[GaReb770]

<p>I am looking at a Carnival 8 day cruise from NY to San Juan,  St. Thomas, the Turks, and 4 days at sea in September (19th probably).  I'm contemplating paying the price for a balcony room by myself (~$1700.00) because I don't feel like having to advertise for a cabin mate whom I know nothing about.  So, I figure fine, I'll just have the room and balcony to myself.</p>
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<p>I've travelled many times on Carnival, Princess, Dolphin, Royal Caribbean and a couple of others.  I've always had a good time.  And my two favorite ships have been Carnival ships - the Ecstasy and the Triumph.  Some people bad mouth Carnival because they are a little less expensive generally than the others but from a practical point I have found no differences on the ship.  The food, whether on Princess or Carnival is pretty much the same, with the possible exception of escargot.  I don't like the way Carnival prepares their escargot, but there is plenty of other food to choose from and I've yet to see anyone leave any ship hungry.</p>
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<p>As for the Carnival Splendor that had the fire last week and had to be towed back to San Diego, stuff happens.  I'm much more comfortable with a fire and engine room failure on a ship than a jet at 30,000 feet. <span><img alt="biggrin.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="width:16px;height:16px;"></span></p>
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<p>I've bookmarked Carnival on my facebook page.</p>

 

[jcumming]

<p>I have been on most of the cruise lines and I find that they are about 90% similar.</p>
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<p>I generally sail on Carnival because I can seem to get a better price.</p>

 

[SportiGrl]

<p>about the fire they had ... big whoop-de-doooo ... they were FINE ... everything went as emergency plans meant for them to go ... and those on board are getting a refund and another free cruise if they want it ...</p>
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<p>they went on an unintentional camping trip but were not in danger  ...</p>
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<p>as for cruise lines ... I've never been but don't really care about the food so long as it doesn't make me sick and is enough to keep me from starving  ... I'd go for cheaper so long as it was going places I wanted to see   </p>

 

[muzicgrl]

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But, but they didnt have working elevators and they had to use the stairs. Poor, poor people.</p>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>SportiGrl</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/71116/carnival-cruise#post_1962256"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p>about the fire they had ... big whoop-de-doooo ... they were FINE ... everything went as emergency plans meant for them to go ... and those on board are getting a refund and another free cruise if they want it ...</p>
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<p>they went on an unintentional camping trip but were not in danger  ...</p>
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<p>as for cruise lines ... I've never been but don't really care about the food so long as it doesn't make me sick and is enough to keep me from starving  ... I'd go for cheaper so long as it was going places I wanted to see   </p>
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[SportiGrl]

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>muzicgrl</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/71116/carnival-cruise#post_1962261"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p><br><br>
But, but they didnt have working elevators and they had to use the stairs. Poor, poor people.</p>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>SportiGrl</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/71116/carnival-cruise#post_1962256"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-bottom:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-right:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p>about the fire they had ... big whoop-de-doooo ... they were FINE ... everything went as emergency plans meant for them to go ... and those on board are getting a refund and another free cruise if they want it ...</p>
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<p>they went on an unintentional camping trip but were not in danger  ...</p>
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<p>as for cruise lines ... I've never been but don't really care about the food so long as it doesn't make me sick and is enough to keep me from starving  ... I'd go for cheaper so long as it was going places I wanted to see   </p>
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[GaReb770]

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<p>But all that means is that instead of gaining a few unhealthy pounds from eating, the cruisers came off the ship in better shape than when they went on it.  What a novel idea. <span><img alt="icon_thumright.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/icon_thumright.gif" style="width:24px;height:20px;"></span><br><br>
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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>muzicgrl</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/71116/carnival-cruise#post_1962261"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border-right:0px solid;border-top:0px solid;border-left:0px solid;border-bottom:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p><br><br>
But, but they didnt have working elevators and they had to use the stairs. Poor, poor people.</p>
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