Sue,
Thanks for the complement, I do appreciate it. Even though the OP had ruled
out Disney because of price, I did think additional information about Disney
anyway was indeed appropriate, for it was still mentioned. With the kids and
all, if Disney has been totally ruled out, it probably would not have been
included in with their original conservation. While Disney would be great
for the kids (and adults), it is indeed a bit more expensive. Yet, letting
the OP know that there is no Casino aboard, may help in their decision
making process - just in case.
Happy sailing,
John Sisker, SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY®
(714) 536-3850 or toll free at (800) 724-6644 & (Agency No. 714.536.3850)
www.shiptoshorecruise.com
> John, I am shocked.LOL This is a very good and informative post.
>
> The OP had already ruled out Disney because of price, so that is why I
> never mentioned the lack of a casino.
>
> sue
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> John Sisker wrote:
>>>> Vision of the Seas (RCI) or Carnival Pride.
>>> Looks like they both leave from LA and go to the same ports, so that
>>> can't be a deciding factor.lol
>>>
>>> I haven't been on either ship, so I will leave the rest for someone
>>> else.
>>>
>>> sue
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>>
>> Just for clarification, while technically both ships would leave from LA
>> (Los Angeles County), Royal Caribbean International's Vision of the Seas
>> leaves from the Port of San Pedro, at the base of the Vincent Thomas
>> Bridge, while the Carnival Pride leases from the Port of Long Beach,
>> right next to the Queen Mary. Both ports are separated by 5 or 6 miles.
>> If you arrive early enough for the Carnival Pride, you can get a partial
>> glimpse aboard the Queen Mary herself as part of the early booking
>> procedures. On the other hand, the Port at San Pedro is in the middle of
>> a very heavy industrial port area, and with the exception of a trolley
>> trying to connect a few amenities (Ports of Call), there is little to see
>> or do off the ship.
>>
>> Likewise, Carnival is not quite the party ships that they once were. They
>> toned that down a bit over the years. In addition, it is the 3- and 4-day
>> cruises, especially the 3-day weekend cruises, that tend to attract more
>> of the party crowd. Yet, the same basically hold true for Royal Caribbean
>> International as well. As for Disney, you are correct, Disney would be a
>> little more expensive. One thing, what others did not point out, if you
>> did choose Disney anyway, they don't have a Casino aboard - if that is
>> important to you. After all, this is Disney. And it would also sail from
>> the Port of San Pedro.
>>
>> My wife Deborah and I have recently sailed on the Disney Magic, been
>> aboard the Carnival Pride and while not the Vision of the Seas itself,
>> have sailed on Royal Caribbean International a number of times. We're
>> been to the Mexican Riviera twice. Personally, without knowing all the
>> deciding factors about you folks; your likes, dislikes, lifestyle, and
>> from what little information I have so far, it seems like the Carnival
>> Pride would be a better match for you, your family, friends and the kids.
>> However, you really can't go wrong either way.
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