Kkross Posted April 29, 2016 #1 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Taking a cruise next summer and want to book on our upcoming cruise in a few weeks. Can't decide which port/ship. All things being equal...cost & itinerary. We live in Dallas so the drive or flight isn't much of a factor either, if we drive it's a few hours longer to NOLA. Ship is same class. Have sailed out of Galveston numerous times. Have been to NOLA , but sailing out of would be our first. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_k58 Posted April 29, 2016 #2 Share Posted April 29, 2016 We live in East Texas and have sailed out of NOLA and Galveston. I think we prefer Galveston. Breeze is newer than the Dream, and has more of the updates, like Guys, Blue Iguana etc. I think hotels and parking are cheaper in Galveston, too. Have a great time no matter which you choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2excursion Posted April 29, 2016 #3 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I say the Dream. My favorite ship, and all 3 cruises on Dream have been 3 of my best 4 cruises out of 15 in total. Most people will say Breeze, just because it's newer and has the latest "things". But without those latest things, I still enjoy Dream more, even when I returned to the Dream after the Breeze. Breeze was a little disappointing in some areas, while Dream didn't disappoint me in any area. But Breeze is still a great ship, so you can't really go wrong with either. One clear area where Dream wins in a huge way over Breeze is with their nighttime stage shows. I'm not a fan of Playlist Productions on Breeze. Keep in mind that New Orleans is a great city to visit for before/after a cruise, much more interesting than Galveston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisGirl81 Posted April 29, 2016 #4 Share Posted April 29, 2016 We have done the Dream and were a little disappointed and bored. We have the Breeze booked for October. More to keep our 3 kids and us entertained. They chose the Breeze for the ropes course, thrill theater, and of course to try Guys burgers and Blue Iguana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceB Posted May 2, 2016 #5 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I agree the shows are better on the Dream, but the other areas of the ship are better on the Breeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kay1864 Posted May 2, 2016 #6 Share Posted May 2, 2016 They chose the Breeze for the ropes course, thrill theater, and of course to try Guys burgers and Blue Iguana. Breeze also has Cucina del Capitano, Sushi, BBQ, and Hasbro Game Night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kkross Posted May 2, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted May 2, 2016 we ended up picking the Breeze. Mainly due to the dates available for everyone :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona_wahine Posted May 2, 2016 #8 Share Posted May 2, 2016 We've been on both and liked the Breeze a bit more. Good choice! But really, it's a cruise, and you can't go wrong. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseNwill Posted May 2, 2016 #9 Share Posted May 2, 2016 OK so i am in the same debate the dream or breeze. the Dream is $500 cheaper and the cost to get to the port is more in Galveston (coming from Cali) so that means it is about $700 more. We will be traveling with wife ,daughrer (10yrs) mother and step dad. Can I get the ship and reason why the would pick that ship (not cause it was better) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona_wahine Posted May 2, 2016 #10 Share Posted May 2, 2016 OK so i am in the same debate the dream or breeze. the Dream is $500 cheaper and the cost to get to the port is more in Galveston (coming from Cali) so that means it is about $700 more. We will be traveling with wife ,daughrer (10yrs) mother and step dad. Can I get the ship and reason why the would pick that ship (not cause it was better) I wouldn't say it's $700 better. :D breeze just had a bit more and newer decor. It has the ropes course and thrill theater, but they both have the water slides and mini golf. (Thinking for the daughter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kkross Posted May 2, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted May 2, 2016 OK so i am in the same debate the dream or breeze. the Dream is $500 cheaper and the cost to get to the port is more in Galveston (coming from Cali) so that means it is about $700 more. We will be traveling with wife ,daughrer (10yrs) mother and step dad. Can I get the ship and reason why the would pick that ship (not cause it was better) for me? I live in Dallas...Galveston port is approx. 3 hours closer than NOLA port. Love the Dream class ships :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brepri_h Posted May 2, 2016 #12 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Breeze is newer and has things the dream doesn’t. I’d pick Breeze but they are both nice and honestly I love the Dream Class ships and wish they were making more of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kkross Posted May 2, 2016 Author #13 Share Posted May 2, 2016 We've been on both and liked the Breeze a bit more. Good choice! But really, it's a cruise, and you can't go wrong. :) exactly! As long as they feed me food and drink...its all relative :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted May 3, 2016 #14 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I love both the Breeze and the Dream, but if I had to pick one, I would pick the Breeze in a heartbeat! