FloridaCruisinNewbies Posted August 17, 2009 #1 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Looking to do a cruise RT out of Seattle to Alaska. The price difference for 2 people on my selected date is only $72 (total) more to go on the Norwegian Pearl instead of the Carnival Spirit. What are your insights/opinions of these 2 ships. Thank you in advance for your input and comments. PS Only cruised once on the Fascination out of Jacksonville. Had a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megnolia Posted August 17, 2009 #2 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I'm looking at the same two ships, and started a thread a couple days ago. I got some great insight from others! http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1041836&highlight=contemplating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHP Posted August 17, 2009 #3 Share Posted August 17, 2009 We have only been on Carnival, but I am sure both cruise lines will give you a fine vacation. What I can tell you is that the Spirit class ships are my favorite. I love the layout...they are a little more subdued in their decor....while still retaining the Carnival fun. One upside to cruising with Carnival (besides saving $72) is that you are one more cruise closer to Platinum. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrl2grrl Posted August 19, 2009 #4 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I already made my choice, I am going on the Carnival Spirit May 2010! I went on the Legend this past spring, and the Spirit is the same ship with different decorations. I can't say enough good things about Carnival and the Legend. I am looking forward to my Alaska cruise! Good luck deciding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazingm42 Posted August 19, 2009 #5 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I have only been on the spirit myself. We have sailed on the Spirit 2 times to Alaska on Northbound trips. We really enjoyed the trip both times and think the ship is a great ship to tour Alaska inside passage with. Have Fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tapdancemom Posted August 19, 2009 #6 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I'll be taking my first Carnival cruise in a couple of months. I have done NCL and Holland America to Alaska. Didn't care for NCL at all, Holland was much more upscale. I've heard good things about Carnival, I would choose that over NCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoth Posted August 19, 2009 #7 Share Posted August 19, 2009 It would likely be wise to take the best price & itinerary. Alaska for most isn't so much about the ship, but about glaciers, mountains, and wildlife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgm0612 Posted August 19, 2009 #8 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I have only sailed on NCL Pearl to Alaska (June 07) and not on Carnival's Spirit. The Pearl was very nice, staff friendly, food okay, but we found that it didn't offer many daytime activities. We have sailed on Carnival & RC but this was our first time with NCL. Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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