Mexican Riviera Cruise -- Which Ship?

[AirGorilla]

Greetings Folks --

 

I am planning to go on a cruise to the Mexican Riviera in June 2010. The choice is very simple: Carnival Splendor or RCCL Mariner of the Seas.

 

Has anyone here been on both these cruises, and can you please provide some comparison for me?

 

If it matters, my DW and I are early 60's, and our two travelmates, our daughters are early 30's.

 

Thanks very much for your perspectives!!

 

Yes, I'm posting this inquiry on both boards.

 

AG

[edg1]

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-lazarus10-2009may10,0,3829774.column

[Pegs222]

I have only been on the Splendor, but she is a magnificent ship. You will not be sorry if you choose her.

[AirGorilla]

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-lazarus10-2009may10,0,3829774.column

 

Sounds like a lot of unhappy pax! Thanks for the link!

 

AG

[AirGorilla]

I have only been on the Splendor, but she is a magnificent ship. You will not be sorry if you choose her.

 

Thanks for your reply. I believe that she is a very new ship, correct?

 

AG

[lollylew]

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-lazarus10-2009may10,0,3829774.column

 

I think most of us were wondering when the media would start interviewing all the unhappy pax. What about those that actually made the best of the situation and carried on despite not being able to go to the Mexican Riviera? :confused:

[lollylew]

Thanks for your reply. I believe that she is a very new ship, correct?

 

AG

 

Yes. The Splendor is brand new. Here is the link on Carnival's site about the ship:

 

http://www.carnival.com/cms/fun/ships/carnival_splendor/default.aspx?shipCode=SL

[AirGorilla]

Yes. The Splendor is brand new. Here is the link on Carnival's site about the ship:

 

http://www.carnival.com/cms/fun/ships/carnival_splendor/default.aspx?shipCode=SL

 

Thanks, Lolly. Most impressive!!

 

AG

[AirGorilla]

Thanks to all the posters on the Carnival board who took the time to answer my inquiry. I am leaning to the Mariner of the Seas, mainly because we are in our early 60's, and it may be a slightly better fit for us.

 

Happy sails to all --

 

AG

[crzndeb]

AG,

 

I have done 6 RCI and 5 CCL, with a few others mixed in. My last 4 have been on Carnival (3 on Spirit). I was booked on the Mariner for Oct 2009, but because my 24yo daughter is paying her own way this time, switched over to the Splendor and saved $200 per person. I'm going to be 58 in a few days and I think after the last few cruises, Carnival is just a better match for me. We have a very lively and fun Roll Call going and I'm really glad I made the switch. But, I don't think you can go wrong with either.

 

If you could swing another time of the year when the Spirit wasn't doing Alaska, I would choose that one over the other 2. But then again, I love the extra day.

[Kurbanfan]

Thanks to all the posters on the Carnival board who took the time to answer my inquiry. I am leaning to the Mariner of the Seas, mainly because we are in our early 60's, and it may be a slightly better fit for us.

 

Happy sails to all --

 

AG

 

Either one you can't loose........although I picked the Mariner:D

[parrotthead]

"Mexican Rivera Cruise -- Which Ship?"

(none of them right now...)

:p :p

- I could not resist-

[AirGorilla]

"Mexican Rivera Cruise -- Which Ship?"

(none of them right now...)

:p :p

- I could not resist-

 

Yeah, I know!! Hope it all gets straightened out by June 2010!!

 

Funny post!! Thanks!!

 

AG

[Cindy]

I was on the Mariner in 2007, and I'll be on the Splendor in 2 months. If you can wait a bit I'll compare the ships after my cruise.

[AirGorilla]

I was on the Mariner in 2007, and I'll be on the Splendor in 2 months. If you can wait a bit I'll compare the ships after my cruise.

 

Cindy --

 

That would be great! Thanks much!

 

AG

[neverpar]

I would pick one that actually GOES to Mexico...:D