5 People Who Should Not Cruise Carnival

Carnival Cruise Line faces a lot of criticism for a lot of things. I don't feel that all that criticism is warranted and maybe if we identified people who should not cruise on Carnival we could help people avoid a bad time or bad experiences. In that vain, here are 5 people that should not cruise Carnival.
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[@azmahaneejohari7255]

Thank you Tony for this video! Im African American and went on my first cruise which was a Carnival Cruise 27 years ago. I have been on 5 Carnival, 4 Royal and 1 NCL. I have to say all 5 Carnivals were the best. I had no issues. Now that I'm older I do prefer the more laid back atmosphere of Royal. I now have two grandbabies. I want their first experience of cruising to be on the cruise line that earned the title the 'Fun Ships'. Planning now. Big thanks to Carnival for thinking of families and making it more affordable for families to cruise vacation together.

[@craigo2142]

Maybe my age, mid-60's, but I really like HAL. I think a lot of people go on cruises to have constant action/things to do. I do like to cruise very vacation-like. Don't book an excursion at every port, enjoy the slow pace of sea days, and enjoy enhancement. I still have action vacations but for me I like the laid back cruise.

[@Hawkeye2001]

I agree. Maybe its our age, but the constant action, wears over time. I'm happy with a quiet corner and a book, or just people watching.

[@cassandrafine6373]

I am in the same boat on this. In my early to mid 60s, it's not about the constant need to do something on each day of the trip, but just to enjoy the scenery and smell the roses.

[@annemariedonovan3437]

Didn't you mention food? I like to cruise with excellent dishes. I prefer the DR, and I must admit, tablecloths. Music, too is great

[@lindahaas385]

LUV LUV HAL too! 😊

[@peggy2429]

I agree, mid 60’s as well but I started cruising with HAL and Princess at age 50

[@rags3901]

It’s not a question of class, it’s a question of simple manners and courtesy…they are either there,or they aren’t! If manners and courtesy are there, that’s all it takes!!😊

[@christianoliver3572]

@@thomasallen6980 Not true across the board. But some cruise lines do seem to have that bad reputation. I think it starts with one crucial change regarding alcohol service. Stopping the over service of alcohol could solve 90% of these issues that end up being shown here on KZbin. It seems there's always alcohol involved in these troubles. Unlimited alcohol packages encourage people to drink way more than they ever would at a bar, restaurant or nightclub on land.

[@leskocruising]

@@christianoliver3572 there is no unlimited alcohol package on Carnival. It is 15 drinks per day… period! Regardless how you pay for them.

[@christianoliver3572]

@@leskocruising OK not unlimited but answer this question for me: Who needs 15 alcoholic drinks per day? Only 2 answers come to mind for me. Someone whose going to get really sick or worse or someone who should be a Friend Of Bill W. Either way I don't want them sitting next to me at the pool, during meals, during shows, or listening to them barf in the cabin next to mine. I don't want to get into the middle of two drunk groups of idiots fighting in common areas of the ship. I don't want to have to step over passed out teenagers or at least not yet 21s in stairwells. Some of these cruise lines over serve alcohol quite often to life threatening levels and it seems to me it's always the usual suspects.

[@leskocruising]

@@christianoliver3572 please do research on the other cruise lines and their alcohol limits… you might be shocked what you find. All cruise ships have issues… I don’t go out trashing other cruise ships( and I certainly could) just bc I choose not to sail with them.

[@christianoliver3572]

@@leskocruising I agree but it's not at the same level. I've seen a bride literally pass out into her tunnel of fudge cake on a Transatlantic Crossing on QM2 the first dinner service and they were too embarrassed, I think, to dine in that location for the rest of the cruise. I don't have a problem with folks having a good time but too often it seems to me that things get out of control way too fast. Maybe it's just because ships are getting so huge now that they're harder to 'police' and I admit that I'm pointing out a problem but quite honestly not a solution.

[@larry4111]

Huge thank you for your comments about racism. I'm not sure I can imagine any other cruise KZbinr having the courage to discuss this. It's a topic close to my heart and I'm sure others feel the same way.

[@johnwm7039]

Hey, Maybe your governor should watch your video.

[@larry4111]

@@johnwm7039 He'd try to geoblock it.

[@michaelkaye198]

You took the words out of my mouth about our horrible excuse for a Governor!

[@donfayetteville3582]

See what u started? Spring Hill yea very diverse town Tony bud lite coming into play!

[@larry4111]

@@donfayetteville3582 LOL😉

[@coreydavidson3501]

I have been cruising with Carnival since 2001! On the Paradise when it was still smoke free! I like to cruise because it is easier for me to unplug and relax. I don't want to participate in anything happening on the ship. I want to sit in a chair in the shade and read a book and watch the world go by. I can do that on any cruise, so as long as the food is tasty and the ship is clean, why wouldn't I choose the least expensive option?

