CodyMiles1994 Posted November 5, 2018 #1 Share Posted November 5, 2018 It's time to book again & the wife & I have set budgets, possible times, etc. We have narrowed the field to 4 cruises. Which would you go with out of these? 4 NIGHT BAHAMAS & PERFECT DAY CRUISE FROM MIAMI, FL ROYAL CARIBBEAN NAVIGATOR OF THE SEAS COZUMEL, PERFECT DAY AT COCO CAY AUG 26, 2019-AUG 30, 2019 INTERIOR 9657 TOTAL: $872.46 4 DAY TO BAHAMAS FROM FORT LAUDERDALE, FL HALF MOON CAY, NASSAU CARNIVAL SUNRISE DEC 05, 2019 - DEC 09, 2019 INTERIOR ROOM 6317 TOTAL $806.64 5 DAY TO BAHAMAS FROM JACKSONVILLE, FL PRINCESS CAYS, NASSAU CARNIVAL ECSTASY AUG 31, 2019 - SEP 05, 2019 SAT - THU INTERIOR ROOM M124 TOTAL: $938.54 6 DAY TO EASTERN CARIBBEAN FROM FORT LAUDERDALE, FL CARNIVAL MAGIC HALF MOON CAY, GRAND TURK, AMBER COVE AUG 25, 2019 - AUG 31, 2019 SUN - SAT INTERIOR ROOM 6293 TOTAL: $1,274.44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted November 5, 2018 #2 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Where do you want to go? We do not like the Bahamas in the winter. We are divers and snorkelers and the water is freezing in the winter. All your other trips are August, which is hot everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodyMiles1994 Posted November 5, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted November 5, 2018 These are all of our Bucket List "wheres" that fit the budget at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted November 5, 2018 #4 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Magic would be an easy choice for me. It is my favorite Carnival ship and 6 days is better than 4-5 days. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MzOhioLady Posted November 5, 2018 #5 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I'd go with the Magic. I've been on the Magic and it's a really nice ship with tons of things to do. Besides, 6 days is better than 4 or 5 days and I like the Itinerary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pyropoodle Posted November 5, 2018 #6 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Magic! more days and within budget. easy peasy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyguru32 Posted November 5, 2018 #7 Share Posted November 5, 2018 DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brookeq Posted November 5, 2018 #8 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I would pick the magic. We loved Half Moon Cay and Grand Turk is a good beach port too. Then use Amber cove to do something different. We did the 27 waterfalls and loved it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anyislandwilldo Posted November 5, 2018 #9 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I will vote for the Magic. 6 days is better than 4 or 5 days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyStar Posted November 6, 2018 #10 Share Posted November 6, 2018 22 hours ago, CodyMiles1994 said: It's time to book again & the wife & I have set budgets, possible times, etc. We have narrowed the field to 4 cruises. Which would you go with out of these? 4 NIGHT BAHAMAS & PERFECT DAY CRUISE FROM MIAMI, FL ROYAL CARIBBEAN NAVIGATOR OF THE SEAS COZUMEL, PERFECT DAY AT COCO CAY AUG 26, 2019-AUG 30, 2019 INTERIOR 9657 TOTAL: $872.46 4 DAY TO BAHAMAS FROM FORT LAUDERDALE, FL HALF MOON CAY, NASSAU CARNIVAL SUNRISE DEC 05, 2019 - DEC 09, 2019 INTERIOR ROOM 6317 TOTAL $806.64 5 DAY TO BAHAMAS FROM JACKSONVILLE, FL PRINCESS CAYS, NASSAU CARNIVAL ECSTASY AUG 31, 2019 - SEP 05, 2019 SAT - THU INTERIOR ROOM M124 TOTAL: $938.54 6 DAY TO EASTERN CARIBBEAN FROM FORT LAUDERDALE, FL CARNIVAL MAGIC HALF MOON CAY, GRAND TURK, AMBER COVE AUG 25, 2019 - AUG 31, 2019 SUN - SAT INTERIOR ROOM 6293 TOTAL: $1,274.44 The 5 day has the better price per day. My guideline is $100 or less per day per person. But I wouldn't cruise in August in the Caribbean. December would be the choice if that's the time you got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricew001 Posted November 6, 2018 #11 Share Posted November 6, 2018 No the December one as we froze on that itin in May. Too cold to get in the water. I love Cozumel and yes it's hot in August but it made staying in the water so fun! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moviela Posted November 7, 2018 #12 Share Posted November 7, 2018 After the kids go back to school look at September sailings. Many times they are a lot less. I would take the Carnival Magic 6 day. (not to be confused with Disney Magic) I have not seen the ship myself, but I hear from passengers and booking agents it is quite popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBumb Posted November 7, 2018 #13 Share Posted November 7, 2018 easy six days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoW mAn Posted November 7, 2018 #14 Share Posted November 7, 2018 6 day, more days are better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakersdozen12 Posted November 7, 2018 #15 Share Posted November 7, 2018 I would pick the Sunrise cruise because HMC is my favorite port, and because it’s the only one outside of hurricane season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billfish Posted November 7, 2018 #16 Share Posted November 7, 2018 We did the Magic itinerary on the Conquest last year in November . Loved it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem_On_Ade Posted November 7, 2018 #17 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Magic would be first choice but get trip insurance since that is peak hurricane season. I like the Sunrise sailing also but not sure how warm the water would be in both ports in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodyMiles1994 Posted November 7, 2018 Author #18 Share Posted November 7, 2018 After adding in the travel expense & excursions we would want... the 5 day on Ecstasy will be about $1500 less than the 6 day on Magic. We are looking at an 8+ day cruise in May 2020 for a 5 year anniversary, so it looks like the best to do is the 5 day. Thanks for all the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schazzy Posted November 8, 2018 #19 Share Posted November 8, 2018 15 hours ago, CodyMiles1994 said: After adding in the travel expense & excursions we would want... the 5 day on Ecstasy will be about $1500 less than the 6 day on Magic. We are looking at an 8+ day cruise in May 2020 for a 5 year anniversary, so it looks like the best to do is the 5 day. Thanks for all the input. I personally liked the Ecstasy, she's an older gal, but was still a fun ship and had a great crew when we were on her last year. For a simple 5 day getaway cruise to the Bahamas, she will do just fine IMHO and I'm sure JAXPort is probably better now with the staggered check-in than it was when we last cruised from there back in the day. So, save some money, have a great time, and then start saving up for that 8+ day cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KmomChicago Posted November 8, 2018 #20 Share Posted November 8, 2018 (edited) Agree that more days are better but I would like to checkout the Sunrise, having enjoyed her as the old banged up Triumph and very interested in seeing the new product and it’s a nice cheap price for a completely refurbished ship for a short cruise. I see now where you’re leaning towards Ecstasy from Jacksonville. We like that city-a lot easier to navigate than Miami or Ft. Lauderdale. The old Fantasy class ships are still very solid performers and you can’t beat the value/price structure. Enjoy!! Edited November 8, 2018 by KmomChicago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted November 8, 2018 #21 Share Posted November 8, 2018 18 hours ago, CodyMiles1994 said: After adding in the travel expense & excursions we would want... the 5 day on Ecstasy will be about $1500 less than the 6 day on Magic. We are looking at an 8+ day cruise in May 2020 for a 5 year anniversary, so it looks like the best to do is the 5 day. Thanks for all the input. I can’t disagree with making a choice from a financial standpoint. But personally I would never choose a Fantasy class ship over a Dream class ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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