CARNIVAL VS DCL: The discussion and comparison thread!

[mevelandry]

Tides pool with a view of the Sky Ride Trail:

Jiji Asian Kitchen

 

[mevelandry]

Reflection dining room with Dr. Seuss Breakfast Green Eggs and Ham decorations:

Blue Iguana (Food Counter) for Tacos and Burritos:

 

[mevelandry]

I will come back tomorrow with some other pictures that I can find + pictures of the food!!!

 

[RedSox68]

Question: The relaxation lounge in the Cloud 9 Spa -- do you have to pay to be able to sit in there?

Wow everything on there -- including the Blue Iguana and Guy's Burgers -- is so much more upscale than the ones on the two ships we've been on. Very pretty.

 

[we"reofftoneverland]

Did you have any issues with air conditioning in some common areas? Lido marketplace buffet especially?

 

[mevelandry]

Question: The relaxation lounge in the Cloud 9 Spa -- do you have to pay to be able to sit in there?

Wow everything on there -- including the Blue Iguana and Guy's Burgers -- is so much more upscale than the ones on the two ships we've been on. Very pretty.

I believe you have to have an appointment for a treatment or a day pass/week pass for the spa.

We were given a bracelet for the Thermal Suite (where the jacuzzi, warm chairs, saunas and showers were) and we needed our cards to unlock the door... but the relaxation lounge is situated outside of that area.

I absolutely love the colors of Red Frog Rum Bar, Guy's Burger and Blue Iguana... It's very appealing to me.

 

[mevelandry]

Did you have any issues with air conditioning in some common areas? Lido marketplace buffet especially?

I noticed that sometimes, parts of the lido (near the exterior doors) were a bit warmer, especially near the windows. I can't say that I noticed anything going on with room temperature anywhere else.

 

[we"reofftoneverland]

I noticed that sometimes, parts of the lido (near the exterior doors) were a bit warmer, especially near the windows. I can't say that I noticed anything going on with room temperature anywhere else.

I am just wondering, because I have been thinking that maybe there was something actually wrong with the a/c the week we were on it. That would be a good thing, because they probably have fixed it. It sounds like it wasn't much of an issue for you at all. Good!

 

[RedSox68]

I am just wondering, because I have been thinking that maybe there was something actually wrong with the a/c the week we were on it. That would be a good thing, because they probably have fixed it. It sounds like it wasn't much of an issue for you at all. Good!

We had problems on the Sunshine with air temps in the Lido for seats anywhere near the doorways -- it was freezing. I was impressed with our room thermo working so well, however.

 

[we"reofftoneverland]

We had problems on the Sunshine with air temps in the Lido for seats anywhere near the doorways -- it was freezing. I was impressed with our room thermo working so well, however.

Our room air conditioning was actually stellar on the vista, probably the best we have ever had at sea.

 

[mevelandry]

May I add... ?

Maybe DH and I have been lucky twice in a row. Maybe DH and I being the "in bed at 10 PM, up at 5 AM" type of people, we missed it all... But I did not encounter any drunk people. Nor rude people. No partying/extreme partying.

Once again, I do not understand where the bad reputation comes from. I do not understand why some people snob that cruise line.

 

[Club Disney Chandler]

Did you have any issues with air conditioning in some common areas? Lido marketplace buffet especially?

We were on the Vista 6/3 - 6/17 and thought Lido was like a sauna most of the time. It was t too bad in the morning but after 11:00 AM it hit pretty warm in there. I really think they should have put in revolving doors instead of the sliders, or they need to install some air curtains above the sliders to keep the cool air from escaping. We didn't notice it as much when we were on her in June 2016 in the Mediterranean, but it wasn't as hot there and there were a lot less people on board during the day. I do think it is a design flaw with the Vista. Other than that, she's my favorite of all the ships I've been on.

 

[cruiser21]

I can't speak for the Lido, but I do know in Cabanas you have hot and cool spots or warm and freezing spots depending on where you are traveling to. On Caribbean cruises I'm looking for the cool area and on cold cruises I'm looking for the warm area.

 

[mevelandry]

Random pictures from the ship:




Seatings near Pig and Anchor (passed the Pig & Anchor tables)




My favorite picture of the lobby:



The Famous Sky Ride!



The cute and fun Cherry on Top outside seating:



One more picture from the Lido (embarkation day, very busy but always found a table to sit) :


Pixel (photo ) :






Havana Pool. Yes, it is gorgeous... But to be honest, the Tides Pool (quiet pool) was so quiet --with no kids most of the time--we went there that DH and I did not even have the occasion to be envious about it. I guess when you don't know what you are missing, you can't suffer from not having it. LOL

 

[mevelandry]

The Casino:


The Liquid Lounge:



Why they say the seating is bad... This was the best view I have found:


Other than that... (Add one or two heads and you get the idea of what it feels like to be seated in those chairs).


The Soccer Pool:


Mini-Golf:


The Pool Tables:


The Mini-Bowling:

 

[mevelandry]

Candy from the Cherry on Top:


Foosball table:

 

[mevelandry]

OK, now here is the food. By restaurants:

I'll start with the Dining Room...

From the new Breakfast Menu (Avocado Toast, Vanilla French Toast with caramelized banana (we ate it three mornings in a row!) and 2 eggs any style...



My computer refuses to process my pictures from the dinner in the Dining Room, except for the "Baked Alaska" dessert...





Dr. Seuss Green Eggs and Ham event:

 

[cmph]

I'm enjoying your report and photos! Looks like such a fun ship. I'm cracking up at the hearts covering your husband's face.

Was that a live Clue performance show, like the movie? or a game show based on the board game, with audience participation? I realize this is an odd thing to ask about, but if anyone would book a cruise based on the inclusion of Clue - it would be my family. We're such weirdos. My generation has passed a love of Clue on to our kids.

 

[mevelandry]

Included food counters...

Guy's Burger:




Pig and Anchor (my favorite):


Tacos from Blue Iguana:



Pizza from Pizzeria del Capitano:



Lasagna from Cucina del Capitano (Free during lunch):

 

[we"reofftoneverland]

Awesome photos! I thought so much care went into that Dr. Suess event.