Convince me why we should sail/try RCCL

[texnewbie]

I like the solariums on the Freedom/Voyager class better than the Oasis class.

 

 

Oh Thanks!!! I am very interested in the solariums!!

[texnewbie]

I posted on one of your other threads......... I have NOT done the larger Royal ship's... I am considering Navigator OR Royal Princess.....

 

I am platinum on both Royal & Princess.... DH and I discuss which we prefer...;) One thing we both agree that we like on Royal is the entertainment choices. Depending on how active you want to be.

 

I like the bathrooms better on Royal! I like the shower doors not a curtain which other lines have...

 

Being on a cruise is great! Whichever ship you choose I'm sure you will have fun! Deciding what to do is part of that fun! Good luck!

Gabrielle

 

Thanks for replying on both of them....

 

We had Navigator of the Sea Booked for April 2015, 10th Anniversary Cruise but thanks to the oil industry and the price of crude, we had to cancel our cruise... :mad:

Navigator looks like a wonderful ship too.

 

I think the Broadway musicals on Royal would be wonderful to watch but I'm not a big Cat's fan and would love to watch Chicago but I could also pass on them too.

My other thought is that you have to go and make a reservation for the shows...

and

I'm not sure how this works?

Plus I would love to watch the ice skating show but It's not on the top of my list. I could take it or leave it...

 

Bathrooms are a great thought... Shower curtains aren't that great.

 

I still think I like Regal Princess right now. It's really what I think I'm looking for.

 

Thanks for posting... Again!!!

Carolyn

 

 

 

[texnewbie]

i love the freedom class. I think it the perfect size ship for me. There is so much to do on the oasis class that it a vacation all by itself. My choose is freedom, but if you are paying for me to join you on the allure im going. I think you cant go wrong. enjoy and have fun.

 

 

Thanks for the great information!!!! Sorry I can't pay this time around... I think the FOTS is what I would enjoy tooooo I agree that Allure looks like it's a vacation all in it's self...

Thank you for the information!!!!!

Carolyn

 

 

[texnewbie]

Have sailed on Freedom and have another booked soon. Recently returned from the Allure. I can say that we loved them both. Regardless of the numbers of cruisers, we have never really felt crowded on either class of ship.

 

The Allure WILL ENTERTAIN you!!! Broadway shows, Aqua Shows, Comedy Theater in addition to entertainment in the lounges and Ice Shows (which you also have on the Freedom Class.)

 

We have found that Royal ships are much easier to navigate around. You don't have to walk through the shops, casino, photos, etc. to get from fore to aft if you don't want to.

 

DW and I took our first cruise at fifty and, as you can tell by our signature, we have strayed on occasion (mostly due to wanting a specific itinerary and/or departure port,) but we keep coming back to RCI.:)

 

Which ever choice you make, I am sure that you will enjoy it; any day at sea is better than a day anywhere else. :D

 

 

Oh Thank you!!!!

This is wonderful information for me to think on...

Yes, Any day at sea is better than any day elsewhere!!!

Have a great time...

Carolyn

 

[texnewbie]

As you can see from my signature, I have been on several different lines. I had only done a couple of cruises on Royal and, frankly, couldn't tell you what made it any different than the other lines. Then last summer my DH and I decided to hop on Freedom for a last minute cruise. I LOVED this ship. It never felt crowded to me. There were so many places to go and different things to see and do. It sounds from your description that we have similar interests. One day on that trip we found ourselves at the Flowrider. We just went up in the stands to watch and really enjoyed it. Never had an interest in trying it ourselves but we really enjoyed watching everyone else.

 

I've not yet sailed on an Oasis class ship but it is on my wish list. I'm eagerly waiting for Harmony!

 

Enjoy your cruise, whichever you choose!

 

Oh Thank you! Thank you!!! This is the kind of information I wanted to read. Like you I just love to people watch... I keep leaning towards FOTS or Regal Princess.

Although I can't wait for Harmony to come out...

One day I think we will cruise on Allure or Oasis but from the beginning my head has been thinking about Freedom more then Allure.

 

Thanks for your thoughts...

Carolyn

 

 

 

[texnewbie]

Oh good thought on the pools, I love being in the sun but my sweet hubby is very white and burns easily and he will usually go over to the shade area to sit...

