Food, Price, Service, Ships & More

Thinking about sailing with Carnival Cruise Line or Princess Cruises? 🎥 In this candid and comprehensive episode of RTE-Travel Talk, Ken welcomes special guest Ole Nordhavn from Concierge Travel Services to unpack everything you need to know before you book.

From pricing, food quality, and stateroom size to onboard atmosphere, itineraries, and entertainment, Ken and Ole cover the 10 most frequently asked questions travelers have when deciding between these two iconic cruise brands.

👉 Topics Covered in This Episode:
🎯 Who each cruise line is really for — first-time cruisers, families, couples, or multi-generational groups
💰 What’s included in your fare — Carnival’s à-la-carte model vs. Princess’ Plus & Premier packages
🛳️ Ship comparison — onboard vibe, space, and stateroom layouts
🍽️ Dining showdown — honest talk about buffet quality, specialty restaurants, and food value
🌎 Itineraries & destinations — where Carnival and Princess sail, and which is better for bucket-list adventures
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family & kids programs — which cruise line offers the most fun for every generation
🎭 Entertainment & service — from live shows to towel animals, who really delivers the best onboard experience

With Ole’s first-hand experience sailing both cruise lines—including a back-to-back Carnival voyage and multiple Princess sailings—this is an unfiltered, side-by-side comparison that gets to the heart of value versus experience.

Video is time-stamped for your convenience.