[@normamejias6587]

I’m there with you Corey! Give me a book a chair in the shade and I’m happy as a flower in the wind❤🙏

[@the_red_key8825]

Tony, i appreciate your video as always. As a black 40 something male, i do have something to say/add about this. You say Carnival is more inclusive, but I dont believe that is by choice or marketing of the cruise line. Carnival, in general has lower/more competitive pricing than most other lines. People of color, bc of a bunch of issues historically in the US, occupy more of the lower income brackets, so they will want to have a good time like everyone else, but will want to stretch their dollars as far as they will go. So more POC (People of Color) will go to Carnival for that reason, and have a great time doing it. If they had the resources, they’d like to cruise on Royal, Princess and Disney too. I have a lot of folks in my family who like to cruise. Some are in lower income brackets, so they cruise on Carnival more than any other line, but some of my family (myself included) have more means and cruise on other cruise lines more often too. We all came from that lower income bracket tho, so we all can relate. I just wanted to put that out there for folks Tony. It’s not necessarily a choice of Carnival over other cruise lines for lots of POC, it’s the choice that makes the most financial sense for them.

[@corvetteguy5440]

Right on. Very well said.

[@mindyschocolate]

Well said. I think all too often people gloss over this fact.

[@bkeith1998]

You are spot on, As struggling college student my Wife and I took several Carnival cruises. After getting her masters degree in nursing and me a MBA. We have went on more expensive cruises, like Disney, Princess, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian. As Black people we like ships that are diverse but because we have more money we go on more expensive ships. This is about income. Since most Black people have been oppressed in our country, we all know that white people have more money and income. I seen a lot of poor white people on Carnival.

[@jasonbritt2497]

⁠@@bkeith1998”as a struggling college student I took cruises” weren’t struggling to much were you? “Most white people have more money and income” While you were being so oppressed struggling in college taking cruises most white people I know couldn’t dream of taking a cruise no matter what cruise line it was on. It took most of us well into our 30-40 to even dream of doing such a thing….. but hey that’s the life of not being “oppressed” and “having more money and income”

[@dosborne9915]

I'm black and I agree and disagree... black people will spend money on what they want so I don't like being put in the "poor" box that your putting us is...although the statistics support your point we will spend. Second I will give credit to carnival as it being a decision they made to make their cruises more accessible...carnival could easily change a few things and put there pricing on par with other cruise lines...so do give them credit for that. Thanks

[@janchapman6694]

Hey Tony, We have sailed since the 90's on many of the cruise lines. Since the pandemic the people's behavior is more letting loose and less relaxing on Carnival. I must say, their staff called us by name and were very polite to two old people. I went to the desk, stood in a long line and complimented the staff on how good the service was. Did a cruise on MSC right after and even though the vibe was more relaxed, the staff was cold and rude and our cabin reeked. So can't judge a book by its cover.

[@jennifermcvay9017]

I really think the carnival staff is what makes their cruise line so special!

[@oldtdjr]

Thank you for your MSC comment. My wife and I are Travel Agents and we have tried MSC several times over the past 10 years and have always found the crew cold and VERY rude, especially in the dining rooms. We have kept trying to see if there is any improvement. Sadly, there hasn’t been any. It’s the one cruise line I can never recommend to a client.

[@susanelder934]

@@oldtdjr I went on an MSC cruise in November out of Southampton. Crew were fantastic. Ship was beautiful and sparkling clean. Food was ok - not fantastic. Entertainment was top notch and for the size of the ensembles better talent than several Oceania and a Regent cruise I have been on. Just my limited experience with MSC. I will definitely try them again. Oh and the price was right!

[@kristibowen9860]

Carnival cruisers should want to have fun, but I think there is room for all types of people. I don’t particularly want to be on a ship with lots of kids, what do I do? I go to the Serenity Deck or the spa. I think everyone should dress up for formal night in the dining room, but if you don’t, I’m not going to let it bother me. I am on a cruise to be with my husband so if I think there are people acting like they have no class, I will move to a different place. A cruise is what you make it. If you are constantly worried about everybody else and what they are or are not doing, according to your standards, you probably won’t be happy on any cruise line.

[@Jay-yz1ke]

Carnival is NOT my choice of cruise lines. I have sailed many times on Carnival, because I take my children and/or grandchildren so they can have a great time. They love Carnival for all the reasons you mentioned. LOL LOL these are the same reasons I don't like Carnival. Carnival has a place in this world, but it is not for everyone. I am booked to sail on the Carnival Panorama in December with my adult grandchildren and their children. I will enjoy watching and hearing about what a wonderful time they are having. Next year, I will sail on Holland American to fulfill MY choice of cruise experiences.

