LetsMakeWaves55 Posted October 27, 2022 #1 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Hi All! I'm taking my mom on her first cruise ever next December and can't decide which itinerary/ship to pick from these two I've narrowed down. She doesn't want a real long one for the first time so I have two shorter ones. I'm having a hard time deciding between large Oasis class ship vs 1 more day of sailing...any insight? What would you chose? Price is pretty similar so that doesn't matter at this point. I'm worried 4 days on Oasis class won't give us enough time but I also like the WOW factor of the big ship...then it's Labadee vs Coco Cay....help! 5 Day - Independence of the Seas. Miami -Nassau-Labadee. 4 Day - Allure of the Seas. Port Canaveral-Nassau-Coco Cay Thanks for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another_Critic Posted October 27, 2022 #2 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Did you ask your Mom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted October 27, 2022 #3 Share Posted October 27, 2022 For the first time, I'd go with "Indy" and not the biggest ship, which may be a bit overwhelming. And 4 days is way too short.... Until you get in the "mood"... you disembark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeyVictoria Posted October 27, 2022 #4 Share Posted October 27, 2022 I think the Oasis might be a little overwhelming for a first time cruiser. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsMakeWaves55 Posted October 27, 2022 Author #5 Share Posted October 27, 2022 I did ask her, but she told me to decide as she didn't know much difference. Her only request was not a tiny ship so both of these are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted October 27, 2022 #6 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Ship: Allure wins Ports: Allure wins. CocoCay > Labadee Will you be staying a night prior? If so, Miami > Port Canaveral I've done a couple of 4 night cruises and although they are short, we've enjoyed them. You just can't go expecting it to feel like a week-long vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockymaya Posted October 27, 2022 #7 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Oasis class because of the varied entertainment.High diving, ice skating and watching people on the flow rider. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another_Critic Posted October 27, 2022 #8 Share Posted October 27, 2022 30 minutes ago, Rockymaya said: Oasis class because of the varied entertainment.High diving, ice skating and watching people on the flow rider. Indy has ice skating/show and flow rider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LisaLisa87 Posted October 27, 2022 #9 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Do you plan to get off the ship at both stops? If so, is there a 5-day (or 6-day) that goes somewhere other than Nassau in your timeframe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustUs275 Posted October 27, 2022 #10 Share Posted October 27, 2022 I love that you get to take your mom on her first cruise! I would go with Independence. There's so much to love about this class, without being too overwhelming. I enjoy both Labadee and Coco Cay, no preference there. I hope she loves cruising, whichever ship you decide on! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare moposh Posted October 27, 2022 #11 Share Posted October 27, 2022 I'd do 5-day. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddcan Posted October 27, 2022 #12 Share Posted October 27, 2022 me? 100% the Indy. 1 day longer - and it's a big ship with a lot of the bells and whistles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzvaca Posted October 27, 2022 #13 Share Posted October 27, 2022 Do Indy first so that after she cruises and says that was too short and that she loves cruising you can book oasis class for a longer trip the following year 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another_Critic Posted October 27, 2022 #14 Share Posted October 27, 2022 12 minutes ago, cruzvaca said: Do Indy first so that after she cruises and says that was too short and that she loves cruising you can book oasis class for a longer trip the following year 😊 The follow year? Why not the following week? 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedIguana Posted October 27, 2022 #15 Share Posted October 27, 2022 4 hours ago, LetsMakeWaves55 said: 5 Day - Independence of the Seas. Miami -Nassau-Labadee. 4 Day - Allure of the Seas. Port Canaveral-Nassau-Coco Cay Thanks for your help! Have to ask. Have you looked at the 5 day on the Radiance out of Tampa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb in ga Posted October 27, 2022 #16 Share Posted October 27, 2022 I vote for the 5 day on Independance. I'm a huge fan of Oasis class, but I also love Freedom Class. They both have the awesome ice skating show as well as other entertainment and music. DH and I are seniors and we love both ship classes, but 5 days is way better if the travel logistics works for you. Have a great cruise! Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted October 27, 2022 #17 Share Posted October 27, 2022 How old is your mom? It does make a difference... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsMakeWaves55 Posted October 28, 2022 Author #18 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Thank you all so much for your input. I've been debating between these 2 options for weeks because I've sailed both classes and loved both. The thing that keeps pulling me back to Allure is 150 Central Park because I love that restaurant and the aqua show...but the Indy one also has great food and I have not yet been to Labadee. It's a tough one. For reference, my mom is 59 and we will be getting off the ship in ports so I can show her some island experiences too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzvaca Posted October 28, 2022 #19 Share Posted October 28, 2022 I would say go with your instincts. Can’t go wrong with either one. You will have a great dinner with your mom at 150 Central Park!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted October 28, 2022 #20 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Just got off Indy this morning and had a great time as always. That said... Allure for me and it's not even close. Huge fan of Cococay and prefer Oasis class to Freedom (although I obviously enjoy both). The only part I'd prefer Indy for is the extra day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsMakeWaves55 Posted October 31, 2022 Author #21 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Thank you all for your input and advice. I decided to go with the 5 day on Indy! Longer time, 2 sea days and I've never been to Labadee yet! Hopefully she will be hooked like I was and we can go again on an Oasis ship next. 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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