Carnival or Princess?

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  • Carnval or Princess? Our first cruise lines comparison. Carnival Cruise or Princess Cruise? In this episode we answer the question and tell exactly which line we prefer. Carnival or Princess. Princess or Carnival. Here we go!
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  • @WalkingAroundWithHerb
    @WalkingAroundWithHerb 6 лет назад +63

    i dig the honest comparison. My bride and I are platinum on Princess. We’ve sailed with other lines but Princess suits us best. I like quiet time on vacation. That’s easy to find on Princess. :)

    • @LaLidoLoca
      @LaLidoLoca  6 лет назад +2

      Thanks Herb! - Tony

    • @clownster456
      @clownster456 5 лет назад +3

      I’ve been on both as well but I love carnival I can find more people my age (early 20s)

  • @BobBridgesbob
    @BobBridgesbob 6 лет назад +5

    Great comparison. We've only cruised twice and both times were on Princess and we have another Princess booked for next year. I love the "Class" of Princess. The ambiance is very classy and I agree with you that the service was just impeccable. I like being able to go "find the party" when I wanted it, and that it wasn't always a party atmosphere. But on the other hand, we took our 25 year old son and his GF with us and they found themselves to be a bit bored sometimes. They loved all the class and the great service, but they were more often looking for a party and thought that the clientele on Princess was a bit older for them. They've cruised Royal Caribbean in the past and loved the party atmosphere better there, but enjoyed the class, taste and service with Princess better.

  • @benyounce8390
    @benyounce8390 5 лет назад +13

    Definitely a Princess person but demographic makes all the difference. Younger, active, slide loving, families with children all go to Carnival.
    Princess caters to 40 and up and thus a crowd with more to spend on a cruise. You don’t see family groups with large numbers of young children on Princess. Just have never been drawn to Carnival and this comparison explains why.

    • @jackefird3777
      @jackefird3777 4 года назад

      As an 88 year old, my pick is Princess .

    • @elouise5593
      @elouise5593 2 года назад

      As a woman in my 60s, I still like Carnival.

  • @dianaduganitz6172
    @dianaduganitz6172 5 лет назад +30

    I will title this comment "What We Missed". My husband and I just came off of our first Princess cruise....we mainly cruise Carnival. It was a beautiful ship (Regal); very classy and the food was great ....but I have to say we felt like we were on a senior citizen/nursing home cruise.....overall we found it boring! We really missed the fun on Carnival and how the cruise director really gets involved and creates fun and involvement even with the overhead announcements. We could have taken a nap at the sail away party which was so disappointing to me and the rest of the cruise was overall uneventful on Lido! We missed having our beach towels and robes available to us in our cabins. We couldn't find one beach towel available to us the morning of an excursion (all bins on decks were empty) and finally were given ONE while walking off the boat. I had to wait two days for the cabin steward to finally give me a robe :( We missed the tribute to St Jude that the kids would always get involved in as well. We also missed the beautiful tribute that Carnival gives to veterans. Princess had something small for veterans to meet and talk but nothing like Carnival. When we were in port at Cozumel, the Carnival Vista was docked next to us and when they were about to set sail we could hear the cruise director on Lido and the music, fun and dancing that was going on.....we wanted to jump ship! LOL Overall.....it was a good experience for us to find out that we really prefer Carnival right now in our lives for so many reasons.....like FUN.

    • @ty2ballin
      @ty2ballin 5 лет назад +3

      Diana Federici Princess is more for older passengers but as a kid I did like it

    • @Millennial-ij5gc
      @Millennial-ij5gc 5 лет назад +1

      Try royal Caribbean "harmony of the sea"

    • @isabelhovig
      @isabelhovig 4 года назад +9

      That’s so interesting. Our first time sailing on Princess, we were in our early 30s... we didn’t want the party crowds. We were able to go to bars and get drinks without being around fall-down drunk cruisers. We loved hanging out at the aft pool or the wine bar on the Princess ship we went on, without loud people disturbing our relaxation. Our cruise was a 10-day cruise, so we saw 10 kids at the most, which was awesome. Yes, we probably were among the youngest cruisers, but we are super chill, and don’t want boozy loud cruisers around us like we experienced on a Carnival cruise back in 2010 when we were in our 20s.

    • @karyndewit193
      @karyndewit193 4 года назад +1

      This is good to know. I’ve only ever cruised Carnival because who doesn’t want to have fun?! Lol. I love the cruise director parties and the hairy chest competition and the love and marriage show. And we had Schwartz once and he was the best, most energetic cruise director EVER!

    • @karyndewit193
      @karyndewit193 4 года назад +1

      Brian I gave my opinion. You could try being polite and not answering rudely.

  • @rollievancleave7753
    @rollievancleave7753 6 лет назад +2

    Thanks for the comparison. Sailing on the Regal Princess this November with a group (US Marines). We have also sailed with Norwegian.

