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I'm on this cruise too! Going solo this time! I've done this trip on other ships a few times, and I go to Cabo a couple of times a year for land vacays, but this will be my first time on Panorama! Can't wait!! 🙂 I'll see ya onboard!! Cheers!! ~ Lisa

Of course you should try other lines! 🙂 I've been on about 15 Carnival, but I've been on a few NCL, Princess and just recently 4 RCL cruises including their newest Wonder of the Seas. I find the differences between them all to not be very significant, and I always come back to Carnival being my favorite cruise line of those 4. On my list, I put Princess 2nd, RCL 3rd and NCL 4th. Just my humble opinion, that I've based on Food, Service and entertainment. Variety is good, so go for it!!! I'm sure you'll find things you like on all of the different lines. I've never had a bad cruise!

a small peek.. 🙂

I've booked the Luminosa for Alaska next year!! I can't wait! Woo Hoo!! (BTW, the very 1st Carnival Ship (Mardi Gras) didn't have a whale tail, so I'm not taken aback by it not being there! LOL 🙂 Looks like a nice ship from the pics I've seen. Will be fun to try it out!

Love hearing all the great input!! thanks to those that posted on this thread!! I'll be on Panorama in December and can't wait!! 🙂

Love this thread! thanks to OP for posting! I don't want to hear what people don't like, I want to hear about what people DO like! 🙂 I love the pumpkin soup MDR short ribs MDR Guys burgers Escargot MDR Everything in the Steakhouse ( I try to go every time!) Pizza (all of them) Filet mignon & eggs (sea day brunch) Chocolate melting cake

All the small changes seem reasonable to me. I love the steakhouse and it's still a great deal! I just did a RCL cruise and it was $75 per person in their steakhouse! I didn't do it, but try to always go to the steakhouse on my Carnival cruises, it's just so good!! 🙂 Going on Panorama in December and already have it booked! Can't wait! YUM!!

Thanks for the info!!

Thanks! I did compare on the website too. 🙂

Thank you!

Hi There! I've been on Freedom of the Seas but not Liberty or Independence. I'm booking another 3 day cruise and trying to decide between the 3. Are they all pretty much alike? thanks for any thoughts & advice! 🙂

Too funny I come upon this thread today!!. I was just reading a news article about the things Carnival is bringing back and adding! LOL!! listed things like The Afternoon Tea, various parties, The Chocolate Buffet, etc. With more complimentary new things to come, like the new salad buffet in the Serenity, which is nice. 🙂

You're so right! 🙂 It's a different more laid back vibe.

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I'm about to go on my 4th Royal (going solo also). I agree with others, most of the cruise lines are more similar than not. I've never had a bad cruise on any line! I've been on about 15 Carnival, about 5 Norwegian and Princess. I prefer Carnival because of the fun & friendly service, and I have never experienced anything negative (ie. drunks, etc.). I find I always having a more enjoyable experience on carnival. I like nice things, so typically go with a suite if it's available. Jr. suites on Royal are nice as a solo. I do enjoy the Coastal Kitchen private dining room for Suite guests on Royal! I'm sure you'll enjoy Royal, they're my second favorite. I'll continue to cruise them! they keep giving me deals I can't refuse.😀