Which ship would you pick

[mbisson]

Which list am I on:p

 

You are on the list that I haven't added several to today

[Agemini]

I've only been on the Pearl last year and going on the Dawn this coming Saturday. After my cruise I do the poll

[Azure Moon]

The pretty ••P•••••E•••••A•••••R•••••L•••

[terrymtex01]

Our poor beloved Star..only three little votes..

 

You know.. I am excited to read so many good postings about the Dawn since we will be on her for the first time this coming Nov.

 

Pearl over Dawn because of:

 

Great Outdoors area on the Pearl

A much better buffet layout on the Pearl

 

I could care less about the tall atrium with glass elevators on the Dawn that seems to be such a big deal to many here.

 

It's a toss up for us however; the Sun came in 1st and Star 2nd. I think the reason we love the Sun is for it's size and the best crew--plus they put on one heck of a Halloween party and the casino was generous to us! We really enjoyed the AC stern suite. The Star was memoriable as it was a cruise we took our whole family on---we had an AB suite with the best master bath. Each ship brings back great memories and I can't wait to be on the EPIC!:D

 

The SS Norway will still be number 1 as it was our first cruise and brought us into this great world of cruising and the family of cruisers!!:)

 

You know Baker... I never thought the atrium would matter that much to me.. and I would never pick a cruise because of the atrium... but we both sure missed having that wide open beautiful atrium we are used to on other ships when we where on the Pearl last Oct. I have to say if there was anything physically about the Pearl we thought was a let down it was the atrium.

[Ladder55]

are we done is the vote closed?:D

[Ladder55]

are we done is the vote closed?:D

looks like it is too close to call

[hawaiilvr]

Pride of America! The best cruise itinerary out there. Four Hawaiian islands in seven days and only unpacking once. Tropical beauty without the poverty, pushy salespeople at the ports, no "running the gauntlet" of cab drivers as you disembark, etc.

 

PofAm still ranks as my favorite of the four cruises I have been on simply because of the itinerary.

[Partyatsea]

I've been on both the Gem and the Dawn and loved them both. I voted Gem because the Dawn has no balconies for 4 people, and no AFs on the aft. I did like the pool setup better on the Dawn tho and it was a tuff call ......

[CruisnPhilly]

In order of best overall ratings from Cruise Critic Reviewers

 

Norwegian Pearl 4.4

Norwegian Jewel 4.4

Norwegian Gem 4.3

Norwegian Sun 4.2

Norwegian Dawn 4.2

Norwegian Star 4.2

Norwegian Wind 4.1

Norwegian Spirit 4.1

Norwegian Crown 4.0

Norwegian Pride of America 4.0

Norwegian Sky 3.9

Norwegian Jade 3.8

Norwegian Majesty 3.8

[grand isle joe]

One I would NEVER sail again is Spirit of America...even if you gave a free cruise.

[Browezilla]

I picked PoA for the itinerary, Hawaii. The ship is immaterial, it's the itinerary I voted for.

[CruisnPhilly]

Surprising that many of the posts on the NCL boards claim NCL as one of the best values within the main-stream cruise lines. This is from Cruise Critics poll results from reviews for "Best Cruise Values" (not sure what criteria they used though).

 

