Thanksgiving Allure or Harmony?

Trying to decide between these two itineraries on November 18:

Allure sailing to: St. Maarten, Puerto Rico, Haiti

Harmony sailing to: Haiti, Fallmouth, Cozumel

My dilemma is this: I've been on the Allure (and loved it) back in 2017, however I've never been to any of the ports it's going to, and have always wanted to go to St. Maarten.

On the other hand, I haven't sailed on the Harmony, and it's newer, but I've been to Cozumel (which I like) and went to Ocho Rios (which I very much disliked).

To add to the decision making, I'm taking my parents who have never been on a cruise, so I figure the Harmony would wow them the best.

What would you do? The prices are similar with the AOTS being about 10% less expensive, so not really a factor.

I sail the itinerary, cruise departure port, price and whether or not the ship has a cabin in a location I want, not the specific ship. I mean, if it's a family trip and I'm comparing Vision and Allure on a trip with my 8 year old the ship will play a part but when comparing cruises on similar classes the specific ship doesnt make a difference. Don't know if you're flying or driving but the logistical differences between miami and ft lauderdale could likely play a part as well.

Allure.

I'd also take the Allure for the itinerary.

On a Thanksgiving cruise be prepared for thousands of kids on either of these ships.

Allure (itienary)

Not much difference between the 2 ships....the parents will be wowed by either.

Allure is probably cheaper too

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Go to St.Thomas/St.Maartin on the Allure.

Who cares that a ship is a few years newer and has some additions?

Besides that, they are identical.

On a Thanksgiving cruise be prepared for thousands of kids on either of these ships.

I have been on a cruise for the last 9 Thanksgivings.

Kids on the ship is a Non-issue.

Not nearly as bad as Summer.

Unless you are old and crabby...

Thanks for the replies. They went in the direction I thought they would. I've heard St. Maarten is an amazing port.

I have been on a cruise for the last 9 Thanksgivings.

 

Kids on the ship is a Non-issue.

 

Not nearly as bad as Summer.

 

 

Unless you are old and crabby...

I did not say I had an issue with it but some might. We have gone on several TGiving cruises on large RCCL ships. There are a lot of kids. Just pointing that out to the OP. I am not old and crabby but as I get older I do get crabbier!