    • @Psalmtwentyseven
      @Psalmtwentyseven 5 лет назад

      SEMPER FI!!!
      My husband and daughter are Marines!

  • @carolemerckel3461
    @carolemerckel3461 4 года назад

    3 generations of family went on the Regal Princess Jan of '19' (Western Caribbean). Loved it so mush that just the hubby and I will be doing the Eastern Caribbean cruise in 2020 also on the Regal Princess.

  • @adam-m8l3q
    @adam-m8l3q 2 года назад

    I will have to agree with you guys and pick Princess.

  • @lisamcglashan4898
    @lisamcglashan4898 6 лет назад +4

    On the Elation we had both morning and night room service automatically!!! Maybe it will be the same when you go in October!!

  • @douggray7013
    @douggray7013 5 лет назад

    I've only been on one cruise and that was the Caribbean Princess in 2005. We finally got around to scheduling another cruise in 2021 on the Carnival Pride. I hope it's as good as our Princess cruise.

  • @akmooreland
    @akmooreland 4 года назад

    Thank you , for your video and comparison .We have cruised on Carnival , R C I ,Costa ships. We are now considering Princess, After your show we have decided on trying the Princess Enchanted for our next cruise. Thank you so much for all your info. Happy cruising kruise runner . kruise kat.

  • @theintrovertcruiser4172
    @theintrovertcruiser4172 6 лет назад +1

    I think you may need to sail on a Dream class or vista class carnival ship... they have better food and way more options than the conquest class ships

  • @emmers2698
    @emmers2698 5 лет назад +6

    Don't make sense that the cruise lines are so afraid of anything that can cause a fire on board and yet they allow smoking.

    • @LaLidoLoca
      @LaLidoLoca  5 лет назад

      Yes some of the smoking area don’t seem like they are regulated. It’s odd. - Tony

  • @mim0381
    @mim0381 5 лет назад +6

    But on our last cruise we saw a complete replica of the ship made entirely from towels except for the little LEDs in the windows. That was pretty impressive.

  • @georgedavies1912
    @georgedavies1912 Год назад

    I think the karaoke was more fun on Carnival and you were able to do it every evening. Princess only have the contest voice of the sea.

  • @caroleisfeld1554
    @caroleisfeld1554 6 лет назад +4

    I think you two would love a mega Ship like Oasis of the Seas.

    • @LaLidoLoca
      @LaLidoLoca  6 лет назад +2

      I think so also. Gotta try it!

    • @abridalmaven
      @abridalmaven 5 лет назад

      I love the Oasis class the best.

  • @johnsworld872
    @johnsworld872 6 лет назад +3

    Love you guys.. we are princess cruisers and we agree with what you said. We enjoy princess cruise lines because of the relaxation.. if we want to party.. we can do it at ports or the night clubs.

  • @jake4028
    @jake4028 4 года назад

    Do Carnival Panorama *VS* Sky Princess!!

  • @martymcfly256
    @martymcfly256 4 года назад

    We just finished a Panama Canal cruise on the Caribbean Princess. It was basically a floating nursing home. I've never seen so many walkers and scooters. The average age of the guests must have been well above 60. We're not party animals but there was little to no nightlife, barely any trivia contests, no smoke free sports bar, only one comedian in 10 days and pretty uninspired shows in the main theatre (which had horrible seats). The good thing was that we were on a cruise and did enjoy the destinations but between Princess and Carnival, Carnival wins easily.

  • @eyez2323
    @eyez2323 6 лет назад +28

    I never been on princess but it seemed a bit boring to me compared to carnival. Different age group I guess.

    • @captamerica3693
      @captamerica3693 5 лет назад

      actually people tend to stay up later and dance more on princess.

    • @LibbyShawShow
      @LibbyShawShow 5 лет назад +2

      Totally untrue. I'm early 30s and the last cruise I was on until Friday had everyone from kids right through to grandparents. There was a huge mix of people.

    • @maddihurst7941
      @maddihurst7941 5 лет назад

      I definitely agree. No night life when I went.

  • @jeremiahcaldwell9491
    @jeremiahcaldwell9491 6 лет назад +1

    I've noticed that you two are foodies as myself and my wife are also. Have you ever tried the chef's table before? I'm booked for it for the first time on our 14 day cruise coming up in September

    • @LaLidoLoca
      @LaLidoLoca  6 лет назад

      jeremiah caldwell we haven’t but we should. Let us know how it is. - Tony

  • @eugenebartlett99
    @eugenebartlett99 Год назад

    Happy New Year

  • @clement2780
    @clement2780 4 года назад

    i feel carnival is a budget line, princess is a premium line.... more comparison is princess to celebrity or royal caribbean

  • @hidanelle
    @hidanelle 6 лет назад

    I have gone on two Carnival cruises (both in the summer) and it seems as the week goes on, the teenagers get more unruly in the evenings. For example, after dinner around 9:30pm there would be groups hanging out and playing their own music. Did you see any of this on Princess?

