Texancruisers Posted August 30, 2009 #1 Share Posted August 30, 2009 My wife and I are planning on a 7 night January cruise out of Galveston. We want to take my wife's elderly mother and her elderly cousin. Which cruise line might be best and why? They still get around pretty well. One advantage RCCL has is the fact that we have been on 4 cruises with them and would get bumped up to Platinum. Which might have the best food and atmosphere for older people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wework2play Posted August 30, 2009 #2 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Well, there are many different opinions for this one, I'm sure. Here's mine: We have been on RCCL once, and Carnival twice. So not the most seasoned cruisers, but we have already established that we will always go carnival with our kids, but RCCL if it is just adults. So, I vote RCCL for you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texancruisers Posted August 31, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Thanks! That is one vote for RCCL. Who else has an opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted August 31, 2009 #4 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Rccl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGBCruiser Posted September 1, 2009 #5 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I've cruised both more than once and RCCL is still my favorite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted September 1, 2009 #6 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Rccl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrewer Posted September 6, 2009 #7 Share Posted September 6, 2009 We cruised on the Voyager last February out of Galveston. It is a wonderful ship and older cruisers may prefer it to the party atmosphere of the Conquest. We love both lines but Carnival is usually a bit rowdier! We plan to go back to the Voyager again this February! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOOLBEANS Posted September 6, 2009 #8 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I have sailed both lines and love them both. If I were choosing as elderly it would be RCCL, simply because it is a little calmer. I just think it probably would be quieter, lol. If for some reason you couldn't cruise on the company of your choice, by all means book with the other. The trip will be mostly what you make of it anyway and both are a wonderful time. Hope this helps:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennbr9 Posted September 6, 2009 #9 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Another vote for Voyager. We will be on her Jan 10th. Lot younger crowd on Carnival and Voyager is much larger with more to offer. Your Platinum status would start on your next RCL Cruise after your fifth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Teen Posted September 7, 2009 #10 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas has: The Royal Promenade (A main street USA themed mall; Has Parades at night) A larger main pool area (Two large pools in main pool area; adult only pool) A larger sports area (Has rock climbing, In-line skating, Golf simulator) An ice skating rink (for ice skating; has ice show performances at night) More Bars & lounges (In case that matters to you; it doesn't me) More Resturaunts (There's even a classic diner and a cafe) Viking Crown lounge (On the highest deck of the ship, overlooks the pool deck & the ocean) And overall looks better! (Just a personal opinion from looking at lots of photos of both) The Carnival Conquest has: A large outdoor movie screen (Imagine how fun New Years would be with this!) A twisty waterslide Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisemasterdavid Posted January 20, 2011 #11 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Thanks! That is one vote for RCCL. Who else has an opinion? I agree..............Royal Caribbean. I always find my older clients love Holland America Line but you stated you wanted to sail from Galveston. So in my opinion I agree RCCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisemasterdavid Posted January 20, 2011 #12 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Rccl Hello.........................I saw online that you had sailed one of those Maine Schooners. We were looking at one ourselves for this year as well as a American Cruise Line (large Yacht or Mini-ship) as an alternative. Did you enjoy the schooner. We sailed on Windjammer cruises in the Caribbean i the 90's and did not like it much. But we had heard the Maine Schooners are differant and VERY enjoyable ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rena921 Posted January 20, 2011 #13 Share Posted January 20, 2011 We cruised on the Voyager last February out of Galveston. It is a wonderful ship and older cruisers may prefer it to the party atmosphere of the Conquest. We love both lines but Carnival is usually a bit rowdier! We plan to go back to the Voyager again this February! Really? We Have found RCCL more rowdy than CCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted January 21, 2011 #14 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Hello.........................I saw online that you had sailed one of those Maine Schooners. We were looking at one ourselves for this year as well as a American Cruise Line (large Yacht or Mini-ship) as an alternative. Did you enjoy the schooner. We sailed on Windjammer cruises in the Caribbean i the 90's and did not like it much. But we had heard the Maine Schooners are differant and VERY enjoyable ! Yes wonderful Schooner Mary Day:D Camden Maine Captain Barry www.schoonermaryday.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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