Man0verboard Posted October 3, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Looking for a Christmas cruise to cater for a 14 year old. Narrowed down the selection to Royal Car. Independence of the Seas or Norwegian Epic. What are peoples thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 3, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 3, 2017 A previous RC vs Epic thread: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2326780 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcftm Posted October 3, 2017 #3 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Looking for a Christmas cruise to cater for a 14 year old. Narrowed down the selection to Royal Car. Independence of the Seas or Norwegian Epic. What are peoples thoughts? Been on both. Epic is a great ship but i think you will struggle with a standard cabin layout and size. Epic will also get you for more extras. Indy is the best all round ship. Worth pointing out that the spa on the epic is the best we have used Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man0verboard Posted October 3, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted October 3, 2017 great thread thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man0verboard Posted October 3, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Been on both.Epic is a great ship but i think you will struggle with a standard cabin layout and size. Epic will also get you for more extras. Indy is the best all round ship. Worth pointing out that the spa on the epic is the best we have used Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edging towards the Independence, concerned about what's left of the ports on route..... FTM;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBTN Posted October 3, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Epic Pros - "included" perks - better dining options - more late-night snack options - better water slides - The Haven (if it's in your budget) - thermal spa is amazing - better comedy shows - Waterfront is a cool, underused spot - Howl at the Moon Epic Cons - small pools - more pax per ton - location of casino makes the entire 678 smell like smoke Indie Pros - larger staterooms & balconies - easy to navigate layout - better MDR food Indie Cons - none, really, Indie is a great ship Our boys aren't teens yet, so I can't comment on teens clubs. I would expect they are comparable. Both ships were great for us. Our boys prefer Royal's kids clubs, so that's who we normally sail with. But I like to mix it up. Sailing Oasis next week an Getaway in January. I would make this decision based on price & itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man0verboard Posted October 4, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Epic Pros - "included" perks - better dining options - more late-night snack options - better water slides - The Haven (if it's in your budget) - thermal spa is amazing - better comedy shows - Waterfront is a cool, underused spot - Howl at the Moon Epic Cons - small pools - more pax per ton - location of casino makes the entire 678 smell like smoke Indie Pros - larger staterooms & balconies - easy to navigate layout - better MDR food Indie Cons - none, really, Indie is a great ship Our boys aren't teens yet, so I can't comment on teens clubs. I would expect they are comparable. Both ships were great for us. Our boys prefer Royal's kids clubs, so that's who we normally sail with. But I like to mix it up. Sailing Oasis next week an Getaway in January. I would make this decision based on price & itinerary. Great response, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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