[@LifeWellCruised]

There’s definitely a cruise line for everyone & this was was fun (also interesting) video 👏

[@cruisingfromtheozarks]

Hands down my favorite cruise list EVER! And thanks for sticking up for Carnival and those who enjoy it. We are not partiers, and still love cruising on Carnival. I think most of its “bad rap” comes from people who have never even sailed on Carnival.

[@jeanettestolle6706]

Because of convenience I have cruised Carnival for my last 4 cruises. I haven't seen anyone behave badly and when I hang out with the smokers some of the friendliest people. The worst I have dealt with is a couple of control freaks.

[@luvsmickey]

I think you are right!

[@jenreed8403]

Agreed!!!!

[@mindyschocolate]

Carnival allows 15 drinks PER DAY and brand themselves the “fun line”. Tell me that doesn’t scream booze fests. I can’t do more than 2/3 drinks. How anyone does 15 per day blows my mind. They should probably go seek help for their alcoholism.

[@peggysmith678]

You nailed it, after RCL left LA, we started with Carnival, mostly 4 day cruises and became disenchanted with cruising. For 10 years we stayed kept going. Royal came back and what a relief we love Royal. 🎉🎉🎉 We just aren't Carnival party people.

[@novadhd]

RC was great experience

[@larrypaulhus9294]

Thanks, Tony I enjoyed the segment. Carnival was the first cruise we took and, in my opinion, the one where I had the most fun. I always considered that was because it was our first cruise, but you pointed out some additional items to consider such as the cruise director always letting people know there was something happening and asking them to join. That realization really gave me a perspective I had not considered. Thank you. As to those who express a concern about diversity in cruising, I would ask why do they cruise? For me personally, it is because I enjoy experiencing other cultures around the world. In my opinion, having a diverse crew and diverse cross section of passengers only enhances my cultural experience because I get to share my experience with people of different cultures and understand a bit more about their perspective from that experience.

[@kevinbrubaker3707]

Thank you Larry for putting into words what I was feeling about the diversity of cruising. I always come away from cruises with the feeling that I got something more than just a vacation because of the people I have met on the ships.

[@DeliaRHall]

Perfectly stated 🤗 Carnival was my first cruise back in 1998 and has been my choice for fun since. Great crews and staff, excellent service and I love the diversity on board. It's why I cruise Carnival and love how it has opened my world culturally to mankind.

[@larry4111]

I agree 100%. Some people feel most comfortable with people "just like them." I get that but actually the most fun I've had on cruises were with people not "just like me."

[@johnfellows7850]

Larry, you set out an opinion held by many of us. Carnival is great and the diversity of its passengers is welcoming.

[@jaysiegel4113]

👏 👏 👏 well said!!

[@lovecruisin6457]

No need for negative. There are many brands and types to cruise on. You do you! I prefer Princess, but I know of many Princess haters - I do me, you do you!

[@dgrove627]

I have never sailed on Carnival but I’ve been invited to sail Carnival, many times. If I sail Carnival, it will be the three new ships and has nothing to do with carnival itself but the fact that I like newer, larger ships. My thoughts on cruise lines is that people should cruise whatever line they like and not worry about others. It seems to be a “mine is better than yours” argument to somehow verify that you made the right choice and thus are smarter then others. Seems like a lot of insecure people that seem to worry about things that have no effect on them.

[@lisaadams1249]

I'm 65 and Cruised numerous lines and Carnival is still my favorite hands down. I've never encountered a negative experience.

[@davidjames6879]

Thanks Tony, We just ended our very first cruise about 2 wks ago--NCL Bliss Seattle-Alaska--and there was plenty of diversity, from very young (like infants) to people much older than the spouse and I, who are in our early 60s. Plenty of various languages were spoken, and people of all different colours. I hope it is reflective of any future cruises we may embark, because as you say, all cruisers want is to have a good time.

[@larry4111]

Yes, I can verify this to be the case. I've cruised on Royal and NCL 19 times since the cruise restart in 2021 and all my cruises have been multi-racial, multi-cultural, all ages, genders, etc. The diversity is definitely greatest on the shorter 3-4 day Bahamas and Caribbean cruises because they are easier for families with children. But other than the Transatlantics, which are generally retirees, there is tremendous diversity on Royal and NCL.

[@Natalie2000]

I love this clog, excellent post!! People always talk about "trash" have they seen Disney lately, people are fighting constantly. It doesn't matter where you are, what you spend, you can always find people bahaving badly!!! I've traveled for yrs, on many lines, with kids and without. We have always enjoyed Carnival, I go there for FUN activities and Holland for a rest. Different lines for different things. My worst cruise experience was NOT Carnival, But I can make lemonade out of lemons. 😊 Thanks always Tony, you are AWESOME 👌

[@dangerzone24]

We were fine with Carnival for our first 5 or so cruises until a cruise out of Florida left a sour taste in our mouths. (drunks, kids knocking on doors, bluetooth bass tubes, some people trying to fight us, all on the same cruise) We then tried Celebrity and Holland America and we consider ourselves spoiled now. We are usually much younger than lots of those around us but we prefer the other lines now. I wouldn't say I would never sail with Carnival again, it's just not for me I guess.

