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Royal Caribbean vs. Carnival
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I am thinking about taking a cruise with Royal Caribbean this summer. I was on Carnival Magic last year and I loved it. I went over to cruise critic and it seems that most people are really loyal to one company. So in your opinion, what cruiseline is better? I looking at Independence of the Seas. How is the food on RC?
Re: Royal Caribbean vs. Carnival
i have done 3 RCs and going on my 3rd Carnival this May on various levels of ship classes. I've also done Princess (which is a sister company to Carnival). I don't really pick a cruise because of the cruise line - the itinerary is most important to me, especially one with minimal days at sea. The boat is the second factor. I don't like the smaller, older boats. If you like the Carnival Magic then I'd stay you be happy on the Independence of the Seas. I have found the food very tasty on both lines and it would be hard for me to pick which "line" is better.
I've cruised with both and enjoyed myself on both. I think that Carnival has a more bosterious vibe... between the 'whoo hoo I'm drinkin' like a frat boy' types to the families w/ young kids who aren't necessarily 'whoo hoo' but generate a fair amount of energy/noise.
RC was a little more sedate, IMO. Not like old-age home sedate, but just seemed a little more calm. The food was good, no complaints there.
Personally, I probably preferred RC, but I feel that alot of the complaints about Carnival being horrific are unfounded/unfair. I'd sail either line again (FWIW, I've been on Carnival once and RC 2x).
I agree with all of this!
I may be a little late to this post, but I'll put in my 2-cents. DH has been wanting to go on a cruise so we decided to go on one this year.
Carnival- I've sailed with Carnival 2x (in 2002 and 2003) and while the food (I thought) was really great, it was definitely a party atmosphere. Granted though they were both cheap cruises so maybe it just attracted a younger crowd? When I was researching our cruise for this year, I told DH I would not go back on Carnival, but the Nesties on here told me that Carnival is trying to eliminate their notorious party atmosphere reputation and now has set a strict age limit. Once I heard that, I started looking at Carnival itineraries again (but still decided on RC since I had always wanted to try them.)
RC- We are going on Oasis, and I picked this specific ship for several reasons. DH and I do not drink and this boat has a lot of activities to offer (flow rider, rock climbing, ice skating, zip lining, adults-only pool area, and a great and wide selection of shows). We are active people so these suit us well. It is one of RC's newest ships and I was excited when I've read reviews and seen pictures.
I completely agree that I normally choose the itinerary first and foremost, then the ship. I also do not want an older, smaller ship and don't mind paying a higher premium for updated features.