Carnival Dream..NCL Epic...RCCL Oasis or Independence????

[Roxie2008]

HI!

 

I am a first time cruiser and I feel like I'm sinking trying to pick out the best ship to suit our family. It's me, hubby and our 10 year old daughter. What I'm most looking for is a ship that my daughter will enjoy the most. Waterslides and activities are a must and I also want a great kids area to be able to send her on occassion and her not get bored. I have looked into the following ships:

 

Carnival Dream

Royal Carribbean Oasis and Independece

NCL - Epic

 

What do you think about any of these or do you have any other suggestions???

 

Thanks so much in advance!

[crusinmama06]

If money isn't an option, go for the Oasis. If budget is a concern, but you still want a ship with a million things to do on it, then go with RCCL Independence of the Seas.

 

When we went on Independence, there were some insides starting at $349pp. We went the first week of February (2009)

 

My review for the Cruise Critic Family Board on the Independence is here....

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=923729