nwo4life Posted May 1, 2013 #1 Share Posted May 1, 2013 DW & I are considering trying a new cruise line. We want to leave from New Orleans in December '14. After 12 CCL cruises, which ship would you suggest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccer Posted May 1, 2013 #2 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Been on 7 Carnival and 2 Royal, but Serenade was probably one of my favorite ships that I have been on. It's a little small, but nothing seemed crowded. Really well put together ship. I have not cruised NCL so cannot comment on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted May 1, 2013 #3 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Serenade, hands down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyD Posted May 1, 2013 #4 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I haven't cruised NCL but DW has. She would say the Serenade without a doubt. Beautiful ship. Lots of glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL67 Posted May 1, 2013 #5 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I agree. The Seranade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seago2 Posted May 1, 2013 #6 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Dawn: my least favorite ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgetjonesni Posted May 2, 2013 #7 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I haven't been on NCL but Serenade is a beautiful ship - I can't imagine being disappointed with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debshomespun Posted May 2, 2013 #8 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I have been on both Serenade and Dawn. Serenade wins hands down! So many views of the ocean. Much classier ship than the Dawn. You won't be disappointed with the Serenade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs2k Posted May 2, 2013 #9 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I was on 9 Carnival cruises then we went on Norwegian Spirit out of New York. We were disappointed in comparison. It had a different feel that Carnival. Not as much fun, in our opinion. We won't go on NCL again. If I had to choose now, I'd choose Royal Caribbean over NCL. But maybe I wouldn't like that either. We're going back to Carnival this month on the Glory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor_jimc Posted May 2, 2013 #10 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Go with the Serenade. We were like you .. many Carnival Cruises and we tried NCL and wen ton the NCL Dream (which I think may be the same class as the Dawn but don't quote me) We had an ok cruise but were disappointed with the Dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted May 2, 2013 #11 Share Posted May 2, 2013 DW & I are considering trying a new cruise line. We want to leave from New Orleans in December '14. After 12 CCL cruises, which ship would you suggest? I have sailed on Carnival 4 times, Norwegian once and Royal Caribbean 11 times so naturally I say Royal Caribbean. We have two upcoming cruises. First on the Serenade this December (2013) and the second on the same ship booked for February 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webzila Posted May 2, 2013 #12 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I have been on RCL, NCL and Carnival. I would choose NCL as my first option any day, followed by Royal Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvscruzn Posted May 2, 2013 #13 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Have not done the Serenade, but was on the Dawn last Dec. She has been refurbished and is an absolutely beautiful ship. Food and service were wonderful. Might not be as classy as the Serenade, but depends entirely on what you are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle V Posted May 2, 2013 #14 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Have never sailed NCL, so can't comment on that, but totally love the Serenade. One of my top two ships ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplyAddicted Posted May 2, 2013 #15 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I loved the Serenade! My favorite cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftykitty Posted May 2, 2013 #16 Share Posted May 2, 2013 DW & I are considering trying a new cruise line. We want to leave from New Orleans in December '14. After 12 CCL cruises, which ship would you suggest? I think you should ask this question on the boards for those particular companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted May 2, 2013 #17 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Go with the Serenade. We were like you .. many Carnival Cruises and we tried NCL and wen ton the NCL Dream (which I think may be the same class as the Dawn but don't quote me) We had an ok cruise but were disappointed with the Dream. In fairness the NCL Dream has not sailed for NCL since 2008. A lot can happen in the cruise industry in 5 years. I'd say in 2008 CCL was flying high and NCL was an after thought in my eyes. With an infusion in cash and a new CEO NCL has made major strides while CCL has gone backwards since the departure of Uncle Bob. I just got off the Dawn a few weeks ago and had a great cruise. You can't go wrong with the Serenade either.:) Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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