calbma13 Posted November 18, 2019 #1 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I am having a hard time deciding on Royal Odyssey of the Seas or Celebrity Apex. I enjoy both lines. Both are new ships and have about the same price. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBE4 Posted November 18, 2019 #2 Share Posted November 18, 2019 (edited) Unless you are dead set on going to Key West or Costa Maya, or there is a certain aspect of Celebrity you can not do without, the longer cruise with more "At Sea" days will always win out. Royal for me! Edited November 18, 2019 by HBE4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 18, 2019 #3 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Longer cruise to Aruba. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeil7 Posted November 18, 2019 #4 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Can you tell us a little about yourself/ your party? Family? Couple? Single? Retired? Still working? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calbma13 Posted November 18, 2019 Author #5 Share Posted November 18, 2019 It will be just myself and husband for my 40th birthday (leaving the teenage son at home). I have cruised once on Celebrity Equinox but will be diamond on Royal in February and have done everything from Empress to Symphony (never Quantum class). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compman9 Posted November 18, 2019 #6 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Depends on three things: 1. Price 2. Whether you have a suite 3. Is there free drinks on Celebrity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NemoCrownie Posted November 18, 2019 #7 Share Posted November 18, 2019 We prefer Celebrity, all things being equal. With these choices, though, I would choose RCI for the itinerary and one more day at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calbma13 Posted November 18, 2019 Author #8 Share Posted November 18, 2019 13 minutes ago, compman9 said: Depends on three things: 1. Price 2. Whether you have a suite 3. Is there free drinks on Celebrity? Price is about the same when I included drinks, internet, and gratuities. It would be a balcony on RC and infinite veranda on Celebrity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted November 18, 2019 #9 Share Posted November 18, 2019 We discovered Royal a couple of years ago and have Diamond status via Celebrity Elite transfer. Love the Diamond HH, it is even better than Celebrity Elite's HH. We have focused more on Royal since Celebrity started bundling drink package promos and its prices really moved up. Royal doesn't do that. Now, I compare the two, as well as Princess and HAL, which we have never cruised on. What I have found recently is that Royal is beating Celebrity's prices every time. While we give a slight edge to Celebrity due to dining, Royal's entertainment is better, se we go with low price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulsacoker Posted November 18, 2019 #10 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Celebrity is getting killed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruisegirl6 Posted November 18, 2019 #11 Share Posted November 18, 2019 You can't compare the food - Celebrity vs RC, Celebrity will win that by far. For me its about the ship but you have two fine ships....but having the internet/drink package and such really is a deal. I would have a difficult time choosing that one, love Aruba, love the extra night but the food on Celebrity lol. I would choose Celebrity, but whatever you choose you have two great ships. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeil7 Posted November 19, 2019 #12 Share Posted November 19, 2019 I think it’s a coin flip. You really can’t go wrong on either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springfire Posted November 19, 2019 #13 Share Posted November 19, 2019 We enjoy Celebrity over Royal most of the time but in this case we would go for the extra day of cruising with Royal and head to Aruba! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compman9 Posted November 19, 2019 #14 Share Posted November 19, 2019 10 hours ago, calbma13 said: Price is about the same when I included drinks, internet, and gratuities. It would be a balcony on RC and infinite veranda on Celebrity In that case . . . The very best part of the Edge class of ship is reserved for suite guests only That is your answer Caveat: Spectrum's best solarium section is for suite and Diamond (and above) guests only, so we will have to wait on Odyssey pronouncements 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOUNDSGOOD! Posted November 19, 2019 #15 Share Posted November 19, 2019 If the price is about the same, I would take the extra day! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted November 19, 2019 #16 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Celebrity is the superior product. We have sailed Harmony a few times and have an upcoming Symphony cruise (all in suites) but its because the kids like it. If we didn't have kids I wouldn't even bother with Royal anymore. Especially with Edge and Apex. Celebrity Suite class is far better than Royal's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Researcher Posted November 19, 2019 #17 Share Posted November 19, 2019 The longer cruise and southern Caribbean wins it for me. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted November 19, 2019 #18 Share Posted November 19, 2019 20 hours ago, calbma13 said: It will be just myself and husband for my 40th birthday (leaving the teenage son at home). I have cruised once on Celebrity Equinox but will be diamond on Royal in February and have done everything from Empress to Symphony (never Quantum class). I would pick Apex if you haven't sailed Celebrity Edge Class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted November 19, 2019 #19 Share Posted November 19, 2019 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Biker19 said: Because those pesky Zeniths don't get in the way? They're not pesky. They don't get in the way. They're not allowed in Luminae if they don't pay for a suite. And they're not allowed on the suite sun deck if they don't pay for a suite. It is an actual, exclusive suite experience unlike Royal which allows NSPPs in all suite areas. Edited November 19, 2019 by Andy C 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judatt Posted November 19, 2019 #20 Share Posted November 19, 2019 We are elite on Celebrity and received reciprocal diamond status on our first cruise on rccl. We are now approaching diamond plus on rccl. We still sail both lines - it’s very much dependent on the itinerary and price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted November 19, 2019 #21 Share Posted November 19, 2019 I would pick rccl for two reasons, one a longer cruise and other is entertainment, rccl has far superior entertainment in general. However if I was booking a suite I would do celebrity which has much nicer perks , suite restaurant and lounge also new retreat area for suites only. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JSR Posted November 19, 2019 #22 Share Posted November 19, 2019 Celebrity for sure. We enjoyed the Edge (sister ship) to the Apex. Unless you need all the gimmicks of the mega ships. Edge more interesting, better food, less to do at night. Fewer shows. Infinite balcony is a different experience then a traditional balcony. We did one week infinite balcony, one week sky suite. Highly recommend the suite benifits on Celebrity if you have an opportunity to upgrade. Either way sounds like you will have fun and can not go wrong. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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