[@genayoung5997]

So agree! 1st cruise Holland America and then Norwegian. Went on Royal Caribbean in Jan. and it was not our jam. We are old souls and want a relaxed and quiet vibe!

[@mariodopico5581]

Carnival was great in my younger years and I became platinum with them BUT their are simply better choices out there for not to much more money.

[@donnacordova5928]

We used to love causing on Carnival. After several years of not taking a Carnival cruise, we took one this spring. The food and entertainment were both a huge disappointment. Never again!

[@andreabondra3446]

Carnival hands down my favorite ❤ been on 45 and still going

[@michaellloyd2443]

Thanks for having the courage to call out diversity and the people who object to it. You just earned another subscriber. As for what's next, I would love to see a list like this for Virgin Voyages.

[@katherinepace7369]

Tony, I love Carnival, but you really pegged me about the tablecloths! I still miss the tablecloths in the dining room. Not stopping me from enjoying my cruises, though. I'm sailing on the Mardi Gras for the first time this Sunday! Thanks for your fun content!

[@ballen772]

I am sailing in the Mardi gras next sat!! So excited😀

[@gwcrispi]

WalMart vs Target vs Kohls vs Nordstrom. You're crazy if you think they have the same clientele. That being said, there are times I go to WalMart and times I go to Nordstrom...

[@andrewmarquardt4496]

Mid 60's cruiser here, and we love Carnival. The food, the excitement, the people, the cruise director's (Matt please come back), the overall atmosphere. We cruised on the Celebration earlier this year and loved the new ship design. We have our first back to back cruises booked on the Vista, we cant wait! I recommend Carnival to all my friends. We aren't partiers but feel there is something for everyone on a Carnival cruise.

[@davidlodato9276]

Tony, once again a good segment. I think you hit the nail on the head. As I have aged a bit I must say the appeal of Carnival has definitely faded for several reasons. What has continued to draw me to Carnival is the ease of driving to a departure port, their schedule as it falls in line with family vacations and obviously the cost. I love the fact that I can drive along the east coast and catch a cruise from so many ports for 4 or 5 days or longer. I wish Princess and Holland America had a ship in the Caribbean year round as the family only has a small window in late July or early August that we can all sail together. And I must mention that I will miss leaving out of Charleston but Norfolk is actually closer.

[@martinejoseph5266]

Tony I don't comment often but today I want to say Thank you. I appreciate your video and how unapologetic you are by calling things out. Merci mon ami

[@iocat]

It was pretty awesome to see a guy who's usually light-hearted just steer right into a social issue with zero fear.

[@RiverWoods111]

I liked that too!

[@jonathonbaker-guntang4163]

Sticking with Royal. I like to book as many specialty restaurants as possible on every cruise as I adore tablecloths.

[@SueBohlinDallas]

According to my Carnival Hub App, I am 41 days away from my next cruise on the Breeze, my favorite ship, and after watching this video I'm looking forward to it even more! Thank you, Tony, for your grace- and wisdom-filled insight on the racial issue. Not to mention courageous. Bless you.

[@AngieLovesTraveling]

43 days from my favorite, Horizon!

[@NanetteG.-ii4xy]

Enjoy,. Luv them👍😊

[@BrianAlt]

I think you're being the Cruise Sociologist more than the Cruise Anthropologist.

[@craigkunitz5137]

You always stand tall. Thank you brother. Today's word: beloved.

[@leslindelgado6124]

Aww! I felt so happy to see that one of the things you like about Carnival is their diversity. My family was all Puerto Rican 🇵🇷 until us kids were brought to New Jersey. Now we have Dominican 🇩🇴, German🇩🇪, White & Black 🇺🇸 mixed into the bunch so far. It hurts to know my nieces and nephews own cousins and parents aren’t allowed to have a family vacation in certain places because there are people out there who will go out of their way to make them miserable. Thanks for the love. We feel the same about you. ❤❤❤

[@KimmyE73]

Tony thank you for being you… Carnival is our favorite as we love the vibe and the atmosphere

[@c.christman9649]

Ref kids: we never are overwhelmed with kids due to the times of year we sail. There is a much lower number of kids during the usual school season. We stay away from Spring breaks, Cruises during Christmas and Easter school vacations. I do miss the tablecloths very much! Great video!

[@dedgerton]

Sailed twice on Carnival. Great crew and food, but probably won’t be back because I think the other type of person who should NOT sail with them is the person who doesn’t want to pay separately for a ton of things, including tips. We sailed on Celebrity recently (would love to see your POV on them) and just prefer to know that the crew was taken care of in advance and we can walk off the ship without worrying about our additional bill. Added bonus, we don’t have the spend the last 2 days of the vacation hearing other people complain that they have to tip the crew and contorting themselves justifying not doing it. 😢 BTW, loved that you addressed the elephant in our nation’s room!

