Carnival Cruise Out of New Orleans....

I feel like this is a trap....but I'll play along.

Nay. Nay. A thousand times nay.

Any negative stereotypes you hear about cruises stem from Carnival Cruises, and specifically the ones leaving out of New Orleans.

I would honestly recommend just taking whatever money you would spend on one, going to Harrah's, and betting it all on black. Even if you lose, the 15 second of excitement that you'd receive before losing would be far greater than a week on a Carnival Cruise out of NOLA.

I don't know what people are really looking for that put down carnival. It is what it is, a cheap getaway. The wife and I enjoy it for quick childless weekend trips. Not much planning involved and once you are on the boat there is really nothing to worry about. Just sit on the deck and keep the drinks coming.

Nay. Drive to Galveston and sail Royal Caribbean for much better ships and much better clientele. if Royal is too expensive or you still want to sail carnival for their reward points or something, you'll still find better clientele and nicer ships sailing out of Galveston than NOLA.

I mean, you can certainly have fun on a Carnival ship out of NOLA but if you have options, go with the other option.

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If you don't mind the twists and turns of the Miss River the night you leave and the night you return it was worth it.

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Is that really an issue? How so?

You have to be a miserable some bitch to not have fun on a cruise. Sit on deck' enjoy music and cocktails. Explore port, swill cocktails, come home.

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I really don't understand the big deal

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You can always have a good time. But you can find better ships with better clientele and better itineraries if you sail out of other places. Port Canaveral and Galveston are both a relatively easy drive away.

6 hours east of NOLA can get you Royal Caribbean and 10 hours west of NOLA can get you to the Eastern Caribbean.

It's like drinking a value wine from Winn Dixie...sure you can enjoy it and it you can have a good time. But, what if I told you you can better wine somewhere else but you may have to drive a little further to get it. And, the place you're going to get this better wine serves free finger foods while you shop, offers complimentary tastings, etc.

For a little more effort and similar cost you can get a better experience and better amenities. That being said, if you can't get drunk off boxed wine at the camp and have fun, then you suck at life.

Don't go when the kids are out of school.

The Dream is the bigger newer ship. The Triumph is still pretty decent and I actually liked the layout better.

Triumph does 4-5 day cruises. Progresso and Cozumel one trip, just Cozumel the next. Those are less costly and attract a lesser demographic although I've always had a good time.

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they cost more

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Not always.

Nayyy!! Not because of it being out of New Orleans but fackkkkkk Carnival cruise lines. Way to many kids and to many rules about when can be on n off ship, and what can be done on ship as far as times! Norwegian Cruise Lines is where it's at. FreeStlye cruising..Do what you want when and where you want 24/7