Wwyd?

[LuvWilliam]

Okay here's the dilemma we are facing: DH and I (late twenties/early thirties) are booked on a six night on Indy the end of the year. It's our first cruise without DS so we are excited and counting down the days. We have our flights booked and vacation days taken. However, I went on the RC website yesterday and saw that Oasis is leaving the day before. We got an AMAZING deal for Indy (E2 for $1002 total with taxes and fees!) Oasis would be $500 more but for an inside guarantee but an extra night. The ports don't really matter because we've been to them all numerous times but the ports are a slight upgrade from Indy.

 

We've been on Oasis in 2011 and absolutely loved it. We've been on the Freedom class twice and felt it was hard to go "down" to her again after Oasis but still enjoyed ourselves.

 

So pros:

1. Extra night

2. Bigger ship

3. Better entertainment

 

Con:

Extra money for lower stateroom

 

I know no one can make the decision for us but WWYD?!

[mrpayroll]

No doubt for us. We would switch to Oasis.

[cb at sea]

I would rather have a balcony for 1 less night, than an inside cabin...and since this is going to be "alone" time for you and hubby, the balcony is so much more romantic than an inside cabin!

[cocod08]

I haven't been on either ship but I think it would be hard to go from an E2 to an inside just for the extra night. thats my 2 cents

[Clarea]

I would take the balcony.

[Cruzin-K]

I'd keep the balcony.

[LuvWilliam]

Thanks everyone! This is such a hard decision! We enjoyed the entertainment on Oasis so much but it would be hard to go from a balcony to an inside cabin. We had an inside on Majesty once and felt like we were in a closet. The good news is we are only in there to sleep (2AM-8AM) and we are off! Haha =)

[cruzkitty]

I also love the Oasis, but love a Balcony more!

[Starry Eyes]

Well, you loved Oasis and seem to want to be on Oasis more than Indy. So, I'd say go for the longer cruise on the ship you want to sail. And watch for price drops or upgrade opportunities; maybe you'll catch one before final payment. Have fun either way.

[Havingfun2010]

Just my opinion. I go based on destination, and the destination is the ship in your case. The type of room, I pick is based on price. I will only pay a premium price, if it is on sale. I like balcony, but it is on the bottom of my list for selection.

[Marie51]

I would take the balcony any day over an interior. I don't see it as even an option.

 

Besides can you change your flights without paying a penalty?

Edited August 25, 2014 by Marie51

[nbsjcruiser]

I'd take the Indy. Love that ship and lots to do on her. Plus the $500 pays expenses for the week.

[FLACRUISER99]

I would take Oasis because I hate the INDY.:eek:

[sr4mjc]

I'd stick with the Indy. Pay more money to go to an inside, never.

Edited August 25, 2014 by sr4mjc

[rstout]

I would stick with the Indy and balcony. Your flights are booked (would you have to pay to change flights?) We had to move one of our boardwalk balcony cabins on the Allure to an inside for half the cruise and we hated it...it felt very claustrophobic.

[tneah]

Thanks everyone! This is such a hard decision! We enjoyed the entertainment on Oasis so much but it would be hard to go from a balcony to an inside cabin. We had an inside on Majesty once and felt like we were in a closet. The good news is we are only in there to sleep (2AM-8AM) and we are off! Haha =)

 

I've been on the Majesty and those were tiniest insides I have ever been on. so glad hubby couldn't make it on that trip. there would not have been room for him.

Oasis and Freedom have bigger insides.

 

I think I would switch to the Oasis since it seems to fit your likes and I think you'll be awake more hours than sleeping. If the balcony on Oasis drops in prices perhaps you could move up.

[dancinman66]

Is stuck with Indy

Better deal and still a huge ship

 

 

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[LuvWilliam]

We ended up jumping ship! We also changed our flights and hotel for the night before without any fees! WOOO! =) Now into booking entertainment... Thanks everyone for your input ;-)

[Mac303]

I would never do inside, but that's me.

Edited August 25, 2014 by Mac303

[DonnaK]

I would take Oasis because I hate the INDY.:eek:

 

Why do you hate Indy? (Is your experience with Indy in the Caribbean or in Europe?)

[emeraldcity]

I can't imagine coughing up $500 to move from a balcony to an inside ... but that's just me.

[MichaelCMTX]

Well, you loved Oasis and seem to want to be on Oasis more than Indy.

 

What this one said. It's not what we'd do but as far as what you'd do, I think you know the answer ;)

[tneah]

I'm sure you'll be happier with your decision. Enjoy the Oasis again.

[cello56]

Don't forget that an inside on Oasis is likely quite a bit larger than an inside on Majesty!

[cruisenshop]

Never had an inside. So maybe you need to know that. But I'd pick Oasis hands down for the ship and one more day vacation!