Micahs Grandad Posted June 20, 2018 #201 Share Posted June 20, 2018 A 30,000 ton ship these days is still a tiny ship whether there are smaller ones or not. Based on our previous cruises never going on ship less than 90,000 tons it is a small ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsglow Posted June 20, 2018 #202 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Based on our previous cruises never going on ship less than 90' date='000 tons it is a small ship[/quote'] I'd recommend getting your doctor to prescribe the patch. Never been on 30k but you'll certainly notice the difference. Especially open ocean. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted June 20, 2018 #203 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Actually doing the Pacific Princess later this year. Only 650 or so passengers so it will be a new experience for us Wasn’t that mothballed?? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidecat Posted June 21, 2018 #204 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Wasn’t that mothballed?? Sent from my iPhone using Forums The old Pacific Princess (the one on The Love Boat) was built in 1971 as Sea Venture and broken up in 2013. She was known as Pacific Princess from 1975-2002, then simply as Pacific from 2002-2013 (the name was shortened to “Acif” for her final voyage). The current Pacific Princess was built as R Three for Renaissance Cruises in 1999. Her sisters R Six, R Seven, and R Eight all currently sail with Azamara. R One, R Two, R Four, and R Five sail with Oceania (although R Four was in the Princess fleet as Tahitian Princess from 2009-2014). Sent from my eye phone using a three legged yak FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted June 21, 2018 #205 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Speaking of mothballs, Gavin MacLeod is coming back to cruise on Princess one more time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted June 21, 2018 #206 Share Posted June 21, 2018 The old Pacific Princess (the one on The Love Boat) was built in 1971 as Sea Venture and broken up in 2013. She was known as Pacific Princess from 1975-2002, then simply as Pacific from 2002-2013 (the name was shortened to “Acif” for her final voyage). The current Pacific Princess was built as R Three for Renaissance Cruises in 1999. Her sisters R Six, R Seven, and R Eight all currently sail with Azamara. R One, R Two, R Four, and R Five sail with Oceania (although R Four was in the Princess fleet as Tahitian Princess from 2009-2014). Sent from my eye phone using a three legged yak FFS Thanks for the info, very interesting. Funny, we will be on Azamara in August (the Quest). Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted June 21, 2018 #207 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Speaking of mothballs, Gavin MacLeod is coming back to cruise on Princess one more time. I guess that is one way to get people on the ship...... Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted June 22, 2018 #208 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Sorry, didn't mean to offend. If one has only sailed 100,000 tons plus than I'd agree. Not offended in the slightest. I have sailed several <100k ton ships....the smallest being my first cruise on the Jubilee (aprox 46k tons). While the Jubilee was HUGE when I sailed her, I would consider her tiny by today's standards and she's 50% larger than the Pacific Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWACruiser Posted June 23, 2018 #209 Share Posted June 23, 2018 We sailed the Destiny in 2001. It was a beautiful ship. We were so surprised at the ship. Our previous cruise was on the Carnivale back in 86. We will be sailing the Sunshine in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsglow Posted June 23, 2018 #210 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Not offended in the slightest. I have sailed several <100k ton ships....the smallest being my first cruise on the Jubilee (aprox 46k tons). While the Jubilee was HUGE when I sailed her, I would consider her tiny by today's standards and she's 50% larger than the Pacific Princess. You might actually try a really small one sometime. It is a completely different experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdmundXXIII Posted June 23, 2018 #211 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Color me thrilled. I’m on the Triumph next year after the dry dock. I know the Sunshine gets mixed reception. Some people really didn’t like the changes. But I really enjoyed sailing on her. The refurbishment of guest areas they did is a great way to continue to make an older shop appealing. And many of the amenities added are things I particularly like. The Havana Bar at the back is great. When the Lido buffet area gets crowded (which happens often due to its now smaller size) there’s usually seating and a great view available back at Havana. