mxylpic Posted July 20, 2015 #1 Share Posted July 20, 2015 So, since the original thread discussing whether RCI was "abandoning" PC by bringing MJ here was closed for some reason I'll start a new one. With MJ coming here to replace Enchantment/Rhapsody I was not overly thrilled. And with Oasis at PC really not thrilled, no interest in her. So I wandered back over to the Carnival website to see what my options were, having sailed both pretty consistently though pretty much RCI recently. Surprise, Surprise! Carnival is sending Sensation to Miami and having Victory and then Valor take over the 3/4 and 5/6 day runs. Meaning Carnival has relatively newer, more featured (Yes, I Know MJ is going in for refurb). ships with more itinerary options. Request in advance. Please no CCL vs RCI comments. I am aware of the differences and all things being equal prefer RCI. But all things are not equal and CCL will give PC cruisers more options, which is the point of this discussion. Thoughts? Will the greater options compared to just having Majesty and Oasis tempt you? It's tempting me.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted July 20, 2015 #2 Share Posted July 20, 2015 No, not tempted at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted July 20, 2015 #3 Share Posted July 20, 2015 All ports give cruisers options, they should pick the vacation they want:rolleyes: We are looking forward to oasis at pc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired LEO Posted July 20, 2015 #4 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'm happy the way it turned out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 20, 2015 #5 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Not tempted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted July 20, 2015 #6 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Not tempted here either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted July 20, 2015 #7 Share Posted July 20, 2015 They would have to tempt me with a free cruise. I almost would have went on a Carnival cruise back around 2010. My BIL who was at Carnival's highest reward level wanted to do a family cruise. It would have been on Carnival. He died unexpectedly in the early planning. So, if I win one I won't refuse to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted July 20, 2015 #8 Share Posted July 20, 2015 If they include 5 day options that might interest me a little, not really a carnival fan but interested in 5 night options and there aren't a lot of them around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfaeric Posted July 20, 2015 #9 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'm still trying to figure out how the Majesty + Oasis = abandoning the port. Oasis has more than the Freedom does, so that's more. And while the Majesty has less than the Enchantment, it's not the same less. Just because you are not interested in the Oasis does not mean everyone is. Especially given an alternative of Carnival. No, given the options of Oasis + Majesty, Carnival does not remotely look interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSVacation Posted July 20, 2015 #10 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Be tempted to try Majesty, have never sailed on her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killtheump Posted July 20, 2015 #11 Share Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) Niaa Edited July 20, 2015 by killtheump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted July 20, 2015 #12 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'll join the parade - no interest here either and not tempted at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted July 20, 2015 #13 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Well I guess one of us has to be odd man out on this question. After all the announcements settled out, we booked a 3-night Disney cruise next October (no desire to cruise on Majesty, and a balcony on Dream was only ~$100 more than a shoe box JS on Majesty). I had booked Oasis for March 2017 as a surprise for DW, and she informed me she had no desire to ever go on a ship that big, so we switched that one to a 5-night Brilliance out of Tampa. Finished the hat trick when she told me she was getting tired of Freedom as well and why don't we just book a shorter cruise instead, so we're now booked on Carnival Victory for a 5-night cruise out of PC.:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summerknight Posted July 20, 2015 #14 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Not tempted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F27TW Posted July 20, 2015 #15 Share Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) With the continuing trend at RC to cost-cut and lessen quality overall , RC is becoming a more Carnival like experience anyway ... so why not try one of the Carnival ships that are nicer and newer than the old Majesty ? RC isn't the RC of the past that so many of you all are holding on to, lets face it. RC is just a mass market cruise line .. just like Carnival is. (GASP! :eek:) Ive only been sailing RC for about 6 yrs now and each time, I've noticed a decline in one area or another. Heck yea I'd give Carnival a shot (tho one one of their newer ships like Valor or Victory .. not the old Fantasy class barges ... they