Which one would you choose...?

[Tapi]

Here's the scenario:

 

4 guests, driving to the port. 2 cabins:

• Husband and Wife
  
• Mother in law and 1 year old son
  

 

Option A:

Carnival Dream

• Cozumel, Roatan, Belize and Costa Maya
  
• 1 cat 6B for us, 1 cat 1A for the mother in law and son
  
• 8 hour drive
  

 

Option B:

Carnival Elation

• Jamaica, Cozumel, and Grand Cayman
  
• 2 cat 6B cabins
  
• 4 hour drive
  
• $900 less

 

I know that the Dream is definitely a much newer and larger ship, but taking into account the drive, difference in price, and the group composition (traveling with mother in law and toddler), which one would you choose?

 

Thanks for your input...! :)

[mudpievelour]

Sounds to me like you've already made your decision. $900 can go a long way on a cruise. Or on another cruise!:D

[deepnite10]

id opt for B if i could leave the Mother-in-law at home..:p

[cuyahoga11]

Here's the scenario:

 

 

4 guests, driving to the port. 2 cabins:

• Husband and Wife
  
• Mother in law and 1 year old son
  

Option A:

 

Carnival Dream

• Cozumel, Roatan, Belize and Costa Maya
  
• 1 cat 6B for us, 1 cat 1A for the mother in law and son
  
• 8 hour drive
  

Option B:

 

Carnival Elation

• Jamaica, Cozumel, and Grand Cayman
  
• 2 cat 6B cabins
  
• 4 hour drive
  
• $900 less
  

I know that the Dream is definitely a much newer and larger ship, but taking into account the drive, difference in price, and the group composition (traveling with mother in law and toddler), which one would you choose?

 

Thanks for your input...! :)

 

If they are the same length, I would take the Elation

[mindymp]

I've never been on Dream, but have been on Elation, and it was a fine ship. For $900 less, take the Elation.

[jetskier]

I would go with the shorter drive. (And then have the MIL babysit and use the $900 to take another cruise)

 

Dave

[navybaby1113]

I would definitely pick the Elation cruise.

[CapeCodCruiser]

Definitely B!

[Starfire_rules]

I also agree, B: the Elation.

With a 1 year old, the less time in the car the better. Also the price is soooo right. Have a great time!

[mmawco]

I also agree, B: the Elation.

With a 1 year old, the less time in the car the better. Also the price is soooo right. Have a great time!

 

Good point....I am with you on this!

 

Option B

[thunderbird1]

id opt for B if i could leave the Mother-in-law at home..:p

 

LOL--me too! Plus you'd only need the one stateroom--more savings for more cruises!

 

But seriously, B sounds like a much better choice.

[katiel53]

Does a 1A have 2 lower beds? I have never been in one, but I thought it had an upper and lower. If it does, would your mother-in-law sleep on the upper bunk? You child would be too young to be up there.

 

I'd probably go with B even though I am sailing on the Dream. You can go on there when your child is older and would be able to enjoy the ship.

 

Enjoy!

[Tapi]

Does a 1A have 2 lower beds? I have never been in one, but I thought it had an upper and lower. If it does, would your mother-in-law sleep on the upper bunk? You child would be too young to be up there.

 

I'd probably go with B even though I am sailing on the Dream. You can go on there when your child is older and would be able to enjoy the ship.

 

Enjoy!

 

1A on the Elation has an upper/lower configuration. However, they will bring a crib for our son. So MIL would take the lower bed (or upper) or she can alternate...:D

[Nunu]

[Charles 3]

I would choose the Elation as well....but then I really enjoy the Fantasy class ships.

[Cruzman]

I have dealt with the same dilemma. I was very excited about maybe cruising on the Dream, but after considering the 550 mile drive, hotel overnight, and $800 price difference, I will be booking the Elation!

[marshhawk]

Choose "B", sounds like MIL will be the baby sitter on this trip anyway:rolleyes:, but next time maybe you can go w/o baby and MIL, sail happy.

[PittsburghGirlee]

I was also depating on the Dream for May 2010.

The price for an 8G (aft balcony) was $1049.00 per pax. I opted to go on the Liberty (same itinenay - which we preferr) and get my first 9A wrap for $939.00 instead.:D:D This will be our first 9A wrap so it was a no brainer for us.

We will get to the Dream in 2011 for sure.

Just my 2 cents;)