 

Thanks for the information...

I love everyone's thoughts on each ships!!!

Carolyn

 

 

I like the sun and my DH needs more shade than sun.....but there wasn't a good compromise for us in the Allure solarium....so we hung out by the beach pool....which had an area that was under cover for him, when he had enough sun....best of both worlds like this for us.

 

I'll have to check out the Beach pool...

Thanks for more information

Carolyn

 

[04cruises]

We have been on 14 different ships in our 19 cruises with RCCL. Each size and age of the ship will give you a different feel. As I tell all those who start trying other lines, go with a open mind. Each will have their good and bad. We have been on the Freedom and her sister ship the Liberty. Both were great trips. We will be on the Indy in 2 weeks which will finish the Freedom class for us. You will only feel crowded at a couple of events. We also had several good cruises with CCL and will be doing another one with them soon. Remember, a cruise is what you make it. Never had a bad cruise just some interesting ones. Have fun.

[texnewbie]

We have been on 14 different ships in our 19 cruises with RCCL. Each size and age of the ship will give you a different feel. As I tell all those who start trying other lines, go with a open mind. Each will have their good and bad. We have been on the Freedom and her sister ship the Liberty. Both were great trips. We will be on the Indy in 2 weeks which will finish the Freedom class for us. You will only feel crowded at a couple of events. We also had several good cruises with CCL and will be doing another one with them soon. Remember, a cruise is what you make it. Never had a bad cruise just some interesting ones. Have fun.

 

Oh good thoughts.. Yes a cruise is what you make it...

I think that FOTS is just beautiful and I don't think I could go wrong with any of the ships.

Thanks for your thoughts... I love hearing what everyone loves...

and also seeing how many cruises people have sailed on in each line.

Thanks

Carolyn

[OCruisers]

Glad to see you are taking the time to check out many options on various cruise lines. Smart of you! :)

Gave you our thoughts on your same question on the Princess forum.

On RCCL vs Carnival (your past cruise of choice) ... don't think you'll find a major difference except the $pecialty Restaurants on RCCL really are better. ;)

Have FUN making your decision! :D

LuLu

[Justmekaren918]

Personally I would recommend Brilliance of the seas. I would get a deck 7 cabin before the elevators. I would do a Cozumel, Cayman cruise. I would do Nachi CoCom in Cozumel. I believe there are day pass hotel on Caymen.

 

Brilliance isn't as big. It doesn't have the flow riders. What it does have are elevators facing the water. When you head to dinner you feel like you are going to the Sea.

 

The centrum is great for really nice music. It has an awesome outside eating area past the wind jammer. It has a very cool aerial show and so much more. The E2 balconies and foward are big. They have a full table, so eating dinner on at night is possible. Most of the balcony is visible from the deck above.

 

I found it to be an amazing 1st ship back to cruising. I haven't looked back since. I will be on back on Brilliance next year. I will be on Liberty in 28 days. I spent an amazing birthday trip on Vision last September.

Edited February 28, 2015 by Justmekaren918

[kissimmee-cruiser]

Freedom of the Seas is my favorite ship. I've done several different cruise lines but keep coming back to Royal. They have great entertainment, beautiful ships and great food!

[dacsmom]

I have cruised both Carnival and RCI. The Freedom is still my favorite ship, but the Allure has the wow factor. I loved the shows on the Allure, Oceanaria and Blue Planet were amazing. The ship did not feel too crowded, and there was so much to do. I really enjoyed Vintages and Giovannis on the Allure. I do not think you could go wrong with either choice. I like the service and the employees a bit better on RCI, and the Dreamworks characters may give you a bit of the "Disneyish" feel. I think a cruise is what you make of it, some people look for negatives and those people tend to write reviews. No cruise is perfect, and not everything will go as planned. Maybe choose a ship with some new ports. I am looking forward to my first Southern Caribbean route in October, I was stuck in a rut between Eastern and Western and decided to try something different this time. I have also read some not so stellar reviews about the Adventure of the Seas, but I am sure I will have a fantastic time on her. What bothers some people does not bother others. Have fun deciding. I find planning is half the fun of cruising.

