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I sailed on the OLDEST Carnival and Royal Caribbean ships: the reality

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm going to be sharing my experiences sailing on the oldest and smallest cruise ships from Royal Caribbean in Carnival Cruise Line

cruising on these two old ships it was a far from glamorous or luxurious experience but I still had a great time

I was super impressed with Carnival Ecstasy as she featured some of Carnival's signature dining options

Grandeur of the Seas has truly aged beautifully I think the ship has a lot of natural light

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider sailing on older, smaller ships to save money and visit off-the-beaten-path locations
Be prepared for limited entertainment options on older ships
Book a specialty dining experience for a quieter ambiance and higher quality food

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Ship will look aged, outdated, and rustyCarnival outfitted the older ship with modern amenities, and there was plenty to do onboard
Cruise will feel like a party the entire timeWent in with an open mind; while there was a party crowd, the experience was better than expected

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to sail on the oldest ships from Carnival and Royal Caribbean?
QHow do the oldest ships from Carnival and Royal Caribbean compare?
QAre older cruise ships still worth sailing on?

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YouTube Video Description

Modern cruise ships are built to be bigger and better than ever before. By today’s standards, cruise ships are essentially floating resorts, holding upwards of 10,000 people onboard, including crew. In fact, the top decks of the newest cruise ships look like amusement parks with water slides, roller coasters, and go-karts! It’s easy to forget that you’re sailing on a cruise ship onboard these mega-ships because there are so many attractions and onboard thrills. Because of this, most people prefer to sail on a newer cruise ship. These vessels have much more to do during your cruise and feature modern amenities. With all the hype around new cruise ships, you might not consider sailing on an older and smaller ship. Most will scoff at the thought of sailing on a cruise line’s oldest ship. Here's how my experiences sailing on the oldest and smallest cruise ships for two of the most popular cruise lines in the world compared with one another. Read more: https://cruise.blog/