My disabled 69 year old mom wants Carnival

[Umbarger]

I just returned from a B2B on the Crown Princess. I take my disabled 69 year old mom on a cruise every year. She has cruised Princess, NCL and Carnival. We had a wonderful time. I asked her what cruise she would like next year. She said she didnt care where but to make sure it was on Carnival. :D

We just did not care for all the additional charges for things that are included on Carnival. Princess is good, however, Carnival is our favorite.

I talked openly to other pax on the Crown about all the cruise lines. Of course there were the people who hate Carnival but have never even been on a Carnival cruise. :confused: The biggest negative for Carnival by others was the number of children on board and the class of people it attracted. Since I cruise Princess and Carnival what class of people does that make me? :rolleyes:

[rvrgirl]

So your question is what:confused:

[Cotton]

Umbarger - Good for your mom!:) Just shows that we of senior status can have a great time on Carnival.

 

About those other folks who have never sailed on a Carnival ship ... they have no idea what they're missing! Too bad they put something down they've never tried just because of hearsay. Their loss.

 

Too many kids? Yep, if they choose to cruise when schools are not in session. Lower class of people? That's just snobbery; pay them no mind. Doesn't apply to any of us on this board, that's for sure.

 

Just book your mom that next Carnival cruise, and make her happy!:D

[hstrybuf]

Good question Umbarger! I too cruise both Carnival and Princess. We know you're going to find all kinds on both lines, but hopefully we're the good kind and have enough class not to act like snobs. ;)

 

Do you usually book her in an inside, balcony or something else? Has she ever booked a balcony and not been able to access it if she uses a wheelchair? This happened to one lady on our last cruise. They didn't tell her she wouldn't be able to get out on her balcony in her wheelchair. She was mad!

 

Anyway, good for Mom! I hope she has a great cruise!

[yearnin4cruisin]

It just makes you a person who likes two cruise lines! There are times of the year when there are less children on Carnival, but I've never found the children to be a problem. Right after school starts is a good time to go. Some itineraries are supposed to have less children as well, like Alaska.

[babyher]

You Go MOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *LOL*

 

God Bless her and many many more happy healthy years of cruiseing :)

[Umbarger]

Do you usually book her in an inside, balcony or something else? Has she ever booked a balcony and not been able to access it if she uses a wheelchair? This happened to one lady on our last cruise. They didn't tell her she wouldn't be able to get out on her balcony in her wheelchair. She was mad!

 

We have booked a outside and an inside before. We have not been lucky enough to get a handicapped balcony room yet. We have cruised in a regular balcony room when my mom was still able to walk. She loved it. I couldn't get her in the room. She lived out on that balcony! :D

 

I can understand this ladies disappointment. My mom would have been devastated. We generally don't complain about lack of access. Its just a fact of life for us. We found a few areas on the ship inaccessible. The main problem is lack of automatic doors. When I am with my mom I can open all the doors for her. However, when she is alone she has a heck of a time.

[mrdood]

So your question is what:confused:

 

RHETORICAL

Main Entry: rhe·tor·i·cal

Pronunciation: ri-'tor-i-k&l, -'tär-

Variant(s): also rhe·tor·ic /ri-'tor-ik, -'tär-/

Function: adjective

1 a : of, relating to, or concerned with rhetoric b : employed for rhetorical effect; especially : asked merely for effect with no answer expected <a rhetorical question>

 

 

...and also a question is not required per the guidelines to post on this site, a more legitimate question is:

 

What was your point?

[dan40]

Our last six cruises:

Carnival

RCL

Carnival

Carnival

Princess

Princess

 

Cruises booked for future:

Carnival

 

IMHO you and your Mom are doing fine.

 

Dan

[Sashalanda]

As a person who is also disabled, I love carnival. I have heard many "snobby" comments from ppl who have sailed the others to the point, those ships are not for me. I was ppl who aren't judgemental, who are vacationing to have fun. I may not be able to join in on that fun but I do enjoy watching them very much. I have to say, carnival personnel went way out of their way to be very helpful and kind to me.

This next one we are taking our sons and hoping they fall in love with cruising too. They are 18 and 13 :D . I enjoy watching the kids playing etc. Noisey kids don't bother me at all until I am ready for sleep lol. But now, imagine if one threw food at me, I just might return that throw with some squishy jello rofl.

I hope to see you and your mom on one of my cruises :)

[babyher]

As a person who is also disabled, I love carnival. I have heard many "snobby" comments from ppl who have sailed the others to the point, those ships are not for me. I was ppl who aren't judgemental, who are vacationing to have fun. I may not be able to join in on that fun but I do enjoy watching them very much. I have to say, carnival personnel went way out of their way to be very helpful and kind to me.

This next one we are taking our sons and hoping they fall in love with cruising too. They are 18 and 13 :D . I enjoy watching the kids playing etc. Noisey kids don't bother me at all until I am ready for sleep lol. But now, imagine if one threw food at me, I just might return that throw with some squishy jello rofl.

I hope to see you and your mom on one of my cruises :)

 

 

What a great post

 

And a great outlook :)

 

Many many more happy and healthy cruises with your sons ( I am sure they will love it )

 

Hope to cruise with you some day.....but just remember , if you throw Jell-o at me , I am returning fire with Chocolate Pudding *LOL* :)

 

Enjoy and God Bless :)

[Sashalanda]

Woohooo chocolate is my favorite!! Aim for my face pleaseee lol.

Think this guy had too many chocolate puddings o.0

[campdaan]

The biggest negative for Carnival by others was the number of children on board and the class of people it attracted. Since I cruise Princess and Carnival what class of people does that make me? :rolleyes:

 

 

A FUN Ship person...:D

[babyher]

Woohooo chocolate is my favorite!! Aim for my face pleaseee lol.