[@dbenadon]

Tony, well done taking a somewhat light topic and pointing out one of the most challenging topics of our society, race. You handled this with grace and humanity! As for your question, I would love your perspective on Norwegian ( an admitted fan here).

[@WildflowersCreations]

I would also love his take on NCL.

[@superfundogs7566]

I love my CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE.. CRUISE SHIP HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH SOME OF THE FOOLS THAT GET ON BOARD... THERE ARE FOOLS EVERYWHERE NOT MATTER WHAT CRUISE LINE YOU GET ON

[@yarnmoods]

I love that Carnival was laid back and the cruisers were much more accepting than I expected. I wear clothing that is ultra-modest for religious reasons. Not only was I not mistreated, people were downright friendly! I sat on deck next to a girl in a string bikini and we had a pleasant chat about stuff. I did get asked about my headscarf by a drunk guy but he was complimenting the sparkle in it 😊 So, Carnival people may not be classy but they are my kind of people-friendly and on vacation.

[@garyjarvis2730]

Bottom line according to this video - Carnival is a "dirty sneaker" cruise line catering to the slob set. If you like the Golden Corral you'll love the Carnival experience. Unfortunately when you offer cruise fares so low they're not believable you attract the slobs, drunks, fighters, pot smokers and generally poorly mannered people. There have been more than enough examples in story and video form to back all of this up. Avoid Carnival if you want a pleasant vacation devoid of ridiculous drama and poor behavior. Think Walmart of the Sea. Tony was simply trying to be diplomatic in a rather soft explanation of why not to cruise Carnival.

[@elainevogel2231]

Just did my first and last Carnival cruise on the Horizon. The pot smokers were in full force before we even left Miami, and we couldn’t even enjoy coffee on our balcony in the mornings due to the smell. Drunks everywhere and don’t get me started on the attire of some of the guests.

[@jaywoods378]

Exactly.

[@jonmoak1132]

I love Golden Corral! Probably my favorite place to eat.

[@lisai2110]

I totally disagree. And I see people from all walks of life eating at Golden Corral and Walmart

[@noahlandrovah]

I love carnival never had a bad experience and have been on a decent amount of carnival cruises

[@awakealiveandwell]

I’ve always loved your channel but this video took my love for your channel to new heights. Thanks for speaking truth to power, my friend. ✊🏾

[@deniseyoung3738]

Okay, I may get slammed for this, but we just got off the Wonder of the Seas, and most of those Reasons Not to Sail Carnival apply to our RCCL cruise. We did not eat in the main dining room, but several of the fancy specialty restaurants did not have table clothes....and these are meals you are paying $50+ for! The dress of the cruisers was all over the place. Lots of announcements. And this by far was the most diverse cruise population we've ever sailed with. It was not when school was out, but there were plenty of the under 5 years old crowd also.

[@jgrisson4501]

Tony you left one out. Do not cruise Carnival if you do not want to have your dinner interrupted by the loud Maitre' D and the even louder singing waiters on Carnival. It is so annoying when you are trying to have a conversation with your fellow guests and you cannot talk over the loudness. Sometimes it might be ok but generally it is so loud we find it very annoying since it happens most every night.

[@egtravel]

I enjoy Carnival and have been on about a dozen Carnival cruises. I've never experienced a bad cruise! Always fun and very consistent in my book. I'm going on my next one in just under a month in fact! Celebration baby!

[@Kskep]

I’ve cruised several lines. There is a fun vibe on Carnival that is not on other lines. People on Carnival are approachable and all there to have a good time. It’s a special thing and I like it.

[@caroljohnson-xp2kc]

I am a 70yr old been cruising with carnival since 1988 have watched this company become the world largest. I LOVE! the brand as a whole . Carnival wants everyone to be able experience cruising . If I want fun ! its there piece and quiet there as well! To be very! honest the last short cruise out of Miami celebrating 50 yrs anniversary was a bit much for me . The 18 others has been Great! I am booked out until 2026 2 week full Panama Canal cruise .Great! price balcony. Thank you. Tony.

[@kellin12]

I really appreciate how you handled some sensitive topics in this video.

[@danjessee]

Thanks Tony we are the tablecloth folks lol therefore we prefer Princess ❤

[@anncharavell273]

My first cruise was Disney when my daughter was little. Second and third were Carnival with my elderly) mobility challenged parents. I'm booked on Royal next, just to try something different. Im sure each ship, line and cruise are going to be a little different!

