AF-1 Posted May 24, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 24, 2017 If you could take your dream bucket list vacation; which Royal Caribbean ship would you choose to take this vacation? What makes that specific ship stand out to you; and why? Thanks, I have been away from Royal for five years and want to come back. So would like to get opinions from the experts. 2nd question who out there prefers the small ships to the mega ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 24, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I'd take whichever ship is going around the horn, but since no RC ship is scheduled to do that, my next choice would be the Radiance transpacific from Sydney to Vancouver. Smaller ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted May 24, 2017 #3 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Bob we took the Radiance all the way during our 2014 Australia trip. This included the NZ, Transpacific & Hawaii back to Vancouver. AF- 1 our dream trip was to do Australia, I chose the 13 day NZ and it was fabulous. I would love to return and do the Australia Coast back to Sydney. Gay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 24, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Bob we took the Radiance all the way during our 2014 Australia trip. This included the NZ, Transpacific & Hawaii back to Vancouver. ... That would be another dream trip: complete cirumnavigation of Australia, plus NZ, followed by the transpacific back to Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted May 24, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 24, 2017 A Quantum class ship sailing on Lake Geneva. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellwingri Posted May 24, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Looks like several of us have the same thoughts. I'm doing my bucket list cruises next March on Radiance; New Zealand followed by Australia. I usually cruise based on itinerary and prefer the Radiance class of ships. I've avoided the mega ships up to now but will take my chances on Oasis in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOcruiserman Posted May 24, 2017 #7 Share Posted May 24, 2017 We recently went on a terrific cruise of several Caribbean islands on the Jewel of the Seas, a medium-sized Radiance class ship. The ship left from San Juan, Puerto Rico and stopped at St. Thomas, St. Kitts, Antigua, St. Lucia and Barbados before returning to San Juan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee1321 Posted May 24, 2017 #8 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I have been on a Radience class, Oasis class, and Freedom class- my favorite is Freedom class as enjoy a larger ship, but do not like having to preplan show reservations ahead of time like you must do for the Oasis class ships. My husband is in agreement with me . (We are in our early 50's) Our twenty something girls love the Oasis class. Itineraries are not that important to us as we usually stay on the ship at most ports. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanyaewa Posted May 24, 2017 #9 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I get so excited when I read these "bucket list" trips! We are still doing family cruises and exploring the mega ships and Caribbean because our family is enjoying them together. (We did do a 3 week land vacation on Austalian east coast last year too though ) But when boys are grown and gone, I am looking forward to some of the one you've listed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted May 24, 2017 #10 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Bob our trip in 2014 with the 9 days we spent post cruise in Sydney with two all day trips amounted to 54 days for our family of 4. We stayed in Apartments in Sydney and used the market around the corner for our food.. The 4 of us shared a 2 bedroom with cooking and laundry facilities and spent $1130. and saved because we weren't eating out. Gay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogbay Posted May 24, 2017 #11 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I'd take whichever ship is going around the horn, but since no RC ship is scheduled to do that, my next choice would be the Radiance transpacific from Sydney to Vancouver. Smaller ships. + 1 Radiance OTS Seward to Vancouver to Honolulu to Sydney is the right way :) Smaller ships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 24, 2017 #12 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Bob our trip in 2014 with the 9 days we spent post cruise in Sydney with two all day trips amounted to 54 days for our family of 4. We stayed in Apartments in Sydney and used the market around the corner for our food.. The 4 of us shared a 2 bedroom with cooking and laundry facilities and spent $1130. and saved because we weren't eating out. Gay Sounds like an excellent setup. I have read that prices for restaurants and hotels in Sydney are much higher than we are used to in the states. Thanks for the tip.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted May 24, 2017 #13 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Ooooh...if money was no object...and after my fur faced baby has passed into kitty kat heaven.....I would want to board Radiance out of Vancouver and stay on board until she returns to Vancouver! :hearteyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted May 24, 2017 #14 Share Posted May 24, 2017 When it comes to my bucket list cruises, I base my decisions on the destinations rather than the specific ship. As long as I'm on Royal, I'm happy. I'd like to do the northern Transatlantic that hits Iceland, the Transpacific with stops in Tahiti, a circumnavigation of Australia, as well as New Zealand. Around the horn is on the bucket list too. Also, Panama and Suez Canals. I'd also like to go back to Alaska on Radiance (or Quantum Class if one ever heads up that way). