Oasis of the Seas vs Carnival Dream *pic*

[HMH G]

Originally Posted by Tom-n-Cheryl

If someone asks my opinion (first time cruiser) I usually suggest that they don't start with something at the top of the heap - for the reasons you've just stated. Though I don't recommend that they start with something too old or too small either. What they need is... you know, a Goldilocks cruise!!

Tom

Hehe yea I thought about that and how we probably should have started with a smaller ship, but then after getting off of the Triumph I honestly think we would have just brushed it off and said that we're "not cruise people" and never would have tried Allure.

[gardeningmama]

Originally Posted by HMH G

I can't wait to get back on the Oasis class! Allure was absolutely fantastic. I'm just off the Carnival Triumph and it felt TINY and CROWDED. I think we were spoiled by "the floating warehouse" being our first cruise. Anything else just looks unimpressive.

I will admit that it does LOOK impressive.

[wranglerguy]

Going on the dream in may and nervous about the crowds I have read about. Can't imagine the crowds on the oasis.


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[Tom-n-Cheryl]

Originally Posted by wranglerguy

Going on the dream in may and nervous about the crowds I have read about. Can't imagine the crowds on the oasis.


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I think the take home message that I've gleaned from this thread is that the Oasis tends to feel LESS crowded than the Dream. The numbers (space ratio specifically) seem to support that general consensus as well.

Tom

[bguppies]

Originally Posted by gambee

Here is mine, I know many of you have seen it already.





Majesty ots, disney dream, carnival dream, ncl sky, oasis of the seas.\


We traveled on the Allure and could not be more happy, we are actually worried that from now on we will be comparing all our future adventures to the Allure one. That said I look forward to the day I can sail on the Breeze .


Don't trash talk something you have not experience, I learned that the hard way .

That is the best picture I have seen to show the true size differences...

I assume you took it crossing the bridge back from Paradise Island in Nassau?

Bill

[bguppies]

Originally Posted by Tom-n-Cheryl

I think the take home message that I've gleaned from this thread is that the Oasis tends to feel LESS crowded than the Dream. The numbers (space ratio specifically) seem to support that general consensus as well.

Tom

Dream was the most crowded experience we have had on any Carnival cruise. (Spirit class is by far the best)

Just curious Tom, as I know you usually cruise in suites.

We just booked the Garden Villa 14000 on the NCL Dawn for next year.

Ever cruised a Garden Villa or the Dawn and what did you think?

Bill

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

Originally Posted by bguppies

Dream was the most crowded experience we have had on any Carnival cruise. (Spirit class is by far the best)

Just curious Tom, as I know you usually cruise in suites.

We just booked the Garden Villa 14000 on the NCL Dawn for next year.

Ever cruised a Garden Villa or the Dawn and what did you think?

Bill

I've only seen photos of the Garden Villas... "WOW" about covers it! YouTube Three bedroom... what's the square footage?

Never been on the Dawn (or a Dawn class ship), only the Sky (2x), Pearl, and Epic (2x).

ENJOY!

Tom

[bguppies]

Originally Posted by Tom-n-Cheryl

I've only seen photos of the Garden Villas... "WOW" about covers it! YouTube

Never been on the Dawn (or a Dawn class ship), only the Sky (2x), Pearl, and Epic (2x).

ENJOY!

Tom

Thanks Tom....

Its my parents 50 th anniversary, DW and my 15th anniversary, and Brother's 10 th anniversary that year, so we picked a date in the middle and Tampa, being the middle of everybody going.


The family figured they would splurge for all of the events to be celebrated.

Be interesting to test the NCL waters after 11 Carnival cruises.

Figured if we liked that NCL experience, we could move up to Epic or Breakaway.

Bill

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

Originally Posted by bguppies

Thanks Tom....

Its my parents 50 th anniversary, DW and my 15th anniversary, and Brother's 10 th anniversary that year, so we picked a date in the middle and Tampa, being the middle of everybody going.


The family figured they would splurge for all of the events to be celebrated.

Be interesting to test the NCL waters after 11 Carnival cruises.

Figured if we liked that NCL experience, we could move up to Epic or Breakaway.

Bill

Our first NCL booking was the Epic, but we ended up slipping in a 3-night on the Sky. By doing so we not only got a taste of NCL, but was then on their Casino "radar" and thus managed to get two grand off our Epic suite! Now IF we had just booked the Sky as our first "testing of the waters", I don't think we would have returned so soon to NCL. Even though we took a second cruise on the Sky, I was not really impressed with the ship.

The Dawn is newer/larger than the Sky - so should have more to offer. Make sure you enjoy the free buffalo wings that NCL offers 24/7 (well... NOT 24/7 on the Sky)!

The Epic, and no doubt the Breakaway are true destinations. If you become bored, it's your own fault!!

Tom

[cruisemom101]

@bguppies....do you still have your Dream fun times? I am cruising in April and am looking for some current ones. Thanks

[SeaUs]

Originally Posted by wranglerguy

Going on the dream in may and nervous about the crowds I have read about. Can't imagine the crowds on the oasis.


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Why does everyone think the crowds will be worse on Oasis/Allure than any other ship.

Say your having a party at your house this year with 25 people. Kind of crowded maybe?
Say you've moved into a house that is twice as large, has more places to go in it and have a party for 50 people. Do you think it will be more crowded?
No

[texsun49]

I have found on any cruise ship there are times and places that are crowded, but have always been able to find quiet spots as well. On any ship if you are going to popular spots at peak times you will no doubt encounter a crowd. Not likely on any size ship will the ratio of people to space be much different, they are going to get as many souls on board as they can accomodate to maximize profit potential. More open deck space with less venues to create bottle necks would create a general sense of less crowded, but the venues create attraction...so it is a trade off.

[halos]

Originally Posted by bguppies

D.

We just booked the Garden Villa 14000 on the NCL Dawn for next year.

Bill

Originally Posted by bguppies

Figured if we liked that NCL experience, we could move up to Epic or Breakaway.

Bill

LOL...IF you like the experience?? With the GV, I believe it would be next to impossible to NOT like the NCL experience. I eye up those suites every chance I get. Please come back with a review and photos!!!