Robbieb7 Posted August 6, 2012 #1 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Hey, We are going to be cruising in 1 of these ships, and are torn between deciding. We are a family of 5 (kids 11,15,16) we like waterparks and good food. Anyone been on both and can give me a recommendation of which one to chose? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted August 6, 2012 #2 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Hey,We are going to be cruising in 1 of these ships, and are torn between deciding. We are a family of 5 (kids 11,15,16) we like waterparks and good food. Anyone been on both and can give me a recommendation of which one to chose? Thanks Hi, neighbor. Take them on Liberty. Flowrider alone is a determining factor for your three kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeywestK Posted August 6, 2012 #3 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I agree with Merion Mom. I've been on both of those ships, and while I prefer the Jewel, I think a family traveling with kids would be much happier on the Liberty. There is just more for kids to enjoy, especially the Flowrider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeyVictoria Posted August 6, 2012 #4 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Another vote for the Liberty, for the same reasons. I also prefer the Jewel when cruising as a couple, but would choose the Liberty in a heartbeat if I had kids cruising with me, especially kids in that age group. And after you have cruised on the Liberty, move on to the Oasis or Allure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajathree Posted August 6, 2012 #5 Share Posted August 6, 2012 With kids that age....Liberty for sure..... Liberty has so much more to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantwaittwogo Posted August 6, 2012 #6 Share Posted August 6, 2012 With kids that age....Liberty for sure..... Liberty has so much more to offer. yes liberty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Faith Posted August 6, 2012 #7 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Another vote for the Liberty, for the same reasons. I also prefer the Jewel when cruising as a couple, but would choose the Liberty in a heartbeat if I had kids cruising with me, especially kids in that age group. And after you have cruised on the Liberty, move on to the Oasis or Allure. I totally agree with this. Sailed the Serenade (sister ship to the Jewel) with DH and we loved it for a couple's cruise, but the Freedom and Oasis classes will be perfect for us when we have children. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF_Knight Posted August 6, 2012 #8 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I will second (or is it ninth at this point?) the recommendation for Liberty with kids that age. There is just so much more to keep them busy. I assume you are looking at the Jewel 4 night out of Tampa vs. the Liberty 4 night out of Ft Lauderdale. In that case the itinerary is the same (both have 1 stop in Cozumel). In which case I would select Liberty for sure in your situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted August 6, 2012 #9 Share Posted August 6, 2012 With kids that age....Liberty for sure..... Liberty has so much more to offer. What Steve said. Kids = Liberty.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted August 6, 2012 #10 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I'd pick Liberty even without the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted August 6, 2012 #11 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Hey,We are going to be cruising in 1 of these ships, and are torn between deciding. We are a family of 5 (kids 11,15,16) we like waterparks and good food. Anyone been on both and can give me a recommendation of which one to chose? Thanks Welcome to the forum. Without knowing more about you and if you have cruised before its hard, but not knowing much, with the kids I would choose Liberty. Either should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted August 6, 2012 #12 Share Posted August 6, 2012 We sailed on a Jewel repositioning cruise a few years back and two days later were joined by our son, DIL and two grandkids on Liberty for a 7 night cruise. While Jewel is definitely my wife and my favorite RCI ship, our experiences on Liberty were priceless and I would recommend Liberty if you are sailing with young kids. My grandson who was 8 or 9 at the time loved the flowrider and both kids really enjoyed the Adventure Ocean program.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler80 Posted August 6, 2012 #13 Share Posted August 6, 2012 My suggestion would be Liberty of the Seas. It has a Flowrider, H2O Kids Waterpark, and many more options. It's larger than Jewel and has more things to keep you and your kids busy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted August 6, 2012 #14 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I'd pick Liberty even without the kids. I would pick Jewel, no kids, Liberty with kids! But that is so wonderful about Royal Caribbeans fleet, OB like one style, I like another!:) Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted August 6, 2012 #15 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Friend of mine just went thru the same decision making....they have 2 kids..older,but still,.I told them the LB!! (I have been on both and would prefer the LB myself) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted August 6, 2012 #16 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I have to agree....prefer the Freedom/Voyager class ships over the Radiance class any day! With OR without kids! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted August 6, 2012 #17 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I'd pick Liberty even without the kids. All things equal, so would I, however with things rarely being equal for us without kids on a 7 day i would definitely take Liberty. On a 4 or 5 day, I might move down the picking parameter to intinerary and departure port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellalago Breeze Posted August 6, 2012 #18 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Another vote for Liberty with kids. Plus don't forget Liberty has the Dreamworks characters. Our grandkids loved the character breakfast and seeing them around the ship, especially the parade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted August 6, 2012 #19 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I have to agree....prefer the Freedom/Voyager class ships over the Radiance class any day! With OR without kids! Yet one more reason to choose Radiance class.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted August 6, 2012 #20 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Yet one more reason to choose Radiance class.:D I think you are a bit biased here, considering that we will both be on one in about 25 days!!;) Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted August 6, 2012 #21 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I would pick Jewel, no kids, Liberty with kids! But that is so wonderful about Royal Caribbeans fleet, OB like one style, I like another!:) Rick But it decreases the possibility of you and I every crossing paths on a ship.:( Of course, you might see that as a major benefit!:eek::D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rstout Posted August 6, 2012 #22 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Liberty without a doubt! There will be a lot more for your kids to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbieb7 Posted August 6, 2012 Author #23 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Thanks for all your responses! Next I have to worry about staterooms, although I haven't looked into much of them today will start doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted August 6, 2012 #24 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Thanks for all your responses! Next I have to worry about staterooms, although I haven't looked into much of them today will start doing that. Not to worry....we all can help you with that too!!:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted August 6, 2012 #25 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Yet one more reason to choose Radiance class.:D Bill, you're so bad.:D;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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