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Royal Caribbean's Splendour of the Seas was probably the best ship as far as decor with elegance...but the entertainment stunk!
Norweigan's Dreamward immediately prior to her stretch was disheartening when boarding the ship and seeing how badly she needed the overhall. Worn and torn carpets and fabrics everywhere, poor dining room service but GREAT entertainment and the best midnight deck party I've ever seen.
Sailing last year aboard the Grand Princess I will admit to having the BEST service I've ever encountered but again entertainment was lacking.
What about the food? In my opinion their all about the same. Sure RCL and Princess has more seafood selections but I also believe you get what you pay for.
Carnival is a moderately priced cruise line and keeps prices competitive for all wanting to cruise. I'm boarding the Triumph this weekend and am paying virtually the same price that I did back in 1990! I believe Carnival offers a great value at a great price and thanks to Carnival the industry has grown by leaps and bounds with alot of new ships. Decor is a very personnal matter. Not everyone likes Victorian...not everyone likes Vegas...but if you do ANY kind of research like looking at the brochures you should have some indication of what you're in for! I've enjoyed the elegance of the Grand and I'm looking forward to the excitement of the Triumph!
A vacation overall is what you make of it. Get over bashing Carnival! They're a great cruise line that affords the "Average" person to take a vacation that for some is a once in a lifetime experience. For others like myself I'm addicted and love the opportunity to be at sea for a week or more.
For myself I like big ships. The crowds don't bother me and I expect with 3000+ passengers I may have to wait in line for a buffet....THAT's TO BE EXPECTED! I have no desire to go on an old classic liner or a small intimate ship. And I'll say it again...DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS! If everybody liked the same thing it would be a pretty BORING world!
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