just look nasty ). And before the RC cheerleaders respond, I'll say it for you "Well then enjoy your cruise on Carnival, perhaps you are better suited there..." :rolleyes: Edited July 20, 2015 by F27TW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr4mjc Posted July 20, 2015 #16 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Not tempted, but then again I am not generally not too interested in 3-4 day sailings. And I'm not very far away from PC. I am looking at a 5 night out of Tampa though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted July 20, 2015 #17 Share Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) This doesn't really change much for me with regards to RCI, I'll happily cruise Majesty when the price is right. I like the older and smaller ships. I wish Royal would have sent us the Legend, she's even smaller! Or bring the old Empress back and send her to PC! Are any of the original triplets still afloat? Howabout Song of America? As far as CCL goes, I prefer their Fantasy Class ships. So them sending bigger tonnage to PC isn't good news to me. I'm just glad Paradise is still in Tampa. Edited July 20, 2015 by DarthGrady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shipshape sam Posted July 20, 2015 #18 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Loved Sovereign class, but have to say, after sailing on Sovereign and Majesty when she was in Miami, they do not interest us either now after so many new ships having been added to fleet. Would prefer Brilliance/Splendor out of Tampa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mcatmcat Posted July 20, 2015 #19 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Lucky PC, here in Miami majesty is the only ship that sails year around from Miami. Once in a while they bring a really big ship but not anymore. I miss when Liberty was in Miami all year long but that's history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingsince94 Posted July 20, 2015 #20 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Not interested in Majesty out of PC. I am glad for CCL cruisers that they will have nicer ships to sail on out of PC, but I have no desire to sail with them. It would take an incredible deal for me to even consider them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolloman Posted July 20, 2015 #21 Share Posted July 20, 2015 With MJ coming here to replace Enchantment/Rhapsody I was not overly thrilled. And with Oasis at PC really not thrilled, no interest in her. So I wandered back over to the Carnival website to see what my options were, having sailed both pretty consistently though pretty much RCI recently. Surprise, Surprise! Carnival is sending Sensation to Miami and having Victory and then Valor take over the 3/4 and 5/6 day runs. Meaning Carnival has relatively newer, more featured (Yes, I Know MJ is going in for refurb). ships with more itinerary options. Thoughts? Will the greater options compared to just having Majesty and Oasis tempt you? It's tempting me.:D You forgot to mention Carnival is also bringing in the newer Carnival Magic. Lots of options for us locals to catch last minute good deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteukmcr Posted July 20, 2015 #22 Share Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) Well I'll join the minority and say, Yes I'm tempted, especially as Carnival Magic will sail from PC. Wasn't blown away by Enchantment during our May 4th - 8th sailing this year, and then immediately boarded Carnival Valor on May 8th and it was a refreshing change, so although I love Oasis class, it all depends on price. If RCI continue to charge ridiculous prices as they are currently IMHO, then Carnival it will be, because as already mentioned RCI is not the cruise line of old (a lot has changed since we first sailed out of PC in 2004 onboard Mariner of the Seas!) and Majesty does not offer any attraction for me. Edited July 20, 2015 by peteukmcr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacsmom Posted July 20, 2015 #23 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Definitely tempted. There are some really good options from all cruise lines sailing from Florida ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deliver42 Posted July 20, 2015 #24 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I've been on the Majesty twice, and loved it both times. Once on a 7 day, then a 4 day.The Oasis is a class by itself, and Carnival has nothing to compare. That doesn't mean that I wouldn't try the Carnival ships, depending on itinerary and price. Right now, as far as I'm concerned RCCL has priced itself out of the market. After the Carnival Vista, I'm looking at MSC and even Celebrity, who is cheaper than RCCL on some cruises. I'm talking about the Silhouette, not one of their older ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nacdcruiser Posted July 21, 2015 #25 Share Posted July 21, 2015 If the price is right, we're up for sailing a ship we haven't done before no matter the line. Haven't had a bad cruise yet! Some are different than others, but we continue to meet interesting people every time and what better way to try out something new than on a shorter sailing at a favorable price! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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