One day I will cruise RCCL but that would mean my vacation budget is shot for the year on 1 cruise instead of the 2 I can afford with Carnival. Oh and the included food options Carnival wins hands down.

@bernadettelawson2916

16 күн бұрын

Same here x

Agreed, I think Royal is the Standard. But I do like the different vibe of Carnival's Newer Ships ( not the Older ones)

Carnival wins at sail away parties, comedy, and quick serve food options. Everything else, Royal wins hands down.

Maybe carnival doesn’t have as diverse itineraries because they have that covered over several of their cruise lines? 9 cruise lines (Carnival Cruise, Holland America, Princess, Seabourn, P&O Australia, P&O, Cunard, Costa Cruises and Aida (mainly German market

Royal Carribean repeats there comedy shows , one you go watch nice , that is about it, where carnival seams to have a different skit every day , they mix it up

Royal

You forgot the Loyalty perks. Once you reahc Diamond with Royal, they have the best perks on any cruise line, including their upscale line, Celebrity.

I don’t think the drink package is a clear win for RC. Carnival’s drink package cost less and at least on the Mardi Gras they had a superior drink selection, including higher end bourbons and wines included with their drink package. Unless you plan to have more than 15 drinks per day I’d choose Carnival.

@davee8113

20 күн бұрын

Agree , about the best part hat everyone was getting on Royal was Buffalo Trace regular

@Gregory-Masovutch

5 күн бұрын

No. The Carnival Cheers ripoff for a couple is $2,158 plus an 18% gratuity for a Transpacific cruise. RC has a non alcoholic drink package and Carnival does not. It's a huge profit margin for the cruise liner as people burn money away on watered down drinks.

@julieb7882

Күн бұрын

Drink package price can be lower on Royal depending on sales and cruise length. We got it for $56 a day including gratuities.

@davee8113

Күн бұрын

@@julieb7882 remember if it’s too high, passengers will just a couple aren’t price, thus they make profit either way, a little at time at full price or really high for all you can drink

Of course it's all a matter of opinion or preference but I've found Carnival to be much more lively and fun.

@LL-zw2qb

16 күн бұрын

And who goes on a cruise to spend more money on specialty dining when you have all the free food available?!

RCL has a market cap of $40B versus $24B for CCL. But CCL has $8.3B in customer deposits vs $6B at RCL.

@julieb7882

Күн бұрын

Which stock has recovered to pre shutdown price ? There are reasons for that.

LOL SO TRUE

Outside of entertainment and the main buffet, Carnival is better than Royal in every way!!! Royal is wayy overpriced and boring, you can have it!!! lol