Nicholson's
September 14th, 2003, 06:12 AM
Howard Garland wrote:
> Sorry Jodan, I guess you misunderstood my question. I asked for
> comments on "Carnival Legend or Spirit or Pride" as compared with
> ships
> on other lines. Thanks.
>
> Howard
>
> Jordan Zimmerman wrote:
>>> I would like to direct a specific question to only those of your who
>>> have actually sailed on the Carnival Spirit, Pride, or Legend as
>>> well as one or more other ships in the Celebrity, RCCL, HAL,
>>> Princess, or NCL
>>> lines during the past two years.
>>
>>
>> We've cruised on the Legend of the Seas and the Celebrity Mercury.
>>
>> In terms of atmosphere, the Legend is brighter and more glamorous
>> than the Mercury. The Mercury has the feeling of a cozy, warm club
>> whereas the Legend has the feeling of glitzy ballroom.
>>
>> In terms of food:
>>
>> The Legend food was bad to mediocre. It was typical of mass produced,
>> cafeteria food. Most of it was very basic and bland with a few above
>> average dishes. This was for dinner. For breakfast and lunch, it was
>> even worse. Of course, this depends on your palate. I am a "foodie"
>> and like haute cuisine. Many people, are "meat and potatoes" people
>> and are more interested in atmosphere and service. If you are the
>> latter, the Legend will be more than fine for you.
>>
>> The Mercury dinners were very good to excellent. We were very
>> surprised. Before the cruise, we'd heard mixed reviews, but the
>> dinners invariably exceeded our expectations. The plates were always
>> beautifully dressed and there was always interesting menu choices
>> (cold fruit soups, pates, etc.). We also preferred the coziness of
>> the Mercury dining room. Lunch and breakfast on the Mercury weren't
>> as good, but were acceptable (about the same as on the Legend).
But I appreciated your observations. Thanks Jordan.
Cheryl
> Sorry Jodan, I guess you misunderstood my question. I asked for
> comments on "Carnival Legend or Spirit or Pride" as compared with
> ships
> on other lines. Thanks.
>
> Howard
>
> Jordan Zimmerman wrote:
>>> I would like to direct a specific question to only those of your who
>>> have actually sailed on the Carnival Spirit, Pride, or Legend as
>>> well as one or more other ships in the Celebrity, RCCL, HAL,
>>> Princess, or NCL
>>> lines during the past two years.
>>
>>
>> We've cruised on the Legend of the Seas and the Celebrity Mercury.
>>
>> In terms of atmosphere, the Legend is brighter and more glamorous
>> than the Mercury. The Mercury has the feeling of a cozy, warm club
>> whereas the Legend has the feeling of glitzy ballroom.
>>
>> In terms of food:
>>
>> The Legend food was bad to mediocre. It was typical of mass produced,
>> cafeteria food. Most of it was very basic and bland with a few above
>> average dishes. This was for dinner. For breakfast and lunch, it was
>> even worse. Of course, this depends on your palate. I am a "foodie"
>> and like haute cuisine. Many people, are "meat and potatoes" people
>> and are more interested in atmosphere and service. If you are the
>> latter, the Legend will be more than fine for you.
>>
>> The Mercury dinners were very good to excellent. We were very
>> surprised. Before the cruise, we'd heard mixed reviews, but the
>> dinners invariably exceeded our expectations. The plates were always
>> beautifully dressed and there was always interesting menu choices
>> (cold fruit soups, pates, etc.). We also preferred the coziness of
>> the Mercury dining room. Lunch and breakfast on the Mercury weren't
>> as good, but were acceptable (about the same as on the Legend).
But I appreciated your observations. Thanks Jordan.
Cheryl