HELP! Carnival Breeze vs NCL Breakaway

[Carlys_chaos]

Hello! 

 

My husband and I will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary next February and are booking a cruise. We can't decide between 7 Day Eastern Carribean on the Carnival Breeze or 7 Day Western Caribbean on NCL Breakaway. Thoughts? We've been on both cruise lines, but only a short 3 day cruise on the Norwegian Sun. Advice? Both seem great and we want to book this week! 

Edited March 3, 2019 by Carlys_chaos

[Cruzaholic41]

That’s a toss-up. I’ve been on both and I’d rate them exactly the same. Both are newer ships that are full of activities. Breakaway’s entertainment is a little better, but Carnival’s food is better. I’d flip a coin in that one, or just go with the better price. 

 

However, if you want to step it up, I recommend RCI Oasis Class. 

[Itchy&Scratchy]

I'd choose based on the itinerary. What are the itineraries? I agree with Cruzaholic.

[Carlys_chaos]

Eastern: Amber Cove, San Juan, Grand Turk, St Thomas

 

Western: Great Stirrup Cay, Ocho Rios, Cozumel, Georgetown 

[Cruzaholic41]

I’d go with the Eastern route. IOW, Carnival Breeze. 

[Itchy&Scratchy]

18 hours ago, Carlys_chaos said:

Eastern: Amber Cove, San Juan, Grand Turk, St Thomas

 

Western: Great Stirrup Cay, Ocho Rios, Cozumel, Georgetown 

 

I'd go with the Eastern route even though I am not a big fan of San Juan (and most itineraries have weird arrival times).

But I'd gladly skip Cozumel. Ocho Rios would depend on your activities there. If beach - I'd skip. If zip lining and Dunn's falls - that would be fun. Grand Cayman is one of the lovely destinations we like very much.

[Carlys_chaos]

Follow Up: We ruled out NCL. We are now between Carnivals Eastern and Royal Caribbean's Eastern on the Harmony of the Seas. I've never sailed Royal Caribbean or a ship that big. Thoughts? 

[SantaFeFan]

1 hour ago, Carlys_chaos said:

Follow Up: We ruled out NCL. We are now between Carnivals Eastern and Royal Caribbean's Eastern on the Harmony of the Seas. I've never sailed Royal Caribbean or a ship that big. Thoughts? 

 

Absolutely Harmony of the Seas. Not even a fair contest. 

[LibertyGirl7]

Agreed... Harmony of the Seas for sure!  I did like the Breeze as well but if I had a choice between the two it would be Harmonty hands down.