  • @jamesmeme7734
    @jamesmeme7734 6 лет назад +1

    Well I can say I have done both. The demographic was a big issue with me. It also affected what activities was available. On Princess it was a dead experience meaning very little to do and the activities they did have not everybody couldn't participate. Plus the cruise director was very rude in my opinion. Everything seemed to be closed by 9 or 10 pm. The cruise director was amazing for us on Carnival. His quote BYEEE... he was amazing and like you said everywhere. I don't know how he did it. If I can find what cruise he is on next that will be where I try to book. For the food, for me it was almost the same regardless of cruise line. It was good and bad on both. Depending on where you ate. Pizza to me stinks on either as they have very few selections and always seems to be strange stuff or pepperoni. Where is the sausage? I do agree the international Cafe was the bomb.. I loved the food there and was nice that it was available all night long. When we did our transatlantic cruise 2 years ago on Caribbean Princess, it was right after the refit so we got to experience the new barbecue place as well as the other new locations. Barbecue was off the wall. Loved it. The new Italian in my opinion was horrible. But then again I think of Italian as something with noodles and sauces and such. There are two types of Italian and what is offered on princess is not my favorite. I would probably never go back to the Italian place. I think if you want more of a party then Carnival is for you. If you want more laid back then Princess. I guess I didn't care for Princess as we were the youngest couple there at the age of 43 so I didn't care for that. Smoking... I one of those people that despises it. I understand there are people that like to smoke but it was horrible on both ships. Worse on Carnival than on princess but made it almost unbearable in the casino. I would love to see them offer cruises that are smoke free. I worked in a casino for many years and it just brings back really bad memories. This by no means will stop me from cruising just more of a wish to see it changed. Over all I think you guys did great with your review.

    • @LaLidoLoca
      @LaLidoLoca  6 лет назад

      Great feedback! Appreciate it and for watching! - Tony

  • @sandralong5802
    @sandralong5802 4 года назад

    Princess 👸

  • @BeaverOwl
    @BeaverOwl 5 лет назад

    Great video!

  • @deniseduell6183
    @deniseduell6183 6 лет назад +2

    Does Princess have theme nights of any sort? Going on an Alaskan cruise next year and was just wondering.

    • @LaLidoLoca
      @LaLidoLoca  6 лет назад +1

      I don’t think I noticed any on the cruise, but wasn’t looking, so there could have been. Sorry I’m not being helpful. :) - Tony

    • @deniseduell6183
      @deniseduell6183 6 лет назад +1

      La Lido Loca I figured they didn’t but just wondered! Thank you and I love your youtube channel. 🤗

    • @dgillmore4778
      @dgillmore4778 6 лет назад +1

      Yes they do. They have 50's night, Western night and others depending on the length of the cruise.

  • @claywood2169
    @claywood2169 5 лет назад

    I really like your videos

  • @bonggarcia9307
    @bonggarcia9307 4 года назад

    What’s your thought on the medallion on Princess? Does Carnival have the same convenience factor?

  • @ec4896
    @ec4896 6 лет назад +1

    You really can't go wrong either way.

    • @LaLidoLoca
      @LaLidoLoca  6 лет назад

      Very true. I really like both lines! - Tony

  • @trinad8360
    @trinad8360 6 лет назад

    Did you know Princess & Carnival are both under Carnival Corporation? In all fairness comparing them would not be apples to apples.

  • @stvandy1
    @stvandy1 5 лет назад

    Princess room service is free except for pizza.

    • @stvandy1
      @stvandy1 5 лет назад +1

      We did our first 2 cruises on Carnival. Our last 3 on Princess. Since I am in my mid 50s, I felt more at home on Princess. Carnival was wonderful too. I would sail on Carnival again someday, but Princess has become my cruise line of choice. I agreed with everything you said. I’ve heard that Carnival does charge for room service, but it has a larger variety. My wife likes getting room service continental breakfast. I like the buffet for breakfast. I also love how Carnival will give you an extra entree. Either way, I get spoiled.

  • @dougbigley2519
    @dougbigley2519 3 года назад

    Is there a reason why the Norwegian Cruise Line is mainly ignored from your posts. Do you have affiliations which influence this.

    • @LaLidoLoca
      @LaLidoLoca  3 года назад

      No, just lack of experience. We haven’t be able to do NCL yet. We had one scheduled but COVID got us.

  • @roarbl
    @roarbl 2 года назад

    price carnival quality princess

  • @vegasstronger3389
    @vegasstronger3389 6 лет назад +6

    Norwegian Cruises.....without a doupt !!!!

