Cmac3 Posted November 29, 2011 #1 Share Posted November 29, 2011 We are researching another summer Caribbean cruise on RCL after a fantastic experience to western Caribbean on Mariner of the Seas a couple of years ago. I am disappointed at the lack of cruising options in late June to mid-July (my vacation time) 2012 with RCL where we can go to places other than Falmouth, Cozumel and Haiti. We live in Virginia and would prefer a departure port from Baltimore to Port Canaveral or Tampa. We would go with another cruise line, but have heard that we wouldn't be satisfied with Carnival after cruising with RCL and Princess. Any suggestions for a warm-weather summer cruise? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinkachu Posted November 29, 2011 #2 Share Posted November 29, 2011 We live in Tampa and wish RCCL would keep a ship here all summer. They usually have some small ships in Canaveral and Oasis and Allure have been running out of Ft Lauderdale all summer. WE tried a Carnival out of Tampa last August. We'll only do that ONCE. Happy Cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will773 Posted November 29, 2011 #3 Share Posted November 29, 2011 There really aren't many options. Oasis, Allure, and Freedom. That's pretty much it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dachshunddoglover Posted November 29, 2011 #4 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I think they are trying to fill Oasis and Allure. $$$$$$$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvlprof Posted November 29, 2011 #5 Share Posted November 29, 2011 We are researching another summer Caribbean cruise on RCL after a fantastic experience to western Caribbean on Mariner of the Seas a couple of years ago. I am disappointed at the lack of cruising options in late June to mid-July (my vacation time) 2012 with RCL where we can go to places other than Falmouth, Cozumel and Haiti. We live in Virginia and would prefer a departure port from Baltimore to Port Canaveral or Tampa. We would go with another cruise line, but have heard that we wouldn't be satisfied with Carnival after cruising with RCL and Princess. Any suggestions for a warm-weather summer cruise? Thanks! The trick to sailing on Carnival is managing expectations. I've not had a bad experience with them. True - they don't have all the bells and whistles, but I don't use most of them anyway. Service was good, food was good, room stewards were good. Some ships don't sail Carib in summer because of hurricane season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvscruising2007 Posted November 29, 2011 #6 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Leaving out of Port Liberty, NJ might be an option. I am not sure what the itineraries are but you can check it out on the RC website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dohertm1 Posted November 30, 2011 #7 Share Posted November 30, 2011 We are researching another summer Caribbean cruise on RCL after a fantastic experience to western Caribbean on Mariner of the Seas a couple of years ago. I am disappointed at the lack of cruising options in late June to mid-July (my vacation time) 2012 with RCL where we can go to places other than Falmouth, Cozumel and Haiti. We live in Virginia and would prefer a departure port from Baltimore to Port Canaveral or Tampa. We would go with another cruise line, but have heard that we wouldn't be satisfied with Carnival after cruising with RCL and Princess. Any suggestions for a warm-weather summer cruise? Thanks! I highly recommend the 7-day Eastern caribbean cruise on Freedom of the Seas out of Port Canaveral. Freedom is bigger and better than the Mariner and it visits Coco Cay, the cruise line's tiny island in the Bahamas, St. Thomas and St. Martin. We had a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviator of the Seas Posted November 30, 2011 #8 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Contact RCI and demand a return to the favorite summer Southern Caribbean schedules out of San Juan: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1473517&highlight=southern+caribbean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryano Posted November 30, 2011 #9 Share Posted November 30, 2011 We live in Tampa and wish RCCL would keep a ship here all summer. \ I agree! A Radiance class ship ALL YEAR in TPA please! :D Which Carnival cruise did you take out of Tampa? I was looking at the Legend 7 day and have heard pretty good things about that ship? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntornadox Posted November 30, 2011 #10 Share Posted November 30, 2011 ^ Ditto, I have always heard great things about Carnival's Spirit class? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bus man Posted December 1, 2011 #11 Share Posted December 1, 2011 There really aren't many options. Oasis, Allure, and Freedom. That's pretty much it. Don't forget the Enchantment out of Baltimore. Though, it's not doing the Caribbean in summer 2012, only Bermuda and New England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesCruising Posted December 1, 2011 #12 Share Posted December 1, 2011 There really aren't many options. Oasis, Allure, and Freedom. That's pretty much it. Thats correct! Leaving out of Port Liberty, NJ might be an option.I am not sure what the itineraries are but you can check it out on the RC website. Explorer has Bermuda I believe All other ports are all Carnival ships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Booper Posted December 1, 2011 #13 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Explorer alternates itineraries, the 5 night Bermuda run followed by the 9 night to the Caribbean. The best option for the OP is the Freedom OTS doing the Eastern run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesCruising Posted December 1, 2011 #14 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Explorer alternates itineraries, the 5 night Bermuda run followed by the 9 night to the Caribbean. The best option for the OP is the Freedom OTS doing the Eastern run. For a 7 night cruise - I have to agree with Freedom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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