If you "gravitate" toward older people, you will definitely enjoy Princess better than Carnival. I've been on both............Carnival is very "glitzy and neon"......Princess is more "Ritz Carlton"........I have cruised on Carnival, Princess, Celebrity, and RCCL, and Princess is BY FAR my favorite!!!!!!!! You will NOT be disappointed, take my word for it. And the Food is to die for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!