GGfisher Posted March 13, 2013 #1 Share Posted March 13, 2013 We are trying to decide between the 6 night cruise on the Breeze out of Miami with stops in Grand Turk, Ocho Rios and Nassau or the 7 night on the Valor out of San Juan stopping at St Thomas, Barbados, St Lucia, St Kitts and St Maarten. Including the flight, the price is about even. Our only cruising experience was last year on Paradise stopping in Grand Cayman and Cozumel. Any advice will be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vigorosity Posted March 13, 2013 #2 Share Posted March 13, 2013 We are trying to decide between the 6 night cruise on the Breeze out of Miami with stops in Grand Turk, Ocho Rios and Nassau or the 7 night on the Valor out of San Juan stopping at St Thomas, Barbados, St Lucia, St Kitts and St Maarten. Including the flight, the price is about even. Our only cruising experience was last year on Paradise stopping in Grand Cayman and Cozumel. Any advice will be greatly appreciated! I know the Breeze is newer and all, but I would choose the Valor. I would probably be happy on any ship (and both will be bigger and have more amenities than the Paradise!) It's an extra day, has more (and arguably better ports!) for about the same price. Even the departure city of San Juan sounds more exciting than Miami! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rok233 Posted March 13, 2013 #3 Share Posted March 13, 2013 We are trying to decide between the 6 night cruise on the Breeze out of Miami with stops in Grand Turk, Ocho Rios and Nassau or the 7 night on the Valor out of San Juan stopping at St Thomas, Barbados, St Lucia, St Kitts and St Maarten. Including the flight, the price is about even. Our only cruising experience was last year on Paradise stopping in Grand Cayman and Cozumel. Any advice will be greatly appreciated! I've been on and enjoyed both ships. If ports are more important to you, I'd definitely choose the Valor. If the ship is more important, I'd definitely choose the Breeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwcruiselover Posted March 13, 2013 #4 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I've been on the Breeze and I loved it! Although I haven't been on the Valor, I did the San Juan itinerary on the Victory and it's far and away a better cruise than the 6-day on the Breeze IMHO. In a way you get 6 ports if you count San Juan itself as a port. The islands visited on this cruise are amazing and other than my TA on the Breeze, the San Juan cruise is my very favorite. That's what I'd do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish12345 Posted March 13, 2013 #5 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I would go with the Valor. The ports of call in the Southern Caribbean are wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipq Posted March 13, 2013 #6 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Since pricing is about even, I would opt for the lonfer cruise. A secondary benefit isca better itinerary. I have not been on Breeze but, the Valor remains my favorite CCL ship to date. Enjoy your cruise. http://luv2cruise.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGfisher Posted March 14, 2013 Author #7 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Thanks so much to everyone! We're leaning more toward the Valor all the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larkz Posted March 14, 2013 #8 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I can't say anything about Breeze, but I did recently sail the southern Carib. itinerary (on Victory), and have sailed on Valor (it's my favorite ship). San Juan was just great. We arrived two days early and stayed at the hip little Pop Art Hotel. We rented electric bikes down at the pier and had an excellent and easy day touring San Juan at our own pace. Great restaurants, wonderful food. If I did it again, I'd add an extra day or two for SJ. We enjoyed all of the ports, although St. Kitts was a favorite of mine. We did the train tour around the island. We rented kayaks (a bit pricey) at Magens Bay, and the pizza they served at the beach was probably the best I've ever tasted -- others may not agree because pizza is many different things to many people, but to me it was worth going back just for that. We kayaked in St. Maarten as well, at Simpson Bay. My only, minor, complaint about that itinerary is that I would prefer one less port and one more day at sea. Others like the extra port, however, and it's really no big deal. Valor's decor is based on an Americana theme. To me, it's the most attractive ship, so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DISNEY1975 Posted March 14, 2013 #9 Share Posted March 14, 2013 We are trying to decide between the 6 night cruise on the Breeze out of Miami with stops in Grand Turk, Ocho Rios and Nassau or the 7 night on the Valor out of San Juan stopping at St Thomas, Barbados, St Lucia, St Kitts and St Maarten. Including the flight, the price is about even. Our only cruising experience was last year on Paradise stopping in Grand Cayman and Cozumel. Any advice will be greatly appreciated! I would pick the Valor! Why?? Because I did :D:D. I sail in May! 6 Caribbean Islands and only 1 sea day, in 7 days, is a no brainer for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizinman Posted March 14, 2013 #10 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Valor, hands down ! The ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avidreader13 Posted March 14, 2013 #11 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Haven't been on the Breeze but have been to Nassau. We just got back from the Valor and the Southern Caribbean route and we loved it! I cruise for the ports, not the ship, as that's what I prefer. So, if I had a choice of the two you mentioned, I would pick the Valor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvthe-c Posted March 14, 2013 #12 Share Posted March 14, 2013 You are asking for trouble by booking the Valor. Narrowing down what to do in each port! It's a full-time job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyluver Posted March 14, 2013 #13 Share Posted March 14, 2013 We booked the Valor for the itinerary!! It is amaizing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted March 14, 2013 #14 Share Posted March 14, 2013 We are trying to decide between the 6 night cruise on the Breeze out of Miami with stops in Grand Turk, Ocho Rios and Nassau or the 7 night on the Valor out of San Juan stopping at St Thomas, Barbados, St Lucia, St Kitts and St Maarten. Including the flight, the price is about even. Our only cruising experience was last year on Paradise stopping in Grand Cayman and Cozumel. Any advice will be greatly appreciated! Valor without a doubt.Easy choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsNancy Posted May 13, 2014 #15 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I was googling the same thought for my next cruise next year 2015. I had it narrowed down to the Breeze Ocho Rios, Cozumel, and GC, It is perfect for my birthday in March, but only 6 days or The Valor, Southern Itinerary. I've been there before on the Victory just a couple of years ago, and really wanted to update my time there. I know she will get her 2.0 upgrades by May next year 2015. I'm leaning on choosing this route, funny what you google and what pops up!! I think I will choose the Valor. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVDFW Posted May 13, 2014 #16 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Valor. You won't miss the 2.0 upgrades as you spend very little time on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumbull archer Posted May 13, 2014 #17 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I'm crossed between The Valor, and The Sunshine out of Ft.Lauderdale next April. The Valor seems to be popular. I like the Southern itinerary, but my wife likes the idea of the new ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVDFW Posted May 13, 2014 #18 Share Posted May 13, 2014 The Valor is not an old ship. It was made in 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick55 Posted May 13, 2014 #19 Share Posted May 13, 2014 The valor is a great ship, even without the ports the port of San Juan is wonderful and the crew is very good on this ship. We have sailed her twice and highly recommend it as a choice. You won't be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumbull archer Posted May 13, 2014 #20 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Oh I know the Valor isn't an old ship. We sailed on the Victory this April, and my wife watched the promo on the Sunshine and liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idreamawake Posted May 13, 2014 #21 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I was just debating on this very topic and I chose the Valor. I just cruised the Breeze three weeks ago and I loved her!!! The Breeze is a beautiful ship (it's my favorite ship now), I would love to sail her again but this trip isn't about me😏. So the Valor it is, I think of is as having two vacations in one☺️and I am looking forward to the ports!!! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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