[@NanetteG.-ii4xy]

Thank u,. All lines have their ups/downs,. Luv them all👍😊

[@camillebeaubien6467]

I absolutely freaking love Carnival!!! I meet the best people on CCL! I talk to everyone, regardless of perceived class. Some of the most fun people ever don’t look or dress like me. Love them all! 😍

[@WilDesAdventures]

The "Struggle Bus"?? I LOVE IT!!! I feel you had to dig deep to make this video. Thank you Tony! (I've heard Carnival "is the Walmart of cruise lines")

[@_echobravo]

Although Carnival’s not my speed, I say Bravo Tony 👏

[@patriciamansfield8311]

With the exception of observations about ethnic diversity, I found this to be hypocritically judgmental in tone. Instead of taking potshots at people's sensibilities, recognizing that Carnival is probably not the best choice for cruisers who prefer quiet elegance would have delivered the same message in a more - dare I say it - classy way.

[@granthanham9082]

Bang on with your comments Tony. Everything you said was on point and well articulated.

[@debibrizendine8523]

Carnival is our favorite and yes we're old people 😁 we're really not fan's of formal night . We loved it when we started cruising many many many years ago 😀

[@michaelshawiak7350]

I love to cruise on Carnival. Thank you Tony for taking time to discuss this topic. I can't wait to hear your thoughts about Royal, Celebrity and Holland America!

[@lindacalderon6398]

Thanks Tony for setting it straight.😊

[@dpsevensevenseven]

i agree

[@jeanetteraichel8299]

I am a Carnival fan. You make good points on who shouldn't. I don't like kids, which is why I cruise when kids are in school. I've seen people dressed very casual in camo t-shirts and board shirts on formal night. It didn't bother me at all. The passenger diversity is great, you see all sizes, shapes, colors, and languages. What bothers me is when someone else thinks they are better because they are a different race. Nope, you are the same as me, a paying passenger. What keeps me going back, besides no one judging me for my casual dress, is how I am treated by the crew and service staff. They make the difference.

[@carolebroyles6339]

I almost choked on my morning mug of hot tea when you said "people who like tablecloths" probably shouldn't cruise on Carnival. That's ME & our daughter!! 😅

[@DeliaRHall]

❤Total #1 fan for Carnival. Folks are real (good, bad and ugly) but I love em all . Makes for an excellent family cruise with kids, less snobs, less mucky mucks and more chillin on deck.

[@cindygriffiths5917]

You are such a good commentator on cruising

[@cvbazzell]

Had friends at church who cruised Carnival and recommended it, so we tried it. 48 days on board later, we’re happy with Carnival. Just sailed on the Mardi Gras a few weeks ago and have another trip planned on the Vista out of Galveston later this year. Can’t wait. No complaints here.

[@sbibles9744]

So well said. And for record, I love Carnival for all the reasons that you said others may "not" like Carnival!

[@winstonbethel8810]

Well said Tony. My wife and I are Diamonds with Carnival, cruising since the late 1990's and have seen many changes and personalities with the different cruise lines.

[@danniedanielle8157]

Love Carnival. The line itself is fantastic! The staff and crew are so friendly and bend over backwards for guest. I like the relaxed atmosphere and the fun of the fun ships! Do they have their issues which is mostly guests behaving badly, but that’s also not their fault. I go to theme parks and people behave badly everywhere!

[@donb2480]

You are right. People have different views on what they want on a cruise.

[@user-bv3jh2oi6f]

Thank you for this honest video… June 3 we are headed out on a 7 day Mardi Gras cruise with carnival. Our 3rd cruise all of which have been on Carnival. We are in our mid 50’s and absolutely love it. Thought about trying other cruise lines but at little scared to venture out. All our past cruises have been GREAT!!!

[@davidcollins3605]

I’ll be on this sailing as well. 2nd time on the Mardi Gras, it’s a great ship!

[@timlauro884]

Carnival is the fun ship's. I have met great people from all walks of life, black, white and Asian.

[@lisawhite6449]

❤ Thanks Tony I agree 💯 Especially about Carnival and the unpretentious atmosphere aboard. We cruised on Carnival last September and booked another for this October with my niece's family who loves Carnival ❤️ I love just being able to relax on vacation and not worry about being a fashion bug or being concerned about what pretentious folks think. Carnival is fun and I love the dancing waiters 😊

[@notinterested6343]

Thank you for this video! I am close to becoming Diamond on Carnival. I was on their very first cruise on the Mardi Gras when we got stuck and the bar opened up. I love Carnival thats why I own stock in the company.

[@reginaobrien8983]

A great video! Nailed it. Thanks for your comments.

[@scottblamer381]

Tony being an educated person, you might be interested that Merriam-Webster defines having class or “classy” as having good manners, politeness, pride without boasting, empathy, humility and an abundance of self control. So you are absolutely correct, I don’t belong on Carnival!!

[@davidcollins3605]

Yes!! I’m glad I won’t have to bump into you kind sir..

