Good for you but I did not appreciate the title of this Vlog, How come they never uses those Words before BRUTALLY Honest With any other cruise line I guess it's because all the other cruise lines PAY them but Carnival didn't. That's why so many people used to call them out for not being honest

Count me as one of them. Just hit platinum on my last cruise with them, but already booked on a different line. They've just cut too much over the years and the more cut rate they get..and this is going to sound incredibly snobbish but it's the truth..the more ghetto the passenger crowd gets. They're just no longer for me. I LIKE my table cloths at dinner, and turn down service in the evening. The quality (not the preparation really) of the food is the absolute cheapest they can manage, and even things like cakes are made with about half the sugar and butter needed. It's gotten terrible. I like hanging around with people who like to party and have fun but also know socially acceptable limits and are at least minimally polite. Last cruise, charges were filed over two women threatening to throw a couple of children overboard because they thought they were talking about their wigs. When Ben and David were talking about people running to the bus..yep, that's the Carnival crowd lately. Come on. And one more thing too: It makes me really angry that they're stretching the staff so thin. The visa issues from earlier in the year were one thing, but now it's just cost savings and they truly don't seem to care.

​@@DenaInWyo I have to agree. I'm diamond plus on royal, and I tried carnival specifically the carnival sunrise for the first time this summer. I booked this cruise because I got a very good deal and I figured its been 15 years of cruising might as well try carnival. Well I thought that the sunrise was a good choice of ship because although it was old it had been in a dry dock where she underwent modifications to include all of the new carnival venues and upgrades. Well it was a 4 day cruise to key west and Cozumel I know i'm asking for the party crowd, but in my defense I did chose one at the beginning of summer during the week where all but the schools in the southeast US were still in school, and people who work were at work. Well I didn't know what I was expecting but my expectations weren't met. The food lines were atrocious waiting 30-45 min for any of the quick service restaurants at any time of the day, and if you want pizza late at night when nothing else is open forget it your going to bed hungry. Honestly the crew while I could tell they were severely understaffed were still very friendly, but I could tell they were working they're butts off. The ports were great, and the ship while showing it's age was fun especially with the upgrades. All things said though the worst part of the cruise by far were the passengers. They were some of the most disrespectful, loud, and obnoxious people I have ever met. Leaving plates everywhere and I mean everywhere. Deck 6 reeked of weed the entire cruise, and this is the first time I am ever gonna say this but the adults were worst than the passengers. Running up and down the halls at 2am literally, Playing loud music, and smoking weed. I wrote this entire paragraph to say that this was my first and last time trying carnival. It's Royal and Celebrity for us from now on.

They’re all about to go bankrupt they have to overbook. Otherwise there will be no cruise lines left to cruise. People. Need to just cruise and not complain

@@spradduck sorry, but no. The money I spend on cruising is discretionary money. I absolutely will NOT just "cruise and not complain." What I WILL do is find something better to do with my vacation time and money. That's the silliest thing I've heard this week.

@@nicholasbennett4159 Yep, you pretty much summed up my entire experience last June on the Dream. Identical complaints. I don't think I'd complain about it as much if I didn't know that it didn't used to be like that. It's not just covid either; they began cut backs and staff stretching before covid even started. I'm definitely looking forward to trying other lines!

All cruise ships have staff as you enter the food courts telling you, encouraging you to wash your hands!! Washey washey is what they generally say.

Put out gloves for people to wear to get their food or bring your own gloves

When people go to restaurants do they wash there hands?

I agree. I enjoy the late nights but I like to pay for a thermal suite or Havana access for less crowds and a quiet space when needed.

Recently cruised on carnival and was soooo very thankful that we booked a Havana suite. Perfect experience

How full was the ship when you Sailed, I leave on the 10/8 and I was told it was 100% full. Also, I was sent an email about Room Service being Ala Cart.

My family and I had the best time ever on the Horizon! Enjoy!

Yes, I do as well, especially at the buffet! 😊

Thank you! Happy Cruising.

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I agree. Carnival Freedom and Splendor were 2 of my favorite, even though they had less to do on them for kids. The atmosphere was better. The staff seemed happier and friendlier, and it just felt cozy and comfortable. Largest I did was the Vista, and staff seemed unhappy, and felt crowded despite its size.

Twice as many bad experiences, you mean.

@@cherylkoski7184 I’ve done 3Royal, 1 Norwegian, 1 Disney, and 5 Carnival, and the hands-down worst was Norwegian. Horrible. Never again. Every Carnival has been great, but none were the short Caribbean that have the problems. The Mediterranean, 2 Alaska, 1 Pacific crossing, and a 14-day Caribbean. The older ships ARE tacky, but the experiences were good.