CARNIVAL VS DCL: The discussion and comparison thread!

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We went ahead and booked the May 30 2020 12 night Med on Radiance. We figure if we like something else when they release Legend then we can change. This way we get the price locked in (before drops I hope). Decided to book the lowest category balcony so we can then take advantage of upgrades in lieu of price drops too. Only 559 days to go :crazy:
 
We went ahead and booked the May 30 2020 12 night Med on Radiance. We figure if we like something else when they release Legend then we can change. This way we get the price locked in (before drops I hope). Decided to book the lowest category balcony so we can then take advantage of upgrades in lieu of price drops too. Only 559 days to go :crazy:

I'm watching for possible fall cruises in 2020 on the Legend... And a 49$ promo for the booking.
 


I can't say that I've noticed similar designs on other ships...
I think the front looks very similar to many other ships, they all seem to have a very short bow now and a wall that goes almost straight up. All the new NCL and Princess ships are like that and the Quantum Class of RCCL is similar as well. Vista Class luckily, isn’t designed that way.

We went ahead and booked the May 30 2020 12 night Med on Radiance. We figure if we like something else when they release Legend then we can change. This way we get the price locked in (before drops I hope). Decided to book the lowest category balcony so we can then take advantage of upgrades in lieu of price drops too. Only 559 days to go :crazy:

Maybe we’ll meet in Barcelona! We’ll be getting on the ship the day you get off. I’m really excited to try Shaq’s chicken place and am really hoping they have chicken and waffles on the menu.
 
I think I am becoming one of those "older" overly nostalgic people ("back when I was younger, everything was better." Lol). I had trouble finding side view photos. But here are a few. They are all lovely, just seem similar to me with little tweaks to make them a bit different.
Msc Seaside, NCL Encore,
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I think I am becoming one of those "older" overly nostalgic people ("back when I was younger, everything was better." Lol). I had trouble finding side view photos. But here are a few. They are all lovely, just seem similar to me with little tweaks to make them a bit different.
Msc Seaside, NCL Encore,
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I'm obsessed with all of them, to be honest. :lovestruc Especially the NCL ones (I know, you don't cruise for hull design but they are so prettyyyyyy!!! :hyper:)
 
Maybe we’ll meet in Barcelona! We’ll be getting on the ship the day you get off. I’m really excited to try Shaq’s chicken place and am really hoping they have chicken and waffles on the menu.

Yes! That would be fun. My mom is really interested in the chicken sandwich too. After 7 cruises she finally tried the pizza and really liked it. I don't know how she never tried it before.
 
With the 2300$ we saved by booking with Carnival instead of Disney, I booked us a stretch limousine to go to the cruise terminal.

(It was just 100$ more than a private SUV to PC...)

They don't know. It's a surprise. We're doing this cruise to celebrate my 40th birthday. I deserve it, ok? :rotfl2:

p.s.: Yes, on my birthday I like to surprise other people. I'm weird like that.
 
With the money saved by not booking Disney for Hawaii we can get the Penthouse on NCL and the land excursion.

Kind of looking forward to being pampered since I don’t think we will ever be able to afford above a verandah on Disney.

I had to google/youtube that: Wow. :lovestruc
 
Breaking news: Change in the smoking policy

TOBACCO AND MARIJUANA SMOKING POLICY (U.S.)
Carnival Cruise Line is dedicated to the safety of all guests and crew. We want all our guests to have a safe, fun and memorable vacation.

Smoking is a fire and safety hazard on a ship. Consequently, it is strictly limited to specific exterior deck areas and designated casino/night club spaces that can be monitored. All guests are expected to adhere to the following safety guidelines:

  • All staterooms and suite accommodations, including outside balconies, are NON-SMOKING. This policy applies to all forms of smoking, including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaporizers, electronic cigarettes and marijuana.
  • Carnival recognizes that some state and local governments in the U.S., and in the destinations we visit, might allow marijuana use. However, Carnival Cruise Line follows U.S. federal law, which strictly prohibits possession and use of recreational/medicinal marijuana and other illegal controlled substances.
  • Any violation of this policy will result in a $500 charge, per violation, posted on the guest’s Sail & Sign® account and may also result in the disembarkation of all guests in the stateroom.
  • Guests who are disembarked for violating our policy will be responsible for all financial charges and expenses to return home, and no refund of their unused cruise fare will be provided. Additionally, they may be prohibited from sailing with Carnival Cruise Line in the future.

