Parrottdizes Posted December 30, 2012 #1 Share Posted December 30, 2012 We are looking at the 10 day Panama Canal cruise in the fall. I know that the Coral and the Island are sister ships and have the same layout. The cruise itself is the same except some go to Grand Cayman and some go to Och Rios. Having gone on land vacations to both of those islands; that will not be a deciding factor as to which cruise we pick. Also we have leeway as to sailing dates. So......after all of that.......for those who have sailed those ships.......do you have a preference as to which one you like and why do you prefer one ship over the other? Thanks for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deminggraham Posted December 30, 2012 #2 Share Posted December 30, 2012 We are looking at the 10 day Panama Canal cruise in the fall. I know that the Coral and the Island are sister ships and have the same layout. The cruise itself is the same except some go to Grand Cayman and some go to Och Rios. Having gone on land vacations to both of those islands; that will not be a deciding factor as to which cruise we pick. Also we have leeway as to sailing dates. So......after all of that.......for those who have sailed those ships.......do you have a preference as to which one you like and why do you prefer one ship over the other? Thanks for your input. They are virtually identical. I have sailed them both and they are my favorite ships. I love their size and they have almost all of the features of the larger ships but are less crowded. You can't go wrong with either ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted December 30, 2012 #3 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Six of one, half a dozen of another. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpcountryTravelers Posted December 30, 2012 #4 Share Posted December 30, 2012 We have sailed both and love both. My favorite ships! Have to stop and think which you're on at any one time. No difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted December 30, 2012 #5 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Like others I've been on both ships & found no differences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted December 31, 2012 #6 Share Posted December 31, 2012 We are looking at the 10 day Panama Canal cruise in the fall. I know that the Coral and the Island are sister ships and have the same layout. The cruise itself is the same except some go to Grand Cayman and some go to Och Rios. Having gone on land vacations to both of those islands; that will not be a deciding factor as to which cruise we pick. Also we have leeway as to sailing dates. So......after all of that.......for those who have sailed those ships.......do you have a preference as to which one you like and why do you prefer one ship over the other? Thanks for your input. The Coral has a major 20 day drydock scheduled to start on January 18th while the Island's major 20 day drydock is not scheduled until October 10th. If you plan on doing the Partial Transit cruise before November 29th, my vote would be for the Coral because she will have had her major drydock. BTW, all but one of the Partial transits for the 2013/2014 season are 11 days rather than 10 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrottdizes Posted December 31, 2012 Author #7 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Thanks for the replies......I know we will have a great time no matter which ship we pick. Hadn't thought about the ships being in dry dock :eek: Now I know why I saw more sailings for the Coral than the Island in Oct. and Nov. 11 days instead of 10.........1 more day of fun! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyd1014 Posted December 31, 2012 #8 Share Posted December 31, 2012 We are booked for the Panama on the Coral on Sept 28, 2013. This past summer we were on the Island Princess to Alaska. Loved the size of the ship and I know the Coral is the sister ship of the Island. Our Alask trip we were in cabin E211 and our friends in E209. The Emerald deck was such a good location that the Panama Canal cruise we booked E209. Come with us and join the Roll Call. Sept 28 - Oct 13, 2013 on the Coral Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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