What should be my first Carnival Cruise?

[That Leone Guy]

I knew sooner or later I would get the urge to try Carnival. Price-wise, Carnival is very attractive. Here's my question:

 

What ship should I consider? I know this is a loaded question. Let me briefly tell you what I like from a ship. I have cruised mainly Celebrity, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian. I know that Carnival has it own unique style and we aren't looking for a substitute of those cruise lines. We want a true Carnival experience. Right now, I am looking at the Destiny, Valor, Glory or Liberty.

 

So..

 

I would like to find a Carnival ship that has a WOW factor. Good food and service. Nice cabins. We tend to prefer a newer ship where there isn't much wear and tear yet.

 

Secondary is the itinerary. We want a Caribbean cruise though. We just want a nice mix of ports and sea days.

 

Also, when is the best time when there is less children. We are thinking September or October 2007. A 7 day cruise. We also like a ship with a nice quiet bar for cocktails before and after dinner. We are your basic, hang by the pool, cocktails and casino and a show type of cruisers. We aren't into contests, karoke and activities. I am on vacation...I want to relax!

 

Ok..all your Carnival loyalists..ask yourself...what ship would make a Carnival convert out of me?

 

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

[angelkisses]

The NEW Carnival Freedom should have lots of WOW factors. It will start sailing out of Miami in November 2007 and there's some pretty good deals to be found on that ship.

[gscruisers]

we sailed on the valor last year and had a great vacation. the services were excellent. i think you would have a great time on this ship and the ports were great. we went to st thomas, st marteen and nassau. i could do without nassau but the other two ports were nice.