RCL Navigator of the Seas or Carnival Sensation

[swright920]

I'm planing a cruise for the first week of August with my kids ages 15 and 18. I'm trying to decide between the Carnival Sensation and Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas. The Carnival is 5 nights vs the RC 4 nights for similar prices. Any advice to help me decide? I've been on one cruise, a Carnival many years ago. This is the first cruise with kids.

[Aquahound]

It's tough to recommend 4 nights over 5 nights but regarding the ships themselves, there's no comparison.  These 2 ships aren't even in the same league.  I whole heartedly recommend Navigator.  

 

Navigator is getting a $115 million refurbishment right now and they are adding a water coaster and the longest waterslide of any cruise ship.  Plus, Navigator has a Flowrider.  You teens will love this ship.  

[Itchy&Scratchy]

Navigator. And if you can - go with a longer cruise.

[swright920]

51 minutes ago, Itchy&Scratchy said:

Navigator. And if you can - go with a longer cruise.

I wish we could do longer but we're having to fit it in between summer swim team, my oldest is coaching this summer so he can't go in June or July, and marching band camp for the youngest which starts August 12. By doing a shorter cruise we're going to add time at Kennedy Space Center into our vacation plans. I'm spending the snow day planning our summer vacation today!

[14Terry]

Navigator! Enjoy that cruise!

[George C]

Navigator is one of my favorite ships sailed it 3 times , great entertainment.