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Since we just booked a 3 night on the DCL Wonder, I thought I would chime in here.
We've done DCL 4 times, then the Princess and then the NCL.
Best cruise EVER....the Princess, but this also had to do with the people we met through the roll call. We still email.
Our least favorite....NCL. We had a great time, but I probably won't go back.
Now DCL is expensive, but as most mentioned, it is worth the cost. I never thought I would be going again due to the cost of the cruise and flights. Flights and or driving costs have been so high that it doesn't make sense to do a short cruise. With gas prices down, the 3 night seems more reasonable.
I also have around $1000 reward dollars so that helps...alot!!!
We had balconies on both NCL and Princess which we loved, but I got them due to the size of the actual rooms. On DCL we will be in cat. 11 (next to the lowest cat.). It is an inside room that we have had on all 4 cruises. The size of the room has always been fine for us.
Teen clubs-DS now 18 has enjoyed every cruise teen program. He loves them. While on the DCL, NCL and Princess we NEVER saw him except for port time and dinner time and when he ambled in to sleep. It was AWESOME!!!!!!
I am really looking forward again to the ADULT things on DCL. An adult pool that is fresh water and there is NO extra fee. Princess did have one, but it was almost totally in the shade. On NCL, we got a spa pass for the use of the indoor pool (fresh water), the spa hot tubs etc. I must say it was a great value at $150 for 2 for the week. But a free adults only pool is even better!
While we did the NCL cruise that only went to Bermuda, I must say that Bermuda beaches were the most incredible beaches I have ever visited. Beautiful, clear, uncrowded (except for Horseshoe). DCL also has my heart with Serentity Bay.......aahhhhh!!!
Food/dining has always been given top billing on DCL!!!!! Oh yeah!!! We love the traditional, rotating system they have. They have only 1 fee restaurant, Palo and it is for adults only. Might I add, well worth the small fee.
Princess has traditional and freestyle, but since we chose traditional, it was one restaurant for all 9 nights.......there are pay restaurants....hmmmm..
NCL was freestyle with lots of pay restaurants. Quick frankly, I've already paid for my food.
I am a picky eater and the food on Princess and NCL were a bit fancy for me. Too much fish, lamb, duck etc. dishes. I ended up eating alot of the "always available" I'm not say the food wasn't good, just not what I like to eat.
Desserts...DCL hands down. Many times I would order 2...... On NCL and Princess, there were times when the ice cream with toppings was the best dessert.
Well, I could go on and on about DCL. I'm glad to be going back. I know exactly what I'm getting and it is worth every penny.
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