  • @jennifermiller5109
    @jennifermiller5109 6 лет назад +50

    I love Princess! I like Carnival too, but I prefer Princess. Just much more relaxing/pampered vibe

    • @LaLidoLoca
      @LaLidoLoca  6 лет назад +6

      Ya for sure. I was pretty relaxing. - Tony

  • @pamelathomas7209
    @pamelathomas7209 6 лет назад +36

    Thank you so much for your interpretation and experience on noticing the differences between some of the cruise lines I am strictly Carnival fan because of the fun. I'm almost 60 and I'm still a fun-loving person. now I have been on Norwegian I've been on Oasis of the Seas and I find those ships to be great but very low key even if I don't participate in the fun. I like watching the fun and when i was younger and not disabled i participated. that's why I like Carnival so much. so all the people out there that said carnival is Walmart of cruise lines. .. who cares! it's about having fun and enjoying your vacation the way you want to enjoy it. if you want to go on low keyi cruises great no problem. but if you want to go on a cruise line that's a lot of fun all the time you don't have to participate but a lot of fun and keep you laughing carnival is the one. Just let go and have fun which ever cruiseline you choose.

    • @elouise5593
      @elouise5593 2 года назад

      Those people who call Carnival the Wallmart of cruises have probably been to neither.

  • @caroleisfeld1554
    @caroleisfeld1554 6 лет назад +28

    You two are so real and honest i love listening to you. Thank you for all your information

  • @arlenemaxwellcopeland1644
    @arlenemaxwellcopeland1644 4 года назад +18

    great comparisons, but some visuals would really set this off. Two years later, I'm back. My next cruise is Caribbean Princess and you're making me even more excited to go. I'd also like to thank you for information I'd never even think about twice, like seat size. That you missed shows due to seat size makes me more sensitive to.

  • @reneewest6705
    @reneewest6705 6 лет назад +26

    It sounds like Princess won.

    • @LaLidoLoca
      @LaLidoLoca  6 лет назад +12

      Depends on the price, but if all things are equal. Princess wins for me. - Tony

    • @LaLidoLoca
      @LaLidoLoca  6 лет назад +11

      Same ⭐️✨jenny

  • @imfaerae
    @imfaerae 6 лет назад +10

    I really enjoy both lines but Princess is a step above for me. If it weren't for the kiddos I would stick with Princess for that slight edge for food and service. However, the kids love the 24 hour ice cream and pizza and the more lively vibe on Carnival. No worries, I can split my time... ;-)

  • @maemae1770
    @maemae1770 6 лет назад +14

    Well done! This is an excellent way to compare two ships/cruise lines. Your point by point comparison allows your viewers to determine what their priorities are when making cruising decisions. Every cruiser, every vacation is different! Your analysis was fair and accurate; your reasons for your preferences were well explained.

  • @anniealaska5091
    @anniealaska5091 6 лет назад +16

    Our room attendant on every princess cruise we've been on - has always made a towel animal for our daughter every night. :-)

    • @LaLidoLoca
      @LaLidoLoca  6 лет назад +4

      Oh that’s awesome! Maybe they do them for the children that’s pretty awesome! 😊jenny

    • @baddriversofgeorgia3387
      @baddriversofgeorgia3387 5 лет назад +5

      That do that on carnival to it’s not just princess

  • @stephaniem839
    @stephaniem839 4 года назад +2

    Ok Tony... now that I’ve been on Princess and I hear your pizza comments.... you need to go on a Royal Class Princess ship and have Alfredo’s.... it’s amazing! Mmmm!

  • @bebe553
    @bebe553 5 лет назад +8

    I sailed on Carnival Sunshine for my first cruise and had a blast; I am in my 60's. Carnival is a "fun"
    ship and I enjoyed the electric atmosphere, there werea different mix of ages and as it was in the summer, children were among the voyagers.
    My second cruise was in early fall and on Star Princess, I had an enjoyable but different kind of experience. It was more low key, very classy and hardly any children on the cruise.
    Although but cruises were wonderful, I found the Star Princess' staff to be extremely courteous, not that Carnival's staff was rude.
    I like variety and therefore both cruise lines were enjoyable, offering me different experiences.
    I look forward to my next cruise which will be on the Princess as well as cruising again on Carnival in the future. I plan on cruising on all the cruise lines at least once.
    BON VOYAGE 🛳🛳🛳🛳🛳

  • @mozartrn1
    @mozartrn1 5 лет назад +7

    Appreciate your comparison. We are on the quiet side and although we've enjoyed Carnival twice, would go with Princess next cruise.

  • @pagansexgod
    @pagansexgod 4 года назад +5

    I think its where you are in life, at 52 I love Princess and wouldnt go with anyone else now but 15 years ago I was more into party ships.

  • @mereniecrosby7120
    @mereniecrosby7120 6 лет назад +6

    Doing a 15 day from LA to Hawaii on the Emerald Princess in March...Caribbean princess is similar to Crown and Ruby and Emerald. I cannot wait to try a newer princess ship like the Regal.

  • @anniealaska5091
    @anniealaska5091 6 лет назад +11

    Team Princess!

