Micahs Grandad Posted March 18, 2016 #26 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I just can't stand the orange sofa's. And remember the purple snakes in the ceiling on Holiday? Purple grapes on Miracle. Kind of like the purple grapes on Miracle:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunkissed Mommy Posted March 18, 2016 #27 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I don't miss his designs. Late 80s & early 90s they were very cool and modern. Now they just look old and dated. I also find the dark-ness to be a bit claustrophobic. The Breeze was so light and airy, I loved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozebabe Posted March 18, 2016 #28 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Oh hell no we don't miss the Farcus designs. I was so thrilled that the Breeze had a new designer. I hate those gaudy, garish, dark repetitive desigs of Farcus. We do not miss them at all. The older ships have such a dark, dismal atmosphere to them. All I can think is he was smokin wacky weed or trippin on drugs when he came up with the idea that hundreds of Grecian urns, that look like cheap plastic, was a good idea. Give me light, bright and fresh any day, after all its a cruise ship not a funeral home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozebabe Posted March 18, 2016 #29 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Farcus' designs were insane, but in a wonderful way that made me feel that I had left normal life and stepped into a fantastical world. The non-Farcus Carnival ships are lovely but feel a little bit IKEA. His designs aren't things that I'd choose for my home or office. But I kind of appreciate an outrageous and over the top visual flair when I'm on vacation. I like IKEA. They are clean. In a Farcus design I fully expect to see grannys astimacasser draped over the sofa or piano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingisacruiser Posted March 18, 2016 #30 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I definately miss his designs. That was part of the fun. Seeing all the eye popping designs of each public area. Now everything is so calm and serene and boilerplate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nybumpkin Posted March 18, 2016 #31 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I can't say I really mind the Farcus designs (except for the dining room on Miracle - ugliest dining room afloat:p). A number of them actually are done well, like Butterflies Lounge on Pride. However I don't miss them either. I thought Breeze has very nice public spaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjn911 Posted March 18, 2016 #32 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I think it is a sweet thing to miss him...... You don't know what you have until it's gone... You can never connect the dots without hindsight...Steve Jobs said that... It was tacky to many,,,including me...and my best friend at the time selling cruises as they were coming out and hearing about inaugurals on different lines...we knew Carnival was the most budget....and had these weird designs. Then I went on Paradise and fell in love..before the recent belt tightening we are all adjusting to. So my 2 Farcus ships so far are Paradise and Spirit. And it is fun wonderful to me...the decor on all of them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjn911 Posted March 18, 2016 #33 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I can't say I really mind the Farcus designs (except for the dining room on Miracle - ugliest dining room afloat:p). A number of them actually are done well, like Butterflies Lounge on Pride. However I don't miss them either. I thought Breeze has very nice public spaces. I agree on that dining room...sis took that ship when new...lol..I wish we had a "prettier" one on west coast....I guess the grapes and wine country go together...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamartha Posted March 18, 2016 #34 Share Posted March 18, 2016 No! I like the more relaxed, laid back Caribbean resort feel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towel Critter Posted March 19, 2016 #35 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Yep, I missed his "out there" touch on the Breeze. His style is over the top, but he kept Carnival ships from looking like mega mall food courts. That's exactly what the Lido buffet area felt like to me on the Breeze, a mega mall food court. So far, in this thread, it looks about 50% appreciate Fargus' vision and 50% hate it. That's about what I would have expected. Would I want a Fargus designed house? No. But it's fun in one week increments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savlamara Posted March 19, 2016 #36 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Yep, I missed his "out there" touch on the Breeze. His style is over the top, but he kept Carnival ships from looking like mega mall food courts. That's exactly what the Lido buffet area felt like to me on the Breeze, a mega mall food court. So far, in this thread, it looks about 50% appreciate Fargus' vision and 50% hate it. That's about what I would have expected. Would I want a Fargus designed house? No. But it's fun in one week increments. Love this. I like being in a wild environment for the week. Plus it feels like being on Fremont street in Vegas to me the while week on his ships! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTravelista Posted March 19, 2016 #37 Share Posted March 19, 2016 I just can't stand the orange sofa's. And remember the purple snakes in the ceiling on Holiday? Purple grapes on Miracle. Those orange sofas are the things nightmares are made of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted March 19, 2016 #38 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Does anyone else miss the crazy over the top designs of Joe Farcus.My wife and I loved exploring Carnival ships when he was the designer as every room was unique, sometimes gaudy but always colourful and weird to some extent. Elation, Miracle, Pride etc Nowadays every ship on most cruise lines seem to be the same carbon copy with the same colours, browns and gold's in varying shades. I for one wish they would show a little more imagination. Most feel and look like you are in a giant shopping mall. How about one every now and then that breaks the monotony. Something that takes you into another realm.Its the same on RCCL. If you have been on one Voyager class or Freedom class you have been on them all as they all look the same. Perhaps you should take a look at NCL ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted March 19, 2016 #39 Share Posted March 19, 2016 I don't miss him at all. His style is so dated. The spaces he designed were fun then but looking at them now, they're an eyesore. All that neon....ugh. I much prefer the new designs of the Magic and onward. Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozebabe Posted March 19, 2016 #40 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Perhaps you should take a look at NCL ... Farcus' part time job???? Looks like pictures of inside Vegas brothels I've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sprint180 Posted March 19, 2016 #41 Share Posted March 19, 2016 After we went on our first cruise on the Elation I thought I wanted something more classy. I chose The Sapphire Princess next and was disappointed. It was beautiful and classy. But, was way too beige for me. I missed the vibrancy of carnival. I would probably prefer somewhere in between Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tigerlily75 Posted March 19, 2016 #42 Share Posted March 19, 2016 We have Spirit & Legend sailing down under, both Joe Farcus ships. A bit dark and OTT for me, though when you get to the finer details it does provide much amusement! I would prefer something a little more modern and streamlined. I agree with whoever said it might have cost them a lot of money, but it's kind of cheap looking. Definitely outdated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Je Souhaite Posted March 19, 2016 #43 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Does anyone else miss the crazy over the top designs of Joe Farcus.My wife and I loved exploring Carnival ships when he was the designer as every room was unique, sometimes gaudy but always colourful and weird to some extent. Elation, Miracle, Pride etc Nowadays every ship on most cruise lines seem to be the same carbon copy with the same colours, browns and gold's in varying shades. I for one wish they would show a little more imagination. Most feel and look like you are in a giant shopping mall. How about one every now and then that breaks the monotony. Something that takes you into another realm.Its the same on RCCL. If you have been on one Voyager class or Freedom class you have been on them all as they all look the same. I actually liked his designs. Watching the roll out of the 8 Fantasy class ships, it was fun watching what he would do with each one. Odd that the first of every class launched was so sterile in design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seannyice81 Posted March 19, 2016 #44 Share Posted March 19, 2016 There is only one ship where I've liked the Joe Farcus, design, which is Liberty. Victory isn't bad either I suppose. Of the ships I've cruised, I disliked Glory the most. Being totally honest, while I'm not a fan of the designs, they're very photogenic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmne Posted March 19, 2016 #45 Share Posted March 19, 2016 To be honest the loud design of the carnival ships were one of the reasons I had always ruled them out. They weren't spaces j could see myself feeling relaxed in. We are going on the Magic soon and everytime I see videos or photos of the aitrium I cringe. I don't think I'll be spending much time there unless the live musicians are really good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Je Souhaite Posted March 19, 2016 #46 Share Posted March 19, 2016 To be honest the loud design of the carnival ships were one of the reasons I had always ruled them out. They weren't spaces j could see myself feeling relaxed in. We are going on the Magic soon and everytime I see videos or photos of the aitrium I cringe. I don't think I'll be spending much time there unless the live musicians are really good! Photos don't do it justice. For me, the most over the top ship I sailed was the Ecstasy when she was new. And I LOVED that decor. I wonder if it's the same all these years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingbajan Posted March 19, 2016 #47 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Add me to the list of those who think the older designs shelf life have expired. I like the understated designs of the newer ships especially Breeze. Anyone have any idea who the new interior designer is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTravelista Posted March 19, 2016 #48 Share Posted March 19, 2016 John Heald actually just asked this question today on his FB. Hmmm... So far its a pretty even split between preferring the newer design and liking both. A few do like the older designs though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTravelista Posted March 19, 2016 #49 Share Posted March 19, 2016 To be honest the loud design of the carnival ships were one of the reasons I had always ruled them out. They weren't spaces j could see myself feeling relaxed in. We are going on the Magic soon and everytime I see videos or photos of the aitrium I cringe. I don't think I'll be spending much time there unless the live musicians are really good! The transition to no Joe Farcus began with the Magic. Its one of the more understated of his designs. You'll get used to the atrium after the initial shock :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemoi Posted March 20, 2016 #50 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Farcus' designs were insane, but in a wonderful way that made me feel that I had left normal life and stepped into a fantastical world. The non-Farcus Carnival ships are lovely but feel a little bit IKEA. His designs aren't things that I'd choose for my home or office. But I kind of appreciate an outrageous and over the top visual flair when I'm on vacation. I totally agree!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now