Did you like it? I'm shopping for a cruise for my mom and granma and want something nice for them. Thanks
2006-09-06 16:24:37 · 19 answers · asked by Delphine F 3 in Travel ➔ Cruise Travel
Yes and I am going again in 18 days
Carnival is a great vacation if a cruise is what you want. It is one of the lower priced and has a lot to offer.
If you have children camp carnival is set up with a lot of different things geared to the right ages.
and the food oooooh the food is awesome. I suggest dinner in the dining room every night and if you cant decide if you want the lobster or the prime rib they will bring both.
the service will spoil you as well!!!!!
2006-09-07 05:45:28 · answer #1 · answered by Noble Angel 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We went on our first Carnival cruise this spring. It was overall a pleasant experience, but not our favorite cruise line. We had a balcony cabin, which was very nice and had plenty of room for our family of 3. The buffet food was very nice, but the sit-down dining really was not very good. And I'm a Chili's/Applebee's/Red Robin kind of gal, so that gives you an idea of my food-snob level.
The best way to determine whether or not they would like it is to think about what they like to do day-to-day. Are they Denny's fans? Or do they only eat in places with tablecloths? Are there any issues with health or mobility? The newer Carnival ships are huge and there is lots of walking, so you may want to consider a smaller ship.
Once you have narrowed down your possible cruises, go to www.cruisecritic.com and check the passenger reviews for the ships you are interested in. You can get a pretty good feel for the overall ambiance/attitude of a ship from the site.
Other lines, such as Princess, tend to cater to the older crowds. So check around and see what you can find.
Good luck and happy sails!
2006-09-07 17:05:00 · answer #2 · answered by S V S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact a good travel agent. Tell them what you want to do, give them an idea of your budget, and an area that your mom & grandma would like to visit and an approximate time of the year. The area, time of year, and length of the cruise will all be factors in the cost of the cruise. A travel agent can provide you with the best options nd take care of all the details to assure your mom and grandma have a great trip.
If you are budget minded - Royal Caribbean.
A bit more, but more people in their age group - Celebrity or Holland-America.
Good value, but minimum # of cruise days is 10 - Oceania.
If you want the best for mom and grandma where everything including alcohol and gratuities are included (but not shore excursions) - Seabourn, SilverSea, Regent, or Crystal.
Another option might be a river cruise in Europe - everything, except alcohol and gratuities, is included - even shore excursions are included. Don't recommend river cruises in US. Itineraries are boring, rooms are incredibly small, and not a lot to do on board.
Hope this helps.
2006-09-07 12:35:19 · answer #3 · answered by T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You definitely need to talk with a travel agent - or else do lots and lots of reading and research [CruiseCritic dot com is a great resource]. I've been on Carnival and Celebrity - don't know your mom and grandma's ages, but I think Celebrity or Holland would be better. Carnival ships are garish [in a Las Vegas sort of way] and the food has gone way down hill in the last few years; they can also be very loud and frenetic, though you can find peace and quiet if you want that. Celebrity is much more refined, food is great, ships are quieter [both aurally and decoratively!], service is top-notch.
2006-09-10 20:00:02 · answer #4 · answered by momsezno 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I loved the Carnival cruise I went on. It was really affordable. The food was fabulous, the service fantastic. I was amazed. There was something to do for everyone on the ship. Be careful if you are approached by waiters carrying trays of drinks - you have to pay for those. Some people did not realize this until after their room was billed. Happy sailing!
2006-09-09 22:02:03 · answer #5 · answered by amykdx200 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I love them I am going on my third on Sept 20 to Hawaii. The ship Miracle is a great ship and has a great stops. I was not as crazy about Carnival Destiny the stops were great but I did not like the ship.
2006-09-10 23:00:52 · answer #6 · answered by Mandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went on my first cruise with my mom and sister and it was on the Carnival Imagination to mexico, we had a great time! I had such a great time I leave in 5 days on another carnival fun ship to the bahamas.
2006-09-09 21:27:12 · answer #7 · answered by Travel101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been on Carnival a few times as well as some other cruise lines. CCL and RCCL are really geared towards families. For older people, I would recommend Celeberty or HAL.
2006-09-07 12:37:16 · answer #8 · answered by Sportsterjohn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have been on 6 cruises with carnival carnival caters to the younger crowd lots of partying going on suggest another cruise line with a little bit more laid back atmosphere
2006-09-07 15:40:41 · answer #9 · answered by Tanya J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carnival is great for families, but merely okay for adults/couples. The food was okay in restaurants and miserable in the buffet. The staff were nice and the entertainment was only passable. Bingo and the art auction were the only real adult (bingo was very) mature activities aboard.
They do have great ports of call though. Especially in the Caribe.
2006-09-07 03:50:40 · answer #10 · answered by renman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