Pride vs. Vista - talk sense into me!

[Vitamin_Sea]

I need someone to talk some sense into me.

 

But we are on a budget and can only afford so much, which is part of the reason we book way in advance and make payments.

Pride out of Baltimore

Cost: $2,300 (cruise fare + hotel + parking + excursions)

Ports: Grand Turk, HMC, Freeport (8 days; 3 sea days, 3 port days)

Pros: Less expensive, drive-able port, can get a 4K (we want to try one!)

Cons: Not as excited about the ports/excursion options (we're not the best beach people).

 

Vista out of Miami

Cost: $3,500 (cruise fare + flights + hotel + excursions)

Ports: Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Ocho Rios (6 days; 2 sea days, 3 port days)

Pros: IT'S THE VISTA, better excursion options

Cons: Expensive, poor flight offerings (always happens when flying out of our airport, ugh).... that's it. The cost is the big factor.

 

 

So again... someone please talk some sense into me and tell me I should book the Pride over the Vista, before I actually book the Vista.

 

You answered your own question and I will agree with it. That is the way to go

 

Keep the $1300 bucks in your bank for a future cruise :)

Edited February 16, 2016 by Vitamin_Sea

[Luke Saint Joe]

I was in the same "pickle", only I threw a 3rd ship into the mix! August 27 (or 26) 2017 - Carnival Pride, Vista, or a repeat of Dream. Pride won! Although we have been to the Bahamas as cruise stops & will be at Grand Turk twice before Pride, we have not yet visited Half Moon Cay. I'm confident that we also made a wise decision to save on air & pre-cruise hotel this time.

 

Hope to read your review when you get back!

[Mkehlb]

I live in SW VA and frequently drive to Charlotte if I need to fly. Airfare is usually significantly cheaper than Roanoke, my "home" airport. Don't know where you are in WV but consider flying out of Charlotte in the future. Have a great cruise on the Pride! I did that sailing last Spring and will be doing it again with my MIL and husband. Very nice ship.