Princess vs Carnival?

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syl43

Guest
Hi everyone!
We have sailed with Carnival twice (and enjoyed it) but several people have told us they prefer Princess over Carnival. Anyone here sailed both? If so, what makes Princess better? We're trying to decide if we should give Princess a try in the future...
Thanks!
Syl
 
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Frank Black

Guest
You will love Princess unless you like lots of pool games, people trying to sell you drinks all day, and party party party.
 
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frito

Guest
Have sailed both more than once. I like Carnival and I like Princess. I like H.A.L. over both.
I have cruised enough to know each cruise can be different and can have an entirely different crowd.

In my opinion, the difference in Carnival and Princess is basically the clientiel. On Princess normally there will be people who have traveled and cruised more, are a little more refined, know what to expect and expect good service, food, etc. They may tend to be a little more mature in their conduct and interactions with staff and other passengers.
Princess will probably be more relaxed and laid back. I would say go for it. I doubt you would regret a Princess cruise.
 
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nimiq

Guest
Hi

Was on carnival once and going on Princess un April ...if u havent book your cruise yet i can let u know what i thought of both

sea ya

Eric
 
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CruiserSara

Guest
I think it depends on the certain ship and personal preference! I cruised Carnival and Princess and will try Royal next!!
 
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Toto

Guest
We have sailed on both lines. Carnival is not bad, with the differences as stated above by frito, and seems to have more first time cruisers then Princess. We definitely enjoy Princess more so because of the service and passengers. But it is like compareing apples and oranges, both are fruits but both give a totally different taste of the cruise experience. We have also sailed on RCI, Celebrity and HAL. Our favorite would have to be a toss up between RCI and Princess. Princess used to be our all time favorite but seems to be changeing recently. I don't actually think I could say anymore that they would be our number 1 favorite. Too many corners being cut because of the economy compared to previous cruises in the past years.
Which ever you choose, have a great cruise and make sure and stop back by to tell us all about it when you return. :)
 
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kiefaber

Guest
Agree 100% with your assessment. Have done 3 Carnival and 2 Princess cruises and there is a definite difference in the type of cruisers you are with.
 
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ene

Guest
Have sailed both within the past year, Princess has it anyday! You can have all the party of Carnival, but with a better ship, room, service , food..........and embarkation!
 
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kkorman

Guest
Have to agree... Princess wins hands down. I got off the Star last Sunday and wish I can change my future Carnival Pride cruise to the Grand. There is a big step down with Carnival from Princess. Personally, I think that Princess is the best overall cruise line out of the 5 I have been (Princess, HAL, RCI, NCL, Carnival) and Carnival ranks fifth. Not that Carnival is bad, it does have the best value for the dollar, but the others all have better options, nicer ships, better food and/or better service. (Just my opinion.)
 
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Einstein

Guest
We prefer Princess for the fresh water pools and hot tubs. IMO the pool areas on Princess are layed out a little better than Carnival as well. That being said we are looking VERY closely at booking a cruise on one of the NEWER Carnival ships in the NEAR future.


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