Our first Alaska Cruise with Royal | Should we have done Carnival? | 
High Seas Paul & Cindy
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👁️ 2K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 15:18
What This Creator Said
1½ Happy Bacon
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Creator's Key Takeaways
the biggest things that we missed about cruising on carnival
we're not here to put down any cruise line by any means we're here just to give you the info
we missed a lot of our favorite food items that that's one of the reasons why we stayed with carnival
we had a great experience royal was great we're just foodies we love we love our carnival food
Creator's Tips & Advice
✓Use the Carnival app to check in early for dining to avoid long lines.
✓Skip breakfast if you find the food heavy; opt for brunch or lunch instead.
🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:
Missing favorite food items from Carnival — Try specialty dining packages on Royal and explore options like Johnny Rockets or El Loco Fresh.
Bland food on Royal Caribbean — Bring your own seasoning and consider skipping breakfast for lighter meals.
Questions This Creator Answers
QShould we have done Carnival instead of Royal Caribbean for our Alaska cruise?
QWhat are the key differences in dining between Carnival and Royal Caribbean?
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