DCL Treasure - Pool Deck Woes

[sagosto]

I am looking for a cruise recommendation. The boss didn't like the Disney Treasure's pool deck -- too many small / shallow pools and pushing for an older Fantasy ship. I prefer 7+ day cruises and typically larger ships -- we cruise mainly RCCL and big Oasis/Icon/Quantum fans. I also prefer to book vacations 1-2 years out which makes DCL difficult due to their shorter booking cycle. I assume DCL Wish and Destiny have the same layout? I noticed Fantasy does have some 7 day so that might work I am concerned it's outdated.

 

[Mommb]

Yes, the Wish and Destiny share a layout with the Treasure.

The Fantasy is undergoing a dry dock starting at the end of September, so it should be spiffed up when it returns to the US. It is about the same size as the Treasure, just configured slightly differently.

 

[CamColt]

You are correct, the Wish and Destiny are the same as the Treasure.

I sailed on the Fantasy in February and had no issues with it being outdated then. I also have 4 more cruises booked on it, in the next year and a half, so obviously I like it. With DCL's recent release, You can book over a year and half out now, if that works for you.

 

[DCLMP]

I am looking for a cruise recommendation. The boss didn't like the Disney Treasure's pool deck -- too many small / shallow pools and pushing for an older Fantasy ship. I prefer 7+ day cruises and typically larger ships -- we cruise mainly RCCL and big Oasis/Icon/Quantum fans. I also prefer to book vacations 1-2 years out which makes DCL difficult due to their shorter booking cycle. I assume DCL Wish and Destiny have the same layout? I noticed Fantasy does have some 7 day so that might work I am concerned it's outdated.

Did she like DCL other than the pools because none of the ships are going to be like Royal's Oasis class or Icon. I'd put it on par with Odyssey in terms of size and lack of activities.

 

[Skippyboo]

The Dream which is same design as Fantasy. There are 7 nights cruises in the Fall 26 Spring 27 recent drop. Goes out of Fort Lauderdale, spending next summer in Europe.

I sort of like the stacked pools on the Wish, Treasure and Destiny because it leaves space for the sun chairs to watch the funnel vision. Just wish the pool upfront on the top of ship was adult only too because the adult only pool in the back is too small.

 

[asgur5]

Fantasy has only one non shallow pool on main deck. No more then wish class. More pools on wish means more likelihood you will get one to yourself.

I am looking for a cruise recommendation. The boss didn't like the Disney Treasure's pool deck -- too many small / shallow pools and pushing for an older Fantasy ship. I prefer 7+ day cruises and typically larger ships -- we cruise mainly RCCL and big Oasis/Icon/Quantum fans. I also prefer to book vacations 1-2 years out which makes DCL difficult due to their shorter booking cycle. I assume DCL Wish and Destiny have the same layout? I noticed Fantasy does have some 7 day so that might work I am concerned it's outdated.

And yes fantasy is quite outdated. Dry dock isnt fixing that up. Its just making more concierge rooms

 

[Girl of the South]

Some of us love “Vintage”!

What is outdated about it? I love the Classic ships.

Oh yeah, maybe no backup camera . . .

 

[DCLMP]

Some of us love “Vintage”!

What is outdated about it? I love the Classic ships.

Oh yeah, maybe no backup camera . . .

They probably think the Polynesian and Grand Floridian are outdated too.

 

[DCLMP]

Fantasy has only one non shallow pool on main deck. No more then wish class. More pools on wish means more likelihood you will get one to yourself.

And yes fantasy is quite outdated. Dry dock isnt fixing that up. Its just making more concierge rooms

Just curious why you spend so much money to cruise on ships you don't like?

 

[DCL58]

Fantasy has only one non shallow pool on main deck. No more then wish class. More pools on wish means more likelihood you will get one to yourself.

And yes fantasy is quite outdated. Dry dock isnt fixing that up. Its just making more concierge rooms

After sailing on the new and fancy Treasure, we CAN NOT WAIT to sail on the outdated and old Fantasy again. Already have 5 cruises booked next winter and spring. Also looking at the 10 night and the adjoining 4 night in July.

Shiny and new isn’t always better.

 

[asgur5]

Some of us love “Vintage”!

What is outdated about it? I love the Classic ships.

Oh yeah, maybe no backup camera . . .

The tech, lighting effects, poor theming, bland art work, atrium design is all very outdated.

I mean the crush show at animators is just embarrassing now, The lighting effects in Enchanted garden are awful, the funnel vision is basically un watchable in daylight hours the screens are so bad, carpets are repetitive, no lighting effects in the atrium, lack of themed bars, technology for detective game is outdated (still enjoyable to play but is outdated) and boy is the pirate show on the older ships just cringe.

 

[asgur5]

Just curious why you spend so much money to cruise on ships you don't like?

We love the wish class. Wonder and magic are ok for short trips.

Never going on a dream class again unless its the only option for the time and itinerary

 

[Girl of the South]

I will give you that the Pirate Show is a bit long in the tooth . . .