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare printingchick Posted May 24, 2017 #15 Share Posted May 24, 2017 A Radiance Class ship on a port-intensive itinerary. My next cruise is on a Voyager class ship, but I've done the Jewel out of San Juan (port intensive) twice and we wanted to see some different islands this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachammo Posted May 24, 2017 #16 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Voyager class ship leaving from Buenos Aires Argentina. Going around the horn up the west coast of South America through the Panama Canal (will we fit under the bridge?)stopping at a few islands including Cuba. A drop off in Fort Lauderdale concludes the journey. Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 24, 2017 #17 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Voyager class ship leaving from Buenos Aires Argentina. Going around the horn up the west coast of South America through the Panama Canal (will we fit under the bridge?)stopping at a few islands including Cuba. A drop off in Fort Lauderdale concludes the journey. Uncertainty on the bridge. I've been reading the posts on that and it seems that if the tide is right, there should be a few feet clearance, but it might not be enough of a margin for the canal authorities and/or RC to allow it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted May 24, 2017 Author #18 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I'd take whichever ship is going around the horn, but since no RC ship is scheduled to do that, my next choice would be the Radiance transpacific from Sydney to Vancouver. Smaller ships. Thank you. I see you like the Radiance; I have not sailed on that class of ship yet. But I loved Splendor when she was part of the fleet. Great info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted May 24, 2017 Author #19 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Bob we took the Radiance all the way during our 2014 Australia trip. This included the NZ, Transpacific & Hawaii back to Vancouver. AF- 1 our dream trip was to do Australia, I chose the 13 day NZ and it was fabulous. I would love to return and do the Australia Coast back to Sydney. Gay That is two people who chose Radiance class ships. Good to know. Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted May 24, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Looks like several of us have the same thoughts. I'm doing my bucket list cruises next March on Radiance; New Zealand followed by Australia. I usually cruise based on itinerary and prefer the Radiance class of ships. I've avoided the mega ships up to now but will take my chances on Oasis in October. Wow, another vote for Radiance class ship. I have been on Allure. I really enjoyed it; but my fav was Splendor. Thanks for the feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted May 24, 2017 Author #21 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I have been on a Radience class, Oasis class, and Freedom class- my favorite is Freedom class as enjoy a larger ship, but do not like having to preplan show reservations ahead of time like you must do for the Oasis class ships. My husband is in agreement with me . (We are in our early 50's) Our twenty something girls love the Oasis class. Itineraries are not that important to us as we usually stay on the ship at most ports. Sent from my iPad using Forums Funny you mention this. I too loved Freedom of the Seas; matter of fact my wife and I took five of our Grandkids on Freedom. Lots for them to do. But I am pretty much wanting to try the Radiance class ships. I hear there is a lot of glass; which is good for viewing. Thanks for the feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted May 24, 2017 #22 Share Posted May 24, 2017 We love the Allure because of the size, and more over because we love the Crown loft suites. Cannot wait till August. Safe travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 24, 2017 #23 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Thank you. I see you like the Radiance; I have not sailed on that class of ship yet. But I loved Splendor when she was part of the fleet. Great info Splendour and Radiance are similar. Both have a Centrum instead of a Royal Promanade. Both have a covered Solarium. Both have lots of glass to see outside from most all public venues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted May 24, 2017 Author #24 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Bob our trip in 2014 with the 9 days we spent post cruise in Sydney with two all day trips amounted to 54 days for our family of 4. We stayed in Apartments in Sydney and used the market around the corner for our food.. The 4 of us shared a 2 bedroom with cooking and laundry facilities and spent $1130. and saved because we weren't eating out. Gay Gay, you did 54 day cruise and land in 2014? Wow that is impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted May 24, 2017 Author #25 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Ooooh...if money was no object...and after my fur faced baby has passed into kitty katheaven.....I would want to board Radiance out of Vancouver and stay on board until she returns to Vancouver! :hearteyes: Very nice reply. Thank you for the feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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