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[Beachdreams99]

This is likely a stupid question but we haven't sailed in a while and are trying to pick one. We have several that we like on different ships. We want our older teens to look and see which they think they'd prefer and they wondered if there was a quick link where you could do a side by side comparison. I know Carnival has this because my friends showed me but I couldn't find one for Royal Caribbean and that is the line we have always done. It would be easier than writing down the differences. I googled before posting but haven't turned up anything. Thanks in advance. 

[taglovestocruise]

30 minutes ago, Beachdreams99 said:

This is likely a stupid question but we haven't sailed in a while and are trying to pick one. We have several that we like on different ships. We want our older teens to look and see which they think they'd prefer and they wondered if there was a quick link where you could do a side by side comparison. I know Carnival has this because my friends showed me but I couldn't find one for Royal Caribbean and that is the line we have always done. It would be easier than writing down the differences. I googled before posting but haven't turned up anything. Thanks in advance. 

Have your teens do a Youtube ship walk through of you possible choices.

[matj2000]

I did a simple web search and found multiple sites that did ship comparisons.

[NorthStarStateCruiser]

56 minutes ago, Beachdreams99 said:

This is likely a stupid question but we haven't sailed in a while and are trying to pick one. We have several that we like on different ships. We want our older teens to look and see which they think they'd prefer and they wondered if there was a quick link where you could do a side by side comparison. I know Carnival has this because my friends showed me but I couldn't find one for Royal Caribbean and that is the line we have always done. It would be easier than writing down the differences. I googled before posting but haven't turned up anything. Thanks in advance. 

This is a basic comparison.

https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/General_Info/2022-2023_Fleet_Guide.pdf

 

This should also help if you need more details. It's mostly up to date.

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/General_Info/19071197_Fleet_Guide_by_Ship_2020.pdf

[Wriggler]

9 hours ago, NorthStarStateCruiser said:

This is a basic comparison.

https://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/General_Info/2022-2023_Fleet_Guide.pdf

 

This should also help if you need more details. It's mostly up to date.

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/General_Info/19071197_Fleet_Guide_by_Ship_2020.pdf

Thanks for these - they're great and give a great comparison.

 

I've sailed on 4 of the different classes but I would have thought Wonder would have been Quantum Class rather than Oasis - who knew?!

Edited June 10, 2022 by Wriggler
Can spell, can't type :)

[Cruise a holic]

Overall, our favorite ships when traveling with family including teens is the Oasis class.  Has all of the bells and whistles, and wonderful promenade and great entertainment.  We preferred this class to the others, including Quantum class which IMO ruined the promenade.  

 

Enjoy your cruise.

[J0Y0US]

10 hours ago, Beachdreams99 said:

they don't want to watch YouTube videos

 

Then I will say you will be in for a rude awakening.

 

Learned when looking at ships just because it's listed on the ship doesn't mean it's the same as another ship.

First thing that comes to mind is the pool areas and the things within it. 

 

Which is why it's important to actually get further information than a check list. 

 

Example Brilliance and Harmony both will have slides but are drastically different. Even the teenage clubs are going to vary wildly but it will have a check in the box that a teenage club area exists. 

 

Also to add you are going to have things like Bumper Cars on the Quantum but it's limited hours and can have long lines to when they do offer it. Which is not something a simple list will provide. 

Edited June 10, 2022 by J0Y0US

[ARandomTraveler]

I found this YouTube video helpful to compare the different Oasis class ships:

 

 

 

[Rewind]

Couple years old, but quick gross tonnage comparison:

 

[loman]

Do an Oasis class and you will probably satisfy all the cruisers .

 

[Merion_Mom]

8 hours ago, Cruise a holic said:

Overall, our favorite ships when traveling with family including teens is the Oasis class.  Has all of the bells and whistles, and wonderful promenade and great entertainment.  We preferred this class to the others, including Quantum class which IMO ruined the promenade.  

 

Enjoy your cruise.

 

That's because it's an Esplanade.  😉 

 

It is different.  It is not supposed to be the same.

[Cruise a holic]

3 minutes ago, Merion_Mom said:

 

That's because it's an Esplanade.  😉 

 

It is different.  It is not supposed to be the same.

Imo a poor design.  Cannot accommodate the crowds. Not good for pararades or people watching 

Edited June 10, 2022 by Cruise a holic

[deliver42]

There are no parades to worry about on Quantum ships. It's just a shopping mall.

[taglovestocruise]

21 hours ago, deliver42 said:

There are no parades to worry about on Quantum ships. It's just a shopping mall.