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Carnival holiday?

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Unfortunately, you've chosen Carnival's oldest ship - the Holiday. She was built in 1985, making her almost 22 years old. She was refurbished in 2000, 2002, and 2006, so she really looks pretty good! She is also considered small by today's standards at 46,052 tons and carrying only 1450 passengers (many people like those numbers!). She is rated at 3 out of a possible 6 stars, and does 4 & 5 night cruises out of Mobile, Alabama to Mexico.

I'm not saying that you won't have a fun time, but if you're looking for balconies or any of the other bells and whistles that you have probably seen on TV, you'll be disappointed. However - if Carnival is your "line-of-choice" and you can get over to New Orleans, the Sensation (1993 - refurbished in 2000 and 2006) at 70,367 tons, does the same itineraries. The Sensation - although no balconies, has a lot going for it. I was on the Inspiration (a sister ship) last year with my family and really enjoyed the cruise. Just some food for thought!

Have fun and bon voyage. Source(s): I am a Certified Cruise Consultant Specialist and frequent cruiser.

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You need to be more specific. Are you talking about the old Holiday ship that Carnival has or are you planning to take your holidays on a Carnival ship.
It's their smallest and oldest ship. It has had a face lift within the last couple of years, but to be honest, I would never cruise on that ship again. The movement is very noticeable, so if you get sea sick it's not the ship for you! The amenities do not compare with the newer, bigger vessels. Try the Elation, Ectasy classes. They are a bit bigger and offer some of the amenities seen in the mega ships.
I sailed on the Holiday in 2002