I have a choice to make pleae help

[Lovetocruisefar]

Im trying to decide on September 11, 2017 Carnival Victory balcony room with a stop in Cozumel and Bahamas, or September 11, 2017 Norwegian Sky with stop and stayover in Cuba and Great Stirrup Cay, BUT only an oceanview room..

 

I know both ships are old, but which be would be better

 

I gotta kinda give to get, I never been to Cuba, but i only like balcony room. LOL

 

plus it me and wifes 5th year anniversary. Thanks all so much for the help

[HBCcruiser]

My opinion, but I'd go for the itinerary you want (Cuba on NCL Sky) and bid on an upgrade to a balcony when you get closer. [emoji6] Possible win-win!

 

 

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[PugsRuleATL]

Also, on the Sky, all drinks are included. Not sure if that matters.

 

You may not always be able to go to Cuba - government rules and all - but the other destinations will always be there.

 

I'd be all over the trip to Cuba myself.

 

 

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[Two Wheels Only]

Is the NCL cruise about 60% more than the Carnival after the DSC for both is added? :o

[lenquixote66]

Im trying to decide on September 11, 2017 Carnival Victory balcony room with a stop in Cozumel and Bahamas, or September 11, 2017 Norwegian Sky with stop and stayover in Cuba and Great Stirrup Cay, BUT only an oceanview room..

 

I know both ships are old, but which be would be better

 

I gotta kinda give to get, I never been to Cuba, but i only like balcony room. LOL

 

plus it me and wifes 5th year anniversary. Thanks all so much for the help

I personally will not go to Cuba under any circumstances.

[CruiseGal999]

I did this cruise to Cuba in May 2017. My personal opinion? Balcony not necessary for such a short trip. Cuba is a very quick overnight sail and you're there early in the morning. Then, typically, people are off the ship most of the day until dinner. Then off again, usually, to a show. It's a great cruise. I used Old Car Tours and worked with Rodrigo. I was a solo female passenger and was treated like a princess by the drivers and guides at Old Car Tours.

[Moby0215]

I personally will not go to Cuba under any circumstances.

 

 

 

Can you tell us why?

 

 

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[nednrom]

I would go to Cuba next -- you can go to western caribbean anytime and you don't really need a balcony for Cuba sailing.

[Travel R]

I cruise for the itinerary first, so the Cuba itinerary would be my choice.

 

But you gotta do what is best for you.

[herdingdogmom]

Definitely Cuba. We sailed last week and didn't use our balcony at all. It is crazy hot there.

[ray98]

Cuba....unique itinerary right now.

[newmexicoNita]

Im trying to decide on September 11, 2017 Carnival Victory balcony room with a stop in Cozumel and Bahamas, or September 11, 2017 Norwegian Sky with stop and stayover in Cuba and Great Stirrup Cay, BUT only an oceanview room..

 

I know both ships are old, but which be would be better

 

I gotta kinda give to get, I never been to Cuba, but i only like balcony room. LOL

 

plus it me and wifes 5th year anniversary. Thanks all so much for the help

I would take the sky just for the Cuban port. there was a time I would not do Cuba nor give them a penny. I still have their dislike for Americans, but from what I have heard it is such a pretty island I would like to see it before I go to to heaven. I guess in my old age I have mellowed a little.

[richg35]

I'd go for Cuba.

[robmac330]

I personally will not go to Cuba under any circumstances.

 

Well then I have a cruise on the Carvinal Victory that leaves on the 11th of September that you may be interested in...

[dodge9]

I was on the Carnival Victory last year and the NCL Sky a few times, heading back on her next August to Cuba. NCL is definitely a step above Carnival in overall product and service. The Victory is a bigger ship with a little more options. The Sky is open bar (if that appeals to you). I would personally choose the Sky and Cuba itinerary first, even though you aren't getting a balcony. As a previous poster said, you may be able to bid up to one closer to the cruise. I like the specialty restaurants and the private island and the overall quality of NCL better. I do think with either choice you will have a fantastic time though.