  • @bbergs8628
    @bbergs8628 6 лет назад +5

    I do like the “pillow candy” as I call the nightly chocolate & I like that it’s different every night!! And as far as the pizza - you could get it thru room service (I think it was available 20 hrs per day)! I didn’t realize that the Caribbean Princess didn’t have an Alfredo’s restaurant (free) - Tony could have had his arugula and prosciutto pizza at Alfredo’s- fresh from a pizza oven!

  • @tnsteele95
    @tnsteele95 4 года назад +1

    The interior of a cruise ship should ALWAYS be non-smoking. Completely destroys the luxury of a cruise line to walk into the casino and feel like your in back alley bar. Disgusting

  • @pamelahowell6225
    @pamelahowell6225 5 лет назад +5

    Princess gets my vote. I liked the comparison of looking for the party or needing to escape the party to find a quiet place.

  • @laceyburnette6045
    @laceyburnette6045 6 лет назад +5

    Going on my second Caribbean Princess Cruise in less than a month. I completely enjoy Princess! The customer service on Princess is what makes me loyal princess cruiser!

    • @chasityeverett2753
      @chasityeverett2753 4 года назад

      @ Lacey Burnette, I’m sure Carnival Corp. is glad to hear that seeing as how they own Princess. Kind of a win-win for them!

  • @mnguymnwater6348
    @mnguymnwater6348 5 лет назад +5

    So if you want a party atmosphere go Carnival, if you want a more laid back atmosphere then go Princess.

  • @ivdddoxiemama7275
    @ivdddoxiemama7275 5 лет назад +4

    Carnival cruising for me all the way for me. I am not a fru fru person. I am happy to go on a vacation. Seriously

  • @houseofcruises4322
    @houseofcruises4322 6 лет назад +5

    I think you guys should try an NCL cruise. It's very different from the Princess/Carnival/RCL kind of vibe. I think you'd like it! I've been on a lot of both (gold status with both NCL and Carnival) but there's a different level to the NCL experience, in my view.

    • @houseofcruises4322
      @houseofcruises4322 6 лет назад

      (We have cruises on both of those lines scheduled within the next year, so I'm definitely not badmouthing anyone.)

    • @abridalmaven
      @abridalmaven 5 лет назад

      I didn’t care for NCL at all.

  • @carriejones6109
    @carriejones6109 4 года назад +2

    I am 29 and going on my second time with princess in February what things would u recommend?

    • @JaniceCrowell
      @JaniceCrowell 4 года назад

      carrie Jones I’m going on Princess in Feb. too! Regal Princess. I’ve been on 2 cruises before but not Princess. I can’t wait!

    • @willgaukler8979
      @willgaukler8979 4 года назад

      ...color me on the Regal 7 days come Jan 2020....

  • @CatherineSunnysideJournals
    @CatherineSunnysideJournals 6 лет назад +2

    ANY day on a cruise is better than not on a cruise! :-D After cruising Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess and Celebrity, we have settled into Celebrity as our favourite and it is usually our go-to cruise line. But just like you guys, for the right itinerary or price, we will cruise with any.

  • @kathyrefalo7558
    @kathyrefalo7558 5 лет назад +3

    My first choice is PRINCESS. Jenny may I say YOU look amazing! have you lost heaps of weight?? what ever it is you look GREAT!
    sorry Tony you do as well.

    • @sweetlife5744
      @sweetlife5744 4 года назад +1

      I was thinking the same thing! They look awesome!

  • @nautibearsboatyard1242
    @nautibearsboatyard1242 5 лет назад +3

    I have cruised both cruise lines and honestly, I will never do another Carnival cruise. Carnival is actually the only cruise line I will not sail on. The clientele on Carnival act like they are at a frat party and that’s just not my thing. It reminds me of amateur night on New Year’s Eve. I am Elite on Princess and they really take good care of us. If we want the nightclub experience, we go to the nightclub. The whole ship is a bar/nightclub on Carnival and that is what some people are looking for, just not us. Excellent comparison video!

    • @chasityeverett2753
      @chasityeverett2753 4 года назад +1

      @ Nautibear's Boatyard...you do realize that Carnival Corporation owns Princess Cruise line right? Carnival Corp. also owns Cunard, a much more “elite” cruise line. Many people fail to realize Carnival is one for a reason.

  • @jimmeleo1353
    @jimmeleo1353 6 лет назад +4

    Thanks for the video guys, we love watching. We have never been on Princess, we want to try it. We went on our first Carnival cruise in June and had a great time. We have cruised with Norwegian several times,and have found that balance of quiet comfort and fun on their ships.

  • @pattydurre2026
    @pattydurre2026 6 лет назад +2

    We have not yet tried Princess but have cruise Carnival, Royal and Norwegian. My favorite of the three, so far, is Royal mainly because of the reasons you chose Princess. I have two Carnival cruises booked and booking another Royal, I think. Still trying to decide what to do for our 50th Anniversary cruise.

