Disney or Carnival?

[globalhoneymooning]

I'm debating between a full transit Panama Canal cruise on Disney and Carnival.

 

Dates/itineraries are as follows:

Disney Wonder

12/9-12/23 (14 nights)

LA / Miami

8 sea days

4 ports: Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Cartagena & Costa Maya

 

Carnival Miracle

3/16-3/31 (15 nights)

NYC / LA

8 sea days

5 ports: Grand Turk, Cartagena, Puntarenas, Puerto Quetzal, Cabo

 

I'm looking at 2 inside rooms. Cruise cost is similar. NYC is local so I'd only need 1 way flights from LA back to NYC if we did Carnival. We've only sailed on NCL, Cunard and an old RCCL ship. We are 2 adults, 3 kids under 5 and 1 grandparent. I've heard rave reviews about Disney service, food, entertainment, etc. but I know there are Carnival fans out there too. I always considered Disney to be on the expensive end and thought this might be a good value.

 

Any feedback on which line you would go with?

[BillB48]

Based on the cruise lines only I would opt for Disney for the reasons you mentioned. I'll admit I am not a huge Carnival cheerleader but being able to board the ship in NY and one less airline flight is something to consider.

[CantanaLobo]

Been on neither, but if the price is around the same, Disney. I'd factor in the additional air though. 1 less port on Disney, but with three little-uns, maybe not a big deal. From what I've read, both lines have good kids programs, but hey, a four-year old meeting Mickey - priceless. Minimum age for kids programs on Disney is 3 months. Carnival is 2 years. Might be a factor.

[Keith1010]

Based on what you have said I would go with Disney.

 

Keith