Legend or Valor same itinerary, which one?

[sciencemom45]

Hi,

 

We are deciding between the Valor (out of Miami) and Legend (out of Tample). Same itinerary, almost same price, flights are the same price. Three of the ports are tenders so I thought the smaller ship with fewer pax would be better. Which would you choose?

[rockwood84]

Ship-wise, I like the layout of the Valor better. Buffet lines were better, two dining rooms instead of one (the Legend had a HUGE line to get in every night - the Valor never had that), and I liked the nightclub layout better on the Valor.

 

Port-wise, Tampa. Hands down. Much more organized - practically no line to check in, and we were off in a snap. Although I haven't been there in a couple of years, the port of Miami was a pain every time. Also, ground transportation in Tampa is much less expensive than Miami. I guess that's because the airport is closer to the cruiseport in Tampa.

[yst347]

The evening venues on Valor are all clustered near each other along the Promenade deck making for much more active nightlife.

 

The Legend has a lot fewer passengers and an easy to use layout. It sails from Tampa which is an easy port to sail from; airport nearby, Sunshine bridge etc.

 

It just depends what you are looking for in your cruise. Both are terrific ships.