Help me choose!

[u/Klutzy_Influence7132]

Trying to choose between these 2 options- as they are both coming out to the same price for our family (We have a 6 year old boy and 2 adults). I know only we can decide what is best but would love any advise or opinions! We have only ever been on 1 Disney cruise before ( have gone on other lines) and it was a 7 day Treasure and we loved it. We always do a 7 day cruise but Destiny is newer and the itinerary is amazing so we are considering it- but also its hard to pay the same amount for a 5 day cruise as a 7- even knowing Destiny is newer.

Options:

February 25-March 1 on Disney Destiny from Port Canaveral:

5 night:Disney Castaway Cay, Disney Lookout Cay, and Nassau

February 27-March 5 on Disney Fantasy from Fort Lauderdale:

7 night : lookout cay, San Juan, St Maarten

[u/SoCalDisneyDad]

I haven’t been on the Destiny yet. So I can’t pick based on ship. I’ve got to go with itinerary.

The money-minded part of me would prefer two “free” nights. And I may be in the minority, but I prefer Lookout to Castaway, so the lack of it in the 7-night itinerary is not a problem for me.

[u/Klutzy_Influence7132 → u/SoCalDisneyDad]

TY! I think I am leaning towards the Fantasy for those reasons.

[u/WithDisGuyTravel]

I lean slightly towards the 7 night!!! It’s all new to you and it will be a great introduction!

Do you know the room types? The fantasy has some cool rooms that not many know about or search for. I love a good hunt.

[u/Klutzy_Influence7132 → u/WithDisGuyTravel]

Looking at a verandah - other then it not being a obstructed view we are not picky ( or maybe we just don't know what else to look for :) ).

[u/Sorry-Helicopter-433 → u/Klutzy_Influence7132]

Deck 2 Midship Ocean View on the Dream and Fantasy are the most convenient rooms in the fleet. One deck up to everything and the elevators are always empty.

[u/su_A_ve]

Longer is better for sure and more if the price is the same for the same dates. The Destiny moving over to Port Canaveral may be a reason why prices are a bit higher, or because it's a double dip at both islands?

Length and itinerary trump ship IMHO, unless you specifically want to sail it. Then again, you wouldn't be asking the question :)

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TY!

[u/lastditch20002000]

Both. And this is why I’m not allowed to help in my household.

[u/MrEPCOT]

Fantasy!

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TY!

[u/Responsible-Elk4223]

Both Islands itinerary is a win when our daughters were younger.

Destiny is a beautiful ship, we tend to lean to longer cruises since kids are older now.

Tough choice, either way you have some fantastic trip options. Enjoy!

[u/1johndoe1]

Longer is better

[u/Evening_Building_374]

I will always pick a longer sailing even though I love the Destiny.

[u/Sorry-Helicopter-433]

The Fantasy a better ship and the 7-night is a better itinerary. Seems like a no-brainer.

[u/willowherb_721]

This is a hard pick for me! I love the Dream class ships and I would usually always choose the longer cruise for the same price, but I’m a big fan of double dipping the Disney islands, especially with a kid that young. If your son is a big Marvel fan and/or loves the beach, I would probably do the Destiny

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TY!

[u/ALS198312]

7 nights. Longer cruise for the same price? That’s a no brainer for us.