Torinate Posted July 15, 2014 #1 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Hello there. Planning our first cruise for my spouse and I. Looking at either a 4 night or 5 night trip out if Tampa in March. Limited to this number of nights due to children being left with Grandma. So, which one? Both offer 4 and 5 night cruises in our time period. Have experience on either or both? Opinions? Thanks for the help! Torinate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie51 Posted July 15, 2014 #2 Share Posted July 15, 2014 For me I would choose Royal Caribbean any day over Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted July 15, 2014 #3 Share Posted July 15, 2014 5 day RCI is my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torinate Posted July 15, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Any specifics for either if these 2 cruises? New to this, so don't really know what to expect. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skandls Posted July 16, 2014 #5 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Neither ship is new. The Brilliance is a much nicer ship. Better layout and I think I it is bigger. Look at the sq ft per passenger and pictures of the cabins. Also check the food venues - and read the reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPacificbound Posted July 16, 2014 #6 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Royal Caribbean Brilliance of the Seas. :) http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=83 RCCL forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorisis Posted July 16, 2014 #7 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I have done both lines and prefer RCI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner15km Posted July 17, 2014 #8 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Fun people go on Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted July 17, 2014 #9 Share Posted July 17, 2014 This one isn't even close, in my opinion. Definitely Brilliance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torinate Posted November 1, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Well, finally went ahead and booked the cruise... RCO Brilliance of the seas for March. Yay! Thanks for the advice! Now... To arrange a car rental in Tampa - any ideas for best rates etc? It's for the week before the cruise. Any amazing excursions out of Cozumel? Thanks again~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmf123 Posted November 1, 2014 #11 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Torinate, you've made a wonderful choice with Brilliance! I love her sister ships (Radiance and Serenade), and have booked her other sister ship (Jewel) for 2015. It's our favorite RCI class of ship. With her three acres of glass, you certainly know that you are on a ship- even glass elevators! A few spots we enjoy are the Solarium, Schooner Bar, the self-leveling pool tables in the Colony Club, and (specialty restaurant) Chops Grille for a filet. Regarding Cozumel, check out the Cozumel Ports of Call forum: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=210. Lots of discussion on shore excursions there, (Mr. Sanchos tour is a popular one). I hope you booked the 5 nt. cruise, to add either Key West or Grand Cayman to the itinerary. Also peruse the Royal Caribbean forum, on the link provided by SPacificbound. Enjoy your first cruise! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted November 2, 2014 #12 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Depends on when you want to cruise ? Paradise is going into drydock in Feb . Rates would also be my consideration . Either ship offers a good short cruise . Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzaholic41 Posted November 3, 2014 #13 Share Posted November 3, 2014 You made the right choice. No doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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