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Why I'll NEVER cruise on Carnival's old cruise ships again

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👁️ 48K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 6:55
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Other · 5 nightsFrom JacksonvilleVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I don't foresee myself booking another cruise on Carnival's oldest ships and here's why

the bathroom revealed the true age of a 26-year-old cruise ship from the lack of storage to the stained floor and the clingy shower curtain

the shower had broke on the second day of the cruise I had never had this issue before and it was a huge inconvenience

I found the Leo deck on Carnival Elation to be perhaps the worst I've ever experienced on any cruise ship

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider newer Carnival ships for modern amenities and better dining options
Avoid older ships if you prioritize space and convenience in bathrooms

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy the creator won't cruise on Carnival's old ships again
QWhat are the main drawbacks of sailing on Carnival's oldest ships

Topics Covered

Ship Condition4 Sad BaconValue Pricing2½ Sad BaconCabin Interior4½ Happy BaconDining Main3½ Sad BaconPool Deck4½ Sad BaconEmbarkation4½ Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Half Moon Cay4½ Sad Bacon
Jacksonville4 Sad Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description

Everyone has different preferences when it comes to cruising. While I'm typically not a fan of smaller ships, they may be someone else's favorite. Personally, however, I don't foresee myself booking another cruise on Carnival's oldest ships, and here's why. Learn more about cruising: https://cruise.blog/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecruiseblog Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycruiseblog/ Follow us on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruise.blog