Don't knock CCL too much--(posted on RCI board originally)

[gsb]

Join Date: Mar 2001

Location: Indiana

Posts: 385

 

 

 

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------(Looking forward to the Adventure--wanted to try a voyager class ship.

It's our 4th RCI--my opinion only--CCL--much better entertainment--especially after dinner,- larger cabins,- food at least equal to RCI's with a better variety at lunchtime in the Lido. Unless you're old, tired, and bluehaired, I don't see how you could not enjoy a CCL cruise as much as any other lines'--especially on it's newer Spirit and Conquest class ships. We're booked on the new (this July) Liberty --out of Rome--Great itinerary and a new, fun ship to go with it. We did the Grandeur out of Rome (Greek Isles) July of 01.--Nice cruise, but just didn't have the same level of "fun" atmosphere on board.

I hope the Adventure turns my feelings around at least a little bit.One thing CCL is missing is the Meet and Mingle.

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gsb

Mermoz 7/85-Baltic, Tropicale 3/94-So. Carib

Holiday4/95-So. Carib, Monarch 3/97-So.Carib

Inspiration 3/98 So. Carib,Fascination 3/99 So.Carib

Inspiration 12/99 So.Carib,Elation 3/00- Mex. Riviera

Destiny 3/01 So.Carib, Grandeur 6/01 Med-Gr Isles

Destiny 12/23/01 So.Car, Triumph 03/09/02 W.Carib

Legend 01/05/03 Ex.Carib,Radiance 03/08/03 So.Carib

Glory 01/03/04 W.Carib, Legend 03/28/04 So.Carib

Victory 09/18/04 NE/Canada Spirit 01/04/05 Mexico

Adventure of the Seas 03/27/05 So.Carib.,

Liberty 09/18/05-Med/Eur

 

til we explore the Adventure!

 

 

 

>til our Liberty liberty!

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gsb

Mermoz 7/85-Baltic, Tropicale 3/94-So. Carib

Holiday4/95-So. Carib, Monarch 3/97-So.Carib

Inspiration 3/98 So. Carib,Fascination 3/99 So.Carib

Inspiration 12/99 So.Carib,Elation 3/00- Mex. Riviera

Destiny 3/01 So.Carib, Grandeur 6/01 Med-Gr Isles

Destiny 12/23/01 So.Car, Triumph 03/09/02 W.Carib

Legend 01/05/03 Ex.Carib,Radiance 03/08/03 So.Carib

Glory 01/03/04 W.Carib, Legend 03/28/04 So.Carib

Victory 09/18/04 NE/Canada Spirit 01/04/05 Mexico

Adventure of the Seas 03/27/05 So.Carib.,

Liberty 09/18/05-Med/Eur

 

til we explore the Adventure!

 

 

 

>til our Liberty liberty!

[oulou]

On this I have to agree with you. Although I have only taken 2 cruises to date, the first being on the Carnival Pride and the second on the Explorer of the Seas. My family loved the Pride and had a thoroughly great time. Figured hey, why not try RCL which was supposed to be a "better" line. Well unfortunately for us we while it was a nice ship...and we had a great time at the destinations, the line itself was a very big disappointment. Between the treatment of our children and the attitude of some (not all of) of the crew... I will take Carnival any time.

[kingofshafter]

:) Hey, now, I am old, tired, and my hair would probably be blue if I had any, but DW and I still enjoy our CCL cruise every year!! We are currently booked for 09/18/05 on the Conquest and are counting the days:D Cruisin' is a state of mind!! Glad you enjoyed your trip.

[Bethwte]

I actually saw a lot of old blue-haired people on my recent CCL cruise ;) Everyone in all age groups seemed to find a wayto have a great time, which to me says a lot about a cruise line... I actually did think that during the day there wasnt as much to do on CCL as I had remembered... still had a fabulous time though :)

[finoky]

Gary that just isn't fair. You will have had four cruises by the time we take our next one in April. Hope you and Jackie are doing well. It sure looks like it!

[MszKitty]

I've been on RCCL & Carnival equal amount of times, and I find them both comparable.

 

Trying my first Princess cruise in Sept. Now that will be something different for me. I hope I like it as much as Carnival and RCCL. ;)

[mattmdv]

Have 2 CCL cruises under my belt, and 1 with NCL, over all, both are very good, I just felt that CCL had more things going on while onboard. I spoke/met several other cruisers that had also been on previous CCL ships, and they felt that way also.

Carnival is still #1 with us!!

 

Matt

[gsb]

Tony --good to hear from you!

You two should join us on the LIberty 9/18 out of Rome--Great new ship and tremendous itinerary. If not then, we need to get together on one soon.