cocacola86 Posted October 1, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 1, 2017 We’ve only sailed Carnival so I’m wondering what’s a better ship for a first time RC cruiser. It seems like the oasis class you can’t see the ocean as much, what’re the pros and cons of each. Your thoughts and opinions on each Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted October 1, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Can't see the ocean much on the Anthem either, but Anthem is built for cruising out of cooler climates. If you can save on air, try Anthem..........awesome ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocacola86 Posted October 1, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted October 1, 2017 We would be flying from Buffalo Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted October 1, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 1, 2017 drive another 4 hours or so and you'll be at the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocacola86 Posted October 1, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted October 1, 2017 It wouldn’t be that far from Newark Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soremekun Posted October 2, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I have also only sailed Carnival. I'm booked on Harmony for August 2018 and am planning on Anthem for August 2019. I wanted to start off with the biggest (until Symphony debuts) and then check out the Anthem. Sent from my Z981 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee & Chilli Posted October 2, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I vote Anthem. The shows are outstanding, cabin design better, activities for multiple age groups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieVisi2r Posted October 2, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I've done Anthem and Harmony. I usually cruise for the port days, and love the smaller ships, but gave the big ships a go. I think I preferred Harmony. So much to do and see. But you are correct. After being a Radiance freak, it does stress me that I have to go looking for the ocean! If you can afford a balcony that would help a lot. Raina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocacola86 Posted October 2, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Do you know which ships have the Coke freestyle machine Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocacola86 Posted October 2, 2017 Author #10 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Is it better to book in US or CDN dollars. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuvraj Posted October 2, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 2, 2017 This is very much down to individual taste IMO. My preference is Oasis class but both classes of ships are amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocacola86 Posted October 2, 2017 Author #12 Share Posted October 2, 2017 So which Oasis class better or it doesn’t matter Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted October 2, 2017 #13 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Is it better to book in US or CDN dollars. Sent from my iPad using Forums It depends. Right now many of the cruises are cheaper to book in US$ as Royal OS still using an exchange rate of around 1.30 while at the bank it is around 1.25...price in both and do the conversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted October 2, 2017 #14 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Do you know which ships have the Coke freestyle machine Sent from my iPad using Forums All Oasis class ships and Anthem do have the Freestyle machines. There are other ships that have them as well but those were the classes that you were asking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soremekun Posted October 2, 2017 #15 Share Posted October 2, 2017 So which Oasis class better or it doesn’t matter Sent from my iPad using Forums Harmony has waterslides and the Ultimate Abyss. Sent from my Z981 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted October 2, 2017 #16 Share Posted October 2, 2017 We’ve only sailed Carnival so I’m wondering what’s a better ship for a first time RC cruiser. It seems like the oasis class you can’t see the ocean as much, what’re the pros and cons of each. Your thoughts and opinions on each Sent from my iPad using Forums For me it would depend on which itinerary you are looking at for Anthem and when you are sailing. In the winter don't forget that your first 1 1/2 days and your last 1 1/2 days will be cool if not cold. Being from Canada as well I want my whole 7 day winter vacation to be hot, that's why I'm taking vacation. I also really dislike the Anthems 7 and 8 day itinerary going to Port Canaveral, Nassau and CocoCay ( which there is a possibility that it gets missed due do rough seas and not being able to tender) We love the Oasis class ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 2, 2017 #17 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Do you know which ships have the Coke freestyle machine Adventure, Allure, Anthem, Enchantment, Explorer, Freedom, Grandeur, Harmony, Jewel, Majesty, Oasis, Quantum, Rhapsody Not sure about Ovation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocacola86 Posted October 2, 2017 Author #18 Share Posted October 2, 2017 We would be looking at March/April Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocacola86 Posted October 2, 2017 Author #19 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Is one better than the other for a couple with no children Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted October 2, 2017 #20 Share Posted October 2, 2017 We would be looking at March/April Sent from my iPhone using Forums Unless you are looking at the 12 day southern itinerary on Anthem I would go with an Oasis class ship at that time of year. More entertainment and a wider variety of shows including the adult comedy show on Oasis class. Sent from my STH100-1 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingMikeNJ80 Posted October 2, 2017 #21 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Do you know which ships have the Coke freestyle machine Sent from my iPad using Forums Anthem does have the Coca Cola Freestyle machine, but you need to use the commemorative cup they give you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocacola86 Posted October 2, 2017 Author #22 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Would love to do a 12 day but we could only afford to do a interior Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocacola86 Posted October 2, 2017 Author #23 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I’ve been to Cozumel Jamaica and Cayman Islands on the conquest, my dw and I went to Nassau, Jamaica and Grand Turk on the breeze and to Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Thomas, St. Kitts, and st martins and that was on the valor out of SAN Juan Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocacola86 Posted October 2, 2017 Author #24 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Do you know how much per day it is, we don’t drink a lot of liquor to make it worth while buying a drink package Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted October 2, 2017 #25 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Do you know how much per day it is, we don’t drink a lot of liquor to make it worth while buying a drink package Sent from my iPhone using Forums The soda package is $8 pp per day in USD Sent from my STH100-1 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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