pcl_cruiser Posted April 29, 2014 #1 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I am wanting to go on a solo cruise in June. I have narrowed it down to two and just can't decide. One is on Carnival Liberty (8 day) out of Port Canaveral going to Aruba, Grand Turk, and Curacao. The other is on the Conquest (7 day) from Miami going to St. Thomas, San Juan, Grand Turk and Half Moon Cay. I have been on Conquest about 6 years ago, never on Liberty. Both have three ports that I have never been on. I have sailed out of both home ports. I just don't know...:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETinCA Posted April 29, 2014 #2 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I'd prefer the Conquest. Has great ports and is closer to the airport than the other. Get a cabana at Half Moon. Great way to spend the day. Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot cruiser Posted April 29, 2014 #3 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I am wanting to go on a solo cruise in June. I have narrowed it down to two and just can't decide. One is on Carnival Liberty (8 day) out of Port Canaveral going to Aruba, Grand Turk, and Curacao. The other is on the Conquest (7 day) from Miami going to St. Thomas, San Juan, Grand Turk and Half Moon Cay. I have been on Conquest about 6 years ago, never on Liberty. Both have three ports that I have never been on. I have sailed out of both home ports. I just don't know...:confused: FWIW: Have you considered the Freedom out of Ft Lauderdale?...it just got 2.0'd I recently booked a really good solo price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcearth Posted April 29, 2014 #4 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Definitely do the one that has Grand Turk in the itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcl_cruiser Posted April 29, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Crap, another possibility! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyluver Posted April 29, 2014 #6 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Normally I would pick the longer itinerary ( loved it) but I love the itinerary on the conquest much better!! Half Moon Cay and Grand Turk are Heaven on earth!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcl_cruiser Posted April 29, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I am leaning toward that one. Now to decide between an inside room and a balcony...$300 difference. I love a balcony but not sure if the price difference is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted April 29, 2014 #8 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I would do the Liberty due to the itinerary. Have been on the Liberty twice and just did a b2b2b on the Conquest. The itinerary on the Liberty is so much better than the Conquest IMHO. Both ships are basically designed the same and both have the 2.0 upgrades. Also, if don't mind an inside room, $300 is not worth the balcony to me. We are rarely in the room so never would have a desire to have the balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjcruiser Posted April 29, 2014 #9 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I would do the Liberty cruise, the southern ports of call are much better in my opinion. I do like St. Thomas and San Juan, but prefer Aruba and Curacao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted April 29, 2014 #10 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Interesting some suggest Grand Turk. I've been on ports of call and there doesn't seem to be much to do there. What am I missing? I'm booked Liberty in November and GT is one reason I booked it--b/c I'd never been but I hadn't looked at the POC section. Looks like beach or snorkle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belkin Posted April 29, 2014 #11 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Here are some differences that I noticed, not sure if they will help you decide. I would sail the Liberty for Aruba and Curacao. Check out the Freedom she is a great ship and is currently in Dry Dock and is getting 2.0. Liberty's last drydock was 2011 and Conquest was in 2012. Liberty has the American Feast Menu and WOK the Conquest does not. Conquest has Hasbro and the Playlist productions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My6Dogs Posted April 29, 2014 #12 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Take the balcony!!! :) Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted April 29, 2014 #13 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I would do the Liberty cruise, the southern ports of call are much better in my opinion. I do like St. Thomas and San Juan, but prefer Aruba and Curacao. Absolutely agree with the above. Aruba and Curacao are not to be missed! :) LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousey Posted April 29, 2014 #14 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I don't think you can go wrong with either of these choices. Whichever one you choose, I hope you have an awesome cruise!:D I'm one of those that loved Grand Turk. Actually, I love all the ports you are considering.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted April 29, 2014 #15 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I have learned that the port heavy itineraries can be very tiring and much more expensive as you spend more time off the ship . Not trying to sway you either way, just something to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcl_cruiser Posted April 29, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Wow, I am so confused! They both sound amazing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanLuver Posted April 29, 2014 #17 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I think it comes down to personal preference but I would definitely do the Liberty. Was on the Liberty last year and it's a great ship. Aruba and Curacao are on my bucket list, plus you get an extra day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcl_cruiser Posted April 29, 2014 Author #18 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I agree! Now I am leaning toward the Liberty...I do like all the ports and I have never been to any of them and I have not been on that ship either. Plus it is longer with less stops so I dunno.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzzx Posted April 29, 2014 #19 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Half Moon Cay and Grand Turk I just have to ask , what is there to do here ? please tell me as i'm booked in sept 2014 for grand turk. i can lay out on the boat for sun and a tan , i like seeing things and doing . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcl_cruiser Posted April 29, 2014 Author #20 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Why is this so hard??? I just don't know.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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