cdnliving Posted February 14, 2010 #1 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Hello fellow cruisers. We are considering a last minute family cruise and were wondering about Carnival, as we like the itinerary. We have sailed Disney, RC and Princess in the past and enjoy their classic decor. It appears that the Carnival ships have a more funky, neon-esque decorating style. Are there any Carnival ships that are more classically styled/decorated? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted February 14, 2010 #2 Share Posted February 14, 2010 I thought Triumph was more classy looking. Lots of black marble and small white lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelntreats Posted February 14, 2010 #3 Share Posted February 14, 2010 neon and glitz are more predominant on older CCL ships..... newer ships have much more elegance and the neon and glitz is foucused around more in the casino area based on my observations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misguidedangel Posted February 14, 2010 #4 Share Posted February 14, 2010 I have been on all but two (Destiny and Dream) Destiny class and larger (post panamax) ships. The one ship where the designer was on some sort of hallucanogenic drugs was the Valor. It is too overblown American in design and decor. I loved the Liberty. The Conquest atrium mural captured me and I stared at that mural everyday for a fair amount of time to take it all in. The Splendor is very nice and yes, it has a fair amount of ink, but it works! I was rudely booted off the Glory three weeks ago and that ship to me was very understated. You can check out the decor of the ships on the websites virtual tour. Now, if you want to pick a itinerary that is amazing, pick one that goes to Grand Turk and Half Moon Cay private island.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Mach* Posted February 14, 2010 #5 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Hello fellow cruisers. We are considering a last minute family cruise and were wondering about Carnival, as we like the itinerary. We have sailed Disney, RC and Princess in the past and enjoy their classic decor. It appears that the Carnival ships have a more funky, neon-esque decorating style. Are there any Carnival ships that are more classically styled/decorated? Thanks The Dream... Take a look at my pictures... http://s242.photobucket.com/albums/ff313/mach_man/Dream/ :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirwinston Posted February 14, 2010 #6 Share Posted February 14, 2010 I really liked the Spirit and the Pride. Both were less neon and glitz. I thought the Paradise was nice also. I agree with Mach about the Dream. I even thought the Destiny was sort of mellow. Tom in Long Beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conchead Posted February 14, 2010 #7 Share Posted February 14, 2010 whats wrong with neon? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladycaveat Posted February 14, 2010 #8 Share Posted February 14, 2010 I have been on all but two (Destiny and Dream) Destiny class and larger (post panamax) ships. The one ship where the designer was on some sort of hallucanogenic drugs was the Valor. It is too overblown American in design and decor. I loved the Liberty. The Conquest atrium mural captured me and I stared at that mural everyday for a fair amount of time to take it all in. The Splendor is very nice and yes, it has a fair amount of ink, but it works! I was rudely booted off the Glory three weeks ago and that ship to me was very understated. You can check out the decor of the ships on the websites virtual tour. Now, if you want to pick a itinerary that is amazing, pick one that goes to Grand Turk and Half Moon Cay private island.... Don't mean to get off topic but I just have to ask. Everytime I see a post from you I keep wondering who that cute little girl is (your avatar). Who is she? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMBFlyer Posted February 15, 2010 #9 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I thought the Elation had a more toned down decor. I've heard the Spirit class ships are a little better in that regard. Only a few of the spaces scream "Joe Farcus was here!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted February 15, 2010 #10 Share Posted February 15, 2010 The Dream... Take a look at my pictures... http://s242.photobucket.com/albums/ff313/mach_man/Dream/ :) Agreed!! I would also add the Splendor...she tends to get a bad wrap because of the "pink donuts" - but they did not bother us. We liked the decor of the Dream and the Splendor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserbryce Posted February 15, 2010 #11 Share Posted February 15, 2010 we noticed the decor difference on our trip on Elation...it was almost overwhelming at first but we had a blast anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzinrocks Posted February 15, 2010 #12 Share Posted February 15, 2010 IMHO Carnival is so much more fun my family (wife andd 2 daughters )went on a rc cruise acouple of years ago and were not half as happy as we have been on Carnival the decor has very little to do with my decision to cruise with a particular cruise line I want to relax have a good time and be at peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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