Carnival Vs Norwegian

What I am saying is you get what you pay for, not comparing them to a Dollar store.

So what you're saying is, Carnival is great, if you don't want to spend a lot on your vacation.

I think everyone cruises with a budget in mind. But, you get what you pay for. Sail Holland America some time. Or Princess or Celebrity. You'll see what I mean.

The title of this thread is Carnival vs Norwegian. I gave my opinion.

Not saying inappropriate, I am just saying that there are certain folks that cruise with budget in mind and they may take offense to it.

feel free to flag it as inappropriate. Snark and sarcasm are protected under the first amendment. Truth is though, every time I read something about Carnival, it's either about bigger ships being ordered, or something else being cut back or out. I have been on both, and my last Carnival was nothing more than pedestrian. On the other hand, my NCL cruises are excellent. The food is better, IMHO. CS is much better, when it's even required. We like the variety of restaurants, and don't mind paying for them. And for what it's worth, those die hard Carnival cruisers used to bash NCL, but when Carnival started instituting some of the same things, my god Carnival became the revolutionary of the industry.

example: when NCL started charging for room service, I caught a ton of flack from people over at the Carnival site. When Carnival started the same thing, well, I read things like....I am willing to pay for the expanded menu, and , well, if the food is better I'll gladly pay for the convenience. Really ? When my line of preference took the bullet, I was a laughing stock. When Carnival did it, they were geniuses for coming up with an expanded menu. Meatloaf please, large fries, and don't forget the ketchup. Boy I love this exotic cruise food!

BAK I believe that your statement against Carnival sounds rather jaded and is not shared by the rest. Every line has specific clientelle and budgets. It is rather harsh to compare them to Walmart or Dollar stores. It is one thing to be biased and offer your opinion but another to tear the other down

I have cruised over 20 times on Carnival , NCL about 5 times , Carnival has my vote....Princess and RCCL are my favorites

I am biased. I won't hide that. I have always gone NCL and love it. I love the relaxed atmosphere and the fact that I can eat dinner at 5 or at 9. Whichever suits my mood and schedule. I am not pigeon holed into a set time for the MDR every night.

I have looked at others and if I do try something different it would be RCL or Princess or HAL. ust something about Carnival is not my cup of tea.

Do you shop at WalMart and Dollar stores ? Do you want meatloaf and mac & cheese on your vacation ? Do you want to travel with a couple thousand people, each of whom think they are entitled and privileged? If so, then by all means book with Carnival.

MD I am in the same boat as you, metaphorically speaking of course ;) We always cruised with Carnival and the last one we were on left us rather disappointed. My wife suggested we try NCL so we are booked on the Sky for Oct. I am skeptical from what I read but of course, you take all advise with a grain of salt.

I am open to change and willing to try new things, so I am hopeful that NCL will leave me pleasantly surprised.

We prefer Norwegian. Sailings out of NY year round. Restaurant options. Relaxed atmosphere. Better spas & thermal suites.