I was in WalMart at Xmas, I couldn't get away from there fast enough.

[Blk_Amish]

The cigarette smell coming from balconies and how Carnival has cheapened the cruise experience is what I don't miss. As they say, you get what you pay for and I don't want to pay for that. I don't miss the barker in the gift shop where people are jammed in there and elbowing to get to the trinkets made in China. I could have smashed that microphone down his throat - that's how obnoxious he was. I felt like I was in WalMart at Xmas, I couldn't get away from there fast enough.

 

My gowns were made in China and I was at Walmart during Xmas or the 60" big screen TV:eek:

My cruise on the Royal Princess is the same rate as the one I booked on Carnival, granted the Cove Balcony verses the inside. As for getting what you pay for, I will see in less than a month.

 

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[elliair]

My gowns were made in China:eek:

 

Did you buy them at WalMart? :D LOL! BTW, I shop at WalMart but early in the morning when I know the brats are still in bed and Mom hasn't gotten out of her night gown yet. We have very limited shopping in the town I live in - rural.

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[SadieN]

 

On ships that have Guy's, hot dogs can be found at the Deli. At least that's where they were on the Conquest.

[Blk_Amish]

Did you buy them at WalMart? :D LOL! BTW, I shop at WalMart but early in the morning when I know the brats are still in bed and Mom hasn't gotten out of her night gown yet. We have very limited shopping in the town I live in - rural.

 

I take my teen DD to Walmart and it adds up quickly with all the lotion and potions she needs.

 

Gowns shipped directly from CHINA:D I know if I don't place a order they are wondering what's going on.

 

Since I am not in the phase of life or reach a certain status to knock Walmart of China, its nice to look back and be reminded why the trips were memorable.

These are all taken on my lst Carnival cruise so clearly the chances did not seem to damped the trip as much as I had whined. It's nice to llok back before moving on or away.

 

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[kcwingwalker]

I know by Day 5 on Princess I will be singing Carnival rescue me. However, it's my 20th anniversary and therefore seeking a different kind of escape

 

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Change is a good thing and you just might be pleasantly surprised.

[Blk_Amish]

Change is a good thing and you just might be pleasantly surprised.

 

We have cruised Princess (2x) and third booked which is why we chose it again for our anniversary. Each line has pros and cons, none I could call or even seek to find a perfect fit. We have sailed RCL (8x) and Carnival (4x).

 

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[JustCruiseMe]

Great attitude brings great life. I'm sure that everything isn't perfect on any line but it's what you make of it.

 

Be happy I'm not one that has to complain about everything. And I do too shop at Walmart and enjoy every minute of it. You can have the mall, haven't been there shopping but twice in 2 years. All the over priced stuff from china is in the mall...lol

[Stateroom_Sailor]

After 6 Carnivals and lately 2 Princess, there is nothing I miss about Carnival. Stale cigarette stench? Don't miss. Rowdy guests? Don't miss. Old movies? Don't miss. Bad pizza? Don't miss. Sewer smell? Don't miss. 2 things I do miss: steel drum band and the old burgers and hot dogs.

 

Sounds like you had it pretty rough. Why did you do 6 Carnival cruises?

[Blk_Amish]

There are many threads devoted to why Carnival has become a bad choice any 3, 5, 10 , 20 cruises. Some people sit around and wait for the boom or ax to drop, others keep sailing along with each new booking. Unless there is a great deal on Princess for Alaska, I can safely say I am done with Princess for awhile. Other lines, ships, and vacations to try. I am looking at NCL next.

 

Chances are I will return for this:

 

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[elliair]

Great attitude brings great life. I'm sure that everything isn't perfect on any line but it's what you make of it.

 

Be happy I'm not one that has to complain about everything. And I do too shop at Walmart and enjoy every minute of it. You can have the mall, haven't been there shopping but twice in 2 years. All the over priced stuff from china is in the mall...lol

 

LOL! We have no malls in this town, we're lucky to have a WalMart and it's not even a Super WalMart. Screaming brats is what keeps me out of WalMart after 10:00 am.:eek:

[elliair]

There are many threads devoted to why Carnival has become a bad choice any 3, 5, 10 , 20 cruises. Some people sit around and wait for the boom to drop, others keep sailing along with each new booking. Unless there is a great deal on Princess for Alaska, I can safely say I am done with Princess for awhile. Other lines, ships, to and vacations to try.

 

Chances are I will return for this:

 

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I just got an email from Carnival - exclusive sale for California residents! I haven't opened it yet, and I'm pretty sure it's the same cruise that we are taking on Princess 2/1. Nice thing about Princess is that we get a $100 on board credit for military service. We've never ever received any on board credit with Carnival.:cool:

[elliair]

I just looked at the "sale" for Carnival. For a balcony on the Miracle for a 7-day cruise is $729. The same cruise on Princess, we paid $649. Some sale on Carnival.:rolleyes:

[Blk_Amish]

I just got an email from Carnival - exclusive sale for California residents! I haven't opened it yet, and I'm pretty sure it's the same cruise that we are taking on Princess 2/1. Nice thing about Princess is that we get a $100 on board credit for military service. We've never ever received any on board credit with Carnival.:cool:

 

Yes, we got that too for our next cruise. I love Princess to really take it down a notch, chill, and appreciate every moment. Enjoying my first cup of coffee each morning on the aft deck. You are truly touched by the elegance and beauty. I chose not to do a free cruise on Princess because I wanted to savor the return for the Royal Princess. Since it has been a few years, let it be like the first time. Each of my trip is chosen for the occasion, which is rarely the cheapest one available. I don't choose Carnival because its cheap because I refused to sail the pink elephant known as the Splendor when it was on the west coast.

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[Blk_Amish]

These from the cove balcony. The water is close and I will miss that. I wish I could afford the aft balcony on my next Princess cruise. I have to keep my budget in case Alaska is affordable.

 

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[dmarie1623]

We are going to branch out and try Royal, for a new and different experience. I am excited to see how another cruise line does things.