Are Carnival cruises for partying?

Carnival's Spirit-class ships are legendary for their free-wheeling, fun-loving atmosphere, but the all-around best Carnival ship for partying has to be Carnival Miracle. Value-priced, shorter sailings earn this ship plenty of repeat customers among young people looking to escape the grind of LA life.



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Carnival Cruise Line identifies their target customers as those who like to Choose Fun and live life to the fullest. Carnival Cruise Line has a broad consumer appeal, attracting families, couples, singles, and seniors and carrying nearly one million children each year.

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Ship size and capacity: Carnival operates some of the largest cruise ships in the world, which allows them to accommodate a larger number of passengers. The higher passenger capacity spreads operational costs over more people, leading to potential cost savings.

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Because most passengers seek out the ship for a quick getaway where they can let loose during a couple of days off from work, they're often in the mood to party. (After all, it's 5 o'clock somewhere.) You'll find pool deck dance parties, Jimmy Buffett-themed nightly shows and several bars and lounges on board.

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The Vista-class ships are the best Carnival cruise ships for young adults to experience fun onboard. With a wide range of activities, kids of all ages can experience the magic of a Carnival cruise onboard Carnival Vista, Carnival Horizon or Carnival Panorama.

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Carnival Cruise Lines's ticket prices and frequent promotions offer solid, sometimes unbeatable, value. The clientele of Carnival Cruise Lines: Although the line's marketing reflects a youthful image, its demographic indicates an average age of 45+.

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Winner: Royal Caribbean Both cruise lines offer plenty to do after the sun sets — from live entertainment and karaoke to dance clubs and comedy hours. But Royal Caribbean has a greater number of head-turning evening activities to please night owls.

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Every mainstream cruise line has a nightclub or designated dancing area onboard its ships, but not all of them can keep passengers Cupid Shuffling, Percolating and rolling their hips like Shakira until the wee hours of the morning.

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Most cruise lines offer kids-free pools and/or sun decks, as well as age restrictions on casinos, spas (save those that allow teen treatments with parental supervision) and most nightclubs and bars after certain hours. Some ships even have adults-only restaurants.

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There are single cruisers on almost every ship. Some sail solo and others are in friend or family groups. Dining arrangements, onboard activities and port tours make meeting like-minded people easy. Also, it's socially acceptable to strike up conversations with others throughout the ship.

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Cruise ship workers are not supposed to hook up with passengers, but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen. It is rare though – most crew follow the rules because they know they'll lose their job if they're caught. You won't be surprised to hear that cruise lines ban crew from having sex with passengers.

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