How many times have you chosen the same ship?

[H82seaUgo]

we have sailed 4 different ships on multiple occasions.

 

only once was it the same ship, with the same itinerary, which also had the same cd and entertainment.

 

would never do that again.

[Warm Breezes]

We haven't yet. I would say it would have to a different itinerary (ie Elation out of N.O.) or massive dry dock changes (ie Destiny/Sunshine) for us to try a ship the second time. There are too many ships out there that we would like to try before we start repeating. We like change :D.

[near the beach]

The Inspiration twice from the same port two different length cruises.

 

The Imagination twice because we were doing a back to back.

 

The Sensation three times from the same port with the same itinerary.

 

The Miracle three times from two different ports. Three different length cruises with three different itineraries.

[PunkinsDad]

Our family group has sailed on Legend twice. We love the ship and the itinerary.

 

My DW and MIL have been on the Elation 3 times. It used sail out of Mobile and we live less than 20 min from the port, so it was very easy for them.

 

Generally speaking it's a combination of factors.

 

Itinerary is most important. We love seeing new places.

 

Schedule, we travel with at least 5 people, so we have to find one that works for all.

 

Ship, We liked the Conquest, but personally I thought the Dream was too big for us.

 

Departure port. My MIL and FIL fly in from KY, so that's less of an issue for them. But the rest of us prefer to drive. Don't have to worry about over-packing that way. :D Lucky for us there are a lot of ports within reasonable driving distance. This year we are sailing out of Ft. Lauderdale, the longest drive yet. When we compare the cost of driving vs. the cost of flying (and all the hassle involved) it's a no-brainer for us. More money to spend on the cruise!! :)

[ChefSusan]

I am curious to know how many times you've sailed the same ship and why?

 

We just sailed on the Dream, and we really liked that ship. I am already browsing cruises on it for next year different itinerary. Would you choose the same ship again or choose something different for a change?

We will be on Legend for the fourth time in three week. In August we will be on Glory for the second time (first time did the Western Itinerary, second time we'll be going to Halifax and St. John's). We have done both the Western and Eastern Itineraries on Freedom. All of the other ships we have been on once.

 

Legend: love the "fairy tale" theme of the ship.

Glory: love the "different color" theme of the ship

Freedom: love the "art nouveau/Americana" theme of the ship

[Room Service!]

We sailed the Grandeur of the Seas (RCCL) twice, and we'll be going on the Pride for the 3rd time in Oct.

You just can't beat a 15 minute drive to the port, ... and home again.

[maldenmusic]

Our closest port is NOLA so we have sailed on the Fantasy and Triumph before they moved and now the Elation. Used to cruise from Mobile because it was just a little closer.

[ChristieDawn]

I have sailed on the Ecstasy twice and I just book the Magic for the second time. I live near Dallas and I love the ease of driving to Galveston and crusing. Last December we were on the Magic and did a friends and fanily cruise with lots of kids. There were lots of things I wanted to do on the cruise but just did not have enough time so next year we are doing a couples cruise and booked an inside room on the spa deck!!

BTW, anyone ever stay in an IS Spa cabin before? I have always been at the bottom of the ships!

[dustyroad]

i have been on the spirit 4 times and love this class of carnivals ships. i like the fantasy also. any ship on any cruise is a good one though ;)

[Irishlinny]

Sailed the Legend 3 times and about to sail Miracle for the 3rd time. LOVE Spirit class ships! But I also choose cruises for the itineraries and/or the friends who will be sailing:)

[ccruisequeen]

I am curious to know how many times you've sailed the same ship and why?

 

We just sailed on the Dream, and we really liked that ship. I am already browsing cruises on it for next year different itinerary. Would you choose the same ship again or choose something different for a change?

 

We sail on whatever ship is out of Long Beach, which means that we have to sail the same ship! We even get the same crew! It's nice to know that we know the lay-out of the ship & what to expect, but I manage to drive the Trivia team crazy as they scrounge for questions I haven't answered!:D

[lucky13elec]

I am curious to know how many times you've sailed the same ship and why?

 

We just sailed on the Dream, and we really liked that ship. I am already browsing cruises on it for next year different itinerary. Would you choose the same ship again or choose something different for a change?

 

We sailed three times on the Celebration and are booked for our third time on the Imagination.

 

The Celebration was three different itineraries Eastern, Western & Bahama-Key West.

The Imagination we started doing as second cruise a year because we love Key West & Cozumel and its really CHEAP.

We were trying to get to milestone for our 25th anniversary in 2016 by doing 2 cruises a year:mad:. Hopefully Carnival will hold off on the new program 'til then we've got a good shot. lol

[Texarribean Chick]

Sensation x2

Destiny x2

Pride x2

Ecstasy x4

Triumph x2

Valor x2

[YankeeFan4Ever]

We'll be sailing the Miracle for a third time in May. Love that ship! :)

[djwood24]

Miracle x3...soon to be x4

[Jimmy Geegitz]

We prefer to do a different ship every cruise..would do the same ship after a major refurb tho.

[ryanpatricksmom]

We'll be sailing the Pride for the ninth time next month. Have also sailed the Spirit twice and the Destiny twice.

 

We sail the Pride for the convenience. The next time that I fly to a port will likely be to experience one of the megaships that RCL or NCL offer.

[MrPete]

Seems I've sailed 6 ships multiple times. No different than going back to a hotel.

 

Our favorite was returning to the ship that started it all for us twice; the Jubilee. We were hoping to. At h up with her one more time while she was a P&O ship down under, but it looks like that will never be.

[BenjiRodney]

Fantasy 3 times Victory soon to be 2 times.

[OCruisers]

They have different names but when we're cruising on Emerald, Crown, & Ruby Princess, it feels as if we're on the same ship again! :D

[geoherb]

I haven't repeated on a Carnival ship, but I have three times on Princess ships (Golden, Crown, and Emerald), once on a RCI ship (Nordic Empress), and once on a Celebrity ship (Century).

[Rizzorp]

We have been on the same ship a few times (check out my signature) mostly because of proximity to the port and/or it met our pre-selected vacation slot (we have to bid a year in advance). I have been so many times it is less about the ship or ports and mostly just getting away from things and just the cruise experience!

[JeffHatfield]

We have sailed the Carnivale twice, Carnival Freedom twice and RCI's Grandeur of the Seas three times.

[goldwinger88]

3rd time on the Carnival Fantasy coming up in less that 17 days.

Living in Charleston makes it so nice to get dropped off at the port and away we go!

[skrufy]

Glory 3 times, 2005, 2006, and 2009.