dlphn501 Posted January 16, 2020 #1 Share Posted January 16, 2020 WWYD? I previously asked for opinions on Breeze vs Dream, but I found a different itinerary that I am interested in. Breeze - 7 night eastern caribbean: Amber Cove, St. Thomas, San Juan, Grand Turk, 2 sea days Magic - 8 night southern caribbean: Aruba, Curacao, La Romana, DR, Amber Cove, 3 sea days Price is within a few bucks of each other, looking at an oceanview guarantee on both. Magic is a few extra hours drive to Miami (Breeze is PC) which would involve me driving the day before and spending money on a hotel, but since price is the same for an extra day, that's a wash to me based on a per-day rate. It will be me (female) with my 2 young daughters, 8 and 13, if safety is an issue at any of the ports. We really, really want to go to Aruba, and the ship is in port all day (9am-11pm), so it seems like a no brainer, but it makes me wonder why the 8-day isn't substantially more money. Dates are exactly the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theosprey247 Posted January 16, 2020 #2 Share Posted January 16, 2020 I would pick the Magic because 1 it’s longer, 2. Has better ports (IMO), and 3 you get to extend your vacation 1 more day (hotel stay). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlphn501 Posted January 16, 2020 Author #3 Share Posted January 16, 2020 6 minutes ago, Theosprey247 said: I would pick the Magic because 1 it’s longer, 2. Has better ports (IMO), and 3 you get to extend your vacation 1 more day (hotel stay). I was thinking the southern ports are better too because Grand Turk and Amber Cove are a dime a dozen out of eastern Florida. I can also hit those up on a shorter, therefore much cheaper, sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted January 16, 2020 #4 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Both great ships, but the 8 day Southern Caribbean wins in my book! 😎 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObstructedView2 Posted January 16, 2020 #5 Share Posted January 16, 2020 8-night Magic sailing has a far superior itenerary. ✌️ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MzOhioLady Posted January 16, 2020 #6 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Here's another vote for the 8 day on the Magic. I've been on this ship 3 times and LOVE The Magic! Plus Aruba is a great port to visit with some really good excursions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted January 16, 2020 #7 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Magic and the extra day! In LaRomana choose a day resort excursion suitable for families. Enjoy your cruise! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlphn501 Posted January 16, 2020 Author #8 Share Posted January 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, evandbob said: Magic and the extra day! In LaRomana choose a day resort excursion suitable for families. Enjoy your cruise! Do you mean something through resort for a day dot com? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted January 16, 2020 #9 Share Posted January 16, 2020 My opinions are as follows: 1. Magic > Breeze 2. 8 > 7 3. Southern > Eastern The decision would be an easy one for me. However, you will have a great time no matter what ship/itinerary you pick. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzie0075 Posted January 16, 2020 #10 Share Posted January 16, 2020 8 days is always better than 7. Southern Carib is better than Eastern. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebucks Posted January 16, 2020 #11 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Both would be an absolute blast. I always give the edge to longer itineraries because even that extra day is never enough! Plus, Aruba isn't one you get the chance to go to every day, and it is sure worth it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlphn501 Posted January 16, 2020 Author #12 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Thanks everyone! Looks like southern caribbean is the winner 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyxie Posted January 16, 2020 #13 Share Posted January 16, 2020 8 day for sure. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thanna Posted January 16, 2020 #14 Share Posted January 16, 2020 We had this same question and our answer was yes. We are doing the Breeze in March and the Magic in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VentureMan_2000 Posted January 16, 2020 #15 Share Posted January 16, 2020 4 hours ago, Theosprey247 said: I would pick the Magic because 1 it’s longer, 2. Has better ports (IMO), and 3 you get to extend your vacation 1 more day (hotel stay). And your cruise cabin price per day is lower too if both cruises cost the same. I'm all about getting the longest cruise possible for the smallest amount of money possible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun4Me2Please Posted January 16, 2020 #16 Share Posted January 16, 2020 I would say Magic. We loved those ports! (except we did not have a Amber Cove on our trip) We really like the Magic as well. It is one of those good problems to have as both itineraries are great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe4all Posted January 16, 2020 #17 Share Posted January 16, 2020 I would take the 8 day Southern any day over the Eastern. Great ports, and 1 day longer cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmarnnurse Posted January 16, 2020 #18 Share Posted January 16, 2020 I vote for Magic 8 day, as well. I have almost that same itinerary for the second leg of my B2B in April on the Magic. My first leg is only 6 days, but in total I’ll have 14 days. The Southern Caribbean ports of Aruba and Curacao sold me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SERK Posted January 17, 2020 #19 Share Posted January 17, 2020 An extra day is always better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlphn501 Posted January 17, 2020 Author #20 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Thanks all! I’m in the process of booking the 8 day southern Caribbean 🙂 I’m so excited!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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