Jade vs Escape vs Getaway

[surran12]

I am looking at modifying a cruise next February and was wondering what others here would book. It will be for myself, DW, DS (8), DD (5). The choice is between 7 night western Caribbean in an SC on the Jade, or 7 night eastern 2 connecting balconies on the Escape or 2 connecting balconies Western Caribbean on Getaway.

 

We have done the western Caribbean before in an SC on the Dawn and LOVED the room. We will be doing an Eastern leg on Disney Fantasy in a balcony room in April so both will have been done before. I am torn because I love the SC room but would also like to try one of the new ships but I do have a slight hesitation because of the size of them. I know most of the shows are booked in advance so I can do some of what I want there, but are the Water slides and aqua park always incredibly busy that my young kids won't get to use them much anyway? How about the casino, with so many people is it really hard to find a spot at table games on the new ships? Thanks for any help and advise I helping me decide.

[Sotermarler]

I would choose the Escape because its the newest and biggest. As for the slides and ropes, on the Getaway, there was no wait when I went in them. We went mid November, i'm sure if you go on school break that might be a different story.

[surran12]

I appreciate the reply and information regarding the crowds on the Getaway. It will unfortunately be during February vacation that's what has me hesitant about crowds for the kids activities, but the Escape looks like it will be amazing.

[Seatbelt_Bag_LOVE]

I appreciate the reply and information regarding the crowds on the Getaway. It will unfortunately be during February vacation that's what has me hesitant about crowds for the kids activities, but the Escape looks like it will be amazing.

 

 

I don't really think that many schools in the US have a February vacation. I doubt that it would be as crowded as Christmas or Spring break.

[Sotermarler]

Some regions do have February vacation. I know New England does. I agree though the majority of the country probably doesn't. Either way the ship is so big I wouldn't worry too much about crowds. :)