drvmywifecrzy Posted May 12, 2020 #1 Share Posted May 12, 2020 After two years away I am returning to sail Carnival. For those that have sailed multi cruise lines what draws you back to Carnival? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizergal70 Posted May 12, 2020 #2 Share Posted May 12, 2020 It all depends on your expectations and how you like to cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted May 12, 2020 #3 Share Posted May 12, 2020 as in we know nothing about your likes and dislikes, only you can answer this question. Obviously price point is one of their biggest attractions 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesorbeth Posted May 12, 2020 #4 Share Posted May 12, 2020 I like the fun factor. I also like not having to make reservations for everything. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted May 12, 2020 #5 Share Posted May 12, 2020 I prefer rcl, I prefer carnival prices. I have 1 carnival and 3 rcl booked, and now will wait for some last minute deals, if not 4 will do me. What i dont like about carnival is i keep running into so many casino cruises, ultra premier, gotta do so many of this one to qualify for the next tier. I find there are so many platinum and diamonds it no longer means anything. What i like about carnival is the food, i am so looking forward to bbq and guys and taco salads at the contina. I ruin my appetite for dinner lol. I love the lunch choices and guys is open until 6 pm. I like the shows on rcl better. I like the softer beds and larger cabins on carnival. I'm paying almost $1400 for a ov on jewel OTS and the ov is smaller than the inside. The ov says 155 sf, inside 180, but I took the ov, but think it's expensive. Port holes,especially 1As on carnival dont cost extra for me as a solo cruiser. I like both for different reasons. Carnival is almost always cheaper for a good value. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silent Penguin Posted May 12, 2020 #6 Share Posted May 12, 2020 If I may ask, what's drawing you back to CCL? It looks like you bounce between NCL and CCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Cruiser Posted May 12, 2020 #7 Share Posted May 12, 2020 It may be hard to answer this before they start back because all cruise lines will make a lot of changes. It may not be nearly the same when we cruise over the next year or so. These changes will certainly make a difference in cruising in one way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted May 13, 2020 #8 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Perhaps future cruising may be all about the post COVID changes put in place and not bear much resemblance to our past cruise memories and experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowman1 Posted May 13, 2020 #9 Share Posted May 13, 2020 We have sailed 7 different cruise lines including each of the big 3 - we consistently sail Carnival for the following: - Cruise Directors - Fun Squad - Punchliner Comedy Club - Variety of trivia - Variety of food options included in base fare (Guys, Pizza Pirate, Blue Iguana, Pig and Anchor, Fresh Creations, Cucina for lunch) - Alchemy Bar - Self Serve Laundry - Value for the experience - Dive-in movies - Hasboro - The fact that they truly are the Fun Ships 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNcruising02 Posted May 13, 2020 #10 Share Posted May 13, 2020 (edited) I've sailed on Disney, Norwegian, Royal, and Carnival. My husband and I prefer Carnival because it meets our needs. We love watching the comedy shows and Carnival does it best. We also like the casual food options like Guy's Burgers, Blue Iguana, and the deli. The movies on the pool deck are fun. Self-service laundry enabled us to pack less. The vibe is fun and there is a lot of energy. Price isn't a consideration for us. We just want to have a fun and relaxing time. Nothing high maintenance. I think everyone is different in what they are looking for in a cruise. There are fancier ships with better theater shows. It really depends on the group cruising. I recently took my grandson on Harmony of the Seas and he loved it. The ship is amazing, but I really enjoy the comedy shows and relaxing on Carnival. Edited May 13, 2020 by TNcruising02 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted May 13, 2020 #11 Share Posted May 13, 2020 We've sailed with NCL, CCL and Royal and have found that they are very close to each other in what they provide (in the things that matter to us). Once we've decided where we want to cruise we start sorting the available cruises by price and normally go with the lowest one. CCL gives us a good value for our vacation dollar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wennfred Posted May 13, 2020 #12 Share Posted May 13, 2020 (edited) One thing you should take into account is that what ever cruiseline you are looking at, for me its the amount of days of a cruise, it will makes it or break it and then the size of the ship comes next, for example, a 3 or 4 day cruise is pretty much a party cruise, people getting off work and get onboard and go crazy, lots of drinking...it’s not the type of cruise you want to take your family on for the first time, this type of cruise will turn off first time cruise families. Now let’s move on to more days like a 10 day cruise, these are pretty much retired folks because most families are limited to a 7 day cruise vacation and then it’s back to work. On 10 - 14 day cruise, the food is soft (Dentures) and the entertainment is none existent, most folks are in bed after dinner. This was my experience in the past. Size of the ship matters, if you like crowds especially screaming kids, then the biggest newest with all of the fun things to do is where it’s at. The smaller ships without the fun things to do, you might see 12 kids onboard tops and its not crowded at all, actually more peaceful with more empty elevators to ride on. So it doesn’t matter which cruiseline, what matters is what fits for you, the right amount of days and the right size ship. when you find this out from your past cruises you will know and have a nice time...For me, 7 days on a smaller ship is what I like now. I like both RCL & Carnival, what brings me back to carnival? we are Platinum cruisers with carnival and I know how carnival works and that works for me. Fred Edited May 13, 2020 by Wennfred 