Non-Smokers

[CinderElsa]

I don't think their smoking policy has anything to do with it either. Carnival "dominates" (if you can even call it that) because they are the most affordable cruise line for families, out of the major known ones you listed.

I'm trying to price out a cruise on Royal Caribbean for June of 2015, and for a family of 4 with 1/2 off the second fare, it's still $4,600 (for a balcony).

We recently cruised on MSC cruise line and it was really affordable (kids sail free!!), but they had some issues, and I recently read that they are pulling their ship out of the States because they weren't getting the response they had hoped. It's only been here since November. :/

Carnival is called "Walmart of the Seas" for a reason.

 

[Cyrano]

Folks this topic has had a good airing with on the whole respectful discussion.

Continuation of the cruise line debate should happen on the other boards, so we'll put this to bed.

Thanks