labdogs42 Posted July 11, 2021 Report Share Posted July 11, 2021 I have my list of RCCL ships I can't wait to sail on, but I feel like I need to make a list of the tones i should avoid (at least until they get a face lift). Which ships would you suggest someone avoid? Or are there itineraries compelling enough that you don't care if the ship is outdated? Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 11, 2021 Report Share Posted July 11, 2021 I have no issue with any Royal ship. Even those that recently left the fleet were good enough for me. However it really depends what you are seeking. I don't need zip lines and bumper cars to have a great cruise. I can have a great cruise with just the basic or core essentials - pool, buffet, hot tub, casino, theater, salt air, wind on my nearly hairless head. Some people are looking for the latest whiz bang and there is nothing wrong with that, that's what they seek. Just this week I booked the now oldest ships in the fleet because there are some stellar itineraries that the newer ships just don't do. If you seek more diverse itineraries then those older ships are perfect. Put me on a ship, any ship, and I'll have a great cruise. So it all depends on what you are seeking and what your expectations are. KristiZ, cruisinghawg, Baked Alaska and 11 others 9 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted July 11, 2021 Report Share Posted July 11, 2021 I don't think there are any ships RCG has that I won't sail on. Preference for me is Freedom class, just enough bells and whistles. I said I never wanted to do a big ship because of too many people, but I sail on Allure my first post-covid cruise. I think at least for the next 2 years, any ship will do as long as I can cruise. WAAAYTOOO, MicDay and HeWhoWaits 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicDay Posted July 11, 2021 Report Share Posted July 11, 2021 I'm still in the phase of what itinerary looks best to me then I glance at the ship that going to take me there. I just need the ship to serve good food, be clean and have a decent place to sleep/shower. Baked Alaska, HeWhoWaits and KristiZ 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted July 11, 2021 Report Share Posted July 11, 2021 We're not a fan of oasis class, too big. Haven't tried quantum class yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGus Posted July 11, 2021 Report Share Posted July 11, 2021 40 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: We're not a fan of oasis class, too big. Try one again, maybe it will GROW on you. I've acquired a taste for sailing in suites and the big ships although more expensive provide many additional amenities. I to pre-suite favored the Freedom Class. 14Terry and RCIfan1912 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowen Posted July 11, 2021 Report Share Posted July 11, 2021 Since we travel with kids we don't sail on anything that doesn't have a Flow Rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCVoyager Posted July 11, 2021 Report Share Posted July 11, 2021 For me, if I am paying, I will be selective and will choose based on a number of factors. But, I have said, if someone else is paying, I would not look a gifthorse in the mouth. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted July 11, 2021 Report Share Posted July 11, 2021 4 hours ago, twangster said: Put me on a ship, any ship, and I'll have a great cruise. Amen to that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbeyg Posted July 11, 2021 Report Share Posted July 11, 2021 Quantum class is our favorite, mainly because of 270, and because that class has just the amount of variety for us on longer cruises, which we prefer. That said, we would sail any of the ships. RCIfan1912 and fireclan 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted July 11, 2021 Report Share Posted July 11, 2021 I would sail on any ship in the fleet, however, we prefer sailing Deck 17 style. rjweber3, RCIfan1912 and Baked Alaska 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted July 11, 2021 Report Share Posted July 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, tonyfsu21 said: I would sail on any ship in the fleet, however, we prefer sailing Deck 17 style. parkyy2k, RCIfan1912, Baked Alaska and 4 others 1 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temeculaguy Posted July 11, 2021 Report Share Posted July 11, 2021 We're going to try all the classes Royal has to offer, going on Adventure, Radiance and Liberty in the next twelve months which represent the three oldest classes in use and then work our way up. Looks like the pre-1995 built ships that were primarily ocean view windows and porthole exterior rooms, limited balconies and suites with the rooms concentrated on the lowest floors have all been removed from the fleet so it appears to be a "can't lose" situation when picking on RCL right now. We've been on those older style ships on other lines and I'd prefer to avoid those, but I don't regret having gone on them and they were all fun in their own way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinghawg Posted July 11, 2021 Report Share Posted July 11, 2021 Carnival is a no for me any Carnival. Sharla, steverk, Baked Alaska and 3 others 2 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxrunner Posted July 11, 2021 Report Share Posted July 11, 2021 Any ship hanging out in "Davy Jones Locker". