Rare craig01020 Posted July 10, 2023 #1 Share Posted July 10, 2023 I'm looking at a 7-day Western Caribbean cruise in Dec. 2024 from Tampa. My two choices are Dec. 7 on Radiance of the Seas or Dec. 8 on Carnival Legend. Both have the same ports. I've never sailed on either ship before. How similar or different are these ships? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted July 10, 2023 #2 Share Posted July 10, 2023 I'd go by the price. I did radiance just this last march and yes its older but had the best ever service. That class is known for its glass and glass elevators. Imo none of the carnival ships stand out ship wise, legend has some extended aft balconies. Carnival imo has better pizza, burgers and mexican. Rcl has better buffet and Mdr meals. Both will have similar trivia. There is a new thread today comparing 2 older ships carnival and rcl. Long term rcl has better loyalty perks and I'm a bit sorry I did so much carnival when I could now be pinnacle on rcl. Free wifi, 6 daily drinks, discounts on bookings etc carnival doesnt give. Depends a bit on if you think you will keep cruising ..and the price. Right now with perks rcl gives me better prices. Carnival has a higher energy level, some love. Different vibe. Without price details I cant pick. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mslmesq Posted July 10, 2023 #3 Share Posted July 10, 2023 I hate carnival. I’d rather stay home than go ona carnival ship again. But that’s just me. Some people must like it, as there are people on their ships. But I’d research the type of cruise it is first to see if it’s for you. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastShip24 Posted July 11, 2023 #4 Share Posted July 11, 2023 3 hours ago, craig01020 said: I'm looking at a 7-day Western Caribbean cruise in Dec. 2024 from Tampa. My two choices are Dec. 7 on Radiance of the Seas or Dec. 8 on Carnival Legend. Both have the same ports. I've never sailed on either ship before. How similar or different are these ships? Thanks. They are more similar than different. Go with the best deal. Carnival is a bit more lively 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CynBeth6 Posted July 11, 2023 #5 Share Posted July 11, 2023 I have been on 4 cruises with Royal and always had fantastic food and service and really enjoyed everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMastodon Posted July 11, 2023 #6 Share Posted July 11, 2023 15 hours ago, craig01020 said: I'm looking at a 7-day Western Caribbean cruise in Dec. 2024 from Tampa. My two choices are Dec. 7 on Radiance of the Seas or Dec. 8 on Carnival Legend. Both have the same ports. I've never sailed on either ship before. How similar or different are these ships? Thanks. There are never videos of pax acting like idiots on Royal Caribbean ships. It's always Carnival. I would go Royal 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted July 11, 2023 #7 Share Posted July 11, 2023 20 minutes ago, TheMastodon said: There are never videos of pax acting like idiots on Royal Caribbean ships. It's always Carnival. I would go Royal Lol there are utube videos of rcl fights too, just not as many. But there have been fights caught on camera. Dont kid yourself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastleCritic Posted July 11, 2023 #8 Share Posted July 11, 2023 13 hours ago, Mslmesq said: I hate carnival. I’d rather stay home than go ona carnival ship again. But that’s just me. Some people must like it, as there are people on their ships. But I’d research the type of cruise it is first to see if it’s for you. I think their prices have something to do with it. I saw a YouTube video where someone took a cruise out of Tampa on Carnival and after some onboard credit he only paid about $100 for 5 days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ink76 Posted July 11, 2023 #9 Share Posted July 11, 2023 12 hours ago, FastShip24 said: They are more similar than different. Go with the best deal. Carnival is a bit more lively There are big different but that just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KKB Posted July 11, 2023 #10 Share Posted July 11, 2023 (edited) 17 hours ago, craig01020 said: I'm looking at a 7-day Western Caribbean cruise in Dec. 2024 from Tampa. My two choices are Dec. 7 on Radiance of the Seas or Dec. 8 on Carnival Legend. Both have the same ports. I've never sailed on either ship before. How similar or different are these ships? Thanks. Did our 1st Carnival to Hawaii in Jan after 20 cruises on other lines & LOVED it. THAT BEING SAID--our bartenders said avoid cruises of 7 days or less in Caribbean & MX Riv unless you are into booze cruises. I'd go RCCL unless prices was hugely different. Edited July 11, 2023 by KKB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare craig01020 Posted July 11, 2023 Author #11 Share Posted July 11, 2023 4 hours ago, KKB said: I'd go RCCL unless price was hugely different. Yeah...I think I'll do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogbay Posted July 11, 2023 #12 Share Posted July 11, 2023 2 hours ago, craig01020 said: Yeah...I think I'll do that. Good choice going on Radiance but the heart attack burgers are good .