Nanookz Posted October 2, 2015 #1 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I'm looking into my next cruise leaving out of San Juan. My question is to take Carnival or RCCL. I have sailed Carnival 12 or 13 times now and never with RCCL. The itineraries are both appealing to us and prices are about the same or within about $10. The difference is Carnival would be a balcony and RCCL would be an inside. I have sailed in both Balconies and inside rooms so I'm familiar with the ins and outs of the cabins. I'm curious what everyone's opinions are. Below are the itineraries: Carnival Liberty San Juan, Puerto Rico Dock St. Thomas, Usvi Dock Sea Barbados Dock St. Lucia Dock St Kitts, Wi Dock St. Maarten, Na Dock San Juan, Puerto Rico Dock Adventure of the seas San Juan, Puerto Rico Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas St. Croix, U.s.v.i. St. Johns, Antigua Castries, St. Lucia St. George''s, Grenada Sea San Juan, Puerto Rico I will also post in Carnival as an experiment. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 2, 2015 #2 Share Posted October 2, 2015 (edited) I would rather be in the balcony for the same price as the inside. Edited October 2, 2015 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_nyc Posted October 2, 2015 #3 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I would also prefer a balcony but I would prefer the Adventure of the Seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted October 2, 2015 #4 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Adventure is IMO the better ship, although I had a very nice cruise on CCL Liberty a few years ago. I'd probably still go CCL for the nicer room since the itineraries are pretty comparable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted October 2, 2015 #5 Share Posted October 2, 2015 I would rather be in the balcony for the same price as the inside. Same here. Especially with such a port-intensive cruise. Lots of interesting stuff to look at out your balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted October 2, 2015 #6 Share Posted October 2, 2015 While we don't use our balcony often, we'd still hate not to have one so would book the Carnival ship. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twcricket Posted October 2, 2015 #7 Share Posted October 2, 2015 We really enjoy Royal Caribbean, but enjoy having the balcony. Would probably go for the balcony room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendyVF Posted October 2, 2015 #8 Share Posted October 2, 2015 If you're good with an inside, go with an inside on Carnival as it should be significantly cheaper! We're loyal to Carnival but will be going on the Adventure at the end of the month. They were having a great sale so it made the costs comparable for the same cabin type. If you've never been on Royal, give it a try. I really like their ship designs better than Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwestgal Posted October 2, 2015 #9 Share Posted October 2, 2015 (edited) I say go for Liberty....love , love the Liberty. This ship has a magic about her I swear. Out of all my cruises we had the best time on Liberty , great crew and she has Alchemy Bar one of the best spots on the ship. Edited October 2, 2015 by Midwestgal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanookz Posted October 2, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted October 2, 2015 we are pretty active and will probably be in port most of the day. Are there more/less/same activities on RCCL? does that even matter with there only being one sea day. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Bear Posted October 2, 2015 #11 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Since everyone has different desires, these are our thoughts,,, We'd always take a balcony over an inside, even on a much smaller ship. If you drink alcohol, Carnival is cheaper:D, and we like the free food choices on Carnival more. But,,,,going on a lower priced cruise might mean a younger crowd:eek:, and RCL's entertainment is better. Whatever your choice, have a great cruise.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheehanDJ Posted October 2, 2015 #12 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Ignoring the cabins, because that is kind of an apples and oranges thing. I would choose the Adventure due to one thing on the itinerary, a sea day on the last day of the cruise. Excellent way to wind down from a port intensive cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9876 Posted October 2, 2015 #13 Share Posted October 2, 2015 (edited) I say go for Liberty....love , love the Liberty. This ship has a magic about her I swear. Out of all my cruises we had the best time on Liberty , great crew and she has Alchemy Bar one of the best spots on the ship. And I thought it was just me! :) I have been on Carnival LIberty twice and they have been two of my best cruises. Edited October 2, 2015 by 9876 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topo Gigio Posted October 2, 2015 #14 Share Posted October 2, 2015 When is the cruise? usually closer to sailing date the price can drop significantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwestgal Posted October 2, 2015 #15 Share Posted October 2, 2015 And I thought it was just me! :) I have been on Carnival LIberty twice and they have been two of my best cruises. I'm telling you , this ship has a magic about her from the crew to the mind set of her passengers . I really liked the Breeze but it didn't have the same vibe as Liberty, I've yet to be on a ship with this type of vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSaints1 Posted October 3, 2015 #16 Share Posted October 3, 2015 We sailed the Valor last year to the same islands and loved the ship and the islands, but next year were doing Adventure for 8 days to Aruba, Bonaire, Curaco, Antigua and St Maarten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tserface Posted October 3, 2015 #17 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I'd go with the balcony and it looks like you should get perks for the loyalty program with Carnival. The Adventure is a wonderful ship and you can't go wrong there, but it seems like the other is pretty good too. I also really love St. Kitts. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psupa Posted October 3, 2015 #18 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I'm looking into my next cruise leaving out of San Juan. My question is to take Carnival or RCCL. I have sailed Carnival 12 or 13 times now and never with RCCL. The itineraries are both appealing to us and prices are about the same or within about $10. The difference is Carnival would be a balcony and RCCL would be an inside. I have sailed in both Balconies and inside rooms so I'm familiar with the ins and outs of the cabins. I'm curious what everyone's opinions are. Below are the itineraries: Carnival Liberty San Juan, Puerto Rico Dock St. Thomas, Usvi Dock Sea Barbados Dock St. Lucia Dock St Kitts, Wi Dock St. Maarten, Na Dock San Juan, Puerto Rico Dock Adventure of the seas San Juan, Puerto Rico Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas St. Croix, U.s.v.i. St. Johns, Antigua Castries, St. Lucia St. George''s, Grenada Sea San Juan, Puerto Rico I will also post in Carnival as an experiment. thanks You may want to check the Carnival Pride out of Baltimore for Jan 17th. There's an 11 night cruise which ends in San Juan with a nice itinerary to Grand Turk, Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao and St. Croix. There's also the 10 day from San Juan to Baltimore on Jan 28th with stops in St. Thomas, Antigua, Dominica, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and St. Marteen. Sorry folks I know this is the Royal board and we usually cruise with them except when I see a great itinerary. Theresa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted October 3, 2015 #19 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Sailed on Adventure in June and it is a great ship. Mytime Dining hosts are incredible. You may not mind an inside on this route, because it is very port-intensive and you will only be in the cabin to sleep. If you have the time sail both itineraries on a B2B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flczr Posted October 3, 2015 #20 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Then only cruise I have done on Carnival was into San Juan. LOS was already in port when we arrived. My late wife and I stood on the veranda of our ship and yelled "Help us we are on the wrong ship." plus by the time we got off the ship it was dark and scary. We left port before 12 So let me put it this way. GO RCCL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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