Trying to make a choice please help

Oasis 8 night Dec 23rd 2016 boardwalk balcony for $5522 for 3 people western Caribbean Christmas cruise

Harmony 7 night April 1st 2017 boardwalk balcony 3 people for $3500 eastern Caribbean cruise spring breK

Personally, I like the idea of being on a newer ship. Plus, the lower price doesn't hurt at all. However, from a service standpoint, I know (from what I've read) that a newer ship, with a newer crew, can be lacking.

With that still in mind, I would be drawn to the lower price, on the newer ship.

I assume 3rd passenger is a child.

Somebody posted a brief description of their Christmas experience on Allure. Many of the perks of yesteryear were gone and, after years of cruising over Christmas, said they were considering moving their vacation to the week before. The ship is obviously decorated, but otherwise there was only a Santa handing out gifts, some carolers and a multi-denomination Christmas mass. I would suggest looking at their comments in case I missed something.

So, if you are expecting something great and different for the Christmas cruise, it doesn't sound like you get it. Since both cruises will be packed with kids, I would probably also be more inclined to do the Harmony cruise because of the price and the kid would probably like the slides (and may prefer Grease over Cats.)

I'd choose Harmony

April...dealing with holiday crowds....not for me!!

OMG

Lower price and new ship.

Harmony for sure.

Enjoy

The 3rd person is a 17 year old girl our daughter

I wouldn't pay $5500 for 3 on oasis with a loaded gun to my head.

I'd go on the white one

Another vote for the less expensive cruise.

I'd go on the white one

Well, the ships are blue....

I would not even consider paying $2000.00 extra to get one more day on a cruise. And I much prefer the eastern Caribbean over the western. I'd have no problem making this decision.

If you want brownie points for life from your daughter I would strongly suggest the spring break trip on the Harmony for you.

A lifetime opportunity is now at hand - big smiley:)

I vote Harmony....5.5k is Crazy!

Grease > Cats

Warmer > Colder

Flights will also be less expensive

We may be with you on the April 2017 Harmony! Trying to decide between that and Anthem...

Personally, I like the idea of being on a newer ship. Plus, the lower price doesn't hurt at all. However, from a service standpoint, I know (from what I've read) that a newer ship, with a newer crew, can be lacking.

 

With that still in mind, I would be drawn to the lower price, on the newer ship.

By April of 2017 the Harmony will have been in service for for close to a year. Hopefully by then they will have all of the bugs sorted out

By April of 2017 the Harmony will have been in service for for close to a year. Hopefully by then they will have all of the bugs sorted out

Good point.

Another vote for the Harmony!!

That is a very large difference in prices. I would take the Harmony~new ship/less price.

Couple of things come to mind

If oasis is doing western allure is probably doing Eastern, which do you prefer? Have you done either or both previously?

Personally prefer Western when stops at Grand Cayman but Oasis class do not stop because of the tender situation with 6000people.

Would absolutely save the money and cruise Harmony and allow for extra $$ for next cruise planning 😀

I m leaning tower the Harmony but can't change it until hubby is back to work as its a surprise cruise for next year

HARMONY HANDS DOWN!!!

but whatever you choose, enjoy!!!