oldmom Posted August 25, 2016 #1 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Has anyone here had their spouse turn into a cruise ship snob? Saw the 5 day cruise in Jan. 2018 on Majesty for a great price! We even live about 4-4 1/2 hours away from Port canaveral-so short drive. We just got off Oasis in May ( our second time) we are going in December 2016 on Freedom (my third time-his second). We have mainly done Voyager type years ago -and the Freedom classes , Oasis classes in the last 10-12 years-except for a short Bahamas cruise-Sovereign-maybe 6-7 years ago. He thinks the Majesty would " be a let down after Oasis! I agree that the ship can not compare to the larger ships- but it is still a cruise ! Anyone else had this problem after going on "nicer ship" cruises:(. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky821 Posted August 25, 2016 #2 Share Posted August 25, 2016 We did the Allure TA last year, disembarked and then went straight to Majesty for a 3 night. We actually much preferred majesty!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted August 25, 2016 #3 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Has anyone here had their spouse turn into a cruise ship snob? Saw the 5 day cruise in Jan. 2018 on Majesty for a great price! We even live about 4-4 1/2 hours away from Port canaveral-so short drive. We just got off Oasis in May ( our second time) we are going in December 2016 on Freedom (my third time-his second). We have mainly done Voyager type years ago -and the Freedom classes , Oasis classes in the last 10-12 years-except for a short Bahamas cruise-Sovereign-maybe 6-7 years ago. He thinks the Majesty would " be a let down after Oasis! I agree that the ship can not compare to the larger ships- but it is still a cruise ! Anyone else had this problem after going on "nicer ship" cruises:(. I wouldn't go on it either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzerci Posted August 25, 2016 #4 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I'm with him. I wouldn't let a good price sway me on it, either. My vacation time is worth more than a trip on Majesty! She had her day, but there are way too many better options to justify it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeCodCruiser Posted August 25, 2016 #5 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I'd tell him "well I'll tell you all about it when I get back!" He might change his tune! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchcanrican Posted August 25, 2016 #6 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I have not been on the Oasis family. We have been on the radiance class and Voyager Class. We prefer the Radiance over the Voyager. So sometimes bigger is not always better. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoopy2110 Posted August 25, 2016 #7 Share Posted August 25, 2016 If he won't go with you, go on your own :D Show him the pictures of what he missed out on when you get back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ParticularHbr Posted August 25, 2016 #8 Share Posted August 25, 2016 We're the same way. If the ship isn't voyager class or larger, DH is no longer interested. I'm ok w/smaller if it's a port intensive itinerary but probably wouldn't go back to Majesty no matter how cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptf2009 Posted August 25, 2016 #9 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I hope you are in a suite...did you see the size of the interior (114 sq ft), OV (120 sq.ft.) and Sup OV ( 155 sq. ft.)....the only balcony cabins are the suites! YIKES! Happy cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptf2009 Posted August 25, 2016 #10 Share Posted August 25, 2016 My DH has also turned in to a cruise snob...he only wants a suite, but I keep talking him into a balcony because I find deals for half the price of a suite! We only go on voyager class or larger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted August 25, 2016 #11 Share Posted August 25, 2016 We did 11 days on Monarch over Christmas and New Years in 2012 and to date that is still one of our favorite cruises. I would not let the ship alone sway my decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted August 25, 2016 #12 Share Posted August 25, 2016 If it's Majesty or no cruise, I'd definitely do Majesty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo1098 Posted August 25, 2016 #13 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I Felt somewhat like your husband at first. I was spoiled by the big ships. I just got off Majesty a couple weeks ago. If you try to compare the two ships you will be disappointed. You have to temper your expectations. Like you said its still a cruise. As long as you don't stress the little things wrong and just enjoy it for what it is its still a good time. I already made reservations for the day in January 2018 so you see my feelings on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug S Posted August 26, 2016 #14 Share Posted August 26, 2016 With me its more that I'm not excited about anything less than a week. Also prefer larger ships but not a deal breaker. With shorter cruises the packing and traveling to and from port : Actual sailing/vacationing ratio is not good enough. Seems like you just get to the point of being able to really relax and you have to pack and go back home. I guess a B2B would be an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFerrington Posted August 26, 2016 #15 Share Posted August 26, 2016 For me, it's not the ship size that's the problem, it's the cruise length. B/c we have to fly, we no longer take any cruises shorter than 7 nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordnlkon Posted August 26, 2016 #16 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I agree with your husband, neither the wife or I, want anything to do with the smaller ships. I'd rather spend a little more money and cruise on a different ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cujosmom Posted August 26, 2016 #17 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I'm on his side. 1. Only a Five Night cruise :( 2. Small ship with even smaller cabins :( 3. 4.5 hour drive (each way) :( Three strikes and you're out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted August 26, 2016 #18 Share Posted August 26, 2016 We haven't sailed an Oasis Class, but have been on Radiance Class and a Freedom Class, I would not trade down to a smaller ship, plus having to fly from the West Coast & back so we do the longer cruises. I do hope we can do an Oasis Class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNUZULOOSE Posted August 26, 2016 #19 Share Posted August 26, 2016 At this point I would do any cruise. We haven't cruised since 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalliekae Posted August 26, 2016 #20 Share Posted August 26, 2016 (edited) .....He thinks the Majesty would " be a let down after Oasis! I agree that the ship can not compare to the larger ships- but it is still a cruise ! Anyone else had this problem after going on "nicer ship" cruises:(. I wouldn't call it being snobby, but I have the same problem. Although we've sailed on HAL's smaller ships, we've only sailed on Oasis and Allure with RCCL. Hubby is tired of the same old ports that the Oasis and Allure go to, but I feel as though I would be disappointed if I sailed on Royal's smaller ships. Now, I don't mind booking HAL's newest ship which is much smaller, but that's a new ship and we both like to sail on new ships. Edited August 26, 2016 by kalliekae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted August 26, 2016 #21 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I have cruised on every class, and on almost every ship in the fleet. I would (and will) cruise the Majesty in a heartbeat. Lots of good memories on that ship, and I plan to make some more. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2CatsInFlorida Posted August 26, 2016 #22 Share Posted August 26, 2016 First prize a week on Majesty. Second prize two weeks on Majesty. Old, expensive for what you get and tends to break down. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisequeen4ever Posted August 26, 2016 #23 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Lol My DH is, too, but for him it's more port ratio and length of cruise. Anything less than 10 days and under 70% port to days ratio he scoffs at; it's a tad annoying to this "I'll do any cruise" girl. [emoji5] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamesEM Posted August 26, 2016 #24 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I'm with your husband, I will not sail unless it is a Voyager class or larger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcruise20 Posted August 26, 2016 #25 Share Posted August 26, 2016 (edited) I'm with your hubby. I personally only do Radiance-Freedom. I did Sovereign in 04 and I said never again. I felt the interior room was small even for 2 ppl. If anyone fits four ppl in those rooms it would look like a Tetris game :p Edited August 26, 2016 by jcruise20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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