Can't stay loyal to Royal unless they run some sales, suggestions???

[lrn2cruise]

Have you checked the prices for this month and even next month, except spring break? The prices are great. I have a child in school, so we travel during the expensive times

[LittleMissMagic]

$500/person for an OV sounds great to me! :D

 

Personally, I don't think there is much difference between a cheap 4-night cruise on Royal Caribbean or a cheap 4-night cruise on Carnival. The difference between Royal And Carnival hits when you get to the larger cruise ships - when Royal Caribbean has far more activities and less people/tonnage. If you want to bump your status, stay with Royal. If you want to save a little bit of money, try out Carnival - either way, you're going to be in for a great time with your girlfriends.

 

That being said, we're going on a 4-night on the Monarch of the Seas in June - not the cruise of our choice, but it's a group cruise and that's the itinerary that fit everyone's schedule and budget.

[kruzerci]

The Monarch is in pretty rough shape. Is it worth the money? How's the cheapest Carnival ship? Either one will be a "booze cruise" - but I'm guessing a party is what you're looking for :p

 

I didn't think Monarch was horrible, but it does look really tired. A newer ship might be worth the money if you can afford it, but if not, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. We still had a good time.

[lesleyswimcoach]

Have you RCL Jewel out of Tampa? We did the Carnival Sensation out of Port Canaveral and would recommend it. I think the Ectasy would be better since it goes to Half Moon the private island. I also looked at the Destiny but only for the Grand Turk and Half moon, nassau trip. I wouldn't rule out Carnival and we enjoyed Celebrity. I think that Celebrity would be a fine alternative since it is an adult trip. We ruled it out since it does not have all the kids stuff like putt-putt and waterslides. If you do Celebrity you still get some kind off loyalty reward.