Sdot Posted June 13, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Hello, My wife and I are planning on going on a cruise for our anniversary in September. We want to save money and depart from Galveston since we live in houston. Which ship is better the freedom or valor? I did some research however the threads were from 2012. I know both ships have had updates since then. Btw we are in our late 20s if that makes a difference. Also freedom is a 7 day cruise while valor is 5 days. Is 7 days too many for first time? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdiver Posted June 13, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Our first cruise was 5 days & we did not feel it was long enough. It just seemed like about the time we learned the ship well, it was time to go home. And that was on Jubilee, which was not very big by today's standards. I've been on both Freedom & Valor, but Freedom most recently & I like it. Staff has always been good. Breeze also is out of Galveston & has a little different offerings with the ropes course & additional slide. It is a larger ship than Freedom or Valor. Freedom & Valor have the same deck plan, so navigating them is the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABQrobin Posted June 13, 2017 #3 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Do the Freedom! Seven days is so much better than five. I have done both itineraries, and the price isn't really all that different. Valor 5 day is the same as the Liberty was last year, when we did it. I have trip reports and you can see both. robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mleonardelli5 Posted June 13, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I can only speak for the freedom and we are doing our second cruise on her this September as well. We had a great time and loved every second of it. So I would definitely say the freedom! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpayroll Posted June 13, 2017 #5 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I would normally say seven is always the better of the two. However since this is your first cruise i would hate for you to be on day three or four and not like it for one reason or another and be stuck with more days ( sea sick ) I think i would pick the shorter one ( Valor ) and if you like it go longer next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted June 13, 2017 #6 Share Posted June 13, 2017 More cruise days is better for us. Should be worth the planning involved, especially tours in port. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted June 14, 2017 #7 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Freedom for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcorgidog Posted June 17, 2017 #8 Share Posted June 17, 2017 We did a 5 day cruise ( on Ecstacy) the first time because we had no idea what to expect or if we would like it. We LOVED, LOVED, LOVED it and have been hooked ever since! Go with your gut. Best wishes!🛳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzer Posted June 17, 2017 #9 Share Posted June 17, 2017 What ports are they visiting? That may help decide some have beaches to walk to and some need tendering that usually factors in for us. Also cost per person per night. Don't compare just the total cost, use the per night cost to do cost comparisons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof4girls Posted June 17, 2017 #10 Share Posted June 17, 2017 What ports are they visiting? That may help decide some have beaches to walk to and some need tendering that usually factors in for us. Also cost per person per night. Don't compare just the total cost, use the per night cost to do cost comparisons. I agree with this. I'm also curious about the ports? Was the Breeze not an option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertop Posted June 18, 2017 #11 Share Posted June 18, 2017 We are going on our first cruise in August and it will be 7 days on the Freedom. Check to see what shore excursions will be available for both ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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