Source: Carnival.com



They are now more severe than Disney Cruise Line!

p.s.: As a non-smoker: YAYYYYY!!!!!:thumbsup2
 
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Breaking news: Change in the smoking policy

TOBACCO AND MARIJUANA SMOKING POLICY (U.S.)
Carnival Cruise Line is dedicated to the safety of all guests and crew. We want all our guests to have a safe, fun and memorable vacation.

Smoking is a fire and safety hazard on a ship. Consequently, it is strictly limited to specific exterior deck areas and designated casino/night club spaces that can be monitored. All guests are expected to adhere to the following safety guidelines:

  • All staterooms and suite accommodations, including outside balconies, are NON-SMOKING. This policy applies to all forms of smoking, including but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaporizers, electronic cigarettes and marijuana.
  • Carnival recognizes that some state and local governments in the U.S., and in the destinations we visit, might allow marijuana use. However, Carnival Cruise Line follows U.S. federal law, which strictly prohibits possession and use of recreational/medicinal marijuana and other illegal controlled substances.
  • Any violation of this policy will result in a $500 charge, per violation, posted on the guest’s Sail & Sign® account and may also result in the disembarkation of all guests in the stateroom.
  • Guests who are disembarked for violating our policy will be responsible for all financial charges and expenses to return home, and no refund of their unused cruise fare will be provided. Additionally, they may be prohibited from sailing with Carnival Cruise Line in the future.

Source: Carnival.com



They are now more severe than Disney Cruise Line!

p.s.: As a non-smoker: YAYYYYY!!!!!:thumbsup2
Interesting. We are non smokers too, but I can live with some smoking. I wish they would get rid of that vape stuff. I prefer cigarettes to people vaping. Stinks. Gross. Makes the air wet. People vape all over the ship too. Also think pot is disgusting. Drove through Colorado this summer, they have lost their minds there.
 
Interesting. We are non smokers too, but I can live with some smoking. I wish they would get rid of that vape stuff. I prefer cigarettes to people vaping. Stinks. Gross. Makes the air wet. People vape all over the ship too. Also think pot is disgusting. Drove through Colorado this summer, they have lost their minds there.

Vaping is included in the policy.

Recreational smoking of pot is now legal in Canada. I'll never get over it. I despise the smell. :mad:
 
Vaping is included in the policy.

Recreational smoking of pot is now legal in Canada. I'll never get over it. I despise the smell. :mad:

Wow, is it really legal in Canada? I didn't know that. It's weird because in a way I am kind of libertarian about it. Like on one hand I support freedom, but on the other hand, I think it is really bad stuff so I personally wouldn't vote to legalize it. I have a relative who used it a lot, her brain is completely gone. Very sad.
But... I read a thread once on cruise critic (Carnival) where people were arguing that it was "legal" for them to vape in their rooms because it was not smoking. It is interesting to hear Carnival come down on it. Good for them.
 
Wow, is it really legal in Canada? I didn't know that. It's weird because in a way I am kind of libertarian about it. Like on one hand I support freedom, but on the other hand, I think it is really bad stuff so I personally wouldn't vote to legalize it. I have a relative who used it a lot, her brain is completely gone. Very sad.
But... I read a thread once on cruise critic (Carnival) where people were arguing that it was "legal" for them to vape in their rooms because it was not smoking. It is interesting to hear Carnival come down on it. Good for them.

Yes. It is legal since October 2018.

We did not have to vote for it to be legal. It was the government's decision. :crazy2:
 
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