If you are a first time cruiser, I recommend a short 3-4 day cruise on Carnival because it is a good introduction to what most of the cruise lines offer and they have plenty of activities to keep you busy (game shows, karaoke, etc.), plenty of good food and their prices are terrific! Also, I think it is important to take a short cruise your first time to see if you are susceptible to seasickness, or if you are unhappy about not being in touch with family and friends (your cell phone won't work at sea, of course you can always pay for internet if you want).
I must disclose that I am working on trying each cruise line at least once, to find out which is my absolute favorite.
I really enjoyed MSC Cruises, the entertainment in the common areas was top notch, (apparently, I can't get enough of Italian love songs), the library was well stocked in books of every language, the massages were dirt cheap, 80% of the rooms were balconies :) and there weren't many planned activities, so there was plenty of time to relax, no hairy men's chest contests on MSC.
I did not like Norweigan, I found that even the Chocolate buffet was not palatable, being female, I had never met a piece of chocolate I didn't like...until I sailed on NCL :eek:, although the shows were terrific!
Royal Caribbean is very similar to Carnival, I liked their mini-golf and movie theater, although that is probably not offered on most RCI ships.
I haven't been on Princess yet, but I always hear good things about them and I am eager to give them a try.
Personally, I think you would enjoy any of these but I do find that Carnival is the line most first timers try, so I think that it is a better experience because they cater to "newbies". :D
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If you are a first time cruiser, I recommend a short 3-4 day cruise on Carnival because it is a good introduction to what most of the cruise lines offer and they have plenty of activities to keep you busy (game shows, karaoke, etc.), plenty of good food and their prices are terrific! Also, I think it is important to take a short cruise your first time to see if you are susceptible to seasickness, or if you are unhappy about not being in touch with family and friends (your cell phone won't work at sea, of course you can always pay for internet if you want).
I must disclose that I am working on trying each cruise line at least once, to find out which is my absolute favorite.
I really enjoyed MSC Cruises, the entertainment in the common areas was top notch, (apparently, I can't get enough of Italian love songs), the library was well stocked in books of every language, the massages were dirt cheap, 80% of the rooms were balconies :) and there weren't many planned activities, so there was plenty of time to relax, no hairy men's chest contests on MSC.
I did not like Norweigan, I found that even the Chocolate buffet was not palatable, being female, I had never met a piece of chocolate I didn't like...until I sailed on NCL :eek:, although the shows were terrific!
Royal Caribbean is very similar to Carnival, I liked their mini-golf and movie theater, although that is probably not offered on most RCI ships.
I haven't been on Princess yet, but I always hear good things about them and I am eager to give them a try.
Personally, I think you would enjoy any of these but I do find that Carnival is the line most first timers try, so I think that it is a better experience because they cater to "newbies". :D