Celebrity Inside cabin or Carnival Balcony?

Hi Folks,

I am planning a cruise that would leave from San Jaun on my own and am new to cruising. The price point is high when you are traveling alone. I am wondering what would be the better choice. An inside stateroom on the Celebrity Summit or a Balcony stateroom on the Carnival Valor. They both sit at around the same price.

Thanks.

ssiimmppllee

It would be Celebrity for me, but I'm also Platinum on carnival and would not hesitate to sail on Valor. but I have never had a balcony on Carnival, and would probably do an inside there, too. EM

Is your cruise stopping at a lot of ports? If so the inside would be fine. If not I would choose the balcony.

Hi Folks,

 

I am planning a cruise that would leave from San Jaun on my own and am new to cruising. The price point is high when you are traveling alone. I am wondering what would be the better choice. An inside stateroom on the Celebrity Summit or a Balcony stateroom on the Carnival Valor. They both sit at around the same price.

 

Thanks.

ssiimmppllee

Having sailed on both Celebrity and Carnival, I would suggest Celebrity inside. If from San Juan, probably it will be the Summit. It is a nice ship and typically, except during holiday periods has fewer children and less party people the Carnival. The Celebrity ships have a great no announcement policy, the food superior and a wonderful adult only pool/spa area. I think if you are traveling alone, a better option. IMO.

Hi Folks,

 

I am planning a cruise that would leave from San Jaun on my own and am new to cruising. The price point is high when you are traveling alone. I am wondering what would be the better choice. An inside stateroom on the Celebrity Summit or a Balcony stateroom on the Carnival Valor. They both sit at around the same price.

 

Thanks.

ssiimmppllee

Some people will tell you to book the least expensive cabin on the best ship. Others will tell you that you must have a balcony. I've been in inside cabins and didn't like it. That said, Celebrity is a step above Carnival, but that does not mean you will enjoy the experience any better. By that I mean, Hyatt may be a better hotel than Holiday Inn, but that does not mean I would sleep any better at Hyatt than I would at Holiday Inn.

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You might consider just booking whichever itinerary you like better.

LuLu