I've cruised on Carnival since 1985 and I've seen it rise from a mediocre party cruise line to one with excellent food, entertainment and service. After losing weight on a recent cruise to Alaska on the Spirit (food just wasn't appetizing), it's clearly going downhill. Since Gerry Cahill has taken over Carnival has insituted some positive changes (more Lido deck activities, Serenity area, toned down decor), and for the most part the crew and staff are still as effective and cheerful as ever, but for a veteran of Carnival, the cost cutting measures are going to hurt them. I've sailed in Europe, the Caribbean, California Coast and Alaska in the past two years on Carnival and it's not just isolated instances - it's definitely a downward trend. Even diehards like me will leave for other lines, as I plan to do after using my Milestone reward cruise. My question is, as I haven't sailed on other Carnival Corp. lines, is the same true for Princess, HAL, etc?
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I've cruised on Carnival since 1985 and I've seen it rise from a mediocre party cruise line to one with excellent food, entertainment and service. After losing weight on a recent cruise to Alaska on the Spirit (food just wasn't appetizing), it's clearly going downhill. Since Gerry Cahill has taken over Carnival has insituted some positive changes (more Lido deck activities, Serenity area, toned down decor), and for the most part the crew and staff are still as effective and cheerful as ever, but for a veteran of Carnival, the cost cutting measures are going to hurt them. I've sailed in Europe, the Caribbean, California Coast and Alaska in the past two years on Carnival and it's not just isolated instances - it's definitely a downward trend. Even diehards like me will leave for other lines, as I plan to do after using my Milestone reward cruise. My question is, as I haven't sailed on other Carnival Corp. lines, is the same true for Princess, HAL, etc?