  • @rogerdodger8415
    @rogerdodger8415 4 года назад +1

    Ive been cruising for years, and I've seen Carnival start to attract a low life class of passenger from Philadelphia, that caravan down to hassle the rest of the passengers. It's the low fares that attract them I pay extra now, to avoid seeing them.

    • @larrypuckett4793
      @larrypuckett4793 3 года назад +1

      Same here!!!! It is not the cruise line, it's the clients that go on the cruise.

  • @sandrabond1
    @sandrabond1 6 лет назад +4

    Great information guys! I think you did a great job highlighting each cruise lines strengths and weaknesses in 'your' honest opinion without being overly critical. I tend to go on Carnival for girls trips where we do more silly stuff and just hang by the pool. When I go with the hubs or the fambam I like to do something different. I am going on a Carnival cruise with ladies at the end of August and Symphony of the Seas, WOO HOO and I'm so pumped, in January with the hubs! Keep up the great work:)

    • @LaLidoLoca
      @LaLidoLoca  6 лет назад

      Thanks! Appreciate the comment! - Tony

  • @terrymcminn9679
    @terrymcminn9679 5 лет назад +3

    Ship to ship Carnival is as you say Party 24/7. More for younger folks Both are the same company!
    Over 50 Holland America!

  • @larrykramer2761
    @larrykramer2761 3 года назад +1

    I've only done 3 cruises all on Carnival. Everytime, I say next time I want to try a different cruise line...then I compare prices and end up on Carnival. Especially when you have a family of 5 like I do, it gets real expensive real fast even for a short 3-4 day cruise.

    • @boats2build629
      @boats2build629 3 года назад

      We started with Carnival & have mostly stuck with Carnival because of the normally lower prices. We sailed with a couple of our grandkids on Disney once. We had a good time, but felt like it wasn't worth twice the price. We then sailed w/ Norwegian because it was a specialty cruise that just happened to be with that line. There were some things we liked better with Norwegian so, a few years later, we cruised with them again. We are now booked with Norwegian again. This time they won because they offered a deal we felt we almost couldn't pass on. Sooooo....yes, we like Carnival & their normally lower prices. This has driven our decision to sail with them most often & has put us in a higher reward category with them. However, we have found things we liked elsewhere and I really want to check out RCI. Some of their ships look really amazing with lots to do onboard. It has become somewhat of a quandary for us. Stick w/ Carnival, their lower rates, & a few extra benefits OR look for another line we like better and start building points with them? I'll finish with this: Another reason we've started looking at other lines is because we feel like Carnival, over the years, has declined a bit in several areas important to us. They have left us wanting a little more.

  • @burningblue1254
    @burningblue1254 4 года назад +1

    Princess no contest. We like the subdued elegance of the ships. We like the clientele, 40+ generally, not many kids, no drunks, no spring break types. Service is great, food is excellent, and the atmosphere is quiet and relaxing. We don't like blaring music and loud cruise staff on the PA at the pools about the hairiest chest contest or the biggest splash ..... No thanks.

    • @dchenkin02
      @dchenkin02 3 года назад

      Aside from the cruise staff and PA, you can avoid drunk college students and kids by going on a cruise when schools are in session; January-early March; May, June; after Labor Day until the last two weeks of December.

  • @shirleysiebert8699
    @shirleysiebert8699 4 года назад +1

    Princess even though it is owned by Carnival.

  • @TravellingwithBruce
    @TravellingwithBruce 6 лет назад +2

    Hey guys! It's been a couple of days but I wanted to thank you both for appearing in the 8 youtuber collaboration video with me. The comments from viewers has been fantastic! I look forward to working with you anytime on anything. Thanks, Bruce from Creston BC Canada

  • @flamingstar5731
    @flamingstar5731 5 лет назад +4

    I have been on both and it's Princess all the way, imho!!!!!!

  • @Mary-jv6rk
    @Mary-jv6rk 6 лет назад +26

    I don't pick a cruise by the cruise line I pick for the itinerary and price.....

    • @atom1c633
      @atom1c633 5 лет назад +1

      Mary You are cruising wrong then.

    • @morganmiller5413
      @morganmiller5413 5 лет назад +3

      @@atom1c633 Both of those are big things. Some people (like myself) cannot afford an expensive cruise. And if the itinerary has activities that isn't to your liking,than why cruise with that particular line? Everyone has a preference, and that is theirs.

  • @billzinkhan6403
    @billzinkhan6403 6 лет назад +3

    that's what's great about all these cruise lines.. all these different ships and even the different ships with the same Cruise Line you can always find something to suit your individual need. For us right now it's Carnival we just never had a bad experience in 12 cruises.. but after our next Cruise in October we might decide to venture out a little bit.. thanks for your video

  • @Louie..
    @Louie.. 6 лет назад +1

    Btw I just subscribe to your RUclips channel

  • @treyatl2006
    @treyatl2006 6 лет назад +3

    Carnival still does clean your room twice a day. They may ask you when you want them to clean your room and you can tell them twice a day. They will clean up in the am and turn down and clean in the pm.

