Lyn1Lyn Posted December 7, 2016 #1 Share Posted December 7, 2016 (edited) So I am trying to decide on our next cruise.. I really can't decide between a B2B 5 nt Eastern/Western on Splendor and an 8 Day Southern on Vista. If you were deciding, which would you choose and why? We haven't been on either of them if that helps. This trip will be for just hubby and I. Edited December 7, 2016 by Lyn1Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted December 7, 2016 #2 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Splendor. While i enjoy the Vista, i thought the Vista felt too crowded at many public places Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocoaloco Posted December 7, 2016 #3 Share Posted December 7, 2016 If you don't have to have the gleaming new ship (Vista) the Splendor is a better value choice. Was on the Vista B2B from NY to Miami and then the 6 day cruise to follow. Now on the Splendor for B2B and have a better cabin for less money per day. .. and itineraries are great. It isn't about crowding - I thought the Vista had lotsa room. It is about value ...:) but do as your cruiser's heart ( and wallet ) tell ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceB Posted December 7, 2016 #4 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Do you like one itinerary better than the other? Maybe that should be the deciding factor and not the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_mori7 Posted December 7, 2016 #5 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Vista never felt crowded to us this past summer...BUT...we had a Havana cabin so we really used the exclusive Havana area a lot. Even the other common areas did not feel crowded. It is really well laid out. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figdu Posted December 7, 2016 #6 Share Posted December 7, 2016 The only place that felt crowded the Vista to me was blackjack tables. Probably because of how close to the wall they were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansOfTravels Posted December 7, 2016 #7 Share Posted December 7, 2016 (edited) I thoroughly enjoyed my cruises on the Splendor, it is my favorite ship in terms of design. I love the middle pool being covered, the aft pool being open, and the spa cabins and larger spa. The extra 2 days in the sun also sounds nice. I would most likely go for Splendor, but that is before hearing the ports, which is always the deciding factor for me. What ports will each cruise visit? Edited December 7, 2016 by OceansOfTravels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Geegitz Posted December 7, 2016 #8 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Absolutely hated Splendor. Worst ship in the fleet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted December 8, 2016 #9 Share Posted December 8, 2016 So I am trying to decide on our next cruise.. I really can't decide between a B2B 5 nt Eastern/Western on Splendor and an 8 Day Southern on Vista. If you were deciding, which would you choose and why? We haven't been on either of them if that helps. This trip will be for just hubby and I. Have not been on the Vista yet but we love the Splendor and it will be much cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn1Lyn Posted December 8, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Thank you everyone for the responses.. OceansofTravel- I will post the ports a little later. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn1Lyn Posted December 8, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Vista ports- 8nts Southern Grand Turk Curacao La Romana Aruba Splendor B2B 5nts Eastern and Western Grand Turk Amber Cove Ocho Rios Grand Cayman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargate fan Posted December 8, 2016 #12 Share Posted December 8, 2016 So I am trying to decide on our next cruise.. I really can't decide between a B2B 5 nt Eastern/Western on Splendor and an 8 Day Southern on Vista. If you were deciding, which would you choose and why? We haven't been on either of them if that helps. This trip will be for just hubby and I. We sailed seven nights on Splendor in 2011 and 13 days on Vista's TA. I'll choose Splendor again in a heartbeat. (We are in fact sailing her in February.) I didn't think Vista was anything special. Don't get me wrong-we had a fabulous cruise. Vista would have to have an incredible, once in a lifetime itinerary for us to sail her again. Good luck choosing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted December 8, 2016 #13 Share Posted December 8, 2016 How often do you have a chance to cruise a fairly new ship? 8 Days on Vista can equal a 10 day total B2B as you'll repeat being in port twice, kind of a wasted day there. Vista has so much more to offer in food options, layout, decor, etc. than the old Splendor. The itineraries might be equal as both have their attractive points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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