 

[DCLMP]

We love the wish class. Wonder and magic are ok for short trips.

Never going on a dream class again unless its the only option for the time and itinerary

I must have confused you with someone else. I thought you were on the med cruise next summer.

I feel the same way about the Wish except I would not sail on that ship again even if I liked the itinerary. There are too many ships out there to choose from that I like. I'm not sure why you would sail on the Dream class when there are lots of options out there. I don't see the point in spending money on anything you don't like.

 

[DCLMP]

I will give you that the Pirate Show is a bit long in the tooth . . .

I don't participate in that on any cruise anymore. It may be fun for newbies. I was once a newbie and I really loved it.

 

[DCLMP]

After sailing on the new and fancy Treasure, we CAN NOT WAIT to sail on the outdated and old Fantasy again. Already have 5 cruises booked next winter and spring. Also looking at the 10 night and the adjoining 4 night in July.

Shiny and new isn’t always better.

I feel this sentiment among all the cruise forums. I will say Royal has seem to pulled off a hit with the Icon and Star. Considering the size it seems to absorb the passengers well. There are a few misses, but overall it seems to be positive.

The Prima class on NCL and the Princess Sun have very mixed reviews mostly . It's mostly the design issues similar to the negativity you see regarding the Triton class ships. The negativity is rarely about the service, food or appearance.

 

[holula]

The tech, lighting effects, poor theming, bland art work, atrium design is all very outdated.

I mean the crush show at animators is just embarrassing now, The lighting effects in Enchanted garden are awful, the funnel vision is basically un watchable in daylight hours the screens are so bad, carpets are repetitive, no lighting effects in the atrium, lack of themed bars, technology for detective game is outdated (still enjoyable to play but is outdated) and boy is the pirate show on the older ships just cringe.

I’ll give you the Crush show, Enchanted Garden lighting since it only half works, and the pirate show on the Dream/Fantasy. (I love the Magic/Wonder show.)

I don’t agree that no lighting effects in the atrium or themed bars make it outdated. I think the bars on the Fantasy are fun with their Europe theme. The atrium chandelier is IMO the most beautiful on DCL.

I could also never get Unchartered Adventures on the Wish to work but I’ve never had that issue with Midship Detective Agency.

I think the Marvel restaurant on the Wish class will not age well.

The Fantasy is my most sailed ship with 34 nights (soon to be 41.) The four original ships are meant to be themed to classic cruise liner. I think they do a good job with it and update when needed (like Promenade Lounge being updated, as that really did date the Magic!) but not go to overly themed like the newer ships.

 

[asgur5]

I feel this sentiment among all the cruise forums. I will say Royal has seem to pulled off a hit with the Icon and Star. Considering the size it seems to absorb the passengers well. There are a few misses, but overall it seems to be positive.

The Prima class on NCL and the Princess Sun have very mixed reviews mostly . It's mostly the design issues similar to the negativity you see regarding the Triton class ships. The negativity is rarely about the service, food or appearance.

Really? Ive heard lots of complaints from royal fans about the Icon class with many saying they will never sail them again. Too overcrowded, poor design, too hard to book actuvities etc.

For some cruisers the design isnt the big issue that concerns them. Its the service, food, activities, shows and appearance. And for me they are all better on Wish class. Design is better overall on Dream class than Wish although there are some design elements we prefer on the Wish over the Dream. But ultimately design is only one of 6 elements that matter.

 

[asgur5]

I’ll give you the Crush show, Enchanted Garden lighting since it only half works, and the pirate show on the Dream/Fantasy. (I love the Magic/Wonder show.)

I don’t agree that no lighting effects in the atrium or themed bars make it outdated. I think the bars on the Fantasy are fun with their Europe theme. The atrium chandelier is IMO the most beautiful on DCL.

I could also never get Unchartered Adventures on the Wish to work but I’ve never had that issue with Midship Detective Agency.

I think the Marvel restaurant on the Wish class will not age well.

The Fantasy is my most sailed ship with 34 nights (soon to be 41.) The four original ships are meant to be themed to classic cruise liner. I think they do a good job with it and update when needed (like Promenade Lounge being updated, as that really did date the Magic!) but not go to overly themed like the newer ships.

I like many of the bars on Fantasy. Especially like their size. But Skyline bar screen tech is very outdated now. Its now looking very cheap. La Piazza is looking old too.

Please note my comment was on whether the ship is outdated and not on whether it has design/practical advantages. Obviously prefer the full running track and larger adult pool area on the dream class. I agree there are problems with unchartered adventures not working that midship doesnt have.

I also agree Marvel restaurant will get outdated very quickly unless they update the shows. But its not their yet.

 

[MarriedToAPrince]

Having sailed the Fantasy and the Treasure, the pools on the Treasure are far superior to the Fantasy. If the boss didn’t like the Treasure then they likely won’t like the older ships pools.