lidopuppy Posted April 7, 2023 #1 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Preference? Never been on any Spirit class ship but have always wanted to. Itinerary doesn't matter. We love the shows. Of those that have been on both, just curious which you prefer and why? thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lazydayz Posted April 7, 2023 #2 Share Posted April 7, 2023 The Pride is going into dry dock soon. So that would be plus for the Pride in my ledger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csm5986142 Posted April 7, 2023 #3 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Carnival has a cool feature where you can compare up to 3 of their ships. Although the two ships are extremely similar, it looks like Pride offers more activities (cooking demonstrations, martini tasting, and art games were mentioned specifically). But it says Spirit has a beer station and Pride does not (of course that could change in dry dock (not sure what they have planned for her). Spirit also lists karaoke and Pride does not. Spirit does not offer Groove for St Jude (and Pride does), but Pride does not have the 80s deck party (Spirit does). And if spa services matter to you, Spirit has no medi-spa services, but Pride has no acupuncture. Personally we have a fondness for Spirit (just great memories of prior cruises). Either way, they are both great and I absolutely love the way Spirit class ships do not feel crowded. Have a great trip! https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/compare-cruise-ships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidopuppy Posted April 7, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted April 7, 2023 31 minutes ago, csm5986142 said: Carnival has a cool feature where you can compare up to 3 of their ships. Although the two ships are extremely similar, it looks like Pride offers more activities (cooking demonstrations, martini tasting, and art games were mentioned specifically). But it says Spirit has a beer station and Pride does not (of course that could change in dry dock (not sure what they have planned for her). Spirit also lists karaoke and Pride does not. Spirit does not offer Groove for St Jude (and Pride does), but Pride does not have the 80s deck party (Spirit does). And if spa services matter to you, Spirit has no medi-spa services, but Pride has no acupuncture. Personally we have a fondness for Spirit (just great memories of prior cruises). Either way, they are both great and I absolutely love the way Spirit class ships do not feel crowded. Have a great trip! https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/compare-cruise-ships thank you for the very comprehensive reply. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanadaydreaming Posted April 7, 2023 #5 Share Posted April 7, 2023 loved the Spirit, was definitely quirky. didnt ever seem crowded despite an almost full ship. very solid sq ft to passenger ratio. granted, it doesnt have all the bells and whistles of the biggest ships but that doesnt impact me much at all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansize Posted April 7, 2023 #6 Share Posted April 7, 2023 They have the exact same layout and the Spirit class is still our favorite. Of note, the Spirit did some time running itineraries in Australia (pre-Covid) and they made a few changes, including the addition of an arts/crafts space. When we did a Panama cruise on her last year, they had craft classes for about 30 people at a time, first-come, first served. Generally the type of painting or small crafts people may do as hobbies and I think the whole thing may have been branded by Michael's. In terms of decor, given recent controversies on the subject, the Pride does include a 6-7 deck high mural of the David statue that faces the glass elevators in the lobby. Doesn't bother me, but I could see how it might surprise some. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundloop Posted April 7, 2023 #7 Share Posted April 7, 2023 4 minutes ago, dansize said: In terms of decor, given recent controversies on the subject, the Pride does include a 6-7 deck high mural of the David statue that faces the glass elevators in the lobby. Doesn't bother me, but I could see how it might surprise some. In my most humble opinion the only "controversy" is coming from small numbers of relatively uneducated prudish people who have never been exposed to classical art. With my rant out of the way, I've been on both Spirit and Pride and really like them both. They're so similar that I'd have to chose based on itinerary, driving distance, cost, etc. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asalligo Posted April 7, 2023 #8 Share Posted April 7, 2023 The Pride, Still my favorite ship in the fleet. I love the decor. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidopuppy Posted April 7, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted April 7, 2023 I love all the feedback. Thank you. Perhaps the Pride would be the better option...But I'd love the 80's party the Spirit offers too:-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsglow Posted April 8, 2023 #10 Share Posted April 8, 2023 21 hours ago, lidopuppy said: I love all the feedback. Thank you. Perhaps the Pride would be the better option...But I'd love the 80's party the Spirit offers too:-) Yeah, OP. The similarities are sooooo close that you won't go wrong either way. I'd absolutely be making my decision on cost, itinerary and convenience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john91498 Posted April 8, 2023 #11 Share Posted April 8, 2023 No real reason, but I prefer the Pride over the Spirit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indiansbaseball Posted April 8, 2023 #12 Share Posted April 8, 2023 We just got off the Spirit. Loved her ! We did have a groove for St. Jude, if that matters. We have not been on Pride, so I can’t compare. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VentureMan_2000 Posted April 9, 2023 #13 Share Posted April 9, 2023 I loved the 12th - 13th century art by the masters presented on the ship Pride. If you enjoy art, you will love this ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMAE Posted April 9, 2023 #14 Share Posted April 9, 2023 The Pride is our favorite ship! It also has the Dive-in-movie, love watching a movie under the stars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alias47 Posted April 9, 2023 #15 Share Posted April 9, 2023 I can confirm Groove for St. June on the Spirit. Regarding the beer stations, if that means the automatic machines using your sail and sign card, those were out of service they entire cruise last summer, but may be different now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulco Posted April 9, 2023 #16 Share Posted April 9, 2023 On Spirit last year. Loved it. Do believe it’s the only Carnival ship that still uses tablecloths in the mdr, which I prefer! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n6uqqq Posted April 9, 2023 #17 Share Posted April 9, 2023 10 minutes ago, paulco said: On Spirit last year. Loved it. Do believe it’s the only Carnival ship that still uses tablecloths in the mdr, which I prefer! Enjoy them while you can because just like the casino bar, they are on the chopping block probably at the next dry dock. Heald has said so. I mostly cruise Spirit class ships myself and I personally like the Spirit the best. The dining room not as gaudy as the Miracles! But gaudy doesn't bother me any way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulco Posted April 9, 2023 #18 Share Posted April 9, 2023 It figures! Kind of more loyal to Royal. Don’t know why tablecloths matter to me but they do! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n6uqqq Posted April 9, 2023 #19 Share Posted April 9, 2023 19 minutes ago, paulco said: It figures! Kind of more loyal to Royal. Don’t know why tablecloths matter to me but they do! It is a nice touch and probably much more sanitary than the dirty bacteria ridden towel that the non tablecloth tables are being wiped down with 😉 . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulco Posted April 9, 2023 #20 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Hadn’t thought of that but you are correct I’ll bet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice2348 Posted April 23, 2023 #21 Share Posted April 23, 2023 On 4/7/2023 at 12:14 PM, dansize said: They have the exact same layout and the Spirit class is still our favorite. Of note, the Spirit did some time running itineraries in Australia (pre-Covid) and they made a few changes, including the addition of an arts/crafts space. When we did a Panama cruise on her last year, they had craft classes for about 30 people at a time, first-come, first served. Generally the type of painting or small crafts people may do as hobbies and I think the whole thing may have been branded by Michael's. In terms of decor, given recent controversies on the subject, the Pride does include a 6-7 deck high mural of the David statue that faces the glass elevators in the lobby. Doesn't bother me, but I could see how it might surprise some. I read somewhere that David is being removed during dry dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VentureMan_2000 Posted April 24, 2023 #22 Share Posted April 24, 2023 I read somewhere that David is not being removed during dry dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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