Thoughts on Enchantment or Inspiration?

[Ashlea13vb]

I'd love to hear thoughts on the pros/cons of both the Enchantment of the Seas and Carnival's Inspiration - or a preference from those who have cruised both! We will be cruising to celebrate a 30th wedding anniversary for my parents and a *milestone* birthday for my mom - looking at the four-day Western Caribbean itineraries out of either Tampa (Inspiration - Cozumel) or Ft. Lauderdale (Enchantment - Key West, Cozumel).

 

My parents have never sailed either of these ships before, but have sailed both lines and prefer RCI slightly. I have only sailed Princess, so cannot provide my two cents on this one... which is why I'm turning to the experts!

 

We want a comfortable experience - looking to have fun, spend time together, and relax. We're not a picky bunch, but would love to hear some opinions before making a decision!

 

Thanks!

[Meig]

I went on Enchantment before it was refurbished and I thought it was a fabulous ship. My husband and I had a great time. Everything was clean and well maintained, the food was good, there was a lot of things to do, but there was a lot of time to relax as well.

 

I have never been on a Carnival cruise but from the pictures I have seen, the Carnival ships are much more Las Vegas in appearance than RCI ships. Too much neon and chrome for me :) I think that Carnival had a reputation bac k in the day for being wild ships, but they aren't as bad anymore. From stories I read, though, it seems like they still are a bit more wild than an RCI ship, but it does depend on the people cruising that particular cruise.

 

I'm sorry I can't be more helpful.

[Aquahound]

Based on everything you said, I'd advise Enchantment. Have not cruised Inspiration, but have been on her sister ships before. They have very dark decor with neon lights.

 

I cruised Enchantment pre-stretch. I loved her then and I'm sure she's even better now. She's a gorgeous ship, inside and out.

[Stoneyard]

Just got back from Enchantment to Belize in Jan (5 days). I like it better than any I've been on so far, including Holland American's Westerdam. Don't know how it was before "The Stretch" but as it is now, it's perfect.

[Ashlea13vb]

Thanks for the advice, gang! We decided to book the Enchantment of the Seas... so excited!!

[LHP]

Thanks for the advice, gang! We decided to book the Enchantment of the Seas... so excited!!

 

I think you made the right choice. As you can tell, we have only cruised Carnival..but when I was advising a school teacher friend of mine...I recommended the Enchantment because I thought it would be a better fit for she and her husband. That was last October.

 

They LOVED it.

 

Have a great cruise!!

[Host Kewlguy]

Do yourself a favor and go on Enchantment. It's a beautiful ship.

[Meig]

The Enchantment is a gorgeous ship, you'll love her! Enjoy!