Colts88 Posted January 11, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I've been very loyal to Carnival. Although, I have been on several Royal Caribbean cruises as well. However, I'm trying to decide between The Carnival Fascination and Royal Caribbean Brillance of the sea. Jacksonville, Fl.- Fascination : Key West, Nassau Tampa, Fl.- Brilliance of the Seas: Grand Cayman, Cozumel Which would you choose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcwingwalker Posted January 11, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I've been very loyal to Carnival. Although, I have been on several Royal Caribbean cruises as well. However, I'm trying to decide between The Carnival Fascination and Royal Caribbean Brillance of the sea. Jacksonville, Fl.- Fascination : Key West, Nassau Tampa, Fl.- Brilliance of the Seas: Grand Cayman, Cozumel Which would you choose? Nassau is one of my least favorite ports and would plan on spending the day aboard. So based on itinerary I would chose Brilliance of the Seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrieluvsgreg Posted January 11, 2014 #3 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I've never said on RCC, but based on itineraries alone, definitely Royal... I can't believe I just wrote that... I agree with the pre ions poster, Nassau is one of my least favorite spots and Cozumel is my favorite, for me, it's no contest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrieluvsgreg Posted January 11, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 11, 2014 *previous poster... Sorry, idk what a pre ions poster is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticks1 Posted January 11, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I would almost always pick RCL over Carnival but in this case I would base it more on the ports and which ones I would rather visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted January 11, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Based on ports RCCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thommy_Boy Posted January 11, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I've been very loyal to Carnival. Although, I have been on several Royal Caribbean cruises as well. However, I'm trying to decide between The Carnival Fascination and Royal Caribbean Brillance of the sea. Jacksonville, Fl.- Fascination : Key West, Nassau Tampa, Fl.- Brilliance of the Seas: Grand Cayman, Cozumel Which would you choose? Isn't that a little contradictory that you are loyal to Carnival but have taken several cruises on another line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortSideCruzan Posted January 11, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I've been very loyal to Carnival. Although, I have been on several Royal Caribbean cruises as well. However, I'm trying to decide between The Carnival Fascination and Royal Caribbean Brillance of the sea. Jacksonville, Fl.- Fascination : Key West, Nassau Tampa, Fl.- Brilliance of the Seas: Grand Cayman, Cozumel Which would you choose? Hi Colts88 :) Without a doubt, Cozumel & Grand Cayman.. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted January 11, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Brilliance of the Seas is an absolutely beautiful ship with lots of glass overlooking the ocean. It's a favorite of many "Royal Loyals". Without a doubt, I would choose the Brilliance. Much nicer ship than the Fascination, and I would pick Grand Cayman and Cozumel over Nassau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos Posted January 11, 2014 #10 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I've been very loyal to Carnival. Although, I have been on several Royal Caribbean cruises as well. However, I'm trying to decide between The Carnival Fascination and Royal Caribbean Brillance of the sea. Jacksonville, Fl.- Fascination : Key West, Nassau Tampa, Fl.- Brilliance of the Seas: Grand Cayman, Cozumel Which would you choose? You've been on both lines and seem to enjoy both, so which itinerary speaks to you?? Nassau sucks but Key West is great. Grand Caymen is nice and Coz is awesome. Both cruises are the same length?? If you have a few sea days, then I would lean toward RC. CCL is lacking on things to do these days on sea days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaLuvCruising Posted January 11, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Brilliance of the Seas is an absolutely beautiful ship with lots of glass overlooking the ocean. It's a favorite of many "Royal Loyals". Without a doubt, I would choose the Brilliance. Much nicer ship than the Fascination, and I would pick Grand Cayman and Cozumel over Nassau. I have to echo this sentiment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
going2cruz Posted January 11, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) I've been very loyal to Carnival. Although, I have been on several Royal Caribbean cruises as well. However, I'm trying to decide between The Carnival Fascination and Royal Caribbean Brillance of the sea. Jacksonville, Fl.- Fascination : Key West, Nassau Tampa, Fl.- Brilliance of the Seas: Grand Cayman, Cozumel Which would you choose? If what I see is correct and its been several years since cruising Carnival.....its not the same as it was several years ago.....go RCCL! YIKES......Did I just say that and still own Carnival stock...I need to see on Monday................ Edited January 11, 2014 by going2cruz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted January 11, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Brilliance OTS -- Better itinerary and better ship. LuLu ~~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwestgal Posted January 11, 2014 #14 Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) I vote BOTS Edited January 11, 2014 by Midwestgal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiagolfer Posted January 12, 2014 #15 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I agree with the other posters. Go with the itinerary that suits you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Reid Posted January 12, 2014 #16 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Probably would have to be back on ship by 2:30 on Fascination's Key West stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiagolfer Posted January 12, 2014 #17 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Isn't that a little contradictory that you are loyal to Carnival but have taken several cruises on another line? How is it contradictory? DW and I have sailed CCL 18 times and RCI 4. Doesn't that show Loyal to CCL, but also cruised RCI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thommy_Boy Posted January 12, 2014 #18 Share Posted January 12, 2014 How is it contradictory? DW and I have sailed CCL 18 times and RCI 4. Doesn't that show Loyal to CCL, but also cruised RCI? I can agree with your case. A huge majority is with carnival. But, if you look at OP's signature, you will see 9 cruises listed. 5 with Carnival 4 with another line. I would say that is not loyal to carnival. I am not saying that not being loyal to a cruise line is bad. I am just saying the statement he made is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morganboys Posted January 12, 2014 #19 Share Posted January 12, 2014 if price is not much difference or not an issue I'd go royal without hesitation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritsnc Posted January 12, 2014 #20 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I just got back from Nassau and I did not like that island at all. Granted, we just used the public Junkanoo beach because the weather wasn't nice enough to pay to go to another resort, but I really wish I had just stayed on the boat that day. I spent a week in Cozumel and LOVE LOVE LOVE the island. We literally saw every bit of the island (the good and the not so good) and I still love the island and the people. We spent time with the locals and doing the things that they do. It's a great island...especially if you get away from the port and rent a car/jeep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiagolfer Posted January 12, 2014 #21 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I can agree with your case. A huge majority is with carnival. But, if you look at OP's signature, you will see 9 cruises listed. 5 with Carnival 4 with another line. I would say that is not loyal to carnival. I am not saying that not being loyal to a cruise line is bad. I am just saying the statement he made is wrong. Actually, I don't understand this whole loyalty thing. A cruise line is a business, not someone I have a personal relationship with. I'm loyal to my God, Country, and family. DW and I cruise because we like it, and will sail any line that offers an itinerary we want, at the time we want/need, and at the price we feel is right for us, period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandemcruzr Posted January 13, 2014 #22 Share Posted January 13, 2014 [/color] Actually, I don't understand this whole loyalty thing. A cruise line is a business, not someone I have a personal relationship with. I'm loyal to my God, Country, and family. DW and I cruise because we like it, and will sail any line that offers an itinerary we want, at the time we want/need, and at the price we feel is right for us, period. Amen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticks1 Posted January 13, 2014 #23 Share Posted January 13, 2014 [/color] Actually, I don't understand this whole loyalty thing. A cruise line is a business, not someone I have a personal relationship with. I'm loyal to my God, Country, and family. DW and I cruise because we like it, and will sail any line that offers an itinerary we want, at the time we want/need, and at the price we feel is right for us, period. I agree completely. As you can see from my signature we are not loyal to any one. I look for the cruise we want at the time and compare all of them to see which offers what we want for that cruise. Those who cruise just one line are really limiting their choices. Loyalty programs are not what they used to be (not just cruise lines) I don't think any of them are worth worrying about anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyeman27 Posted January 13, 2014 #24 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I would choose Grand Cayman and Cozumel. Better ship and ports... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiagolfer Posted January 13, 2014 #25 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I agree completely. As you can see from my signature we are not loyal to any one. I look for the cruise we want at the time and compare all of them to see which offers what we want for that cruise. Those who cruise just one line are really limiting their choices. Loyalty programs are not what they used to be (not just cruise lines) I don't think any of them are worth worrying about anymore. My sentiments exactly. Price is always one of the considerations, but ship and amenities, date, and itinerary, are also considerations. Can't always find the best cruise based solely on price. If price is the only consideration, then CCL will come out on top the majority of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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