Thread: Some Cruise Ships Get Better With Age

When it comes to a cruise vacation, a new ship is better, right? Not always. Older ships often have lower price points, sail shorter voyages — which appeals to first-timers — and sail from ports close to home. Most importantly, as cruise lines renovate and even overhaul the structure of older vessels, those mature ships are emerging as refreshed stunners.

Some cruise ships get better with age - Cruising- msnbc.com

It's true older ships can have lower prices but you have to be carefull when they get 'very' old they start showing their age. You need to look carefully at reviews in advance. Ask questions here etc.

We were not unhappy with Fantasy out of Charleston. Don't think we'd have driven to Florida to cruise on her BUT worked for us out of Charleston!