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irish eyes · 09-17-2009, 11:32 AM

Hi All

I'm sure some of you will be able to point me in the right direction, we have cruised twice with Royal Caribbean and had a great time on both cruises, we definately got the bug for cruising. We are planning on a nine day cruise next June and cant decide whether to go on Explorer of the Seas or Caribbean Princess, the Princess dates suit us better. Would be great to hear from all you experts

*Lars* · 09-17-2009, 11:46 AM

HI - a warm welcome to CLF!!

Which itineraries are you thinking about?

sue miller · 09-17-2009, 12:05 PM

Hi I am biased and love Princess BUT will compare for you. I have sailed both lines 4 times each. Both ships are beautiful, Princess elegant but understated rather than bells and whistles. Princess is a tad quieter, and has a full range of passengers, children to the elderly, but you will find few complainers, it has a mellow feel, very friendly, and lots of activities to choose from. Or not

There is a movie screen at the main pool, and an aft to die for. An adult pool, bar, and the buffet on both sides of the ship that is open 24/7, where RC has buffets for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but close in between. Good luck on your decision and have a great cruise

*Lars* · 09-17-2009, 12:35 PM

The Exlorer is larger then the Princess ship and as Sue mentioned its more bells and whistles. If you want a Promenade with shops and bars inside the ship, if a ice skating rink will wow you then the Explorer of the seas is for you. The atmosphere is more upbeat and maybe more "Las Vegas" then the more refined Princess ships.
You will have a large selection of restaurants; the main dining room, the Windjammer buffet cafe, Portofino restaurant (Italian), Cafe Promenade and Jonny Rockets. The Explorer of the seas does not have the Chops steakhouse restaurant.

Which Royal Caribbean ships have you cruised with before????

smitty · 09-17-2009, 01:16 PM

hi and welcome. i'm sure whichever one you choose will be the right one for you.

irish eyes · 09-17-2009, 01:19 PM

Our first cruise was on Majesty Of The Seas that was a four day one in 2006, in 2008 we were on The Mariner for a seven day cruise, this time we hope to do a nine day one
sailing from New York to Bermuda, St Thomas,Costa Rico and either St Maarten or Grand Turk depending on which ship we go for. All feedback very much appreciated

Krazy Kruizers · 09-17-2009, 03:26 PM

Krazy Kruizers · 09-17-2009, 03:26 PM

You are going to like it here at CLF!!

LuLu · 09-17-2009, 04:57 PM

Welcome to CLF! Thanks for joining!

Please don't hesitate to give Princess a try! If you don't like it as well you can always go back to RCCL for your next cruise.

reggierail · 09-18-2009, 03:39 AM