 

 

Think this guy had too many chocolate puddings o.0

 

 

*LMAO*

 

YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I think I saw that guy trying to get into the dining room wearing that get up *LOL* :)

[Sashalanda]

Lol he had to be the guy on our first cruise. Guy was on back deck hottub on the holiday. Drunk as a skunk and a storm came up. He couldn't get out..took 4 or 5 of the ship personnel to get him out lol.

[babyher]

Lol he had to be the guy on our first cruise. Guy was on back deck hottub on the holiday. Drunk as a skunk and a storm came up. He couldn't get out..took 4 or 5 of the ship personnel to get him out lol.

 

 

How embarressing *LOL*

 

thats pretty much the time you start thinking "JENNY CRAIG " :)

[c&d]

As a person who is also disabled, I love carnival. I have heard many "snobby" comments from ppl who have sailed the others to the point, those ships are not for me. I was ppl who aren't judgemental, who are vacationing to have fun. I may not be able to join in on that fun but I do enjoy watching them very much. I have to say, carnival personnel went way out of their way to be very helpful and kind to me.

This next one we are taking our sons and hoping they fall in love with cruising too. They are 18 and 13 :D . I enjoy watching the kids playing etc. Noisey kids don't bother me at all until I am ready for sleep lol. But now, imagine if one threw food at me, I just might return that throw with some squishy jello rofl.

I hope to see you and your mom on one of my cruises :)

 

 

Very well put. I travel with a sister with Disabilities. I can not praise Carnival crew enough for all the help they have given me on her 4 cruises with Carnival. Yes we run into obstacles. But we work around them. She also is limited on mobility. But that does not stop her from watching the activities and she and I enjoy watching people participating in activities that they would never do in their daily life.

 

We have met some rude people who chose to stare at her. I guess they are the snobs.

 

We have met several people who have gone the extra steps to sit and talk with her.Those are the people you remember.

[heyitsmejudy]

RHETORICAL

Main Entry: rhe·tor·i·cal

Pronunciation: ri-'tor-i-k&l, -'tär-

Variant(s): also rhe·tor·ic /ri-'tor-ik, -'tär-/

Function: adjective

1 a : of, relating to, or concerned with rhetoric b : employed for rhetorical effect; especially : asked merely for effect with no answer expected <a rhetorical question>

 

 

...and also a question is not required per the guidelines to post on this site, a more legitimate question is:

 

What was your point?

 

Dude... you CRACK ME UP! I wish I had you around the office to snipe off at people when they say stupid *(#* and I can't think of a comeback! Which, I must say, isn't often, but there are times I think you'd be of great help!

[Umbarger]

Dude... you CRACK ME UP! I wish I had you around the office to snipe off at people when they say stupid *(#* and I can't think of a comeback! Which, I must say, isn't often, but there are times I think you'd be of great help!

 

Please don't call me stupid. :eek:

 

I just thought Carnival people would like to know what Princess cruisers thought about Carnival. Why Carnival has such a low opinion among Princess cruisers.

 

I thought Carnival people would like to know even though we have a choice of cruise lines my disabled elderly mom wants Carnival.

 

I guess I thought wrong. :confused:

[rvrgirl]

They were not calling you stupid. They were referring to my post. I meant no harm by it...I didn't understand your post until I re read it. I truely apologize to you. Meant no harm.

[gr81]

Please don't call me stupid. :eek:

 

I just thought Carnival people would like to know what Princess cruisers thought about Carnival. Why Carnival has such a low opinion among Princess cruisers.

 

I thought Carnival people would like to know even though we have a choice of cruise lines my disabled elderly mom wants Carnival.

 

I guess I thought wrong. :confused:

 

I think their comment was a reply to Mrdoods reply to rvrgirl not a reflection of your original post. But I have been wrong before.

 

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In the words of the infamous Rodney King "Cant we all just get along" I guess the answer is no.

[Guest CRUZIN' SUZIN]

Please don't call me stupid. :eek:

 

I just thought Carnival people would like to know what Princess cruisers thought about Carnival. Why Carnival has such a low opinion among Princess cruisers.

 

I thought Carnival people would like to know even though we have a choice of cruise lines my disabled elderly mom wants Carnival.

 

I guess I thought wrong. :confused:

 

Don't apologize. I appreciated your post. Whenever I am wondering around the ship, I tend to strike up conversations with people just like your mom. They are usually the brightest and most entertaing people to sit with when watching any of those zany Lido Deck contesting. I will do it even more after reading your posts. thank you.

[Umbarger]

Probably being too sensitive right now. Blame it on my PCD. (post cruise depression) Feel better now. Everyone have a wonderful cruise. :D

[Guest CRUZIN' SUZIN]

Please don't call me stupid. :eek:

 

I just thought Carnival people would like to know what Princess cruisers thought about Carnival. Why Carnival has such a low opinion among Princess cruisers.

 

I thought Carnival people would like to know even though we have a choice of cruise lines my disabled elderly mom wants Carnival.

 

I guess I thought wrong. :confused:

 

Don't apologize. I appreciated your post. Whenever I am wondering around the ship, I tend to strike up conversations with people just like your mom. They are usually the brightest and most entertaing people to sit with when watching any of those zany Lido Deck contesting. I will do it even more after reading your posts. thank you.

[westernmom]

Having a beautiful daughter with cerebral palsy, I LOVE to travel with her! Not only is she fun but we always get "special considerations" - such as moved up to the front of the lines!

 

I'm sure hoping she will be able to go with us on our next cruise.

 

Though the years, we have learned how to deal with people who stare. Normally we just smile back at them. But, one time I offered to dump my milkshake on a young man's head.........