Anyone ever go on a Carnival Cruise?

[K-1]

Thanka! Royal Carribean really is top notch, Carnival is good for the money , but you can tell it's aimed at a cheaper market, RC really was incredible.. esp. with event planning and activities , every morning you were delivered a daily itenirary of daily events , functions and shows.. this was a huge drawback on Carnival where no one knew what the hell was going on and when, generally it seemed a bit disorganized. The buffet on Carnival was all fried American type food, on RC you had a crazy buffet selection 24/7 and tons of fat free healthy food as well. RC also had a best body contest which I won I got a gift certificate to some of the ship stores, a RC windbreakrt, hat , champagne and big medal and trophy! it was cool as hell.

I'm going to have to check out RC. That sounds like the cruise I need to be on.

I've done the Carnival. Did honeymoon on it ... I agree, events are all over the place. We slept through that meet the captain sh*t and also missed the dress up dinner.

..and yes...found ourselves eating a lot of the bad food b/c we either were out on tours..etc and got back late or just flat out missed the dinners. I think we made breakfast once. lol  I had an ok time, I just wish it was more adult and sexy. Had a lot of kids on that cruise we went on. Zero sexiness on the pool decks. Comedy show was funny though.

I think I put on 10lbs of FAT on that cruise. LOL terrible just terrible.  Def. going Royal next time around.

[JOHN MATRIX]

[El Diablo Blanco]

I'm going to have to check out RC. That sounds like the cruise I need to be on.

I've done the Carnival. Did honeymoon on it ... I agree, events are all over the place. We slept through that meet the captain sh*t and also missed the dress up dinner.

..and yes...found ourselves eating a lot of the bad food b/c we either were out on tours..etc and got back late or just flat out missed the dinners. I think we made breakfast once. lol  I had an ok time, I just wish it was more adult and sexy. Had a lot of kids on that cruise we went on. Zero sexiness on the pool decks. Comedy show was funny though.

I think I put on 10lbs of FAT on that cruise. LOL terrible just terrible.  Def. going Royal next time around.

That seems to be the issue.  All of the 24 hour a day food places are pure junk food.   Once you open the flood gates it will be hard to stop eating. 

[Tapeworm]

Its ok the first few days then it gets kinda boring. Some of the food is okay most of it is crap. Shore excursions don't have to be bought from carnival, excursions are offered by the native people for cheaper and they are more fun. All around its a decent experience.

Don't know why but I found this hilarious.  Like you get off the ship, hold up your hand and say "How."

[Azure]

I always gain weight on cruises...I try to work out though at the gym every day so it isn't AS bad.

Plus I tend to eat a little of everything rather than just gorging myself every night.

Towards the end though, I start getting sick of eating until my stomach feels like it is going to burst and I start eating regularly again.  Then again all you have to do is look at many of the folks in the buffet lines and that is enough to motivate you to start reigning in the buffet.

[K-1]

That seems to be the issue.  All of the 24 hour a day food places are pure junk food.   Once you open the flood gates it will be hard to stop eating.  

Yep. I knew damn well I was wrong for eating like that and drinking all those drinks, but it seemed like all you had to do was walk around with your cup and there was somebody lurking around to fill it up again 24/7.

The best was when we were walking back to our cabin and this couple was absolutely destroyed in front of us. They each had drinks in  both hands bouncing off the walls trying to make it to their cabin. LOL. Now had 75% of the passengers been like this on carnival...hell yeah..I'd go back.

Mostly were either old, families with tons of kids, honeymooners and rest just random mofo's out of place.

[bigbadwolfe]

Going on Carnival in 2 weeks, have used them before never had a problem. I am a little worried about the food though this time around. I agree wasnt much of a selection for healthy eating. But I may just say fuck it and have a cheat week

Enjoy it ease up a little and you'll have fun hell MOS maybe you can find ya a Hefty Buffet hunter to tap on for the week

[Captain Equipoise]

I'm going to have to check out RC. That sounds like the cruise I need to be on.