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin Trkrs Posted June 23, 2018 #212 Share Posted June 23, 2018 That waterfall pool on Sunshine needs to be rolled out on ALL future Carnival new builds. It's beautiful to look at and fun to be in the pool and under the waterfall.That would be great! We sailed on her last October for our annual Halloween Cruise. The entire Serenity area was amazing. The waterfall is our favorite public area on her. Never got to know her as Destiny, but we absolutely love her as Sunshine. [emoji924]️ Cruisin Trkrs [emoji597] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin Trkrs Posted June 23, 2018 #213 Share Posted June 23, 2018 and People are dissatisfied with the Sunshine AND people absolutely love her... [emoji924]️ Cruisin Trkrs [emoji597] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin Trkrs Posted June 23, 2018 #214 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Charleston! :DYeaaay! An hour from home... Bypassing Mount Pleasant of course[emoji23] I hope that Carnival adds longer regular sailings from here now. Lol a variety would be amazing too. [emoji924]️ Cruisin Trkrs [emoji597] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRLLAL Posted June 23, 2018 #215 Share Posted June 23, 2018 We sailed on the Destiny in 2011. It wasn't bad at all but wasn't as nice as some of the previous ships we had sailed like the Glory and Dream. Of course since our cruise was free and I was participating in their Poker Grand finals, I didn't care much about the ship. :) We then sailed on the Sunshine 5 years later in 2016. While I realize the infrastructure of the ship was the same, it felt and looked like a completely new and different ship and we absolutely loved her. However, our favorite ships still remain the Glory, Pride and Miracle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted June 23, 2018 #216 Share Posted June 23, 2018 You might actually try a really small one sometime. It is a completely different experience. I agree, it would be but truthfully, I doubt I would find the amenities on the small ships that I have come to enjoy. I don't even sail the Fantasy class ships anymore because of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRLLAL Posted June 23, 2018 #217 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Anyone have any clue what they'll be adding? Any chance of getting Guys Pig place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&Jfamily Posted June 23, 2018 #218 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Anyone have any clue what they'll be adding? Any chance of getting Guys Pig place? The reason it is reported to be "getting Sunshined" is just that...the idea I have heard is to make her like the Sunshine. So, if that hold true, no Guys Pig but she will get Bonsai, Havana Bar, JiJis, Cucina, and a redone 4th floor for comedy and Steakhouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidecat Posted June 23, 2018 #219 Share Posted June 23, 2018 I wonder if the space where Red Frog Pub is on Sunshine would become Guy’s Pig & Anchor on Triumph. The coffee bar could be moved if more space is needed (perhaps replacing the library?). Sent from my eye phone using a three legged yak FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&Jfamily Posted June 23, 2018 #220 Share Posted June 23, 2018 I wonder if the space where Red Frog Pub is on Sunshine would become Guy’s Pig & Anchor on Triumph. The coffee bar could be moved if more space is needed (perhaps replacing the library?). Sent from my eye phone using a three legged yak FFS Why would they do that? Red Frog is incredibly popular...and a bar.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted June 23, 2018 #221 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Why would they do that? Red Frog is incredibly popular...and a bar....They eliminated the Red Frog Pub that was on the Vista when they built the Horizon and replaced it with Guy's Smokehouse/Brewhouse. The powers that be would need to evaluate whether Red Frog Pub or BBQ without the Brewhouse would bring in more money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted June 23, 2018 #222 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Carnival Dream has a Guy's Pig and Anchor Bar-B-Que (included). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&Jfamily Posted June 23, 2018 #223 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Carnival Dream has a Guy's Pig and Anchor Bar-B-Que (included). Which is not the same as what is on the new ship - and from the menu it appears completely different. It is mediocre BBQ - but I am from the south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted June 23, 2018 #224 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Which is not the same as what is on the new ship - and from the menu it appears completely different. It is mediocre BBQ - but I am from the south. Tastes are subjective, but I think it is likely similar to what is served during the day on Horizon. As for Red Frog Pubs, I think the handwriting is on the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted June 24, 2018 #225 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Which is not the same as what is on the new ship - and from the menu it appears completely different. It is mediocre BBQ - but I am from the south.I believe that the preparation of the BBQ on the Horizon with the a la carte expanded menu is different from what is offered as a lunchtime buffet on the other ships that have it. Hopefully that preparation is up to your southern tastes whenever and if you decide to sail on the Horizon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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