Well, we tried…

[MonaMN]

Just went on our first RCCL cruise after three DCL cruises. We were on Oasis of the Seas, cruising to Nassau, Falmouth and Coco Cay. My kid and I were traveling with friends who were first time cruisers, so we picked inside cabins to save money since it was only two of us in each stateroom.

It wasn’t terrible but it wasn’t for us. Everything was so LOUD. Pool deck was blaring music that then drifted pretty much everywhere else outside. We only found a small handful of not that comfy chairs away from the noise (back of the ship behind the Aqua Theater). The Promenade felt a lot like being at the mall.

The two teenagers weren’t into the flashy stuff on the ship (ice skating, climbing wall, water slides, etc) and the other teenagers roaming around in a pack were pretty obnoxious. The evening shows were pretty good, especially Aqua 80.

We didn’t really get to give Coco Cay a real test - storm rolled in and rain poured down, but we had rented a beach bed in the South Beach area that was lovely for the short time we were there.

Overall, it was ok but definitely wasn’t our vibe. Lesson learned. If we veer away from DCL again, we will try Celebrity or Princess. Even a smaller RCCL ship might be better… but not sure I want to try again.

 

[Tripscarcare]

Thanks for the review, we have been kicking around trying out different lines. Our First cruise last year was on the Fantasy, we had a great time, and recently booked a cruise on the Destiny. But were curious to try another brand in between. We are a low key family and enjoy relaxing and not much into the "party" scene,

 

[CamColt]

Thanks for the review!

We sail the Magic next week, then "jump ship" for a 3 night on Utopia. I'm curious (and a little nervous) to see the comparison.

 

[LoveDaisy]

Can I ask what besides the music you didn’t like? I have been on several different cruise lines but not DCL. The lack of dining options, lack of port options, and price are why we have not sailed DCL. We are Disney people. I’m curious why you love DCL and didn’t like RC and probably wouldn’t try another cruise line. I’m trying to justify the cost lol.

 

[asgur5]

Can I ask what besides the music you didn’t like? I have been on several different cruise lines but not DCL. The lack of dining options, lack of port options, and price are why we have not sailed DCL. We are Disney people. I’m curious why you love DCL and didn’t like RC and probably wouldn’t try another cruise line. I’m trying to justify the cost lol.

There is no lack of dining options on dcl. Especially the newer ships. Dining is one of the best aspects. In fact their fine dining restaurants are as good as any fine dining you find on land.

Dcl costs is high but its a magical experience with the aesthetics of the ship and the disney classics playing throughout the hallways and characters and shows and the servers who make you feel special and important. Other cruise lines feel like a mall (prison) on water and completely lack any magic. There are no crappy chains like starbucks on dcl. On dcl its the ship you want to be on, not the ports.

 

[LoveDaisy]

There is no lack of dining options on dcl. Especially the newer ships. Dining is one of the best aspects. In fact their fine dining restaurants are as good as any fine dining you find on land.

Dcl costs is high but its a magical experience with the aesthetics of the ship and the disney classics playing throughout the hallways and characters and shows and the servers who make you feel special and important. Other cruise lines feel like a mall (prison) on water and completely lack any magic. There are no crappy chains like starbucks on dcl. On dcl its the ship you want to be on, not the ports.

Have you been on another cruise line? The prison comment is odd. Especially since cruise lines vary greatly.