dlphn501 Posted January 8, 2020 #1 Share Posted January 8, 2020 I'm debating between a 6 night cruise on Carnival Magic (Miami -Sea - Half Moon Cay - Grand Turk - Amber Cove - Sea) and a 7 night cruise on Carnival Breeze (Port Canaveral - Sea - Amber Cove - St. Thomas - San Juan - Grand Turk - Sea). The price per person, per day is roughly the same, so obviously the Breeze is about $500 more. From the little bit of research I have done, it looks like Breeze is a better option because it's a newer ship with nicer decor, and PC is a much better embarkation port (and it's about half the distance from my home). I haven't sailed out of Miami (yet), but I've been to the city, and I hate the traffic and the rude people. I'll be driving to the port, so airport transportation is not an issue. I've never been to any of the ports of call, and it will be me and my 2 daughters ages 13 and 8 1/2. I am familiar with HMC and have been to Princess Cays; I know it's just a free beach day. So the main difference between both is an extra day on Breeze, and the addition of San Juan and St. Thomas. Which itinerary would you pick and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyotravel Posted January 8, 2020 #2 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Breeze. You said it right. Nicer decor, one extra day. Better ports. I also hate driving in Miami. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbethel11 Posted January 8, 2020 #3 Share Posted January 8, 2020 If you have time to edit this post, I suggest making a poll. This is so you have a quick tally of your options. That said, I would chose the Breeze. I am a bit hesitant, as $500 is a pretty big price differential, but since the Breeze looks much nicer than the Magic, I stay with my choice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlphn501 Posted January 8, 2020 Author #4 Share Posted January 8, 2020 7 minutes ago, jbethel11 said: $500 is a pretty big price differential It is! But I figured for two extra ports, it's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyotravel Posted January 8, 2020 #5 Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, dlphn501 said: It is! But I figured for two extra ports, it's worth it. And, as you said, it's not per person. Also, the home port is closer. Edited January 8, 2020 by amyotravel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garf Posted January 8, 2020 #6 Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, dlphn501 said: I'm debating between a 6 night cruise on Carnival Magic (Miami -Sea - Half Moon Cay - Grand Turk - Amber Cove - Sea) and a 7 night cruise on Carnival Breeze (Port Canaveral - Sea - Amber Cove - St. Thomas - San Juan - Grand Turk - Sea). The price per person, per day is roughly the same, so obviously the Breeze is about $500 more. From the little bit of research I have done, it looks like Breeze is a better option because it's a newer ship with nicer decor, and PC is a much better embarkation port (and it's about half the distance from my home). I haven't sailed out of Miami (yet), but I've been to the city, and I hate the traffic and the rude people. I'll be driving to the port, so airport transportation is not an issue. I've never been to any of the ports of call, and it will be me and my 2 daughters ages 13 and 8 1/2. I am familiar with HMC and have been to Princess Cays; I know it's just a free beach day. So the main difference between both is an extra day on Breeze, and the addition of San Juan and St. Thomas. Which itinerary would you pick and why? I have been on the Magic, 3 years ago, It's a very nice ship.But I prefer the Breeze and Port Canaveral much better. It's a much nicer port and the people are friendly, I will be back there on the Breeze in July 2020. Edited January 8, 2020 by Garf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MzOhioLady Posted January 8, 2020 #7 Share Posted January 8, 2020 My vote is for the Breeze! That one extra day is worth everything to me. I've sailed out of PC and it very quick and painless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdiver Posted January 8, 2020 #8 Share Posted January 8, 2020 I've sailed both ships and prefer Breeze. Plus, you have an extra night that way & who doesn't like an extra night of vacation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCLcruiser91 Posted January 8, 2020 #9 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Breeze! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted January 8, 2020 #10 Share Posted January 8, 2020 There’s nothing in your post that would make me want to pick the Magic. Breeze for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane0226 Posted January 9, 2020 #11 Share Posted January 9, 2020 I luv the Breeze, just booked for Aug 1, 2020, nicer hotels near the piers to leave your car on a park and cruise package, ship is really nice, third time on it, have been on the magic and Dream, the Breeze is the best IMAO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlondieB Posted January 9, 2020 #12 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Breeze is my favorite ship and I just booked it again for November. Breeze itinerary gives you much more excursion options. The Magic itinerary, your only options are pretty much beach days in HMC and GT, there's not much else to do there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellarose Posted January 9, 2020 #13 Share Posted January 9, 2020 never did magic but the breeze was great. live in DE and PC was an easier port than Baltimore and Cape liberty. Easy on easy off. plus the hotels near PC are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted January 9, 2020 #14 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Magic is my favorite Carnival ship and still has a lot of character since it was designed by Joe Farcus. Breeze, Vista, and Horizon are all very bland in my opinion (I haven’t sailed on Panorama yet). Despite this, I would pick Breeze based on the information in your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyotravel Posted January 9, 2020 #15 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Well, it's totally "Breezy!" Sounds like it's a definitive answer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted January 9, 2020 #16 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Been on both. Both are great ships. Have done both itineraries. Breeze! 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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