keijenxs Posted January 24, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 24, 2015 We are going on our first royal carribean cruise this december. I'm already booked on the enchantment, but I found a better deal on brilliance with a different itinerary. Should I switch ships? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillB48 Posted January 24, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I like the Brilliance better than the Enchantment and I like the Brilliance's itin better as well. For me easy choice... switch:D! PS I would even pay more the Brilliance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oppalopa Posted January 24, 2015 #3 Share Posted January 24, 2015 We are going on our first royal carribean cruise this december. I'm already booked on the enchantment, but I found a better deal on brilliance with a different itinerary. Should I switch ships? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Forums mobile app I would love the Brilliance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted January 24, 2015 #4 Share Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) We are going on our first royal carribean cruise this december. I'm already booked on the enchantment, but I found a better deal on brilliance with a different itinerary. Should I switch ships? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Forums mobile app What's the Brilliance's itinerary? I would almost definitely switch because I love the Radiance Class! Edited to Add: Actually, IMO, I'd take whatever Brilliance itinerary you're considering over a Bahamas cruise any day! Edited January 24, 2015 by OfTheSeasCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 24, 2015 #5 Share Posted January 24, 2015 We love both, though the Radiance series is our favorite. For us, the Enchantment is easy since it is local, but we really prefer the longer cruises. Three/four night cruises are too short for us now. For me, I would chose the Brilliance if they are both close in price. Pretty much depends on how much time you have, the location of the port, and of course the ports of call you wish to visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunshineCruiser24 Posted January 24, 2015 #6 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Always follow the better deal :-) The enchantment was nice, but very no frills. I've stalked the brilliance deck plan from when I was booked on that ship (since changed sailings to the freedom!) and it looks like it has more to offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpluvsdolphins Posted January 24, 2015 #7 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Brilliance. Cozumel any day over the Bahamas. I love the Radiance class. I'm going on the Serenade over Christmas and New Year's this year. Aft balcony to boot! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted January 24, 2015 #8 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Can you post both itineraries? I guess I could try and figure it out but I don't have the time right now... Have sailed Brilliance, loved her. LOVE Radiance class. Have not sailed Enchantment so cannot comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingsince94 Posted January 24, 2015 #9 Share Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) If its at the same time frame as what you booked (Christmas), definitely make the change! We just did a holiday cruise on Serenade (same class) and it was wonderful. I loved how they decorated the centrum area for the holidays. We are booked on Brilliance for our anniversary in 2016 and are looking forward to our 1st aft balcony. Enchantment is a nice ship that we have sailed on previously and will again in May, but Brilliance offers just a bit more for us so if the price is right, make the change! Edited January 24, 2015 by cruisingsince94 add on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keijenxs Posted January 25, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Thank you everyone for the advice. I made the switch to Brilliance because it's a bigger ship with more options for my sons (11 & 14) and we saved $550. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted January 25, 2015 #11 Share Posted January 25, 2015 ... and we saved $550. Well, there's nothing wrong with that. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justmekaren918 Posted January 25, 2015 #12 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Congrats on your choice you will really enjoy Brilliance. She is an awesome ship. I will be on her again a year from March and I am looking forward to it. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted January 25, 2015 #13 Share Posted January 25, 2015 We sailed both Enchantment and Brilliance last year and enjoyed both, but Brilliance is pretty much our favorite ship. Of course the fact that we have sailed on her more frequently and know a large number of the friendly staff members onboard, may color my opinion somewhat, but if you will save that much money by booking Brilliance I think that is more than reason enough to do so. If the money savings were the other way, I might be more hesitant to recommend the Brilliance but with either ship you should have an excellent time.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc320 Posted January 25, 2015 #14 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I think you made a good move! I've been on Enchantment several times & like the ship...it's a nice short get away...but there are only so many time's I can handle the Bahamas.. Did Brilliance last Dec. & had a great time...Grand Caymen & Cozumel route...going again on her in April Key West & Cozumel this time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolesrule Posted January 25, 2015 #15 Share Posted January 25, 2015 We've been on both ships twice in the last 18 months. Enchantment is fun, but I love Brilliance. That's awesome that you saved $550. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillB48 Posted January 25, 2015 #16 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Can you post both itineraries? I guess I could try and figure it out but I don't have the time right now... Have sailed Brilliance, loved her. LOVE Radiance class. Have not sailed Enchantment so cannot comment. 4 Day, Tampa, Cozumel, Tampa 5 Day, Tampa, Key West, Cozumel Tampa or Tampa, Georgetown, Cozumel, Tampa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keijenxs Posted January 25, 2015 Author #17 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Enchantment was a 4-day Coco Cay 7 Nassau Brilliance 5-day Key West and Cozumel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted January 25, 2015 #18 Share Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) Enchantment was a 4-day Coco Cay 7 NassauBrilliance 5-day Key West and Cozumel Great choice Just figured out why it was so much cheaper. Brilliance cruise ends on the 24'th where on the Enchantment it starts on the 24'th and is a holiday cruise. Watch your prices on the cruise you are on. You may get some price drops on that sailing as it's not very popular. After final payment you may be able to upgrade. Edited January 25, 2015 by Ourusualbeach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted January 25, 2015 #19 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Enchantment was a 4-day Coco Cay 7 NassauBrilliance 5-day Key West and Cozumel That was great choice IMO. I would take Key West and Cozumel over the Bahamas any day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podie Posted January 31, 2015 #20 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I've been on Brilliance and Enchantment 3 times in the past 2 months. Brilliance was wonderful, Enchantment was in serious need of maintenance. Glad you switched to Brilliance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEARADRIFT Posted February 4, 2015 #21 Share Posted February 4, 2015 We are going on our first royal carribean cruise this december. I'm already booked on the enchantment, but I found a better deal on brilliance with a different itinerary. Should I switch ships? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Forums mobile app Was on the Enchantment 07/14 and Brilliance 12/14. I believe from what I have read on this thread, that the survey says .... switch to Brilliance. I strongly agree. Great ship! Getting in and out of Tampa was easy. Loved the days at sea to just take it all in. Loved it so much, planning to sail the Brilliance again this December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEARADRIFT Posted February 4, 2015 #22 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Thank you everyone for the advice. I made the switch to Brilliance because it's a bigger ship with more options for my sons (11 & 14) and we saved $550. Whoops! Did not get down far enough before I replied. Great deal! You will Love it! She is very well decorated for the holidays. We were on the 4-Night (20-24 Dec) this year and had a great relaxing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shipshape sam Posted February 4, 2015 #23 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Thank you everyone for the advice. I made the switch to Brilliance because it's a bigger ship with more options for my sons (11 & 14) and we saved $550. We sailed on both Brilliance and Enchantment. Enchantment is not that small, but I too really liked the layout of Brilliance. Deck 6 was our favorite. Never seemed crowded either. For us, our choice would be made on if we can drive to port or not, so for that reason, Brilliance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 4, 2015 #24 Share Posted February 4, 2015 We sailed on both Brilliance and Enchantment. Enchantment is not that small, but I too really liked the layout of Brilliance. Deck 6 was our favorite. Never seemed crowded either. For us, our choice would be made on if we can drive to port or not, so for that reason, Brilliance! Does Brilliance have Freestyle machines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEARADRIFT Posted February 4, 2015 #25 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Does Brilliance have Freestyle machines Not as of December 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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