Glory or Mariner - April 2005?

[kml2000]

I booked a cruise on the Mariner for April of next year, it will be my daughter's spring break. It will be myself and my DD (will be 11 when we cruise, 2 wks short of turning 12). I prefer RCCL, in my limited cruising experience, however, it has been 10 years since I cruised Carnival.

 

In looking over my options, constantly checking, I noticed the rates for the Glory have gone down from when I initially booked and is a much better "deal" than the Mariner. I am concerned with the new charges on RCCL, however, I doubt the current ones would affect us too much. We wouldn't frequent JR's, might go there once (and since I am C&A member, that would be fine), but being a year out.......just concerned.

 

Should I wait it out and stick with the Mariner??? My daughter is excited about the rock wall, I am excited about the ice show. I am not a party person, however, I do enjoy a glass of wine, an occasional drink, etc. I have always enjoyed the service on RCCL...

 

Any opinions? I posted this on the RCCL board also......

 

Thank in advance to anyone who replies

 

04/03/05 Mariner of the Seas

Can NOT wait!

 

 

Grandeur of the Seas 04/2003

Disney Wonder 07/2002

Carnival ??? 05/1994

Nordic Empress - 1992ish

 

Karen

 

 

[Angeleyes]

Karen,

I was on the Mariner Jan.2004 I would stick with the Mariner . The Ice Show is terrific. If you have never been on Voyager class go for it,you won't be sorry.I am going on Carnival Miracle in Dec. out of Tampa ,I like the Spirit Class. WE almost went on Mariner again.Hope this helps.

 

cool cruiser

[kml2000]

Thank you very much for your opinion. I do appreciate it. I am leaning to sticking with the Mariner because I want to "experience it". We loved the Grandeur last year and she is a Voyager class. We may be overwhelmed with the Mariner but think we will be disappointed if we don't try it.

 

04/03/05 Mariner of the Seas

Can NOT wait!

 

 

Grandeur of the Seas 04/2003

Disney Wonder 07/2002

Carnival ??? 05/1994

Nordic Empress - 1992ish

 

Karen

 

 

[dsclark]

I was so sure that I'd love the Voyager class, that I was prepared to book my next cruise on board the Explorer.

A combination of poor quality food and service dash that dream real quick. From what i have read, RCCL, if anything, is not getting any better.

This June, I sail the Glory.