Carnival Spirit

[cdwh1902]

Just returned from a 3 night cruise to nowhere out of Sydney and have to say that I was impressed with Carnival. Having had 2 negative experiences with P&O and vowing never to return and being a regular RCI cruiser, I joined 8 other friends onboard and had a wonderful time.

 

The food was excellent, service was exceptional, décor was a bit over the top - but did not detract from the ship's Carnival theme.

 

I was in a Balcony Stateroom 6184 and would thoroughly recommend it. it was quiet and very close to the stairs and elevators.

[OzKiwiJJ]

Good to hear you enjoyed your cruise. Thanks for posting.

[lagoon380]

Yes enjoyed our last 4 cruises on Carnival, now giving P & O a go in 10 days time and see how they compare.

Our last cruise was on the Carnival Legend in March for 11 nights and this cruise on the Pacific Jewel is also 11 nights, we paid roughly the same price for both cruises with both cabins being oceanviews so should be a fair comparison.

[sewgood]

Thanks for the recommendation. It is good to hear the food was excellent as this is my husbands favourite part of cruising.

[Fletch1]

Was the band Music Manila playing on board?

[cruisine21]

Was the band Music Manila playing on board?

 

Yes they are onboard now minus the keyboard player who retired.

[Poundgirl]

I'm on Carnival Spirit in just over three weeks and have only been on RCI, Princess and P&O before so I'm glad to hear you had a good time and enjoyed being on the ship. I'm especially pleased that you enjoyed the food as that is one of the things I like most about cruising (not the weight gain though!). I was on the Pearl last month and the food was a bit of a let down after the Sea Princess and Radiance!

[cdwh1902]

Was the band Music Manila playing on board?

 

Yes, in the Red Frog Pub :)

[eaglebowler]

Yes enjoyed our last 4 cruises on Carnival, now giving P & O a go in 10 days time and see how they compare.

Our last cruise was on the Carnival Legend in March for 11 nights and this cruise on the Pacific Jewel is also 11 nights, we paid roughly the same price for both cruises with both cabins being oceanviews so should be a fair comparison.

 

We were on that cruise to, so really keen to hear your comparison on your return.

 

Have a great trip.

[SpiritAngel77]

I cannot WAIT to get on this ship, and hearing how wonderful the service is and the food, just makes me even more excited and happy that I chose, hopefully, the right ship for our holiday in February next year!!:D

Edited August 17, 2016 by SpiritAngel77

[lagoon380]

We were on that cruise to, so really keen to hear your comparison on your return.

 

Have a great trip.

 

Thanks, I'll do a review when we return.