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2excursion Posted May 3, 2016 #15 Share Posted May 3, 2016 OK so i am in the same debate the dream or breeze. the Dream is $500 cheaper and the cost to get to the port is more in Galveston (coming from Cali) so that means it is about $700 more. We will be traveling with wife ,daughrer (10yrs) mother and step dad. Can I get the ship and reason why the would pick that ship (not cause it was better) I feel the Dream is $700 better than the Breeze. Okay, that might be an exaggeration, but I did like the Dream more. The nightlife (shows as well as the other options) on Dream are so much better than Breeze. Worlds better! Blackjack Band is amazing. Waterslides/waterworks are equal, but an overall edge to Breeze regarding the splashing features. Decor is more toned down on Breeze, which most people prefer, but I prefer decor to be more lively on a cruise ship. What Breeze has over Dream: branded burgers & burritos (but Dream still has unbranded burgers & burritos), the extra pay Italian restaurant (but both ships have the same free pasta bar at lunch), the Red Frog Pub (which I didn't spend much time in), the Thrill Theater (extra cost-but it kept me from getting bored at night on the Breeze), the ropes course (that's the only real strike against Dream compared to Breeze in my opinion). What Dream has over Breeze: better shows & nightlife (as mentioned), a lot more food options in the late evenings (after 8pm-Breeze has very little), a better lanai BBQ, more omelet stations for breakfast, a larger mini golf course (18 holes vs 9), slightly more public space overall, slightly less guests overall, a bigger Spa, bigger serenity area, bigger comedy club, Blackjack Band (there's the big clincher for me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceB Posted May 3, 2016 #16 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Great comparison K2excursion. For $700 difference I would pick the Dream. Nothing wrong with either one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brepri_h Posted May 3, 2016 #17 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I would go with the Breeze. They are the same class but the Breeze is new and more contemporary in design. It has all the most recent upgrades which the dream may how now also. It also has the Thrill Theater which no other ship has. Either way I think you'll have a great time as I really liked both ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isadelia Posted May 3, 2016 #18 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Isn't the Dream getting an update next February? Would that mean it's likely to get a lot of the extra things the Breeze currently has? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcwoah Posted May 4, 2016 #19 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Isn't the Dream getting an update next February? Would that mean it's likely to get a lot of the extra things the Breeze currently has? Oh I hope this is true. We are sailing on the Breeze September 2016 and sailing on the Dream September 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suz1450 Posted May 4, 2016 #20 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I am sailing on the dream September 2017 also! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamartha Posted May 4, 2016 #21 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I've sailed both, if they were home ported side by side (in Miami, for example), offered the same itineraries and were the same cost, I'd go with Breeze. They are very similar (with the exception of Guy's, the Thrill Theater and a few palm trees). If the cost of the cruise or the travel time/cost were almost identical, I'd then start choosing not for ship, but for the itinerary. If one was going to the Bahamas, I'd pretty much choose the other one - unless it was HMC. If one was going to Aruba and the other to Cozumel, I'd probably choose Aruba. If one had more sea days, I'd choose that one (that's a personal thing - I love sea days - me, my Kindle and a balcony have a long standing date). If one had Costa Maya and the other had Grand Cayman, I'd choose the one with Grand Cayman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseNwill Posted May 5, 2016 #22 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Thanks for the opinions keep them coming.... We loved the sky course on our NCL cruise so that gad me leaning towards the breeze but 700 is steep. We are going in August. I believe it's Honduras Cozumel Belize or grand caymen,montego bay cozumel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kkross Posted May 5, 2016 Author #23 Share Posted May 5, 2016 The itinerary was the final choice for me. I had been,and again going this September to Montego, Cayman and Cozumel. So...I wanted the Mahogany itinerary. I will say that Cayman is one of my favorite ports so far that I've been to. Beautiful waters! And if you decide on Cayman, you HAVE to do a stingray excursion!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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