srdancer Posted April 22, 2018 #101 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Have been on only 1 RC cruise, on the Anthem. We live in nyc and were traveling with sister in NJ. So no flying, hotels, concerns about weather for our Winter cruise. Loved our cruise and the ship. The number of passenger vs size of entertainment venues was our only issue but we just got there early and talked or read as we waited. it didn't really bother us. MUST make reservations in advance for the 3 production shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srdancer Posted April 22, 2018 #102 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Just to add - this was a 12 day Caribbean cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Researcher Posted April 22, 2018 #103 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Completely agree! Same thing I didn't hate the cruise but I won't book another Quantum class. I have noticed the reviews on the Oasis class are mostly positive and that class is bigger. So maybe I will give that class a chance. The Oasis class seems like a giant Voyager class ship to me similar design. I believe the Quantum Class is actually a Celebrity design that Royal Caribbean used. If you look at the Celebrity Equinox it is a similar design. The lack of Oceanviews I didn't like. I go on cruises in the middle of winter to escape cabin fever.... [ATTACH]420021[/ATTACH][ATTACH]420022[/ATTACH] Sent from my SM-G892A using Forums mobile app That is a little odd to me though. We were on the Celebrity Equinox last year and probably felt the most connected to the ocean of any cruise ship we have been on. The top deck with the grass and the sunset bar and other areas galore to look out at the seas. It is a beautiful ship however by the sixth or seventh day I was running out of things to do on that ship. There are just not that many extras like with Royal Caribbean (ice rink, rock climbing, mini golf, etc...). . Super relaxing though Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUfan4444 Posted April 22, 2018 #104 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Favorites....Allure, Liberty, Grandeur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ParticularHbr Posted April 22, 2018 #105 Share Posted April 22, 2018 This is a great question and I’ve been trying to sort out all of the memories to decide. It’s hard to separate “the ship” from the destinations and the friends we traveled with! Balancing ship amenities, food,& service, my TOP would be: Freedom, Oasis & Serenade. BOTTOM: Explorer & Majesty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikew0805 Posted April 22, 2018 #106 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Favorites = Majesty, Navigator, Independence Least favorites - Splendour, Enchantment, Oasis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrlite Posted April 23, 2018 #107 Share Posted April 23, 2018 That was my main issue with Anthem it almost seemed like RCL forgot why we cruise? I want to feel like I am on a ship also. I understand RCL is competing with land resorts and Disney and going after that market is fine I just hope they don't forget their base. The new ships they have already planned past 2020 aren't really any smaller. It would be nice if they built some smaller ships along with the bigger ones like they did with the Radiance class when they were building the big Voyager class back in the early 2000s. Sent from my SM-G892A using Forums mobile app It is my hope RCCL does not forget its roots as well. We enjoy cruising on Vision through the Freedom classes. Have to wonder what will be left when the smaller classes retire. I truly do not want to have Oasis and Quantum class ships as my only choice to cruise...that will cause us to go elsewhere, which will be a shame because we do love cruising with Royal. "Cruising is not only a vacation, it is our moment to step away from land and embrace the sea with open arms to give thanks and enjoy the beauty of life" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Oceansaway17 Posted April 26, 2018 #108 Share Posted April 26, 2018 In the late 1980’s there was no ship in same class as Soverign of the seas, it was ship that made me a huge fan of rccl. OMG YES. That ship has a lot of fond memories and a lot of folks remember her. Just like around the same time Carnival had the HOLIDAY. Both ships had lots of fun and room out on deck. so to answer the OP my three are. Anthem: for being unique and forward thinking in layout and design Radiance/Jewel: For having nice atriums and and nice glass elevators as well as covered pools. Allure: for being my first Oasis class and without that DARN PINK slide to block the back view. there is no RCI that I dislike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella O Posted May 1, 2018 #109 Share Posted May 1, 2018 My favorite of any ship/line I have ever cruised is Allure. Best ship ever! My least favorite was the Vision a year ago. Really showing her age, and entertainment was really poor. I guess I like them big:D Cruising Anthem next year, and I'm a little nervous with the reviews, but it'll be our first time ever in a Star class room, so I think we'll be more than happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolfecms Posted August 31, 2019 #110 Share Posted August 31, 2019 (edited) On 4/18/2018 at 11:06 AM, 39august said: Favorites:Liberty