After 5 DCLs we tried Carnival...

[JWG]

So much angst.
We've only done DCL. First time was a gift (3-day for our honeymoon). 2nd was our 5th anniversary (nostalgia - why change lines). Since then we've just decided it was worth it to us to stay aboard. Mostly for a few reasons important to us:
- Family programming (before kids so we could avoid them see next item, now with kids to have things to do with them)
- Adult focus activities (ability to avoid kids if you really want to)
- Kids focused activities (even with kids, we sometimes like adult time, having things the kids can do on their own and want to do is great)
- Entertainment (not just shows, did the Star Wars cruise most recently)

We used to also say Castaway Cay, but other lines are catching up here and we fine their excursions to be overpriced.

 

[trvlgirlmq]

I did it! I booked the 14 night MSC Seaside for June 2018. We are 2 adults and 2 teens in an inside stateroom with the Fantastica level (12 drink vouchers including cocktails!, Flexi dining, midship cabin) for a grand total with prepaid gratuities of $3735.31!!! The ship renderings are gorgeous and my DS thinks he will spend all of his time at the waterpark.

 

[AquaDame]

Post and run by OP... since the thread also went off track to what constitutes bashing and who can, I'm going to lock it. I hope you have a great cruise on MSC trvlgirlmq!