I've done the Carnival. Did honeymoon on it ... I agree, events are all over the place. We slept through that meet the captain sh*t and also missed the dress up dinner.

..and yes...found ourselves eating a lot of the bad food b/c we either were out on tours..etc and got back late or just flat out missed the dinners. I think we made breakfast once. lol  I had an ok time, I just wish it was more adult and sexy. Had a lot of kids on that cruise we went on. Zero sexiness on the pool decks. Comedy show was funny though.

I think I put on 10lbs of FAT on that cruise. LOL terrible just terrible.  Def. going Royal next time around.

That was more or less my experience on carnival, a lot of fat Americans from the south, college kids, etc RC seemed a lot more geared to people with money or at least middle class.. as far as both cruise lines there was not an abundance of seniors (I don't know where this stereotype started)
though in all fairness the high end formal dinner at Carnival was as good as RC, i had fillet mignon 4 nights and double servings, the waiters had no problem giving me double dinners on either cruise line. Also to add, I hear norwegian cruise lines is hands down the worst, small uncomfortable ships and crappy food with small portions.

[K-1]

That was more or less my experience on carnival, a lot of fat Americans from the south, college kids, etc RC seemed a lot more geared to people with money or at least middle class.. as far as both cruise lines there was not an abundance of seniors (I don't know where this stereotype started)
though in all fairness the high end formal dinner at Carnival was as good as RC, i had fillet mignon 4 nights and double servings, the waiters had no problem giving me double dinners on either cruise line. Also to add, I hear norwegian cruise lines is hands down the worst, small uncomfortable ships and crappy food with small portions.

thanks for the heads up.

Yes, we heard the dinner was really nice from the passengers later that night at a show. We were disappointed we missed by sleeping through it.

[JOHN MATRIX]

as for the food: there is offered 3 'formal' meals per day in the dining hall. these meals are high-quality food. its only the all-day snack buffets/outlets that offer the typical low-quality junk foods. you can just eat the 3 full service meals a day and you would be fine, its your own choice whether or not you want to binge on the 24/7 snack buffet stuff.

[Howard]

I'm going on a cruise for the first time in August.  I'm only going because it's free.  I don't like the idea of being trapped on a shipped for a week, but apparently these things are huge, free food 24*7.  I always pictured old people as the only ones that go on cruises.

Has anyone went?  What did you think?

Been on a few and it depnds on the ship and the ports. OVERALL a cruise is a great experience. Most have an ok spa type gym with some basic equipment and awesome jacuzzis, etc. You can eat, eat, eat and just kick back and party .
What ship and ports are you going to hit? Just curious. I would go to their web site , check out the actual ship you are going on.

[bigbadwolfe]

as for the food: there is offered 3 'formal' meals per day in the dining hall. these meals are high-quality food. its only the all-day snack buffets/outlets that offer the typical low-quality junk foods. you can just eat the 3 full service meals a day and you would be fine, its your own choice whether or not you want to binge on the 24/7 snack buffet stuff.

Key word there is "Formal" who thehell wants to get all formal when you're on vacation. We did the formal dinner once and I will never go back. I want shorts and sun on vacation not dresswear fuck that!!!

[JOHN MATRIX]

Key word there is "Formal" who thehell wants to get all formal when you're on vacation. We did the formal dinner once and I will never go back. I want shorts and sun on vacation not dresswear fuck that!!!

you dont have to dress formal. i meant 'formal' as in you sit down and get served through a waiting staff as opposed to just a buffet line or something, and the food and setting is good quality. i just wore shorts and t-shirts or whatever. the only real 'formal' event is the captain's dinner thing, which is obviously optional to attend, but its the one time during the cruise drinks are free 

[bigbadwolfe]

you dont have to dress formal. i meant 'formal' as in you sit down and get served through a waiting staff as opposed to just a buffet line or something, and the food and setting is good quality. i just wore shorts and t-shirts or whatever. the only real 'formal' event is the captain's dinner thing, which is obviously optional to attend, but its the one time during the cruise drinks are free 

Gotcha, yeah I meant the Captains Dinner. That wont happen for me again, dont think we actually had a meal where we didnt go get ourselves except for the Captains Dinner. Oh Well back at the point in hand Cruises are a fucking blast. Got 2 weeks and 2 days til were outta here for Florida for 2 days then Bahamma Cruise for 5 days.

