Holiday Cruises Emerald or Galaxy?

[Marie-Claude]

We've finally decided to take off for the Holidays... Now, it's a matter of choosing... My dilemma:

 

Emerald 10 days

X Galaxy 13 days

 

Similar itineraries - similar pricing per day

New ship vs old ship

Big (too big?) vs. smaller

Princess (Platinum status) vs. Celebrity...

 

I've read so many bad reviews of the Galaxy, but the Emerald is so big!! What to do? Waiting to hear some convincing arguments! :p

 

MC

[mommykim]

I personally would choose the Emerald for 2 reasons. First the new vs. old. The Galaxy is starting to show it's age and all is not good from what I've read recently. I think you've likely read the same reviews. The second reason is your Platinum status with Princess. As far as I am concerned that is the tipping factor. One other factor I will throw in as I don't know you well enough to know if it will matter... kids. There will likely be a LOT more kids on the Emerald over the Galaxy simply because f her age and size. If this is a huge issue for you it could change my (your) mind. It sounds like you'll have a wonderful cruise no metter what!

[SusieS]

I would be tempted(very) to sway toward Princess. We have loved all of our Princess cruises. Have only been on one Celebrity, the Mercury, & was not at all impressed. How old is the Galaxy?

[Marie-Claude]

SusieS:

 

Galaxy was launched in 1996 and from what I understand has not had any major refurbish... that's really what's holding me back - I'm afraid it might be somewhat of a disapointment... also no more balconies available, so it would be an oceanview which seem very small.

 

Mommykin:

Kids... hummmm... I'm thinking that any cruise during the Holidays would have its share. But this is definitely something to keep in mind

 

Thanks - and keep the comments coming!

MC

[LHC1CPA]

you also may want to keep in mind that longer cruises will most likelt have less kids then a 7 day cruise...it also depends where you are going,,,