Triplet and One Posted April 12, 2009 #1 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I am hoping someone can provide me with unbiased info to help me choose between RCCL and Princess. Both cruise lines offer similar itineraries, departure ports. We are a family with 4 teenagers looking to cruise this summer. Our kids don't take much advantage of the "teen clubs". Is there a difference in food quality, entertainment and ship features? It appears that Princess offers lower prices than Royal Caribbean. That's a plus on Princess' side, of course. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted April 12, 2009 #2 Share Posted April 12, 2009 With 4 teens, if you pick a Voyager of Freedom class ship, they will have many more activities to choose from over Princess ships. However, if you are not looking at these RCI ships, if the itinerary is one you want, I'd stay with Princess. Princess ships are not as visually exciting as RCI nor as easy to "navigate", but it's probably not worth the extra money for your familiy to choose any RCI ship that is other than the 2 above named classes of RCI ships. Each line has its pluses and minuses. We happen to prefer RCI after sailing Princess 6 times. Nothing really wrong with Princess (and the food might be just a little better) and we had great times on the cruises. But RCI has such a "wow" factor and larger balcony cabins than Princess, that we have sailed only RCI for the last several years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribbeanboy Posted April 12, 2009 #3 Share Posted April 12, 2009 There are tons of threads about RCCL vs Princess, but basically they are in the same league, there is one here someone comparing Emerald Princess and Mariner of the Seas.You will get a good idea! http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=944923 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triplet and One Posted April 13, 2009 Author #4 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Thank you so much for the replies. What a great and detailed link you sent. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancldaca Posted April 13, 2009 #5 Share Posted April 13, 2009 The basic cruise experience is similar. I find that PCL is tad classier with better food while RCL has more 'wow' factor in their ship designs and tend to be more active. Honestly, you should enjoy your vacation on either although I, if I had children, would favor RCL just because of the extra activities - especially on Voyager/Freedom/Oasis classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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