  • @martinstevens565
    @martinstevens565 4 года назад +2

    Are you kidding never carnival over princess

  • @jessielee9631
    @jessielee9631 4 года назад +1

    Princess is owned by Carnival, people lol

  • @sandravanburen4153
    @sandravanburen4153 4 года назад +3

    Just got back from my second cruise on carnival. Was thinking about princess. Wheres best to go on Princess. I heard carnival owns princess

    • @CharlesSmith-cz2jp
      @CharlesSmith-cz2jp 4 года назад

      Carnival Corporation owns Carnival Cruise LInes, Princess Cruises, and several others. Each subsidiary operates independently.

  • @burningblue1254
    @burningblue1254 5 лет назад +1

    Princess for me. I want to relax and be well served as I explore the world. You can keep the loud blaring music and cruise directors, silly contests, and adolescent behaviour . No thanks.

  • @katerh3198
    @katerh3198 6 лет назад +2

    Great video - I feel like I know you, you chat so easily xx
    As you said, it depends what you like to experience on a cruise and what age group you are. I know it's generalising but I know a group of younger people who go just to party,, personally this would be like hell for me - too many drunk tossers taking up the spa pools. - Also as much as I love my children, I really don't like other people's LOL.

  • @marlenelibby7328
    @marlenelibby7328 3 года назад +1

    Fabulous comparison of the 2 cruise lines! We've sailed Carnival twice, & Princess many times, so our preference is obvious. We didn't care for the party atmosphere on Carnival, which felt forced. I liked your analogy of looking for a place to chill vs. looking for the party. Some people probably feel that Princess is stuffy, but I like the more chill atmosphere, & if I want a more party atmosphere, I'll go out to the main pool area. I also don't care for water/amusement parks on ships, so I'm grateful Princess is a little more traditional & allows me to relax.

  • @garycolonna470
    @garycolonna470 4 года назад +3

    Mike on the Horizon was the best cruise director I have ever seen! Im telling you right now.... cruise the HORIZON if only for Mike.

    • @noeldillabough
      @noeldillabough 4 года назад

      Yep what a character!

    • @julianigoe1291
      @julianigoe1291 4 года назад

      Lee is also amazing best I have cruised with so far.👍👍

  • @mereniecrosby7120
    @mereniecrosby7120 6 лет назад +3

    Cabins on Princess l love how the closet and bathroom is separated too. Split is better.

  • @kristiegomez-amatucci5429
    @kristiegomez-amatucci5429 5 лет назад +1

    Hi!!! First time I’ve heard anyone say they are a smoker. I have questions....I am going on my first cruise in 2 weeks. Carnival Splendor. I am a smoker. Are smoking areas far few and in between? Like is walking to go have a smoke a pain in the butt? Hope you read this before I leave. P.S. thanks for all your videos. So helpful.

    • @LaLidoLoca
      @LaLidoLoca  5 лет назад

      Depending on where your room is at. But just looked at Splendor smoking areas you will be fine. All else fails casino is smoking. Enjoy your cruise 🚢 Jenny

    • @kristiegomez-amatucci5429
      @kristiegomez-amatucci5429 5 лет назад

      La Lido Loca Thanks for replying to me. And so quick!!! You rock!!!

  • @vicki8042
    @vicki8042 5 лет назад +2

    Love Princess, just wish it was more active and a little more "fun"

  • @Katieee014
    @Katieee014 6 лет назад +3

    I've only been on Carnival, but my grandparents love going on both. Especially if it's just them they go on Princess since it's a more laid back, but if it's the whole family they like Carnival cause we all can have fun together. Between those two lines its really down to preference to environment. I would like to test out a Princess cruise (23 years old) just to get an idea of what it's like

    • @billw4wnt878
      @billw4wnt878 3 года назад

      At 23 you might like Carnival more than Princess. Carnival has a party boat reputation more than Princess. This said, I am Elite on Princess.

  • @corylaboy9580
    @corylaboy9580 6 лет назад +2

    Princess Cruises are for the older slower crowd Carnivals for the younger more vibrant crowd. We where treated poorly by Princess on our Feb 2018 Mexican Riviera Cruise. We where straight up told they specialized in the senior crowds. Literally we where sent to bed every night for 7 nights by 11:30 pm. princes Cruise on the Ruby out of San Pedro Ca worst ever Cruise

  • @cherrylush08
    @cherrylush08 5 лет назад +1

    Loved this video! The pizza 🍕 on carnival isn’t too good & they don’t have many options! Unfortunately princess doesn’t leave out of Texas so it will be awhile before I experience it.

