Carnival Pride vs Triumph?

We have never cruised on Carnival before. Any suggestions? Both ships travel the same itinerary within one day of each other. Balcony vs Suite?

I sailed on the Pride in October and she is a beautiful ship. Had a balcony on the Panorama deck. Loved it! I will be sailing on the Triumph in December..also a balcony on the Upper Deck.

I've cruised on both the Pride and Triumph and I would definitely pick the Pride - better layout, interesting decor, smaller ship (I think) so fewer people. But the Triumph usually has much better prices so that's what we do and we LOVE it. Any cruise is a great cruise. :)

Been on both. Preferred the Pride.

we havent sailed on the pride yet, almost next may, but the freedom...we sailed on the triumph last sept...it was not near as nice as any other carnival ship..jmho...horrible strong odors, even on embarkation day! like laquer. i found out later it is a spray they use to cover the sewer odors. it woke us early one am, thought we were being gassed! no kidding. it was nasty. i have never sent back any dinners on carnival but on the triumph we sure did. the same tpaed music every day around the pool, no live music. even the pizza was not as good? i dont know why, we have sailed carnival alot, we sailed the glory twice, the first time it was wonderful, the second the food was not near as good. the same port roast 3 meals in a row at the buffet. we went on triumph b/c of the ports which were great. gr turk, half moon...we have a great time on any cruise but it was very lame, not much going on at all...but we were on a cruise, it was just not up to par at all..i guess that is y it is cheaper..cindy

Been on both, prefer the Pride becasue of the layout and supper club ( a must) both ships are great though and you ccant go wrong with either

Been on the Pride twice... and Triump's sister ship "Victory".

I enjoyed both... the decor of Pride the best.

I don't think a suite is ever necessary... you don't spend that much time in a cabin.

Either is fine, but I really enjoyed the Pride the best.

Been on both, would do either again, but the Pride is my fave ship of all I've sailed...

Go with the Pride. Spirit Class beats Destiny/Triumph Class any day.