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted July 11, 2021 Report Share Posted July 11, 2021 Put me on a garbage scow as long as I have the DBP!! RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkyy2k Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 Any RC for me, not fussy! RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryAA Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 We started out on the Voyager class but have been on the Freedom, Oasis, and Quantum classes too. We like them all and choose based on who is traveling with us (kids) or itinerary (scuba/snorkeling spots). RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 We prefer the Freedom class overall, but will happily sail on Anything of the Seas. AshleyDillo, stevendom57, Vancity Cruiser and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaCruise Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 I prefer the bigger ships like Oasis class, Freedom class, Voyager class and I'm sure Quantum class (yet to try) but would also be ok with any of the smaller ships. However, we would only take our kids on one of the ones I just mentioned as I don't think there would be enough for them to do on the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetoCruise87 Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 We've sailed Majesty of the Seas, Voyager Class, Freedom Class and Oasis Class. Loved every class so far. I do have a preference for the larger ships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 We have been on Voyager, Vision, Oasis, Radiance, and Quantum classes as well as Majesty of the Seas (miss that ship). We are booked for a Freedom class in October. Of all of the ones we have sailed on I didn't like the Quantum class and probably will avoid it if I can find that particular itinerary on another class. If not then I would gladly sail that class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho and Barb Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 We have no problem sailing on any Royal's ships...It's more about the ports to us. However, we do prefer the Oasis Class ships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK2793 Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 Anything older than Voyager Class ….. unless there was a crazy out of this world itinerary we wanted to go on that was only offered by Radiance or Vision class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 So far, I know I won't be going on Vision class again. it wasn't a bad experience but the ship (Enchantment) felt too small and dated and there wasn't much to do on my own. If RCI gives them a more impressive amplification, I'd probably try them again, but I think they are too old for RCI to really care about or even be able to refitting them to be like the larger ships . Plus, they do offer cruisers of a different variety an calmer ship since the Freedom and newer classes gear more toward high-energy fun. WAAAYTOOO and ChrisK2793 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianB Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 I like the larger ships…more to see and do…lots going on. Also, I’m not much for excursions anymore. Lots of time spent getting organized and then coming and going. Been there, done that. But I really like itineraries with multiple ports because I like the feel of having the ship to myself while most passengers are gone for the day. But a big part for me is the convenience. All of my cruises are sailing from Port Liberty in Bayonne NJ, an easy drive from my home. Luckily, we have the Oasis in Sept and Oct and then the Anthem for the rest of the year into next spring. BeachGal, sk8erguy1978 and fireclan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8erguy1978 Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 While I've only sailed the larger Voyager, Freedom, Quantum, Oasis class of ships, I'd like to experience them all. My preference is the larger ships of course, even though I don't have a comparison never sailing a smaller ship. Reviewing the floor plan and YouTube videos I see enough to deduce while it would be an awesome and intimate experience (with the sea - and those I'm sailing with - friends, family, etc) I'd be in it more for the itinerary than ship. To me, the larger ships are part of the destination. GaryAA and BrianB 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8erguy1978 Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 9 minutes ago, BrianB said: But a big part for me is the convenience. All of my cruises are sailing from Port Liberty in Bayonne NJ, an easy drive from my home. Luckily, we have the Oasis in Sept and Oct and then the Anthem for the rest of the year into next spring. Cape Liberty is our home port as well. We did the 5 day to Bermuda 6 times, so glad they are finally offering a 7-night itinerary. For a while, I felt like my vacation life was on rinse and repeat. We did do the 9-day once, but syncing vacation days each (for a 9 day trip) was tricky a few years ago - easier now I suppose - different work schedules, easier for me to get off "whenever", etc. That said, ironically, because of her work schedule (new job) we cancelled September on Oasis and will fly down to Miami in January to meet her. BrianB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8erguy1978 Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 40 minutes