gamommyof3 Posted September 18, 2006 #1 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Hi all, I am planning our first family cruise and am overwhelmed with the info and choices! I was wondering which is the best ship for a family of 5 (kids ages 16, 5, and 3) and best Western itinerary. We are planning to sail in July 07. I am also looking into RC and would love opinions about that as well. Thanks so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamommyof3 Posted September 18, 2006 Author #2 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Sorry this posted twice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wennfred Posted September 18, 2006 #3 Share Posted September 18, 2006 For me the VALOR for sure !!!, Isla Roatan Hon. Grand Caymans, Costa Maya and Belize !!! Best Cruise ever. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribbean dreams Posted September 18, 2006 #4 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I have to agree with Fred, Valor is a great ship and has the best Western itenerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigermaroon2 Posted September 18, 2006 #5 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Just got back over a week ago from the Valor West Carrib cruise...and yes..for the money, it's the best...you can't go wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted September 18, 2006 #6 Share Posted September 18, 2006 My vote would be for the Legend (out of Tampa). You may see that I am a little biased, since I have that booked for July 1st! I loved the Legend - and have also sailed on the Miracle (out of Tampa, and also a Spirit class ship) on that itinerary! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justcrzn Posted September 18, 2006 #7 Share Posted September 18, 2006 The Valor for sure, we took it on the Eastern in Feb 06 and am leaving on the Valor again on the Western in Oct 06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justcrzn Posted September 18, 2006 #8 Share Posted September 18, 2006 The Valor for sure, we took it on the Eastern in Feb 06 and am leaving on the Valor again on the Western in Oct 06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbags58 Posted September 18, 2006 #9 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Wow...we are booked on the TRIUMPH for the Western in April of 07 and have heard nothing but good things too! For me personally I dont like when there are more than 3 stops in a 7 day period...as we do enjoy the sea days too! But that is just something to think about... GOOD LUCK! and Have fun! Our itinerary is Ocho Rios (Jamaica) Grand Caymans and Cozumel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimw Posted September 18, 2006 #10 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Wow, lots of votes for the Valor. We were just on the Miracle out of Tampa--our best cruise of 5 total. We were with the Valor much of the time, we went to Cozumel instead of Roatan--the other stops are the same. I have been to Roatan and Cozumel a total of about 20 times, both are nice-it's a tossup. Almost all the trips have been for a week or so in each place. I liked the layout of the smaller Miracle, Valor carries 3k+ passengers, Miracle 2k+. On Miracle for us it was up 1 deck to lobby, restaurant, shows, casino--or up to deck 9 for buffets, midship pools, etc. We were midships near the elevators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted September 19, 2006 #11 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Wow, lots of votes for the Valor. We were just on the Miracle out of Tampa--our best cruise of 5 total. We were with the Valor much of the time, we went to Cozumel instead of Roatan--the other stops are the same. I have been to Roatan and Cozumel a total of about 20 times, both are nice-it's a tossup. Almost all the trips have been for a week or so in each place. I liked the layout of the smaller Miracle, Valor carries 3k+ passengers, Miracle 2k+. On Miracle for us it was up 1 deck to lobby, restaurant, shows, casino--or up to deck 9 for buffets, midship pools, etc. We were midships near the elevators. The OP is looking for a cruise for July 07. After April 2007 the Miracle and Legend are switching home ports. The Legend will be in Tampa, and the Miracle will be in New York (summer 2007). They are similar (Spirit class) vessels, and are BOTH our top choice (see our future cruises...) Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervid Posted September 19, 2006 #12 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Hi all, I am planning our first family cruise and am overwhelmed with the info and choices! I was wondering which is the best ship for a family of 5 (kids ages 16, 5, and 3) and best Western itinerary. We are planning to sail in July 07. I am also looking into RC and would love opinions about that as well. Thanks so much. I am in the processing of booking the Valor for the July 8th sailing..just deciding what type of cabin and what deck..but we choose the Valor bassed off of past reviews and the itinerary... but i'm sure you'll have a good time no matter what ship you choose.. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennisLover Posted September 19, 2006 #13 Share Posted September 19, 2006 We loved the Valor - while I like the sea days as much as the port days, my family prefers four ports on a seven day cruise. Belize and Roatan really exceeded my expectations! I knew I'd love Grand Cayman. When we took the Valor, we went to Cozumel (my first time there), not Costa Maya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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