daisyx3
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Dec 30, 2009
DH and I are looking at going on a shorter (5-6 day) cruise over my school's March break next year. But I've never been on a non-Disney cruise so I'm really torn about the choice.
There are two RCL choices, one on Independence (5 nights) and one on Freedom (6). Both leave out of Fort Lauderdale. Independence goes to Cozumel and Costa Maya while Freedom also adds Cayman; I've been to Cozumel and Cayman in 2004 on the Magic. Freedom is a little cheaper than Independence for an extra day, which confuses me more, but both are around $2000.
The Crown Princess has a 5 night leaving out of Lauderdale as well. Two ports, Amber Cove and Grand Turk, neither of which I have been to. For the same money I can book what they call a "club class" mini-suite, which entitles me to priority embarkation and debarkation and no waits for anytime dining and a dedicated seating area for that as well. I can't lie, it seems like that room would be more "special" than the RCL superior ocean view balcony rooms (and a RCL suite is more than I want to spend).
We will both be 54, no kids going (the youngest is in college anyhow). Like good food and good service and a clean room with a great view, and nice adults only areas.
Thanks for any feedback. I know this board is "Royal Caribbean" but I am assuming it covers all cruises that are non-DCL.
There are two RCL choices, one on Independence (5 nights) and one on Freedom (6). Both leave out of Fort Lauderdale. Independence goes to Cozumel and Costa Maya while Freedom also adds Cayman; I've been to Cozumel and Cayman in 2004 on the Magic. Freedom is a little cheaper than Independence for an extra day, which confuses me more, but both are around $2000.
The Crown Princess has a 5 night leaving out of Lauderdale as well. Two ports, Amber Cove and Grand Turk, neither of which I have been to. For the same money I can book what they call a "club class" mini-suite, which entitles me to priority embarkation and debarkation and no waits for anytime dining and a dedicated seating area for that as well. I can't lie, it seems like that room would be more "special" than the RCL superior ocean view balcony rooms (and a RCL suite is more than I want to spend).
We will both be 54, no kids going (the youngest is in college anyhow). Like good food and good service and a clean room with a great view, and nice adults only areas.
Thanks for any feedback. I know this board is "Royal Caribbean" but I am assuming it covers all cruises that are non-DCL.