Trying to decide, question on spa, Carnival Dream vs Royal's Liberty of the Seas

[bandjwayne]

I'm trying to decide on which ship to cruise out of Galveston next Feb. 

 

Carnival Dream - 5 night Western = Sea, Cozumel, Progreso, Sea

Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas - 7 night Western = Sea, Sea, Cozumel, Puerto Costa Maya, Roatan, Sea

 

I've sailed on the Liberty class before (as well as Voyager & Oasis class), but not the Dream class (Vista, Paradise, and a few other smaller ships).  I really liked the hot tubs on the Liberty that hang out over the edge giving a great view.  What intrigues me the most about the Dream is the spa...I've heard wonderful things about the spa on this class & have never done that before.  My hubby & I like to hang out by the pool & the hot tubs normally so I can see this as a big perk for the Dream, but it's only a 5 night cruise and those extra 2 days on the Liberty would be nice.  

 

Has anyone been in the spa on the Liberty class?  Thoughts on it vs the Dream's spa???

 

Also, I've only been to Cozumel on these itineraries...thoughts on the other stops?

 

Thanks,

Jody!

[KmomChicago]

Hi, Jody. I can't help with the spa questions, but I would think price and whether 5 day is really better for you vs. 7 would be the most critical decision factors; however I'm not a spa person!  Progresso is a good port to go see Mexican ruins, haven't been to the others.  Some Carnival fans seem to like Dream class better than Vista - my husband is interested in Vista class but from what I've read I think I am leaning toward Dream class (or wait for the new Mardi Gras) for our next Carnival outing.  Also, you might try posting this question on the Carnival boards - might get a quicker response.

 

If I were driving from Minnesota, the extra driving days and (I am guessing) a cheaper, slightly shorter cruise, might make sense.  If you have time for a 7 day, I'd probably vote that way.  Getting all the way to port is a hassle whether you fly or drive, so why not get in all the days you can once you get there?

 

If nothing else, my (somewhat lame) response may bump up your question to someone with better info for you. :) Good luck deciding.

[SRQbeachgirl]

The spa on the Dream class is absolutely amazing--and I say that as someone who is not really a spa person. But 5 days vs. 7 days? I'd take the longer cruise every single time.