because she is closer to us and has the lovely suite/Pinnacle lounge and because we now know so many of her crew; Jewel because she is so beautiful and when we sailed her, the WJ food was great; Navigator because she is beautiful and because of concierge Nadja. Least: the Oasis class ships. Hi 39August: We've just booked the Jewel for a Baltic cruise next year after a long absence from RCL. I have a few questions for you - What makes the Jewel of the Seas so beautiful? What made the Windjammer food good? When were you last on the Jewel? Can you compare the Radiance class ships with the Vision class? (We honeymooned on the Splendour of the Seas when she was new and it was our first cruise together) What lounge on Jewel is available for Celebrity Elite Plus pax? (I think that translates to Diamond on RCL) Thanks so much! Edited August 31, 2019 by rolfecms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiszBug Posted August 31, 2019 #111 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Current favorites: 1) Allure 2) Ovation 3) Oasis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted August 31, 2019 #112 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Jewel Radiance Anthem Less favorite -- Vision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted August 31, 2019 #113 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Favourite : Symphony Anthem Jewel bottom of the heap: indie liberty radiance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3213dev Posted August 31, 2019 #114 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Liberty Jewel Mariner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted August 31, 2019 #115 Share Posted August 31, 2019 This is my order so far. Love them all, but last two were a long time ago, so almost not fair to rate. Symphony Allure Independence Navigator Mariner Voyager Grandeur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royal_Cruise_Bear Posted September 1, 2019 #116 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Favorite: Indipendence Navigator Brilliance Last: Explorer (for being dirty and having an inattentive staff during our cruise long ago) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellwingri Posted September 1, 2019 #117 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Favorites: All of the Radiance class ships Least favorite: Oasis. Too many people going to the same place at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted September 1, 2019 #118 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Favorites: Harmony of the Seas Allure of the Seas Oasis of the Seas Least Favorite: Quantum of the Seas Anthem of the seas Adventure of the Seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachnative Posted September 1, 2019 #119 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Favorites: HARMONY & SYMPHONY Least favorite: GRANDEUR by far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookish Angel Posted September 1, 2019 #120 Share Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) Grandeur is my fave and have sailed it many times. Love Allure for the modern feel and the wonderful art. Empress and Sovereign, well, once was far more than enough. Both were smelly and needing maintenance. Edited September 1, 2019 by Bookish Angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CynBeth Posted September 1, 2019 #121 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Favorites are Radiance, Allure, and Majesty. They are the only 3 we have experienced. Next summer we are doing a med cruise on Explorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Networker Posted September 1, 2019 #122 Share Posted September 1, 2019 I’ve been on the anthem in 2016. Went on the harmony in 2018. Going on the anthem again this month due to the itinerary. New England cruise. So afraid I’ll be disappointed in the anthem due to the lack of the different areas like Central Park and boardwalk. Love that back of the ship open theatre. I know I’ll still love the cruise but might be mourning harmony. I have terrible FOMO as well as should of could of would of. Explorer was a ship we went on before her first rehab. Loved that cruise. Prob my fav. But the ship itself wasn’t all that. Nothing is perfect and that goes for ships as well. I do prefer the larger ships. Been on the adventure, vision and majesty as well but remember very little from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsvd79 Posted September 1, 2019 #123 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Favorite- Serenade- Going on her for my 5th time in March. Least Favorite- Grandeur- The boat creaked at every wave, and it just felt tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jndsilver31 Posted September 1, 2019 #124 Share Posted September 1, 2019 my favorite-- any oasis class ship don't have a least favorite. DW and I have only been on the Freedom of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Independence of the Seas, and Harmony of the Seas. I love all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma5 Posted September 1, 2019 #125 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Serenade Anthem Jewel dislike Independence I don't really dislike any of the others and have been on most classes........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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