[mommasharn]

Maybe I'm easy to please, but anytime I'm not looking into my backyard filled with snow, I'm happy! :) I have cruised Carnival and Royal, more Royal cruises. Just prefer them. Sailed Allure.... Amazing!!! All of the ships are great, and cruising is awesome. I have never had a bad cruising experience. Does everything always go my way? Nope! But if a not so perfect experience on a cruise is my biggest problem of the day, then it's still a good day! Make a choice, and enjoy!

[Iluvcruising2]

You should try different lines to see which one suits you better. Anyway, I think the mass market lines are all good in their own way.

[texnewbie]

Glad to see you are taking the time to check out many options on various cruise lines. Smart of you! :)

Gave you our thoughts on your same question on the Princess forum.

On RCCL vs Carnival (your past cruise of choice) ... don't think you'll find a major difference except the $pecialty Restaurants on RCCL really are better. ;)

Have FUN making your decision! :D

LuLu

 

Hey LuLu:

Thanks for replying over here on my RC questions too. I really appreciate your thoughts. Food is always one of the main things I look at!

This has really been a fun way to make a decision, I love hear what other people think about each things.

Thanks for the wonderful information

Carolyn

 

[texnewbie]

Personally I would recommend Brilliance of the seas. I would get a deck 7 cabin before the elevators. I would do a Cozumel, Cayman cruise. I would do Nachi CoCom in Cozumel. I believe there are day pass hotel on Caymen.

 

Brilliance isn't as big. It doesn't have the flow riders. What it does have are elevators facing the water. When you head to dinner you feel like you are going to the Sea.

 

The centrum is great for really nice music. It has an awesome outside eating area past the wind jammer. It has a very cool aerial show and so much more. The E2 balconies and foward are big. They have a full table, so eating dinner on at night is possible. Most of the balcony is visible from the deck above.

 

I found it to be an amazing 1st ship back to cruising. I haven't looked back since. I will be on back on Brilliance next year. I will be on Liberty in 28 days. I spent an amazing birthday trip on Vision last September.

 

Thanks for the wonderful pictures. I love them. Brilliance of the sea is a beautiful ship.

Thank you for your thoughts on RCCL!!!

Happy Cruising... In 28 days!!!!

Carolyn

 

[BecciBoo]

Don't think that because Allure or Oasis are bigger they are more crowded with too many people, quite the contrary. More space to get lost in and way more to do.

 

We have cruised every class RCCL offers and we Loved Allure. I think one should try it before offering advice against it.

 

There is nothing about RCCL ships, no matter what class or size, that would put us off. We love the line, it's ships and crew members and its demographic...suits us to a tee and our preferences are much like yours.

 

Try it...you'll like it! ;)

 

BTW, I am a west Texas native...born and raised in San Angelo...now in the hill country...we just missed that snow~!

Edited February 28, 2015 by BecciBoo

[texnewbie]

Freedom of the Seas is my favorite ship. I've done several different cruise lines but keep coming back to Royal. They have great entertainment, beautiful ships and great food!

 

Oh thank you for the wonderful information...

Please tell me about the Solarium Area. Is it beautiful???

Also, what's your favorite thing on the ship??

We're looking at a Jr Suite. What type of stateroom have you stayed in.

 

Thanks

Carolyn

 

 

[texnewbie]

I have cruised both Carnival and RCI. The Freedom is still my favorite ship, but the Allure has the wow factor. I loved the shows on the Allure, Oceanaria and Blue Planet were amazing. The ship did not feel too crowded, and there was so much to do. I really enjoyed Vintages and Giovannis on the Allure. I do not think you could go wrong with either choice. I like the service and the employees a bit better on RCI, and the Dreamworks characters may give you a bit of the "Disneyish" feel. I think a cruise is what you make of it, some people look for negatives and those people tend to write reviews. No cruise is perfect, and not everything will go as planned. Maybe choose a ship with some new ports. I am looking forward to my first Southern Caribbean route in October, I was stuck in a rut between Eastern and Western and decided to try something different this time. I have also read some not so stellar reviews about the Adventure of the Seas, but I am sure I will have a fantastic time on her. What bothers some people does not bother others. Have fun deciding. I find planning is half the fun of cruising.