[ShipSekki]

 I went on a 7 day cruise around a chain of small tropical islands last summer.

 It was interesting. Life on a boat can be brutal. The islands were amazing, but the boat trip was kinda rough. It kinda killed my romantisized visions of what boat life is all about.

 By the end of it I was VERY happy to get the fuck off that boat and back onto the big island. With the freedom to walk around anywhere, be alone, not run into the same people every 2 minutes. No more violent rocking of the boat making me sick.

 But this was a small boat. A huge ship would be different i'm sure. A pussy version of boat life.

[Tapeworm]

Australian cruise ships are where its at.

Captain Tightass right there.  Dude needs a drink and a bj.

[El Diablo Blanco]

Going on Carnival in 2 weeks, have used them before never had a problem. I am a little worried about the food though this time around. I agree wasnt much of a selection for healthy eating. But I may just say fuck it and have a cheat week

Enjoy it ease up a little and you'll have fun hell MOS maybe you can find ya a Hefty Buffet hunter to tap on for the week

Can you take some photos and pm me the link?

[bigmikecox]

Wen on Carnival this past April to the Bahamas!!!  GREAT time!!!!  Great food, got wasted just about everyday.

[Man of Steel]

General Getbig clarification:  "mon_of_steele" not equal "MOS"

[Captain Equipoise]

Going on Carnival in 2 weeks, have used them before never had a problem. I am a little worried about the food though this time around. I agree wasnt much of a selection for healthy eating. But I may just say fuck it and have a cheat week

Enjoy it ease up a little and you'll have fun hell MOS maybe you can find ya a Hefty Buffet hunter to tap on for the week

I'm pretty sure I ran into you when I took Carnival to the Bahamas about a year ago, there was a guy your size that looks exactly like you..did you happen to go to the Bahamas around that time?! if it was you then we kept looking at each other for the whole boat trip to Grand Nassau cause we were the only two guys on the boat that clearly worked out..lol

[bigbadwolfe]

Can you take some photos and pm me the link?

Will do, you want some of the fat chicks at the buffet? Hahahah!!!

[bigbadwolfe]

I'm pretty sure I ran into you when I took Carnival to the Bahamas about a year ago, there was a guy your size that looks exactly like you..did you happen to go to the Bahamas around that time?! if it was you then we kept looking at each other for the whole boat trip to Grand Nassau cause we were the only two guys on the boat that clearly worked out..lol

Nope sorry wasnt me, this will be my first trip to the Bahammas. We went to the Caymans a couple years ago and some guy on the ship was a powerlifter and he reconized me from Powerlifting USA dude ended up buying us some drinks, was kinda cool. Did you ever say anything to the dude or just exchange that look like we all do?

[dj181]

Which look is this? The fierce staring daggers badass look, or the yeah we brothers of da iron look

[Captain Equipoise]

Nope sorry wasnt me, this will be my first trip to the Bahammas. We went to the Caymans a couple years ago and some guy on the ship was a powerlifter and he reconized me from Powerlifting USA dude ended up buying us some drinks, was kinda cool. Did you ever say anything to the dude or just exchange that look like we all do?

We just exchanged the look, lol...the guy looked so much like you it was uncanny, he seemed to want to engage in conversation but by the time he was close enough (it was a big ferry) we were getting off the boat.

[MindSpin]

 being stuck on a boat with a bunch of crappy food and smelly people sounds like hell.