VK3DQ Posted October 30, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Hi Folks I grabbed what I thought was a bargain deal 10 days South Pacific on Carnival Legend EX Melbourne March 6th 2018 Balcony Guarantee Note Prices are in $AUD First 2 passengers $829 + $160.60 tax and port costs 3 Rd Passenger $359.40 + 160.60 Tax and port costs So a quick 10 days up to New Caledonia and return to Melbourne for 3 Persons for $2500 .00 My question is will I be able to live with the ships somewhat "garish" decor ?? It sails one day prior to the Wifes birthday so I'm calling it "Her Birthday Prezzie" So from the sublime of the Grand Suite on the Golden princes to the ridiculousness of the decor of Carnival Legend this was our Christmas cruise to New Zealand a trip we have made many times but decided to splurge on the best suite in the ship :evilsmile: What do you think any advice or tips gratefully accepted what do you know of Carnival Legend especially sailing ex Australian ports ? Regards John QUOTE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loxley Posted October 30, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Hi Folks I grabbed what I thought was a bargain deal 10 days South Pacific on Carnival Legend EX Melbourne March 6th 2018 Balcony Guarantee Note Prices are in $AUD First 2 passengers $829 + $160.60 tax and port costs 3 Rd Passenger $359.40 + 160.60 Tax and port costs So a quick 10 days up to New Caledonia and return to Melbourne for 3 Persons for $2500 .00 My question is will I be able to live with the ships somewhat "garish" decor ?? It sails one day prior to the Wifes birthday so I'm calling it "Her Birthday Prezzie" So from the sublime of the Grand Suite on the Golden princes to the ridiculousness of the decor of Carnival Legend this was our Christmas cruise to New Zealand a trip we have made many times but decided to splurge on the best suite in the ship :evilsmile: What do you think any advice or tips gratefully accepted what do you know of Carnival Legend especially sailing ex Australian ports ? Regards John QUOTE I say no. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VK3DQ Posted October 30, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Hi Folks I did forget to say that anyone else on this sailing please sign up for a meet and mingle there are only six of us registered at the moment Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted October 30, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Why worry about the decor? Only there for 10 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABQrobin Posted October 30, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 30, 2017 The Legend isn't as bad as some ships. After a day you won't even notice all the mirrors everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizergal70 Posted October 30, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Why worry about the decor? Only there for 10 days I agree. I never understood why people criticize the decor on ships. It's not your house. Do you criticize the decor at hotels or office buildings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h_blond2 Posted October 30, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 30, 2017 The décor on a ship has absolutely no impact on my cruise. I'm sure you will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted October 30, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I agree. I never understood why people criticize the decor on ships. It's not your house. Do you criticize the decor at hotels or office buildings? Yes. Ugly is ugly, functional is functional, pretty is pretty, etc. Does it ruin or make the cruise? Absolutely not. But I would rather be pleased when looking at decor than be wishing to not see it. All subjective to individual whims and feelings of course. Now as far as the Legend, I didn't find the decor offensive, certainly not like the way some of the Fantasy class ships were. I don't recall plastic plam trees with XMas lights hanging on the "branches" in mid summer for example. The pattern in the hallway was easy to overlook. Not as garish as say the Valor (which I sailed 5x) and more like the Liberty or Freedom to compare it to a Conquest class ship. OP, go ahead and enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westview1 Posted October 30, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I don't let the decor ruin my cruise either, I notice it when I first get on the ship, but don't notice it afterwards. That being said, if you think the Legend is garish, don't go on the Splendor or Miracle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted October 30, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Regardless of what many claim, decor influences people. Bright and cheery surroundings tend to improve outlooks. Dark and grim surroundings have the opposite effect. In general I find Carnival decor tends to be active and busy. Some find this less relaxing. Others find it invigorating. Just depends on what one is looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted October 30, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Legend is a favorite of mine. A security staff member told me when she was sent to Australia they put in a bunch of cameras. Tips are automatic and you can give more in cash to specific people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookworm1985 Posted October 30, 2017 #12 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Décor has absolutely no factor in my cruise decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted October 30, 2017 #13 Share Posted October 30, 2017 My question is will I be able to live with the ships somewhat "garish" decor ?? So from the sublime of the Grand Suite on the Golden princes to the ridiculousness of the decor of Carnival Legend this was our Christmas cruise to New Zealand a trip we have made many times but decided to splurge on the best suite in the ship :evilsmile: Yeah, you'll be able to live with it. CCL's décor leaves a lot to be desired, but you actually get used to it after a couple days. My advice....maintain a BAC of at least .08 and you won't even notice it. ;) Then again, I don't exactly consider the décor on Golden Princess to be "sublime" either. Except for their newest ships, I always found Princess' décor to be very dated....sorta like going to Grandma's house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted October 30, 2017 #14 Share Posted October 30, 2017 If we can last 48 days on the PINK Spendor, your 10 days will be a piece of cake.;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGNewton Posted October 30, 2017 #15 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I can’t find this cruise on the Carnival website. ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted October 30, 2017 #16 Share Posted October 30, 2017 I can’t find this cruise on the Carnival website. ??? If you are refering to the OP, that would be on the Australian site.......Carnival.au or similiar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VK3DQ Posted October 31, 2017 Author #17 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Hi Folks Well I am rather chuffed , we just got our cabin allocation 7302 Extended aft Balcony .... :hearteyes: And yes the cruise was booked on the Australian website with Carnival direct , the fare went up to over $1400 within a couple of hours of me making the booking So the money I saved I can use for a pair of sunglasses :cool: :D Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VK3DQ Posted October 31, 2017 Author #18 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Yeah, you'll be able to live with it. CCL's décor leaves a lot to be desired, but you actually get used to it after a couple days. My advice....maintain a BAC of at least .08 and you won't even notice it. ;) Then again, I don't exactly consider the décor on Golden Princess to be "sublime" either. Except for their newest ships, I always found Princess' décor to be very dated....sorta like going to Grandma's house. Yes Golden is a bit older but for this particular cruise we have the largest and poshest suite on the ship .. but carnival have come up trumps on this one with 7302 which is an extended balcony .....most chuffed for the $$$ :hearteyes: Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack22 Posted October 31, 2017 #19 Share Posted October 31, 2017 What was the point of this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted October 31, 2017 #20 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Sometimes people just need reasurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphinsc Posted October 31, 2017 #21 Share Posted October 31, 2017 What was the point of this thread? He got a good deal. He's pretty chuffed about it. And he had the poshest suite on Princess before too. I'm betting he was chuffed about that as well. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VK3DQ Posted October 31, 2017 Author #22 Share Posted October 31, 2017 He got a good deal. He's pretty chuffed about it. And he had the poshest suite on Princess before too. I'm betting he was chuffed about that as well. :p Yep exactly Christmas Cruise on Golden Princess is costing 20k the March Cruise on Carnival Legend is costing 2.5k .. so thats the sublime to the ridiculous ...and yes I am really chuffed with Carnival Regards John :hearteyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havingfun2010 Posted October 31, 2017 #23 Share Posted October 31, 2017 For the posters that think "color" does not affect your trip. It does. The color and design of a ship, is carefully picked in order to incite certain behavior. For example, light blues and greens, relax a person, but bright ugly colors excite people, thus, keeping you up and going, spending money. I could go on, but Carnival is designed for Parties, and Gambling. (and is ugly!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted October 31, 2017 #24 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Yes Golden is a bit older but for this particular cruise we have the largest and poshest suite on the ship .. but carnival have come up trumps on this one with 7302 which is an extended balcony .....most chuffed for the $$$ :hearteyes: Regards John Congratulations. Hope you enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaperSniper4 Posted November 1, 2017 #25 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Yeah, you'll be able to live with it. CCL's décor leaves a lot to be desired, but you actually get used to it after a couple days. My advice....maintain a BAC of at least .08 and you won't even notice it. ;) Then again, I don't exactly consider the décor on Golden Princess to be "sublime" either. Except for their newest ships, I always found Princess' décor to be very dated....sorta like going to Grandma's house. Probably why I like most Princess ships!:cool: I do prefer the more subtle decor of Princess and HAL, and even some of the Celebrity ships. What I remember fondly (and looking back on it) is sailing on the Mardi Gras (nee Empress of Canada), the first Carnival ship. That was around 1988. Her decor was rich dark wood and brass, very subtle. She looked like a "real" ship, not a floating hotel. She did not have of the (IMHO) garish lights and chrome, etc. But, there is always a trade off: she also had two separate beds in our cabin that could not be joined together, the head contained the toilet, shower and sink all in one tiny compartment with exposed plumbing, etc. The dining room was inside, no windows at all, the and swimming pool was also inside on one of the lower decks. Plus, CCL hasn't given me credit for sailing on her.....I guess their records were not too accurate back then. So there are TONS of reasons to also like the newer ships!:cool: I recall never having a ship that made much of an impression on me one way or the other......excluding the Mardi Gras which was far and away the oldest ship on which we've sailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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