travelinteach Posted August 2, 2014 #1 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I am looking into our second cruise. We did the Western on the Glory our first time and loved it but am struggling with booking the second. I am afraid of the airfare to San Juan for the Southern (from Michigan) am considering the Eastern from New Orleans with 3 ports. Any opinions or other favorites??? We are a two couples with kids from 17 - 25. Not sure if 3 ports is not enough or not??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMSACE6 Posted August 2, 2014 #2 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Is the ship out of New Orleans the Dream? If so, from the reviews I have read, there is lots on board to appreciate and enjoy, so three ports should be fine. I have not been on the Dream, but like what I read, and New Orleans itself is a great place to spend a day, or two before or post cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbsey Posted August 2, 2014 #3 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I am looking into our second cruise. We did the Western on the Glory our first time and loved it but am struggling with booking the second. I am afraid of the airfare to San Juan for the Southern (from Michigan) am considering the Eastern from New Orleans with 3 ports. Any opinions or other favorites??? We are a two couples with kids from 17 - 25. Not sure if 3 ports is not enough or not??? I'd look at Eastern intineraries from either Miami or Port Canaveral. Carnival loves those extra sea days so not sure if the options improve even embarking from those ports that are closer to the Eastern Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snc_cam Posted August 2, 2014 #4 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Definitely an Eastern from one of the Florida ports. If you fly into FLL, the port is 10 minutes from the airport. If you fly into Orlando (MCO), the port is about 45-60 minutes away. Either port is VERY easy to get to and you should be able to get reasonable airline rates (I use SWA) into either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic6318 Posted August 2, 2014 #5 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Definitely an Eastern from one of the Florida ports. If you fly into FLL, the port is 10 minutes from the airport. If you fly into Orlando (MCO), the port is about 45-60 minutes away. Either port is VERY easy to get to and you should be able to get reasonable airline rates (I use SWA) into either. I agree...sailing out of a Florida port will give you many more choices for itineraries. Don't forget Miami departures as well. Even if you fly in to FLL ground transport is inexpensive and reliable...car rental gives you extra flexibility if you are flying in a day early, or have a late departure. We came back from a trip on the Glory just a couple of week ago. We visited HMC, San Juan, St.Thomas, and Grand Turk. Great trip. Happy sailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMaster Posted August 2, 2014 #6 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I'd highly recommend sailing the beautiful "Liberty", sailing an Eastern Itinerary out of Port Canaveral. This ship offers the best of both worlds, in my opinion. She has the 2.0 upgrades for food, but retains the 1.0 entertainment, and shows. GREAT combination, that can't be beat, plus there are some very good deals for this ship. ;) "SKY" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snc_cam Posted August 2, 2014 #7 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Sky, We have a booking on the Liberty at the end of the year. Going west because had to change an existing booking that was going "east" for family reasons. But, have been on the Liberty's sister, the Freedom, doing the "east". Definitely beautiful ships. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted August 2, 2014 #8 Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) I am looking into our second cruise. We did the Western on the Glory our first time and loved it but am struggling with booking the second. I am afraid of the airfare to San Juan for the Southern (from Michigan) am considering the Eastern from New Orleans with 3 ports. Any opinions or other favorites??? We are a two couples with kids from 17 - 25. Not sure if 3 ports is not enough or not??? If you like the thought of a Southern without going from San Juan, you can look at the Sunshine out of Port Canaveral. 8 night to Aruba, Curacao (or Bonaire), and Grand Turk. Edited August 2, 2014 by Out to sea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted August 2, 2014 #9 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Sky, We have a booking on the Liberty at the end of the year. Going west because had to change an existing booking that was going "east" for family reasons. But, have been on the Liberty's sister, the Freedom, doing the "east". Definitely beautiful ships. Steve FYI, the Freedom is not a sister to the Liberty. Freedom is part of the Freedom Class (130,000 ton) and Liberty is part of the Conquest Class (110,000 ton). Similar ships though but not sisters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snc_cam Posted August 2, 2014 #10 Share Posted August 2, 2014 thanks for the clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireEater Posted August 2, 2014 #11 Share Posted August 2, 2014 We are doing the Liberty, 8 Day Southern Caribbean out of Port Canaveral next week. Check her out. She has the updated 2.0 version with Guy Burgers plus ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singer4Him Posted August 2, 2014 #12 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I would look at either the Sunshine out of Port Canaveral or the Breeze out of Miami. We are actually looking at booking the Breeze for next September. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelinteach Posted August 2, 2014 Author #13 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Here are my choices: Southern on Valor out of San Juan Eastern on Dream out of New Orleans (key west, Freeport, Nassau ) Eastern on Sunshine out of Port Canaveral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted August 2, 2014 #14 Share Posted August 2, 2014 FYI, the Freedom is not a sister to the Liberty. Freedom is part of the Freedom Class (130,000 ton) and Liberty is part of the Conquest Class (110,000 ton). Similar ships though but not sisters. Freedom and Liberty are both the Conquest class. Think you might be confusing Freedom with the Dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out to sea! Posted August 3, 2014 #15 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Freedom and Liberty are both the Conquest class. Think you might be confusing Freedom with the Dream. I could have sworn the Freedom was in the class above. Well, don't I look like an idiot now. :( SNC_CAM, Golfadj is correct, Liberty and Freedom ARE sisters. Instead of verifying I was relying on my memory which obviously isn't worth a plug nickel. FWIW, I was scratching my heading and realized that maybe I was thinking of LOTS and FOTS. Checked, nope, both the same class on RCCL as well. Just having one of those days I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snc_cam Posted August 3, 2014 #16 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Thanks Stu... :) "out to sea"... 10 lashes with a wet noodle :) As is said on another thread... senior moments :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMaster Posted August 3, 2014 #17 Share Posted August 3, 2014 We are doing the Liberty, 8 Day Southern Caribbean out of Port Canaveral next week. Check her out. She has the updated 2.0 version with Guy Burgers plus ..... Congrats! You'll be sailing with my "other half", the lovely Mrs. Jones. I had been looking at this cruise, as I LOVE "Liberty", and she told me that we were just too busy around here for me to go. She then BOOKED IT FOR HERSELF! (Don't you hate when that happens?) ;) Anyway, I know y'all are going to have a FANTASTIC cruise. Can't wait to hear all about it! "SKY" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandemcruzr Posted August 3, 2014 #18 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Here are my choices:Southern on Valor out of San Juan Eastern on Dream out of New Orleans (key west, Freeport, Nassau ) Eastern on Sunshine out of Port Canaveral If air fare to San Juan is a problem, I'd pick the Sunshine. Dream ports are not the best. Key West is fun, but the other two are ho-hum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGGY63 Posted August 3, 2014 #19 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Freeport is not worth leaving the ship IMHO.......unless you go snorkeling..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaJ Posted August 4, 2014 #20 Share Posted August 4, 2014 The Dream itinerary is not exciting but the ship is great. I would go with the Sunshine Eastern maybe. What specific ports on Sunshine? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goduckies05 Posted August 4, 2014 #21 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I agree...sailing out of a Florida port will give you many more choices for itineraries. Don't forget Miami departures as well. Even if you fly in to FLL ground transport is inexpensive and reliable...car rental gives you extra flexibility if you are flying in a day early, or have a late departure. We came back from a trip on the Glory just a couple of week ago. We visited HMC, San Juan, St.Thomas, and Grand Turk. Great trip. Happy sailing What were the shows on the Glory? Thanks Sent from my SM-G900P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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