sandkps Posted May 24, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) We're looking to book a family cruise for sometime in late Nov/early Dec. It will be me, DH, our 2 boys (11 & 8) and possibly my in-laws. These are the ones we're considering: 1) Ecstasy overnight Bermuda (7 night) 2) Magic - Amber Cove, St Thomas, San Juan, Grand Turk (7 night) 3) Sunshine - Aruba, Bonaire, Grand Turk (8 night) We've been to Grand Turk once before, but other than that they are all new ports for us. We just got off of the Ecstasy and I wasn't overly impressed with the ship. It did not seem to be in as good condition as the Fantasy was before she left Charleston. The Bermuda cruise would be my last choice since we've been on that ship before and I'm not thrilled about being in 1 port for 2 nights. But my DH really thinks he wants to do that one (he likes the closeness of Charleston and he likes small ships, but I really think he'll hate the casino being closed for 3 days). Anyway, out of those choices, which would you pick? Is your choice based on itinerary or ship? Also, if you've been to those ports or on those ships, would you mind sharing just a snipit of best/worst things about it? Thanks so much!! Edited May 24, 2016 by sandkps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Fun Bunch Posted May 24, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 24, 2016 The casino is no longer closed the whole time you are in port in Bermuda I think they open around 9:00 pm. I would choose the Magic for the ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapearl Posted May 24, 2016 #3 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I would pick the Magic out of those three. It's the newest ship and you will get 3 new ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted May 24, 2016 #4 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Sunshine would be my first pick because it is longer and has excellent snorkeling stops. But your boys might be happier with Magic. The forts of San Juan are a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfountain1 Posted May 24, 2016 #5 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierpop Posted May 24, 2016 #6 Share Posted May 24, 2016 If Bermuda isn't a big deal for you, I would choose the sunshine for the ports. But it's a close one with the Magic. In other words, it's not a strong vote for the sunshine. But since I have no been to Bermuda, I'd pick that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwo4life Posted May 24, 2016 #7 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Magic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdemps Posted May 24, 2016 #8 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Sunshine gets my vote for the ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzinlisa Posted May 24, 2016 #9 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I would choose between Sunshine and Magic. Assuming that price and departure ports don't tip in favor of one or the other I would pick Sunshine because the itinerary is better. Based upon what I have heard Magic might be a little better ship, but Sunshine has a lot of updates too. Sunshine is also a day longer so there is that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted May 24, 2016 #10 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Magic as we prefer new ships not old ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdamion Posted May 24, 2016 #11 Share Posted May 24, 2016 With the kids, I'd say Magic. Port-wise and length wise, the Sunshine would be better, but the ship is very crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted May 24, 2016 #12 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Sunshine because it takes you to the DEEP Southern Caribbean. Aruba and Bonaire are absolutely great port stops. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minerva78 Posted May 24, 2016 #13 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I would choose the Magic, both for the ship and the ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufflesmom Posted May 24, 2016 #14 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I would pick Magic. Been on her twice, love her. Would be on her in Oct but she moved. Also for the ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h_blond2 Posted May 25, 2016 #15 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Sunshine because I want to go to Aruba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nchikk Posted May 25, 2016 #16 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Bermuda > Aruba, Bonaire, Grand Turk > Amber Cove, St Thomas, San Juan, Grand Turk. But that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogFritter Posted May 25, 2016 #17 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I would choose Magic. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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