[@billcarson482]

@@davidcollins3605 why are you glad about that?

[@scottblamer381]

@@davidcollins3605 well said as the polite gentleman you are, and the feeling is mutual.

[@evilearthego5256]

@@billcarson482 reading is fundamental

[@evilearthego5256]

@@scottblamer381 Shut up. We do not care 😂 Stay far away

[@jayellis6175]

Excellent episode. You are on point.

[@kevinbrubaker3707]

I still see our first cruise, which was Carnival, was my favorite. The service was great, the people were great.

[@nidiavega4052]

So glad i watched this, I have booked my very first cruise in my life for me and my family. And after I did somebody made a really bad comments about carnival and had me worried but after your video y feel much better and I will make the best of our first cruise !! 🎉

[@janettemanderson7304]

I cruised on Carnival Vista with my family and we all (20 of us, 11 being children) had a wonderful time! We stayed in the Family Harbor cabins that have two bathrooms, we used the Family Harbor Lounge often and had 24/7 access to milk for the baby’s bottle and delicious sandwiches and cookies for all of us at convenient times. The kids loved the various activities designed for them and also spent hours on the pool slides. We didn’t see any rude guests or drunkenness, just people having a good vacation. I think you and your family will be very happy!

[@nidiavega4052]

@@janettemanderson7304 thank you so much! I’m back to be excited again. 🤩

[@byronhughes9523]

Tony, thank you for having the courage of saying what others wouldn't. Some people don't know or care that what they say is harmful and most times doesn't include respect for everyone's differences.

[@middohio3875]

Interesting observations, Tony. I'm retired and cruise regularly (approximately 8X / year) on both Carnival and Holland America.. Most of my cruises are longer than 7 days, so I might not experience the same hard-partying atmosphere as on some of the shorter cruises. However, there is definitely a distinct difference in the typical passenger demographic between HAL and Carnival. As you have sailed both, your opinions on Holland America would be interesting. Thanks for being brave enough to tackle a sensitive subject like diversity on your channel!

[@ThomasOsborne-kl7oo]

Well, maybe I am lucky. ...I loved each one of the cruise lines I have been on: an oldish Norwegian ship (after my cruise, the ship was sold to another line), a newish Carnal, a very new MSC, and a second pretty new Norwegian. I would sail on any of them again and I think I would be happy on ANY other ship (if I could afford it). By the way, regarding people of color, I was on a walk in the vacinity of a Carnival ship where passengers were getting ready to line up to go on a cruise. I went over to look at the ship and there was a large group of peope of color getting in line and were so exited they were about to bust! I honestly had NEVER considered taking a cruise, but these people were so excited that it opened me up to the idea. I said to them, "You are all so happy, I wish I cold go on a cruise." They said "You can!" and they told me what the cost was. I said "Really, I had never even thought of it before!" So I give the CREDIT to THEM for letting me know that I cold travel like the were! Nowadays I plant to continue taking cruises and will gladly try some other line, they all look awesome to me. And any person of any race or age is welcome by me, all people are wonderful and each one contributes to the joys that cruising can give for all of us.

[@kmcbride2988]

I applaud you for openly discussing topics that are often avoided in attempt to keep subscribers. Carnival does host really busy sail away parties and unfortunately for that brief 15mins viewers will make a negative assumption about the entire voyage and the entire carnival line. I will try other lines. I’m sure I will find pros and cons for each. Unfortunately it’s always been a war of separating people by race and a class system. To those that think they are too classy to mingle then they should sail on their Yachts privately. The need to separate will not go away unfortunately. I do respect you for addressing it.

[@maureenmukhlis2934]

I love this!!! That’s why I love Carnival 💗💗💗 it’s so much FUN and it’s not SNOBBY🙌🙌🙌💗💗💗💗💗

[@stacys4815]

On a Carnival cruise this weekend! I’m so excited! Why can’t the world be kind like you Tony! Love your content and open mind!

[@ashleyjones5396]

To me, Carnival is not a family friendly brand 😬 lots of kids onboard but lots of stuff that kids shouldn’t see. Carnival is a fun ship but it can get wild! Our kids have mostly been on Disney cruises and while our 17 yo feels like he has aged out of Disney, our 8 and 10 yo Hayes Carnival. They prefer to sit in the room but they do like Carnival’s pool. Our younger kids feel Carnival needs to do a better job with their kids club and feel it’s more like a daycare room, while Disney keeps them entertained and they get upset when we come get them from the club. My husband and I accept the differences and while Disney is much cleaner and has top notch service, Carnival is fun and we get great deals. When we don’t have the kids, we choose Carnival but when we have the kids, we will choose Disney for now. We plan to try Royal again.