BEST CRUISE VALUES

Carnival Imagination 4.8

Carnival Legend 4.8

RCL Independence of the Seas 4.8

Carnival Glory 4.7

Carnival Valor 4.7

Carnival Holiday 4.7

Carnival Triumph 4.7

Carnival Fascination 4.7

Carnival Freedom 4.6

RCL Majesty of the Seas 4.6

Carnival Inspiration 4.6

RCL Mariner of the Seas 4.6

Carnival Liberty 4.6

Carnival Miracle 4.6

Carnival Paradise 4.6

Carnival Destiny 4.6

RCL Freedom of the Seas 4.5

Carnival Fantasy 4.5

Carnival Elation 4.5

Carnival Victory 4.5

RCL Vision of the Seas 4.5

Carnival Conquest 4.5

RCL Radiance of the Seas 4.5

RCL Enchantment of the Seas 4.5

RCL Liberty of the Seas 4.5

Carnival Spirit 4.5

RCL Serenade of the Seas 4.4

RCL Jewel of the Seas 4.4

RCL Brilliance of the Seas 4.4

RCL Voyager of the Seas 4.4

RCL Sovereign of the Seas 4.4

Carnival Sensation 4.4

RCL Monarch of the Seas 4.4

Carnival Pride 4.4

Carnival Ecstasy 4.3

RCL Legend of the Seas 4.3

RCL Navigator of the Seas 4.3

Carnival Splendor 4.3

Norwegian Sun 4.3

Norwegian Pearl 4.2

Norwegian Gem 4.1

Norwegian Sky 4.1

Norwegian Jewel 4.1

Norwegian Star 4.1

Norwegian Dawn 4.0

RCL Rhapsody of the Seas 4.0

Norwegian Pride of America 4.0

RCL Splendour of the Seas 4.0

Norwegian Majesty 4.0

Norwegian Spirit 3.9

Norwegian Jade 3.9

[*Wink*]

Surprising that many of the posts on the NCL boards claim NCL as one of the best values within the main-stream cruise lines. This is from Cruise Critics poll results from reviews for "Best Cruise Values" (not sure what criteria they used though).

 

BEST CRUISE VALUES

Carnival Imagination 4.8

Carnival Legend 4.8

RCL Independence of the Seas 4.8

Carnival Glory 4.7

Carnival Valor 4.7

Carnival Holiday 4.7

Carnival Triumph 4.7

Carnival Fascination 4.7

Carnival Freedom 4.6

RCL Majesty of the Seas 4.6

Carnival Inspiration 4.6

RCL Mariner of the Seas 4.6

Carnival Liberty 4.6

Carnival Miracle 4.6

Carnival Paradise 4.6

Carnival Destiny 4.6

RCL Freedom of the Seas 4.5

Carnival Fantasy 4.5

Carnival Elation 4.5

Carnival Victory 4.5

RCL Vision of the Seas 4.5

Carnival Conquest 4.5

RCL Radiance of the Seas 4.5

RCL Enchantment of the Seas 4.5

RCL Liberty of the Seas 4.5

Carnival Spirit 4.5

RCL Serenade of the Seas 4.4

RCL Jewel of the Seas 4.4

RCL Brilliance of the Seas 4.4

RCL Voyager of the Seas 4.4

RCL Sovereign of the Seas 4.4

Carnival Sensation 4.4

RCL Monarch of the Seas 4.4

Carnival Pride 4.4

Carnival Ecstasy 4.3

RCL Legend of the Seas 4.3

RCL Navigator of the Seas 4.3

Carnival Splendor 4.3

Norwegian Sun 4.3

Norwegian Pearl 4.2

Norwegian Gem 4.1

Norwegian Sky 4.1

Norwegian Jewel 4.1

Norwegian Star 4.1

Norwegian Dawn 4.0

RCL Rhapsody of the Seas 4.0

Norwegian Pride of America 4.0

RCL Splendour of the Seas 4.0

Norwegian Majesty 4.0

Norwegian Spirit 3.9

Norwegian Jade 3.9

Um... OK.. So which NCL ship would you choose?

[chrisbd1]

Though I've sailed the Jewel 3 times, and she'll always be close to my heart, I choose the Dawn. Yes, I messed having the free cappuccino/espresso/latte machines, or the heated loungers in the spa but I loved that the Blue Lagoon has outdoor seating. I love the stadium seating by the pool and I love that the kids pool is on the other end of the ship. I don't dislike children, it's just that the kids area actually seems set up for kids to have a great (loud) time :).

 

MsBelp spent the first four days of our Dawn cruise sad that the Dawn wasn't the Jewel. By the end of the cruise, she didn't want to leave the ship :eek:. She slowly fell in love with the Dawn. ;)

 

On our last cruise on the Jewel, I actually had the hostess from Cagneys remember me (in a good way) from our Dawn cruise the year before. That's just awesome !

[FJDK]

I am hoping in three weeks to be able to answer Majesty. The two NCL ships that I have cruised on previously are no longer NCL ships: Dream and Sea. :( If NCL decided not to sale her it would be Dream.