ago, CrimsonCruiser said: So far, I know I won't be going on Vision class again. it wasn't a bad experience but the ship (Enchantment) felt too small and dated and there wasn't much to do on my own. This is my fear, and unless the itinerary has some interesting ports, not 100% sure my wife will be wanting to go - so I could end up solo to experience it. I suppose as long as there is a pool and drink package she'd be in heaven LOL. cdixon22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Ogre Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 Any Voyager class or bigger. That being said, have not been on a Voyager class size yet but I would not rule it out. RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 Any sailing out of Florida.. parkyy2k, cdixon22, CrimsonCruiser and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted July 12, 2021 Report Share Posted July 12, 2021 We started sailing on RC on Explorer so Voyager class, then sailed Anthem when she moved to NJ. LOVED Explorer and it has a special place in our hearts as is it was our Honeymoon cruise ship but when Anthem came here we were just blown away by everything she had to offer. 270 is just out of this world amazing. Best place to have breakfast and watch the sea from the very back of the ship. We just loved breakfast from there. Next one of these years when our cruise doesn't get cancelled we are gonna sail Oasis. 3 times cancelled now. Next up for an Oasis try is June 2022 and August 2022. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temeculaguy Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 While I liken myself to be new to RCL I did sail on the viking serenade 25-30 years ago, I remember needing to shimmy sideways to get into the bed since it was about 6 inches from the wall on both sides and the toilet may have been in the shower or so close it got wet when you showered. It was built as a ferry and had the capacity to carry 500 vehicles before being converted into a RCL cruise ship. I had a blast but would avoid that ship today had it not been sold long ago and scrapped by the third or fourth owner after RCL. It's a great frame of reference that makes any ship today a pleasure. Vancity Cruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 We love oasis class however when it comes to an itinerary I want (Alaska, Europe etc) I won’t hesitate to take a smaller ship. I will always choose oasis class when I can, but that generally means the Caribbean. Personally I think an oasis class in Europe for a port heavy 7 day is a waste of an oasis class ship. I guess the same can be said for Quantum class too in Europe however I have Odyssey booked for the Holy Land/Greece BUT we have 3 sea days which gives me time to enjoy the ship. We did have 4 sea days but they added a port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverk Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 I won't sail anything eith a whale tail funnel! Any RCI ship works for me BeachGal, WAAAYTOOO, CrimsonCruiser and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 @steverkThe Mardi Gras looks alright. But yes I don't like CCL ships, its the garish decor, not necessarily the offering. Also they had Pepsi, which is one of the more disgusting soda brands. So when I was a heavy soda drinker, I stop cruising with them as a main reason. AshleyDillo and steverk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweber3 Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 We are primarily destination cruisers. We look for new places to see and new things to do. But, I will admit that the allure of high energy places has waned as we have exceeded 70 years on the planet. Purely for ease of movement between places aboard we prefer Radiance class ships. We love the glass and class they offer. We will never get on a flowrider again. Too likely to break something we need afterward. Plus, we feel like Oasis class are really slow. It seems like it takes forever to get anywhere. And RCL has made most of the Voyager class 3-5 night cruises. We don't do less that 7 nights and prefer 9-18 nights. If the destination is right, we will sail on any RCL class. (Full disclosure, we have not sailed on a Quantum class yet.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 For me, I wouldn't sail on Royal ships I have already sailed on. My cruising bucket list includes all the Royal ships. The priority is on the class flagships/namesakes WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK2793 Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 5 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: @steverkThe Mardi Gras looks alright. But yes I don't like CCL ships, its the garish decor, not necessarily the offering. Also they had Pepsi, which is one of the more disgusting soda brands. So when I was a heavy soda drinker, I stop cruising with them as a main reason. YUCK lol ….. I hate Pepsi ….. Coke Zero Rules! cdixon22, Ampurp85, AshleyDillo and 1 other 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachGal Posted July 13, 2021 Report Share Posted July 13, 2021 I have done the small, medium and large, and even though there was something to enjoy on all of them, I really enjoy the bells & whistles of the Oasis class. I love that there is so much to do and see on the larger ships. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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