If there was no Carnival, what line would you choose?

[MamaParrotHead]

And why? I'm just curious. :) Looking to see how the other Carnival fans weigh in on their priorities on choosing a line...is it service? Itineraries? Price? Ships? Other passengers (ages, social class, family-oriented, etc.)?

[DqALEX]

I have been on costa and NCL. It would be costa over NCL. I would like to try RCC, but im working on getting to Platinum first on carnival. When I was on Costa the food was great, but that was a long time ago I can't speak for today.

[GoinCruisin]

I'm not too picky.... I'd probably go with Princess first, RCL on the newer ships, NCL, Celebrity... any of them... Wherever I could find a good price.

[K.T.B.]

Probably Princess then Celebrity.

[Diamond Graham]

Having sailed other lines, ( NCL, RCI, Celebrity, Princess, Premier)

I would say in this order:

RCI

NCL

Princess

Celebrity

 

Premier...Bankrupt!

 

Just my opinion...

[cruzeluver]

I have sailed RCCL and NCL. NCL is my choice, Freestyle is great!

[twortman]

I've also been on Royal Caribbean and Princess. I didn't like the Caribbean Princess very dis-organized, not enough variety of things to do and I don't like the any time dining. You don't get the personalized care you do when you get the same wait staff for all the dinners and I didn't like waiting in line for 20-30 minutes waiting for a table, food was good though. We absolutely loved the Majesty of the Seas (RCI)!!!! Had great service, great food, and lots of fun! We liked it so much we went on it again a couple years later. The staterooms are small, but other than that we loved it!! I'm going on my first Carnival cruise in 2 weeks! I've heard nothing but positive feedback on the Miracle. I'm getting very exicited!!

[GottaLuvCruising]

We would definitely sail Princess. Our 2nd choice is more difficult, maybe NCL. Royal Caribbean and Celebrity staterooms are too darn small and atmosphere not enough fun.

[gaylenhazel]

I loved Princess. My hubby loved Royal. We both disliked Holland. Now we are setting out in May on Carnival. Hopefully this cruise will be the best ever!

[big_duck]

Cunard, I like to say 'whilst'.

 

Actually if there was no Carnival about your only choices would be RCI + X and NCL so I would have to say RCI and Celebrity.

[moonvine]

Being solo, if there was no Carnival I probably couldn't cruise at all. The 200% single supplement is just too much.

[suziehmkr]

We haven't sailed on Carnival YET, but as of now we are partial to RCCL over Princess and will be booking them for Alaska. They just seem to fit our personality... of course, everything I have read about Carnival and the Pride seem like they might end up being a very nice fit as well!! Isn't it nice to have choices?

[jenn_saxon]

I sail on Carnival because of the great price and crowd. I have no idea about the other lines....which one is the next cheapest? the next with the fun, upbeat atmosphere?

[dms_cruisers04]

'Whilst' I haven't cruised too many other lines yet, I would have to say RCI then perhaps Princess.

Why hasn't anyone mentioned Disney? :D

[luvgreys]

Well... If I had to choose, I would go all the way, and I would pick Crystal! Also if I could afford it!;)

[perkyblue]

Definitely Royal Caribbean. It's the only one I've been on yet, and I absolutely loved everything about it. The cabins may be smaller than on other cruiselines, but since I had nothing to compare it to, it seemed fine to me. (I've had a balcony room every time.) I need my balcony, but other than that, I don't care much about the size of the room. That's not where I plan on spending most of my time anyway!

[boatsmate]

I would deffently not pick NCL, I do not want to go on a cruise for free stlye cruising. Other than that I think my next pick would be Wind Jammer, then Maybe Princess.

[luvgreys]

Oh yeah! I forgot about Wind jammer! I would do them first then Crystal!:p

[Caribbean Dad1]

I honestly don't know. We have enjoyed our Carnival cruises so much, that we have never seen any need to shop around. It's not so much that we wouldn't be open to cruising other lines, but more of a "not broke, don't fix it" mentality.

[moonvine]

I would deffently not pick NCL, I do not want to go on a cruise for free stlye cruising.

 

I'd LOVE freestyle (at least I think I would, I haven't actually tried it yet).

 

Non-eating-with-strangers person here.

[Wennfred]

And why? I'm just curious. :) Looking to see how the other Carnival fans weigh in on their priorities on choosing a line...is it service? Itineraries? Price? Ships? Other passengers (ages, social class, family-oriented, etc.)?

 

I would probably and I hope I dont get FLAMED ON:confused: select RCCL because they are 2nd best.

 

RCCL age group is about the same as Carnival, the prices are also great, food and service is Par.

 

Fred

[JerseyGirl97]

What a cool question. I love hearing good things about the other cruise lines! I really looked into Carnival, Royal, and Princess. I honestly don't know much about the other lines.

 

If it wasn't Carnival for us it would have been Royal. I think the "extra's" on the ship like the minigolf and the iceskating rink are things me and my family would enjoy. Especially my little one!

 

At this point I want the atmosphere of the Carnival/Royal Caribbean type cruise lines. Who knows, maybe after I finally go I will decide differently. But I am a Vegas loving girl - so anything with neon lights and showgirls is good in my book!!!

[Caribbean Dad1]

I would probably and I hope I dont get FLAMED ON:confused: select RCCL because they are 2nd best.

 

:D

Fred, I hope you have your asbestos Fruit of the Looms on.

 

RCCL age group is about the same as Carnival, the prices are also great, food and service is Par.

 

Fred

 

I understand what you're saying, but I'm still a bit leery when it comes to RCCL. We cruise to relax, unwind, and have some fun. The atmosphere on Carnival has always bean very conducive to that. I could be totally off base, but RCCL just seems a bit uppity. Perfect example:

 

Valor 2/26/06 Sail-a-way

Overcast and cold, but the band was playing, the drinks were flowing, there was a lot of laughing and talking, and the Lido Deck was full. As we passed by one of the RCCL ships, there was probably somewhere between 150-200 people on deck watching us pass. Most of the Carnival PAX on the Starboard side were waving to them and yelling things like "have a great trip/cruise". I counted something like three or four people who bothered to wave back. The rest just stood there and watched. I overheard one guy, not to far from us, say, "Those people REALY need a cruise". Everyone around him busted up.

 

I don't know if I could enjoy myself as well in a "stuffier" atmosphere. If this causes someone to take offence, and If my perception of RCCL is inaccurate, please refrain from flaming, but instead point out where I am off and back it up with examples. As I stated earlier, we are not closed to other possibilities, at this time we are simply happy to stick with Carnival.

[perkyblue]

I'd LOVE freestyle (at least I think I would, I haven't actually tried it yet).

 

Non-eating-with-strangers person here.

 

I shy away from NCL because of the freestyle dining. I really like getting a chance to meet others on my cruises. I can eat alone with DH (or whomever I'm cruising with) anytime, but I look forward to the experience of getting to know other people.

[Wennfred]

Most of the Carnival PAX on the Starboard side were waving to them and yelling things like "have a great trip/cruise". I counted something like three or four people who bothered to wave back.

 

I am so shocked :eek: that they are acting like Celerbity :confused:

 

I guess I will be sailing on another Carnival Owned cruise line like Cunard or Costa.

 

Fred