DebbieMo Posted November 18, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I am planning another family cruise for next summer and no one has been any help with choosing a sailing, they are leaving it up to me but I'm also having a hard time choosing. Out of these sailings, which would you choose? Feel free to add why or why not. Additional info: We sailed on Glory this past summer but wouldn't mind sailing her again. The only place we've been to on the list is Grand Turk but we don't mind going back and some that will be sailing with us haven't been there. TIA!! Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree.critter Posted November 18, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I would choose the southern itinerary on Splendor in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artypharty Posted November 18, 2016 #3 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I don't even have to think about it, I also think the Southern Caribbean on the Splendor. I like those ports much better. I can't say anything about La Romana though... new one to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scurvy Seadog Posted November 18, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I'd have to vote for the Southern Caribbean itinerary as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted November 18, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 18, 2016 The Southern Caribbean in a "heartbeat" :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1midsun Posted November 18, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I would also choose the Southern La Romana, we found that there is nothing at the port, so you would need to take a cab into town (we did not do this) Others who had done that said that vendors were fairly pushy, (that usually doesn't bother us) If we were to go there again, would stay on the ship, or book an excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum53 Posted November 18, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I would at least narrow it down to either the 8-day Southern on the Splendor (#7 or #8), or #4, the 7-day Western on the Dream. We've done both of those itineraries. We did the 7-day Western on the Liberty, and are hoping to do that itinerary again. We had a really good time. We did the 8-day Southern on the Breeze. We enjoyed Grand Turk, and had a lot of fun in Aruba. Curacao was a bit of a disappointment, but I think we just picked a lousy excursion. If we go there again, I'll do more research before choosing an itinerary. We've been to the Dominican Republic twice, once at LaRomana, and once at Amber Cove. I'm in no big hurry to go there again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpayroll Posted November 18, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Have never been on Splendor but would definitely pick number 7 or 8. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSpo Posted November 18, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I'd go with either Splendor cruises. 8 days is better than 7. The ports are all great and Splendor is an awesome ship. Have a great cruise.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishka422 Posted November 18, 2016 #10 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Southern Sent from my SM-G925V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyce2 Posted November 18, 2016 #11 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Another vote for the Southern. Plus I'd rather sail from FL than New Orleans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebbieMo Posted November 18, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Another vote for the Southern. Plus I'd rather sail from FL than New Orleans Why didn't you like leaving from New Orleans? Just curious.. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springs741 Posted November 18, 2016 #13 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Another vote for the 8 day Splendor. I have only sailed her once but really enjoyed the ship. Something else I noticed was you are in Florida but what about the rest of the family? Transportation and lodging can add to the overall cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namelocg Posted November 18, 2016 #14 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I just did you #8 a few weeks ago. Had a great time. Aruba and Curacao are 2 of my favorite ports. Would do it again in a heartbear. I did not get off the ship in LA Romana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebbieMo Posted November 18, 2016 Author #15 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I would at least narrow it down to either the 8-day Southern on the Splendor (#7 or #8), or #4, the 7-day Western on the Dream. We've done both of those itineraries. We did the 7-day Western on the Liberty, and are hoping to do that itinerary again. We had a really good time. We did the 8-day Southern on the Breeze. We enjoyed Grand Turk, and had a lot of fun in Aruba. Curacao was a bit of a disappointment, but I think we just picked a lousy excursion. If we go there again, I'll do more research before choosing an itinerary. We've been to the Dominican Republic twice, once at LaRomana, and once at Amber Cove. I'm in no big hurry to go there again. What did you do in Aruba? Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebbieMo Posted November 18, 2016 Author #16 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Another vote for the 8 day Splendor. I have only sailed her once but really enjoyed the ship. Something else I noticed was you are in Florida but what about the rest of the family? Transportation and lodging can add to the overall cost. Rest of the family are either from Florida, New York or Minnesota and are ok with leaving from any of the ports listed. They will most likely just fly in for the cruise and leave day we return. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me-shel Posted November 18, 2016 #17 Share Posted November 18, 2016 We'd do Southern again any day (7 & 8) - not to mention it's an extra day. Flights may not be a consideration for you, but for us they are and FLL is nice and close to the port. Looking at this list, I can see why you're conflicted. I'd be happy to be booked on any one of them. And can I just say: I am SO HAPPY to see that I'm not the only one that builds lists like this to compare!! Spreadsheet soul mate... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebbieMo Posted November 18, 2016 Author #18 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Everyone so far is for Southern! Is there anything to do in those ports other than excursions? We didn't do any planned excursions on our last cruise and enjoyed just doing an island tour once there or hanging out at the beach. At the ports on the Southern itinerary, would we have to book an excursion or is there enough to do without it? Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebbieMo Posted November 18, 2016 Author #19 Share Posted November 18, 2016 We'd do Southern again any day (7 & 8) - not to mention it's an extra day. Flights may not be a consideration for you, but for us they are and FLL is nice and close to the port. Looking at this list, I can see why you're conflicted. I'd be happy to be booked on any one of them. And can I just say: I am SO HAPPY to see that I'm not the only one that builds lists like this to compare!! Spreadsheet soul mate... ;) Haha, glad I'm not alone either [emoji41] Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warm Breezes Posted November 18, 2016 #20 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I would choose number 7 for the extra day and Southern Itinerary. I have sailed all of these ships and have enjoyed them all. We have not done the Southern Itinerary yet so that would be the decider for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted November 18, 2016 #21 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I like Southern better. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakersdozen12 Posted November 18, 2016 #22 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Personally, I would choose one of the Splendor cruises, but that's because it has three ports on it that I haven't been to or have a cruise scheduled to go to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrufy Posted November 18, 2016 #23 Share Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) Splendor 8 days. . Edited November 18, 2016 by skrufy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hapytobehr Posted November 18, 2016 #24 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Did the Southern on the Conquest and we are doing it again on the Splendor this NYE. We like both ships. Definitely the southern out of the choices you list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyce2 Posted November 18, 2016 #25 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Why didn't you like leaving from New Orleans? Just curious.. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app It's been several years since I cruised from NoLa but the whole process just seemed to go in slow motion. I remember sitting in port traffic for a really long time, having to put bags through the scanner multiple times, the check in process going really slowly (not sure if it was the agent or the computer). Plus it's a long trip from the airport. I usually cruise from Ft Lauderdale. The airport is 5 minutes away and check in seems to keep moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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