queenteacher Posted April 2, 2008 #1 Share Posted April 2, 2008 We are torn between 3, so any opinions are VERY MUCH appreciated! Legend - Cat 11 aft wrap around Western Caribbean Pride - Cat 11 aft wrap around Eastern Caribbean Splendor - Cat 9a aft wrap around Mexican Riveria Prices are all about the same, so that is not an issue. I am really looking for opinions about the ships and categories. I truly value the opinions of those who have sailed on these ships and been in these categories. However, I know that none of us have sailed the Splendor. So on that cruise, I am asking about 9A wraps and the ports. THANK YOU!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted April 2, 2008 #2 Share Posted April 2, 2008 The 9A wrap will have just about the same s.f. as the cat 11s wraps, just no VIP boarding or bathtubs. I would think either about the same. Id pick Eastern Caribbean. For instance on the Caribbean Princess, prices are usually slightly more for Eastern just because its more popular. Any cruise out of the gulf will do western, fewer do Eastern. St Thomas is great. Have you considered the Glory out of Port Canaveral, it probably also does Eastern, which would be a Conquest class ship if you are comparing it to the Splendor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erdin Posted April 2, 2008 #3 Share Posted April 2, 2008 We are torn between 3, so any opinions are VERY MUCH appreciated! Legend - Cat 11 aft wrap around Western Caribbean Pride - Cat 11 aft wrap around Eastern Caribbean Splendor - Cat 9a aft wrap around Mexican Riveria Prices are all about the same, so that is not an issue. I am really looking for opinions about the ships and categories. I truly value the opinions of those who have sailed on these ships and been in these categories. However, I know that none of us have sailed the Splendor. So on that cruise, I am asking about 9A wraps and the ports. THANK YOU!!! Hey I havnt been on any of these cruises or any to tell you the truth but i was having the same difficulty making up my mind over those boats!! If you look at the thread i made it might help you make up your mind, althou there is no mention of cabins but i have chosen the mexican riveria!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverpar Posted April 2, 2008 #4 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Eastern on the Pride hands down....you will love the Pride!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxamuus Posted April 2, 2008 #5 Share Posted April 2, 2008 When are you sailing? The Mex. Riveria can be chilly in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenteacher Posted April 2, 2008 Author #6 Share Posted April 2, 2008 We are looking at June or July of 2009. It takes that far out to get the cabin you want! I wish people would stop cruising Carnival and let us get the good cabins...hahahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenteacher Posted April 2, 2008 Author #7 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I will look into that ship! Thanks for the idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted April 2, 2008 #8 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I just noticed you were in OK. Im in Dallas, only about an hour from OK border, depending on where you are in OK, you could drive to Galveston and do the Conquest. Maybe if you give us your thoughts on why you decided on these 3 ships we could give you more thoughts that would be pertenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenteacher Posted April 2, 2008 Author #9 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I am looking for a corner aft cabin...balcony size is the most important to me! I have sailed eastern, western, and southern caribbean. I have heard nice things about the cat 11 wrap on the spirit class. I have never sailed the mexican riveria and think it would be nice, but I am hestitant because of the difference in the waters. Thanks for the great thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverpar Posted April 2, 2008 #10 Share Posted April 2, 2008 When are you sailing? The Mex. Riveria can be chilly in the winter. Very good point..we went in October on the Pride, and the Riveria was pretty chilly the first day out...and the last day back. It was to cold to be on deck on the first day out..but was much nicer on the second day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelingirl70 Posted April 3, 2008 #11 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I prefer the W. Caribbean and have the Legend (also in a Cat 11 wrap) booked for April 2009. We did the same (almost) itinerary in 2007 on the Miracle and loved, loved, loved it. I like the beaches better in the W. Caribbean. DH is a SCUBA diver and the Legend itinerary is ideally suited to that. He can go diving and the kids and I can find other stuff to have fun. We've done the Eastern Caribbean twice, plus a few land based vacations to islands in the Eastern Caribbean, so we preferred the Western for a change of pace. I don't actually think you can go wrong with any of your choices - just think about what you want to do at the various ports and figure out which is better suited to your interests. Another possible consideration is the departure port. Tampa is easy for us to get too (and not too expensive). I'm not sure where the Pride sails from, but that may be something to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted April 3, 2008 #12 Share Posted April 3, 2008 HeyI havnt been on any of these cruises or any to tell you the truth but i was having the same difficulty making up my mind over those boats!! If you look at the thread i made it might help you make up your mind, althou there is no mention of cabins but i have chosen the mexican riveria!! Ships please! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scperk Posted April 3, 2008 #13 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I would go with the Spendor mexican riveria for that time of year if you have already done the eastern and western....Dennis...we are doing the Spirit mexican riveria in October and I know it will probably be chilly the first day out....Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLLund Posted April 3, 2008 #14 Share Posted April 3, 2008 i agree with Dennis .. .The mex rivera at that time of year is much more predictable .. oh wait .. I prefer mexico to the carib .. so that is probably the factor upfront in my mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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