Evangaline Posted January 23, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Hi. I'm planning ahead. Wanted to spend new year's eve on a cruise ship. I imagine some ships are better than others, so wondered if anyone had been on a cruise at New Years and what would the best ship be? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forwardcabin Posted January 23, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 23, 2014 We've been on two NYE cruises on Carnival Ecstacy and Triumph. NYE celebrations were about the same on both and probably about the same on all Carnival ships. You get hats and noise makers in your cabin that evening. They give complementary champagne all evening. There are parties in all the bars and venues. Most crew members get to come out and party with the guests. In the past, they had a really great band on Lido and the whole deck was crowded with a party atmosphere. No fireworks, but at midnight they blow the ship's horn. Christmas and New Years cruises are generally more expensive but they do throw a great party. Here's hoping you have a great time on a NYE cruise. Bon Voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuddrules Posted January 23, 2014 #3 Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) I've been on the Ecstacy and the Dream. Both were very good, although I wore myself out on the Dream (had a few days prior to NYE) and fell asleep by midnight :rolleyes::mad::(. But I heard it was packed, loud, champagne flowing freely (I know it was on the Ecstacy). They also hand out party favors. I think all ships have similar celebrations so we pick based on port (where we can drive) and itinerary. Can't beat this view for a NYE cruise (or anytime). Edited January 24, 2014 by fuddrules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitamin_Sea Posted January 24, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Any ship with an open bar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted January 24, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 24, 2014 The ship we are on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litewait Posted January 24, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I've been on 7, yes 7 New Years cruises. I have loved them all. My favorite however have been the ships with the big screens on deck as they show the actual ball drop from New York at midnight. The other were great as well, they do a count down, confetti, free champagne and party favors. A balloon drop in the atrium area. New Years cruises also have free champagne at embarkation and foe 3 or 4 hours afterwards. Looking to book number 8 while they have the $50 deposits going:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted January 24, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 24, 2014 They are all about the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SportsMomof4 Posted January 24, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 24, 2014 We spent the last 2 New Years aboard the Breeze. It's like being in Times Square NYC! Definitely an experience of a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum2bradley Posted January 24, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I was on the Breeze for Christmas last month and had a blast so we are doing New Years. I think we are down to 348 days!! LOL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccersharon Posted January 24, 2014 #10 Share Posted January 24, 2014 We spent the last 2 New Years aboard the Breeze. It's like being in Times Square NYC! Definitely an experience of a lifetime. I was looking at the Breeze for NYE 2014. Too bad it's only a 6 day cruise :( Sent from my SGH-I747M using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1498sg Posted January 24, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Do the kids have there on party? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum2bradley Posted January 24, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I was looking at the Breeze for NYE 2014. Too bad it's only a 6 day cruise :( Sent from my SGH-I747M using Forums mobile app We just did the 8 day though. We are staying 3 days in Miami before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum2bradley Posted January 24, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Do the kids have there on party? I am sure all the camps will have their own parties! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccersharon Posted January 24, 2014 #14 Share Posted January 24, 2014 We just did the 8 day though. We are staying 3 days in Miami before. An 8 day might have clinched it for us :) Looking at the week after now, with couple of days in FLL before. Sent from my SGH-I747M using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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