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Different strokes for different folks! I have sailed Carnival 4 times and enjoyed them all, even though by many standards I am an old f--t. I found the food, entertainment, and service to be on a par with RCCI, on which I have also sailed 4 times. Sure, the decor on many Carnival ships is flashier and somewhat loud (especially the Fantasy class), but it didn't turn me off, either. The Spirit class ships are much more beautiful and the decor is relatively subdued if that is an issue. As for freestyle, count me out. One of the reasons I enjoy cruising is having the pleasure of meeting and dining with the same people each evening and being served by the same waiters. Usually a comradery develops that enhances the overall cruising experience. As for how Princess handles their version of "freestyle", it is quite different. When you book with Princess, you are offered a choice of early or late traditional dining, or "Personal Choice" dining. One dining room is reserved for those who choose the latter. I find this to be an acceptable alternative to NCL's "Freestyle".

<blockquote data-quote="Cruzman" data-source="post: 710120"><p>Different strokes for different folks!&nbsp; I have sailed Carnival 4 times and enjoyed them all, even though by many standards I am an old f--t.&nbsp; I found the food, entertainment, and service to be on a par with RCCI, on which I have also sailed 4 times.&nbsp; Sure, the decor on many Carnival ships is flashier and somewhat loud (especially the Fantasy class), but it didn't turn me off, either.&nbsp; The Spirit class ships are much more beautiful and the decor is relatively subdued if that is an issue.&nbsp; As for freestyle, count me out.&nbsp; One of the reasons I enjoy cruising is having the pleasure of meeting and dining with the same people each evening and being served by the same waiters.&nbsp; Usually a comradery develops that enhances the overall cruising experience.&nbsp; As for how Princess handles their version of &quot;freestyle&quot;, it is quite different.&nbsp; When you book with Princess, you are offered a choice of early or late traditional dining, or &quot;Personal Choice&quot; dining.&nbsp; One dining room is reserved for those who choose the latter.&nbsp; I find this to be an acceptable alternative to NCL's &quot;Freestyle&quot;.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="Cruzman, post: 710120"] Different strokes for different folks! I have sailed Carnival 4 times and enjoyed them all, even though by many standards I am an old f--t. I found the food, entertainment, and service to be on a par with RCCI, on which I have also sailed 4 times. Sure, the decor on many Carnival ships is flashier and somewhat loud (especially the Fantasy class), but it didn't turn me off, either. The Spirit class ships are much more beautiful and the decor is relatively subdued if that is an issue. As for freestyle, count me out. One of the reasons I enjoy cruising is having the pleasure of meeting and dining with the same people each evening and being served by the same waiters. Usually a comradery develops that enhances the overall cruising experience. As for how Princess handles their version of "freestyle", it is quite different. When you book with Princess, you are offered a choice of early or late traditional dining, or "Personal Choice" dining. One dining room is reserved for those who choose the latter. I find this to be an acceptable alternative to NCL's "Freestyle". [/QUOTE]