😋 at Guy's 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare craig01020 Posted July 11, 2023 Author #13 Share Posted July 11, 2023 7 minutes ago, Hogbay said: the heart attack burgers are good .😋 at Guy's Yes, I know. 🍔 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmich068 Posted July 11, 2023 #14 Share Posted July 11, 2023 I've only done the newer Carnival ships but I find them to be a nice change from Royal. Wouldn't hesitate to do either. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastShip24 Posted July 11, 2023 #15 Share Posted July 11, 2023 10 hours ago, ink76 said: There are big different but that just me. List them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastShip24 Posted July 11, 2023 #16 Share Posted July 11, 2023 8 hours ago, KKB said: Did our 1st Carnival to Hawaii in Jan after 20 cruises on other lines & LOVED it. THAT BEING SAID--our bartenders said avoid cruises of 7 days or less in Caribbean & MX Riv unless you are into booze cruises. I'd go RCCL unless prices was hugely different. I've done Mexico four times, all seven days. Once during spring break.... Not one problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted July 12, 2023 #17 Share Posted July 12, 2023 12 hours ago, TheMastodon said: There are never videos of pax acting like idiots on Royal Caribbean ships. You're joking, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ink76 Posted July 12, 2023 #18 Share Posted July 12, 2023 7 minutes ago, FastShip24 said: List them Since you ask I took a 4 days cruise on both lines at different time Indy a much cleaning ships even food not what it use to be still was better than the Carnival Victory the crew night and day different the carnival crew act like they were on the bottom rung ship and it shown, room steward went in to hiding never saw him. the mdr was one big cluster the right hand did not know what the left hand was during 2 hour in the mdr seem to be the norm I could go on but there were the big ones. But my sister in law tried to talk the wife and I to book one of carnvial newer ships she said they much nicer now ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastShip24 Posted July 12, 2023 #19 Share Posted July 12, 2023 25 minutes ago, ink76 said: Since you ask I took a 4 days cruise on both lines at different time Indy a much cleaning ships even food not what it use to be still was better than the Carnival Victory the crew night and day different the carnival crew act like they were on the bottom rung ship and it shown, room steward went in to hiding never saw him. the mdr was one big cluster the right hand did not know what the left hand was during 2 hour in the mdr seem to be the norm I could go on but there were the big ones. But my sister in law tried to talk the wife and I to book one of carnvial newer ships she said they much nicer now ? So one cruise on each. Talk about small sample size💯 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinlawn Posted July 12, 2023 #20 Share Posted July 12, 2023 Either would do. I'd go by price and any onboard credits you might get. BTW, ask the same question on Carnival board and I'd bet Legend would get more votes as Radiance is here. We sail them all, some for the itinerary and some for the ship itself. Make the most of if. Enjoy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ink76 Posted July 12, 2023 #21 Share Posted July 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, FastShip24 said: So one cruise on each. Talk about small sample size💯 I was using that as apple to apple compares both sail out of Port Canaveral 4 day cruises, now I have not cruise all RC ships much less Carnival ships but when you said no different that may be true on some cruises but the one I went on was a huge different!🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastShip24 Posted July 12, 2023 #22 Share Posted July 12, 2023 33 minutes ago, ink76 said: I was using that as apple to apple compares both sail out of Port Canaveral 4 day cruises, now I have not cruise all RC ships much less Carnival ships but when you said no different that may be true on some cruises but the one I went on was a huge different!🙂 🤦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted July 12, 2023 #23 Share Posted July 12, 2023 14 hours ago, TheMastodon said: There are never videos of pax acting like idiots on Royal Caribbean ships. It's always Carnival. I would go Royal Guess you haven’t watched enough videos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted July 12, 2023 #24 Share Posted July 12, 2023 While both older ships, no comparison - Royal is the way to go. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMastodon Posted July 12, 2023 #25 Share Posted July 12, 2023 11 hours ago, time4u2go said: You're joking, right? sarcasm is hard to show typing on a keyboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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