Help me choose a San Juan itinerary...vision of the seas vs freedom of the seas

[SteelCityCruiser10]

14 minutes ago, BillOh said:

Do you have kids?  If so, I would lean toward Freedom.  I love Freedom, but would do that Vision itinerary with no regrets, but that ship has less for kids. 

OP has kids 8 & 11

[Desert Cruizers]

Shilly Shally I hope so also, as we lost the Allure to her dry dock for April. but did book the Allure for the fall of 2020, Western Med & TA. One reason I booked the Freedom as I preferred the itinerary.

[cruiseguy1016]

4 hours ago, Desert Cruizers said:

Daughter & I are booked on both the March 1st & 8th of 2020. Pricing has jumped dramatically though since i booked us. 

 

We're on the March 8th cruise. The price has jumped $350/pp for a balcony cabin. Glad we booked when we did.

Edited March 27, 2019 by cruiseguy1016

[Desert Cruizers]

Cruiseguy I have a Roll Call already started for both cruises 

 

Gay

[Ashland]

Sailing with kids this age...Freedom absolutely for you and them....easy choice.

[crusinmedrn]

We loved the Freedom and her San Juan itinerary last July. St Lucia was by far our favorite. We went with a local guide and toured the entire beautiful island. Never been on Vision and have grown children so can't speak for that ship.

[mac66]

Was just on the Freedom/ABC island itinerary in mid February. It was a great cruise and the ABCs are some on my favorite islands. St. Maarten was fun as well.

[ltlslick1]

Freedom of the Seas would likely be a better transition, it has more the of the Royal Caribbean features that are advertised.  The ABC islands is a nice itinerary.  Grenada is a neat stop, but not sure how much there is for kids to do there.  Dominica is a skip in my book.  The port is in a run down area, but full disclosure - I didn't do any excursions.  Good luck with you decision.  I am booked on Freedom myself and looking forward to the newly refurbished ship.