[jondirk]

They say you never forget your first, uhh cruise that is. But sorry Sky, we had a wonderful time together but I'm afraid I've found someone else -- her name is Dawn.

[debshomespun]

I chose the POA for her itinerary in Hawaii. It is one of my favorite, although we haven't done it yet on NCL. We have only been on the Pearl and it was a fantastic cruise. Looking forward to our 14 night repo on the Dawn in Nov!

[ute_fan]

I voted for the Pearl -- but I really book more by the itinerary than the ship. My vote for the Pearl was based on doing the Alaska/Glacier Bay itinerary. If it was a matter of sailing to the Caribbean, it wouldn't matter.

[mbisson]

I voted for the Pearl -- but I really book more by the itinerary than the ship. My vote for the Pearl was based on doing the Alaska/Glacier Bay itinerary. If it was a matter of sailing to the Caribbean, it wouldn't matter.

 

I normally vote 'whatever my next ship is' when these polls start. But this time, I'll vote whatever ship ute votes for.

 

Oh, Wait---that also happens to be my next ship :)

What a coincidence!!!

 

BTW-suggest this to your son:

http://www.steamtrainride.com/

[ute_fan]

I normally vote 'whatever my next ship is' when these polls start. But this time, I'll vote whatever ship ute votes for.

 

Oh, Wait---that also happens to be my next ship :)

What a coincidence!!!

 

BTW-suggest this to your son:

http://www.steamtrainride.com/

 

Hey Monte -- I might vote for whatever my next ship is too -- except that there isn't a "next" ship right now :(. The closest ship to me is going to be whatever one my daughter decided she wants for her honeymoon (if they decide on a cruise), and the mean thing won't allow me to come along!

 

That railroad looks great. We're thinking of going back up with my son once he's done, and I'll add that to the itinerary. He's just been moved to an area in Puyallup, and probably won't be back to Centralia/Chehalis before he comes home.

[mbisson]

The closest ship to me is going to be whatever one my daughter decided she wants for her honeymoon (if they decide on a cruise), and the mean thing won't allow me to come along!

 

I've a hunch you won't be invited ;)

[ute_fan]

I've a hunch you won't be invited ;)

 

You're right -- I won't be :D. Luckily for her, it won't be a week that would work out well with my work schedule, so she's safe. Otherwise she might find a stowaway.....

[Ms belp]

Though I've sailed the Jewel 3 times, and she'll always be close to my heart, I choose the Dawn. Yes, I messed having the free cappuccino/espresso/latte machines, or the heated loungers in the spa but I loved that the Blue Lagoon has outdoor seating. I love the stadium seating by the pool and I love that the kids pool is on the other end of the ship. I don't dislike children, it's just that the kids area actually seems set up for kids to have a great (loud) time :).

 

MsBelp spent the first four days of our Dawn cruise sad that the Dawn wasn't the Jewel. By the end of the cruise, she didn't want to leave the ship :eek:. She slowly fell in love with the Dawn. ;)

 

On our last cruise on the Jewel, I actually had the hostess from Cagneys remember me (in a good way) from our Dawn cruise the year before. That's just awesome !

 

I'm sorry you "messed".:p It must have been all the fancy coffee.:D

[jondirk]

I'm sorry you "messed".:p It must have been all the fancy coffee.:D

 

Eeeewwwww.

 

Can we vote for the new Oasis of the Seas -- that really looks sweet. And even after the Epic comes out, it'll still be only the third largest. As innovative as NCL has been I would love to see them incorporate a zip-line on their ships. Wouldn't it be cool to go sailing across the top of the ship from one end to the other?

[Dolphins]

The Dawn will always be our sentimental favorite. She introduced us to freestyle sailing round trip out of New York. She showed us how good some Hotel directors can be (Klaus and Hugo). She provided some of the best entertainers we have ever enjoyed on a cruise ship- Pamala Stanley, Vladimir Krevian, Anna Y Los Vientos, Best of Friends, Fabrizio Caligaris and many others. We keep going to the Dawn every fall and we are never disappointed.