And the hits keep coming for Carnival

[The Mom]

I've seen posts on Cruise Critic complaining about water leaking from the pool down into Deck 9 on this (or another) Carnival ship- posted in 2009!

 

[ScoutN]

Typical from Carnivomit.

 

[NelleBelle]

Two words. Travel insurance!

I’m adding, “ NO CARNIVAL!”

 

[jaklgreen]

I know this is snobby, but we were next to two Carnival ships in Nassau last week and I genuinely felt sorry for everyone on those ships. The exterior was so disgusting with dinginess, rust, chipped paint, etc; I can only imagine what the interior looked like. Then of course the ships themselves were ugly compared to the elegant Disney Magic. I just don't understand it. If I was going to cruise, I would save the money and cruise with class every few years with Disney than throw money at an "affordable" getaway.

We have seen some of those ships also. They do look run down and gross. Some of them even have what looks like astroturf on their pool deck. We could hear other around us commenting on it also. I do believe you get what you pay for in cruising. I do think that the cheap Carnival cruises do have their market with the young crowd that maybe does not have as much money and all they want to do is drink and party. But for me in this stage of life, I want other things.

 

[EOD K9]

We have seen some of those ships also. They do look run down and gross. Some of them even have what looks like astroturf on their pool deck. We could hear other around us commenting on it also. I do believe you get what you pay for in cruising. I do think that the cheap Carnival cruises do have their market with the young crowd that maybe does not have as much money and all they want to do is drink and party. But for me in this stage of life, I want other things.

I’m going to briefly play half of Devil’s Advocate, but rust shows up on white paint a lot easier. However, DCL is constantly cleaning at every chance.

 

[jaklgreen]

I’m going to briefly play half of Devil’s Advocate, but rust shows up on white paint a lot easier. However, DCL is constantly cleaning at every chance.

I have been on a Celebrity cruise and the ship was very run down. There was that all over the pool deck and torn carpets, etc. Long past due for a refurb.

 

[NelleBelle]

Even though I’m not a Princess fan (my parents are high up in the loyalty program), the one cruise I took with them at least had decent pool facilities. It certainly was no DCL but I felt it was a few steps up from carnival (I know that at might sound snobby as well)

 

[jaklgreen]

Just saw this. Trouble for Carnival again!

 

[Disney Lover Addie]

How horrible!
I think Carnival should take a break for a while. During that time, they can fix the issues with the boat.

 

[The Mom]

Please stay on topic, which really is not a discussion of all of the pros and cons of every cruise line, nor why a vacation taken on any cruise ship that is family oriented (or any resort) will have more children during school vacations, or what type of cruises people prefer.

The thread update is about maintenance (or lack there of) on some cruise ships on this cruise line.

 

[LAKid53]

I know this is snobby, but we were next to two Carnival ships in Nassau last week and I genuinely felt sorry for everyone on those ships. The exterior was so disgusting with dinginess, rust, chipped paint, etc; I can only imagine what the interior looked like. Then of course the ships themselves were ugly compared to the elegant Disney Magic. I just don't understand it. If I was going to cruise, I would save the money and cruise with class every few years with Disney than throw money at an "affordable" getaway.

When we're docked next to a Carnival ship in Nassau, I so want to yell, "na na na na na, our ship is better than yours!"

 

[LAKid53]

How horrible!
I think Carnival should take a break for a while. During that time, they can fix the issues with the boat.

That the act of just turning the ship could cause a water main to break isn't a sign of proper maintenance.

 

[raymusiccity]

I understand the jab at Carnival but for their prices I can take 3 carnival cruises for 1 disney cruise. And have more things to do on carnival than disney.

That's what the dead passenger said before boarding!

 

[ScoutN]

That's what the dead passenger said before boarding!

http://www.cruiselawnews.com/2018/0...s-1/passenger-missing-from-carnival-paradise/

 

[EOD K9]

When asked for a statement, a Carnival spokesperson said, “Whoops”.

 

[Miss Bella]

Perfect example of "you get what you pay for".

You may get 3 cruises for the price of 1, but your chance of being stranded in the middle of the ocean is becoming increasingly more likely. I consider that unacceptable enough to avoid any consideration I'd ever have of sailing Carnival.

I've cruised Disney over 20 times and I've done a handful of Carnival cruises. I love the new Carnival ships. I guess I'll take my chances .

 

[ChuckElias]

Carnival Horizon hits the pier in NYC this morning. Looks like pretty minimal damage, thankfully.

 

[21stamps]

@ChuckElias have you heard anything of the Roatan pier? I haven’t seen anything in quite some time. Hopefully it’s rebuilt at this point?

 

[ChuckElias]

@ChuckElias have you heard anything of the Roatan pier? I haven’t seen anything in quite some time. Hopefully it’s rebuilt at this point?

Yes, a colleague of mine was there last week and she said it's rebuilt and fully functional.

 

[ScoutN]

Carnival Horizon hits the pier in NYC this morning. Looks like pretty minimal damage, thankfully.

I formally request the title of this thread be changed to "And the hits keep coming from Carnival."