Carnival or Royal Caribbean?

[chewbacca]

My DH and I are wanting to take my in-laws and our 2 boys (ages 3 & 6) on a cruise. We have been on both Royal Caribbean and Carnival and are trying to decide which one would be better for the kids and in-laws first cruise. My Dh wants RC b/c of the bigger ships and kids water play areas but I want Carnival for the movie screen on deck, self-serve laundromats and having slightly bigger rooms (oceanview). I also think that Carnival has more to offer in their kids play areas.

 

We will be probably going on the Eastern Caribbean itinerary.

Which do you think?

[crusinmama06]

Hi, you found us. :D

Did you have an idea of which class of ship you wanted to do. You mentioned the "Bigger Ships of Royal Caribbean" -- so that means something like Freedom class -- which would have onboard for the kids...

--fresh water pools

--H20 zone (pictured below)

--parades through the Promenade

--ice skating rink

--rock climbing wall (the 6 year old would be able to climb)

--Johnny Rockets

--Ben & Jerrys

On the Carnival ships - some of them (possibly 8 so far) have the upgraded Waterworks...pictured here...

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1138589

The schedules for Royal Caribbean and Camp Carnival (including kids menus) are at the link in my signature

[cb at sea]

Sounds like you've already made a choice! You'll have a great time!

[crusinmama06]

Sounds like you've already made a choice! You'll have a great time!

 

She did? :confused: lol...where did I miss it?