[@mcariboni81]

Well said Tony! All of it! Having done trunk shows on more than 30 ships across 11 unique cruise lines, I couldn’t agree more. Prior to my first Carnival experience, I had heard it all, only to realize I absolutely loved my time onboard their ships and the people I met. And yes, I’ve been on Regent and Silver Seas, so I know what the spectrum looks like. Anyways, guess what I’m trying to say is, great content! You always keep it real. Keep up the good work!

[@lynnheberer3230]

My favorite video!! I have sailed celebrity, royal Caribbean, ncl, and carnival. I prefer carnival as it is relaxed, tons of fun if you want to participate and the food is decent. That is all I need on a cruise vacation

[@OneKillQuota]

I primarily cruise on NCL. But this breakdown just makes me want to check out Carnival...ay least once. So they'll be on my list for future cruises!

[@texasgirl8446]

Never cruised on Carnival before just Royal I'm very Loyal to Royal

[@QueenKayKay47]

I used to cruise Carnival, but I realized that the atmosphere was not for me. I have been trying different cruise lines this year, hopefully by the end of next year I would have cruised all of the regular cruise lines.

[@geniebeaulieu4829]

Excellent insight. Looking forward to your review of NCL, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity.

[@Supa_Soul_Sistah]

Ahhh. I like kids! I just don’t like them when they are unruly and unattended. 🤷🏽‍♀️😂 - not gonna avoid Carnival, but will definitely avoid OPK (other people’s kids). 😂

[@sarbah77]

Tony, I appreciate you standing up and saying the things that need to be said. I'm sure it can be hard, but as you do it time and again, I realize that it is who you are and it makes your videos must watch for me.

[@tfamily-he5yz]

great video Tony

[@Powerful_Female]

Yep Tony it’s not for me…. I like table cloths and dressing up

[@porkins74]

Good video Tony. I hit 3 of those 5 so I think I’ll stay with Princess.

[@kimdailey5830]

Tony, this was the most HONEST video I have ever watched. Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU !!! ❤🎉😊

[@RuthMeckle-lg7ev]

My family did a 7 day cruise on Carnival Breeze 5 years ago. We absolutely loved it. So much fun.

[@cathymcclanahan7901]

I found out that there are some people who believe that they don't have to follow any rules .

[@michaelemrick]

Was on the fence about Carnival post-Covid but tried Mardi Gras in March. It was awesome. A great ship and a great time. Doing Celebration in June. I will definitely look at Jubilee but can’t see going below the Excel Class now.

[@georgediaz8501]

Loved Mardi Gras Nov 2022 and doing Celebration June 17, 2023(3 more weeks). Already booked Jubilee for Nov 2024😎

[@michaelemrick]

@@georgediaz8501 we’re on Celebration the week after.

[@nursetammy6470]

We have been loyal to Carnival, but this summer we are going with Royal Caribbean. Its really due to the smell of Marijuana pretty much everywhere and the general decline of standards they used to keep up. The drug smell is in elevators, hallways... in the dining room!! Had a couple (with kids!!) sit next to us and you could have gotten a contract high from these people. Completely inappropriate. They sat people in their swimwear in the main dining also. Just a general lack of standards.

[@bethrobichaud1464]

I’ve done Carnival in the past when I was younger and no issues. Now that I’m a senior, I prefer a quieter ship.

[@dollycaldwell4938]

Excellent break down and so spot on

[@leonaanderson8647]

You nailed it Tony!! As a matter of fact those can apply to all cruise lines 😊

[@stephanie579]

Sadly both times we took a Disney cruise we had run ins with Carnival cruisers when we did Resort for the day on two different islands - both times we encountered tacky obnoxious people, they were so rude and ignorant to the resort/restaurant people 😡😡😡 I have also seen many stories about fighting and arguing, it just doesn’t seem like an environment I would enjoy … my hubby is a cop and he said NOPE to ever cruising with Carnival 😳😳😳 he says he deals with that kind of behaviour way too much at work and doesn’t feel like dealing with it on his vacation

[@dianeengle6926]

I am sorry you had that experience. I have been on 23 Carnival cruises over the last 22 years and have never witnessed any fights or arguments. I am 79 now and still cruise Carnival, especially if a family cruise with grandkids. I have also cruised 4 times with Princess in recent years and like them if I want a laid back relaxing cruise. I enjoy both.

[@DiecastFever]

@Stehanie agreed. Additionally, I watch this channel for cruise entertainment, not political opinions. Unsubbed.

[@jaywoods378]

Same here.@@DiecastFever

[@AnitaThymes]

I scheduled 4 cruises on Carnival this year. 1 I went on in March. The rest are scheduled for July, September and October. I have enjoyed EVERY cruise I have taken on Carnival. At the end of the day your vacation is what you make it! Enjoy whatever cruise lines suites YOU!!!!

[@MattGuides]

Thank you for this important show Tony. All of this needs to be said nice and loud. More please.