  • @ARRTY97
    @ARRTY97 6 лет назад +2

    What a great thorough comparison! I feel like I can make an informed decision based on just this. I probably will try Princess, thanks. I will say that I was suprised that you voted for the Princess room over Carnival after seeing that itty bitty shower.

  • @eddie7240
    @eddie7240 6 лет назад +3

    Thank you for the great comparison!. In our experience, Carnival is better at entertainment and offers more exciting activities, but Princess and Royal Caribbean are (sometimes slightly) better at almost everything else, including the ship layout. That being said, it is great to start with carnival as it is cheaper and has so many ports of call to choose from.
    The moment you announced your Princess cruise, I was kinda afraid that you would switch to other companies permanently.

    • @miltonstein3724
      @miltonstein3724 6 лет назад +1

      We are leaving on the Princess Star in two weeks from LA to Hawaii for 15 days. This will be our 8th cruise and 6th different ship.

  • @travelwithdebandnick
    @travelwithdebandnick Месяц назад

    We have our very first carnival cruise booked for December 2025,then our first Princess ct cruise in Feb 2026 :)

  • @diontabannah7959
    @diontabannah7959 6 лет назад +2

    Thanks for the video! I'm a cruise novice did not realize princess was even a option. Definitely going to concider them for my next cruise 😊

  • @raymullen3583
    @raymullen3583 2 года назад

    Princess and Carnival are two DIFFERENT ANIMALS , like
    Apples to Lemons .....For Us They are Both Great in There
    own way ....We don't pick a Cruise Line We pick the Port's ...
    That's why We have Cruise all Lines in the U.S...

  • @leonardchavez3078
    @leonardchavez3078 2 года назад

    Princess is our flavor of choice!
    Besides Princess: We have done Royal Caribbean, Celebrity(X), and Asurseas (medium/small ship).
    Our best cruise experience?
    Asurseas! Best service. Best food, great entertainment, good passenger participation, good activities all positives...no cons.
    Sad to say, Asurseas is gone! Replaced by bigger, not better! Truly sad to loose small to medium size ship cruising. Big crowd megga ships suck in comparison! Tired of the mall continuous sale opportunity environment. Cruising has changed from being about the customer, to being about the company's profit margin! They ride that edge, of just short of chasing away their demographic. People will only put up with a brand, until that next bad experience, the one that crosses their personal line!

  • @angiewilliams8531
    @angiewilliams8531 6 лет назад +2

    Hey La Lido Loco
    I just wanted to know if you could add my suggestion to your CRUISE WARS segment.
    Should the cruise use salt and pepper as an ingredient in their meals.
    I had to grab the salt and pepper shakers when I wanted it on my eggs on carnival sunshine. Thanks

    • @kevincounts5662
      @kevincounts5662 6 лет назад +2

      Restaurants never use salt and pepper while cooking eggs. They leave it up to you to decide whether you want any and how much you want.

  • @barryhohman195
    @barryhohman195 5 лет назад +2

    Hell to you both I’m a new subscriber and I follow a lot of other cruisers RUclips channels and I’m surprised that you only have 11k subscribers. You two are very knowledgeable about cruises. Myself I’m NCL cruiser for 8 years now. It’s nice to hear an honest opinion on these two cruise line thanks!

    • @LaLidoLoca
      @LaLidoLoca  5 лет назад

      Thanks Barry and welcome! - Tony

  • @TaziarTravel
    @TaziarTravel 6 лет назад +1

    Looking into. Princess cruise... We have been on 13 cruises but some how have missed out on Princess!!! We do like Carnival and I think it depends on the actual ship. We liked Vista, Dream and Magic... Smaller ships are nice but the bigger ones really grab us.

  • @jon134a
    @jon134a 2 года назад

    I like the casino area of the Carnival Miracle because it does not smell SMOKY like Panorama. My last trip with The Miracle was Dec29 to Mexico for 6 days. Food on both ships are the same. The price is much cheaper with Carnival cruises. Thanks for sharing your thought and I already hit like and subscribed your channel.

  • @francoistremblay3492
    @francoistremblay3492 5 лет назад +1

    Boring for young people that want party at the pool party ereywhere :)
    I am leaving next Saturday on the Crown Princess and looking forward to apreciate an adult cruise.
    Partying with class and respect and having time to play card with my Dw in a quiet ambiance.

  • @kathleencraig3804
    @kathleencraig3804 2 года назад

    I worked on Princess cruiselines as a Entertainer musician singer, I cruised on Carnival from 1990's to 2020 and same royal carribean ...I think Princess is nicer more elegant providing better services than carnival. Royal is the step up from both.

  • @leahcacayan5223
    @leahcacayan5223 5 лет назад

    While there are comparison that Carnival is better than Princess (and vice versa)...each has something different to offer. However, Princess Cruise Line owns Carnival...just to let you know. Love your vlogs!!!!