MaiTaiMary Posted October 15, 2021 #1 Share Posted October 15, 2021 We are looking at these three cruises. I’m looking for feedback as to which sounds the best and why. Price not a consideration, as they are all within $100 of each other. (Even the 8 day). Harmony of the Seas, 7 days sailing from: Orlando Ports: St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Coco Cay Symphony of the Seas, 7 days Saling from: Miami Ports: St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Coco Cay Explorer of the Seas, 8 days Sailing from: Miami Labadee, La Romana, Curacao, Aruba We are looking for a ship with bells & whistles (we have teenagers who love the water slides, etc). And ports with awesome beaches. We haven’t been to any of these ports, so they would all be new to us. Which would you recommend and why? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted October 15, 2021 #2 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Symphony - Miami easy for travel(short ride to pier), Symphony keeps the teens busy, Coco Cay better than Labadee, St Thomas and St Maarten(got to go to Maho beach once) have some great beaches.(Look them up) Also St Thomas has St John beaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcaron Posted October 15, 2021 #3 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Reach out to SMOKEYBANDIT- He/She has all the answers to many questions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobydobe7 Posted October 15, 2021 #4 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Count Explorer out.. No slides ..I wouks do whichever ship (Sym or Har) is less expensive... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ. Posted October 15, 2021 #5 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I would pick either the Harmony or Symphony and go with which ever one is easier to get to. Are you driving or flying in? As for Labadee Royal isn’t going there right now so that will be changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sobro Posted October 15, 2021 #6 Share Posted October 15, 2021 8 is better than 7. Southern Caribbean is better than Eastern. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted October 15, 2021 #7 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I personally would do HOTS out of PC and add a pre or post cruise day to do the Kennedy Space Center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted October 15, 2021 #8 Share Posted October 15, 2021 inasmuch as I love a Southern Caribbean itinerary, I love a newer ship better. So, either Harmony or Symphony for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxatsea Posted October 15, 2021 #9 Share Posted October 15, 2021 (edited) I would choose Symphony from Miami, easier to fly into. Orlando does not have a port, you would need to get to Port Canaveral to cruise. Labadee is not open at this time. Symphony and Harmony have more bells and whistles than Explorer. However, no cruise is a bad cruise! Enjoy! 🚢 Edited October 15, 2021 by relaxatsea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted October 15, 2021 #10 Share Posted October 15, 2021 32 minutes ago, Sobro said: 8 is better than 7. Southern Caribbean is better than Eastern. That was my first thought too but if her teenagers want water slides onboard the ship then explorer won't work for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleC Posted October 16, 2021 #11 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Oasis class beats Voyager class hands down imo therefore Symphony or Harmony. As their itineraries are identical, I would opt for whichever port works best travel wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted October 16, 2021 #12 Share Posted October 16, 2021 (edited) We pick the cruise we want. Why do some people need others to pick their vacations for them? Edited October 16, 2021 by BND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaiTaiMary Posted October 16, 2021 Author #13 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Thank you for the feedback! I appreciate the help. We are looking at travel September 2022. The Symphony is looking better and better. 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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