What boat would you suggest for my next cruise. Carnival please!

Not sure about a movie but there was a cut by Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band called "Ship of Fools".

Wasn't there a movie once made about that very subject? Although I never saw it, I recall it's title, "Ship of Fools".

Wasn't there a movie once made about that very subject? Although I never saw it, I recall it's title, "Ship of Fools".

Only one I remember about fools involved "their money"...considering what we spend on cruising....well.........................

That fools seldom differ ????

Need help picking my next carnival boat. Which one gets your vote? Please tell why.

That fools seldom differ ????

Great information about the classes of Carnival ships. Looks like we posted about the same time, but it seems we think alike.

That's a tough question to answer Freeman. Where do you want to go? When do you want to go? For how long do you want to go? Those are as important questions as what ship to sail on.

After reading the review of your last cruise, it appears you really liked the Horizon. Why not just stay on that ship, but try a different itinerary? Or perhaps you may like to sail on one of the Horizon's sister ships (Vista, Panorama). They will be laid out in a similar manner, so you'll quickly learn your way around. The Magic is just a bit smaller, but it's a beautiful ship, as is it's sisters (Dream, Breeze)

Want to go bigger and newer? Try the new Excel Class ships (Mardi Gras, Celebration, and soon the Jubilee). Want to go on a smaller ship? The Conquest Class ships might work for you (Conquest, Glory, Valor, Liberty, Freedom). Smaller yet? Try the Spirit Class (Spirit, Pride, Legend, Miracle). Want to sail on something "vintage" (ie: old). You can try the Fantasy class of ships (Elation, Paradise).

There are a few other classes I haven't mentioned, but I think you get my point.

Here is what appeals to my wife and I. We are both "elderly", so we like the small ships that help us conserve our steps. Our last and next cruise is on the Carnival Spirit. It's one of the oldest and smallest ship in their fleet, but it's well maintained, and in our opinion it's beautifully appointed. It's currently sailing Alaskan cruises out of Seattle, but it will move to Mobile Alabama in the fall for Caribbean itineraries. That's only a 3 hour drive from your hometown, so for you that could mean no airfare or pre-cruise hotel stay. But that may not be important to you, because it is a small ship with not as many venues to occupy ones time.

Lots to consider when planning a cruise. Good Luck.

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