Susiecruisey Posted December 27, 2015 #1 Share Posted December 27, 2015 (edited) Oasis 8 night Dec 23rd 2016 boardwalk balcony for $5522 for 3 people western Caribbean Christmas cruise Harmony 7 night April 1st 2017 boardwalk balcony 3 people for $3500 eastern Caribbean cruise spring breK Edited December 27, 2015 by Susiecruisey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT3 Posted December 27, 2015 #2 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Personally, I like the idea of being on a newer ship. Plus, the lower price doesn't hurt at all. However, from a service standpoint, I know (from what I've read) that a newer ship, with a newer crew, can be lacking. With that still in mind, I would be drawn to the lower price, on the newer ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alter Ego Posted December 27, 2015 #3 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I assume 3rd passenger is a child. Somebody posted a brief description of their Christmas experience on Allure. Many of the perks of yesteryear were gone and, after years of cruising over Christmas, said they were considering moving their vacation to the week before. The ship is obviously decorated, but otherwise there was only a Santa handing out gifts, some carolers and a multi-denomination Christmas mass. I would suggest looking at their comments in case I missed something. So, if you are expecting something great and different for the Christmas cruise, it doesn't sound like you get it. Since both cruises will be packed with kids, I would probably also be more inclined to do the Harmony cruise because of the price and the kid would probably like the slides (and may prefer Grease over Cats.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted December 27, 2015 #4 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I'd choose Harmony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted December 27, 2015 #5 Share Posted December 27, 2015 April...dealing with holiday crowds....not for me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted December 27, 2015 #6 Share Posted December 27, 2015 OMG Lower price and new ship. Harmony for sure. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susiecruisey Posted December 27, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted December 27, 2015 The 3rd person is a 17 year old girl our daughter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted December 27, 2015 #8 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I wouldn't pay $5500 for 3 on oasis with a loaded gun to my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted December 27, 2015 #9 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I'd go on the white one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 27, 2015 #10 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Another vote for the less expensive cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted December 27, 2015 #11 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I'd go on the white one Well, the ships are blue.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted December 27, 2015 #12 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I would not even consider paying $2000.00 extra to get one more day on a cruise. And I much prefer the eastern Caribbean over the western. I'd have no problem making this decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpro Posted December 27, 2015 #13 Share Posted December 27, 2015 If you want brownie points for life from your daughter I would strongly suggest the spring break trip on the Harmony for you. A lifetime opportunity is now at hand - big smiley:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachammo Posted December 27, 2015 #14 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I vote Harmony....5.5k is Crazy! Grease > Cats Warmer > Colder Flights will also be less expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topanga49er Posted December 27, 2015 #15 Share Posted December 27, 2015 We may be with you on the April 2017 Harmony! Trying to decide between that and Anthem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molsonschooner Posted December 27, 2015 #16 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Personally, I like the idea of being on a newer ship. Plus, the lower price doesn't hurt at all. However, from a service standpoint, I know (from what I've read) that a newer ship, with a newer crew, can be lacking. With that still in mind, I would be drawn to the lower price, on the newer ship. By April of 2017 the Harmony will have been in service for for close to a year. Hopefully by then they will have all of the bugs sorted out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT3 Posted December 27, 2015 #17 Share Posted December 27, 2015 By April of 2017 the Harmony will have been in service for for close to a year. Hopefully by then they will have all of the bugs sorted out Good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted December 27, 2015 #18 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Another vote for the Harmony!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincicruisers Posted December 27, 2015 #19 Share Posted December 27, 2015 That is a very large difference in prices. I would take the Harmony~new ship/less price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaRob Posted December 27, 2015 #20 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Couple of things come to mind If oasis is doing western allure is probably doing Eastern, which do you prefer? Have you done either or both previously? Personally prefer Western when stops at Grand Cayman but Oasis class do not stop because of the tender situation with 6000people. Would absolutely save the money and cruise Harmony and allow for extra $$ for next cruise planning 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susiecruisey Posted December 27, 2015 Author #21 Share Posted December 27, 2015 I m leaning tower the Harmony but can't change it until hubby is back to work as its a surprise cruise for next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy traveler69 Posted December 28, 2015 #22 Share Posted December 28, 2015 HARMONY HANDS DOWN!!! but whatever you choose, enjoy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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