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deweytrader Posted May 13, 2020 #13 Share Posted May 13, 2020 We bounce around NCL, Carnival, Royal, and MSC depending on price, itinerary, and departure port all the time. Variety is the spice of life and they all have their pros and cons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Honolulu Blue Posted May 13, 2020 #14 Share Posted May 13, 2020 15 hours ago, drvmywifecrzy said: After two years away I am returning to sail Carnival. For those that have sailed multi cruise lines what draws you back to Carnival? It's tough for me to answer the question in your title without knowing you, so I won't and I'll answer this one instead. Why do I go back to Carnival? It's fun The other passengers can be fun and interesting The crew helps to keep a fun atmosphere without being obnoxious about it (mostly) The food is generally good It's not very formal The prices can be good 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted May 13, 2020 #15 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Although I have close to 40 cruises, I have only cruised on Carnival and RCI. I don’t think you can go wrong cruising with either of these companies. I have significantly more cruises on Carnival, but lately we (including my wife) have been cruising more on RCI and prefer RCI for a few reasons. First, RCI ships are significantly nicer than Carnival ships in my opinion. Second, there is a lot more to do on RCI ships. I have been to most ports in the Caribbean multiple times, so the ships are becoming more important to me when cruising. There are just a lot more things that I like to do that are available on RCI ships. And finally, the overall service on RCI ships is better these days. I think this is one area Carnival has gone downhill a bit and is directly related to staffing changes they have made that impact both cabin service and MDR service. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louanne93 Posted May 13, 2020 #16 Share Posted May 13, 2020 14 hours ago, Bowman1 said: We have sailed 7 different cruise lines including each of the big 3 - we consistently sail Carnival for the following: - Cruise Directors - Fun Squad - Punchliner Comedy Club - Variety of trivia - Variety of food options included in base fare (Guys, Pizza Pirate, Blue Iguana, Pig and Anchor, Fresh Creations, Cucina for lunch) - Alchemy Bar - Self Serve Laundry - Value for the experience - Dive-in movies - Hasboro - The fact that they truly are the Fun Ships THIS^^^^^^ You nailed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ninjacat123 Posted May 14, 2020 #17 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Carnival has the best staff! I have way more fun when the people who are taking care of me have a positive attitude. 👍😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drvmywifecrzy Posted May 14, 2020 Author #18 Share Posted May 14, 2020 On 5/12/2020 at 7:50 PM, Silent Penguin said: If I may ask, what's drawing you back to CCL? It looks like you bounce between NCL and CCL. Affordable to get 4 cabins for a family cruise. Since I pay 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDisconnections Posted May 14, 2020 #19 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Looks like you've been on 8 Carnival cruises so you should have a general idea of what to expect and if you will enjoy Carnival or not. Not much has changed but some cost cutting measures have been implemented and we do not know what the experience will be like when it returns. What is drawing you away from and NCL and back to Carnival? Perhaps that will assist us in providing some feedback. My personal preferences don't necessarily make me a good fit for this cruise line as I prefer an elevated and more immersive experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drvmywifecrzy Posted May 14, 2020 Author #20 Share Posted May 14, 2020 5 minutes ago, xDisconnections said: Looks like you've been on 8 Carnival cruises so you should have a general idea of what to expect and if you will enjoy Carnival or not. Not much has changed but some cost cutting measures have been implemented and we do not know what the experience will be like when it returns. What is drawing you away from and NCL and back to Carnival? Perhaps that will assist us in providing some feedback. My personal preferences don't necessarily make me a good fit for this cruise line as I prefer an elevated and more immersive experience. Holy cow, did not realize it was 8. Been on NCL kick for a while now. Ready to have some fun on Carnival 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDisconnections Posted May 14, 2020 #21 Share Posted May 14, 2020 9 minutes ago, drvmywifecrzy said: Holy cow, did not realize it was 8. Been on NCL kick for a while now. Ready to have some fun on Carnival If it's fun you're seeking, they are the only cruise line that technically sells artificial fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizergal70 Posted May 14, 2020 #22 Share Posted May 14, 2020 1 hour ago, xDisconnections said: If it's fun you're seeking, they are the only cruise line that technically sells artificial fun. How is the fin artificial when all offered activities are voluntary? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDisconnections Posted May 14, 2020 #23 Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, cruizergal70 said: How is the fin artificial when all offered activities are voluntary? Voluntary or not, they’re “included” in your onboard experience and “fun” is advertised in many slogans and marketing campaigns. Choose Fun. The Fun Ships. Fun For All. All For Fun. Edited May 14, 2020 by xDisconnections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted May 14, 2020 #24 Share Posted May 14, 2020 14 minutes ago, xDisconnections said: Voluntary or not, they’re “included” in your onboard experience and “fun” is advertised in many slogans and marketing campaigns. Choose Fun. The Fun Ships. Fun For All. All For Fun. That doesn't make it artificial. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDisconnections Posted May 14, 2020 #25 Share Posted May 14, 2020 1 minute ago, sparks1093 said: That doesn't make it artificial. The onboard experience isn’t engineered by the cruise line to ensure fun is had by all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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