oldmom Posted August 18, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 18, 2018 We live in Ga- so we only cruise to the Caribbean-since it is a cheap vacation to drive to Port Canaveral/Fort Lauderdale since we pay for private school/college for our son. We prefer Western routes on Oasis-Freedom Ships-ports do not really matter much to us anymore.Do you pick your cruise for the ship-ports-or combination of both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted August 18, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 18, 2018 We live in Ga- so we only cruise to the Caribbean-since it is a cheap vacation to drive to Port Canaveral/Fort Lauderdale since we pay for private school/college for our son. We prefer Western routes on Oasis-Freedom Ships-ports do not really matter much to us anymore.Do you pick your cruise for the ship-ports-or combination of both? Ports. We prefer southern then eastern. Couldn't care less if we ever see Coz or Costa Maya again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager70 Posted August 18, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 18, 2018 We rarely get off the ship in the Caribbean so it's all about the ship and price. Prefer Voyager class and up for the pool decks and entertainment options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalteseMama2 Posted August 18, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Now that I am retired from teaching and we can cruise twice a year, we do both. So far our December cruises have been booked based on the ship and March cruises have been itinerary. We have done Eastern & Western many times, but Southern only once. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted August 18, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Ship, date and price. Ports rarely factor into the equation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted August 18, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 18, 2018 With our most recent one we wanted to sail on an Oasis class ship. So we looked at that, then dates and price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnamac123 Posted August 18, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I cruise to snorkel. Love the Southern (ABC's) and Western (Grand Cayman, Coz, Roatan) routes. The ship and accommodations certainly matter, but less than the ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boonert Posted August 18, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Most of the ports are the same to us. We used to do excursions but now we prefer to stay on the ship on port days. The pool is empty- no long lines at the buffet. Sometimes the spa has great specials on port days. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CORKY_Q Posted August 18, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 18, 2018 We live in Eastern FL. 1 1/2 hrs to Ft Lauderdale, 2 Hrs to Miami and Port Canaveral, and 3 hrs to Port of Tampa. We don't really care where the ship goes as we've pretty much seen it all East, West and Southern. We just want to get on a ship and bob around in the Caribbean for 7, 8 or 9 days!!!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molole Posted August 18, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Timing > ports > ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted August 18, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Price ship/port of departure ports last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisegirl6 Posted August 18, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Definitely for the ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted August 18, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Definitely for the ship! And yet your sailing on Majesty.:D Please tell me that one was for the ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karena1 Posted August 18, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 18, 2018 We live in Ga- so we only cruise to the Caribbean-since it is a cheap vacation to drive to Port Canaveral/Fort Lauderdale since we pay for private school/college for our son. We prefer Western routes on Oasis-Freedom Ships-ports do not really matter much to us anymore.Do you pick your cruise for the ship-ports-or combination of both? We really do not care -as long as it is Caribbean and cruises out of Florida or San Juan, we are in.. We will never do anything but the Caribbean. hubby wants nothing to do with Europe since he was born in Germany during the war. We hate cold so never in ten thousand years would go to Alaska. We are beach people.. We live in Florida and only want to cruise to places that take us to awesome beaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager70 Posted August 18, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 18, 2018 And yet your sailing on Majesty.:D Please tell me that one was for the ports. Haha good catch! Maybe that one goes to Cuba? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisegirl6 Posted August 18, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 18, 2018 (edited) OurUsualBeach- Since last May I been on the Harmony, Oasis twice and this October going again on the Oasis...its all about the ship for sure! Yes, I am booked on the Majesty next week, but we booked a few weeks ago because we have cousins that are going on that ship and talked us into joining them. I would not be on that ship if it weren't for family going. Now I am laughing (at you and Voyager70) never assume, get the facts before you accuse somebody of something. Edited August 18, 2018 by Cruisegirl6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager70 Posted August 18, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Just joking with you Cruisegirl6. I see you live in FL, that makes a big difference. I live in the Northeast and always fly to do a cruise out of FL. If I could drive to the ports I'd definitely consider MJ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisegirl6 Posted August 18, 2018 #18 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Voyager70 sorry took it serious, thanks for clarifying that and its joking all good!! We generally cruise out of Port Canaveral because it is only a two and half hour drive time for us, if we cruise out of FLL or MIA we fly and we decided to fly to Tampa for next weeks cruise too, but we can't wait for next may when the Harmony comes to Port Canaveral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLcruisergrl Posted August 18, 2018 #19 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Timing, then ports. We much prefer the eastern, but our last cruise was western (originally eastern, but the hurricanes hit) and so is our next one, due to timing. We have school and work schedules to work around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballmp Posted August 18, 2018 #20 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Ports for sure, Caribbean only! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisequeen4ever Posted August 18, 2018 #21 Share Posted August 18, 2018 We mainly choose based on ports, but we also consider the ship. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Po Posted August 18, 2018 #22 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Do you pick your cruise for the ship-ports-or combination of both? We pick the ship first, itinerary second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoopster95 Posted August 18, 2018 #23 Share Posted August 18, 2018 We pick the ship first, itinerary second. Wow, if this thread is a survey for RC to determine whether they can build 100 more oasis class ships and get rid of all their smaller ships and never have to sail anywhere but Cozumel & Nassau, here’s their proof. How sad ☹️ Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager70 Posted August 18, 2018 #24 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Wow, if this thread is a survey for RC to determine whether they can build 100 more oasis class ships and get rid of all their smaller ships and never have to sail anywhere but Cozumel & Nassau, here’s their proof. How sad ☹️ Sent from my iPhone using Forums Keep in mind CC members are a tiny percent of the cruising public, and many of us (from North America at least) have been on more Caribbean cruises than we can count. For many of us Caribbean cruises are a great way to enjoy some tropical weather and the ship itself. Many less frequent cruisers do care a lot about the ports/itinerary. I really don't imagine things changing much for Caribbean itineraries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahina cruising Posted August 18, 2018 #25 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I book mostly based on ports. Down the road I might go on one of the bigger, newer ships just for the ship. But I still get off at each port, have only done Caribbean and have actually only done Southern Caribbean cruises. Another one in November that I'm excited about because it's the biggest ship I'll have been on so far. Freedom of the Seas [emoji4] Sent from my SM-G930V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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