Hi Friends -
Hoping you can all help me with the following decision, trying to decide between on these three cruises for a Caribbean New Years this year. First a bit about us, two parents traveling with our 29-year-old son. Looking for a blend of cruise experience and port adventures - but honestly more in it for the ship experience and amenities than anything else. Prices include Balcony stateroom for 3, drinks, tips, etc.
Vibe: Looking for a quieter adventure (I.e. no kids running around) but with lots of fun things to do. We love food, drinks, casinos, spas, entertainment/shows and just lounging. Not huge pool people but will take a dip every now and then. Would like people semi-our age but not a deal breaker.
1. Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity Apex | 30 Dec 2022 - 7 January 2023 (8 Nights - New Ship)
Price: About $7.2k Total
1
Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
---Not Applicable
3:30 PM
day2
At Sea
---Not Applicable
---Not Applicable
day3
San Juan, Puerto Rico
4:00 PM
11:00 PM
day4
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.
9:00 AM
6:00 PM
day5
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
8:00 AM
6:00 PM
day6
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
7:00 AM
3:00 PM
day7
At Sea
---Not Applicable
---Not Applicable
day8
Nassau, Bahamas
12:00 PM
6:00 PM
day9
Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
7:00 AM
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2. Princess Cruises: Royal Princess | 26 December 2022 - 3 January 2023 (7 Nights)
Price: About $5.8k Total
1
Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
---Not Applicable
4:00 PM
day2
At Sea
---Not Applicable
---Not Applicable
day3
At Sea
---Not Applicable
---Not Applicable
day4
Willemstad, Curacao
8:00 AM
10:00 PM
day5
Kralendijk, Bonaire
8:00 AM
6:00 PM
day6
Oranjestad, Aruba
7:00 AM
5:00 PM
day7
At Sea
---Not Applicable
---Not Applicable
day8
At Sea
---Not Applicable
---Not Applicable
day9
Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
6:00 AM
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3. Holland America: Rotterdam | 28 December 2022 - 4 January 2023 (8 Nights - New Ship)
Price: About $4.8k Total
Day
Ports of Call
Arrival
Departure
day1
Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
---Not Applicable
4:00 PM
day2
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Cruiseline Private Island)
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
day3
At Sea
---Not Applicable
---Not Applicable
day4
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
7:00 AM
4:00 PM
day5
George Town, Grand Cayman
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
day6
Cozumel, Mexico
1:00 PM
10:00 PM
day7
At Sea
---Not Applicable
---Not Applicable
day8
Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
7:00 AM
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Which would you pick, and why? Thanks for your help!