 

Oh yes, planning is half the fun. That's one of my favorite things to do is planning and planning. Where does the Southern Caribbean route sail to.

And Yes... We're looking at a whole new ports, we've never sailed to St. Maartin, and St. Thomas and of course we've never sailed to any of the private islands before... And I would love to see one of the private islands... Whether its Royal Caribbeans, Disney's, or Princess.

I just love the beach...

Thanks...

Enjoy your cruise... No cruise is a bad cruise...;););)

Carolyn

[texnewbie]

Maybe I'm easy to please, but anytime I'm not looking into my backyard filled with snow, I'm happy! :) I have cruised Carnival and Royal, more Royal cruises. Just prefer them. Sailed Allure.... Amazing!!! All of the ships are great, and cruising is awesome. I have never had a bad cruising experience. Does everything always go my way? Nope! But if a not so perfect experience on a cruise is my biggest problem of the day, then it's still a good day! Make a choice, and enjoy!

 

Oh yes.... Looking at snow in my backyard is awful!!! I NEED SUNSHINE AND A BEACH!!!! So searching for a cruise is something I need to look for!!!! SUNSHINE AND A BEACH somewhere!

Allure does look amazing but I think I'll cruise on it when I have lots of sea days to really enjoy it.

Thanks for the information!

Thanks

Carolyn

 

 

 

 

[texnewbie]

You should try different lines to see which one suits you better. Anyway, I think the mass market lines are all good in their own way.

 

It's really hard for me to step out of my box. But I'm going to give it a wonderful try!!!

Thanks for the information.

Carolyn

 

 

[texnewbie]

Don't think that because Allure or Oasis are bigger they are more crowded with too many people, quite the contrary. More space to get lost in and way more to do.

 

We have cruised every class RCCL offers and we Loved Allure. I think one should try it before offering advice against it.

 

There is nothing about RCCL ships, no matter what class or size, that would put us off. We love the line, it's ships and crew members and its demographic...suits us to a tee and our preferences are much like yours.

 

Try it...you'll like it! ;)

 

BTW, I am a west Texas native...born and raised in San Angelo...now in the hill country...we just missed that snow~!

 

We live in Abilene, and for a few years we lived in Sonora... Lucky for you that you've missed the snow. Abilene has completely closed down... My sweet hubby works out of San Antonio and lives there most of the time. So cruising for us is such a wonderful time for us to spend time together...

 

Allure looks so beautiful and I really want to sail on her... But I think for right now I'll either sail on FOTS or Regal Princess... We've never sailed to the Eastern Caribbean and I Can't wait to check out St Maartin and St. Thomas both of these island look fabulous!!!!!

 

Thank you so much for your information.... I'm finding that RCCL is a wonderful cruise line but I really think I already thought that.

Thanks

Carolyn

 

[Oak Hill Cruisers]

And...once you start sailing on RCI, don't hesitate to enroll in the Crown & Anchor Society and start amassing points. It starts to get good when you reach Diamond and you get access to the Diamond Lounge for happy hour drinks and 24-hour self-serve specialty coffees.

 

RCI has the best 'loyalty' perks in this class of ships, IMO.

[texnewbie]

And...once you start sailing on RCI, don't hesitate to enroll in the Crown & Anchor Society and start amassing points. It starts to get good when you reach Diamond and you get access to the Diamond Lounge for happy hour drinks and 24-hour self-serve specialty coffees.

 

RCI has the best 'loyalty' perks in this class of ships, IMO.

 

 

I bet... I always see a diamond on peoples post and how they've reach diamond status, and awesome that would be...

 

Did you enjoy sailing on Navigator of the Sea... We had it booked for April 2015, but thanks to the oil industry and the price of crude... We had to cancel it. :mad: Did you enjoy it???

 

Did you get any snow???

 

 

Thanks for your information...

Carolyn

 

 

[Oak Hill Cruisers]

Navigator is a nice ship (Voyager class). We like the grand promenade and the ice skating shows. The Windjammer buffet has a nice outdoor area aft where, when the weather is OK, it's nice to have breakfast or lunch.

 

No snow, just a trace of ice on overhead structures. We stayed put last night.