Liberty 4 day cruise or Mariner 7???

ask2112 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-22-2010, 05:42 PM

My husband owes me an easy vacation and we have been on Liberty twice already and love the ship. There is a 4 day cruise on Nov. 28 for really a great price but I am thinking would miss the other 3 days on the boat! Otherwise, I would choose the Mariner on Dec.5 for 7 days. We have never been on the Mariner so I am having a split decision...Please help!!

MCPayne · #2 (**permalink**) 08-22-2010, 06:37 PM

You may get lots of different opinions on this. Going by your countdown, since you're going to be on a 7 night cruise on the Oasis in January, I would say go with the 4 night cruise on the Liberty. I will be on her sister ship, the Freedom, in October.

ask2112 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-23-2010, 09:47 AM

Thanks McPayne. I am just not sure if it is worth it to go on a 4 day Liberty Cruise. There is so much to do in just 7 days and I don't want to miss out on it!

Cruise Fanatic · #4 (**permalink**) 08-23-2010, 11:02 AM

It looks like you live on the West coast so you would need to take into consideration the cost of airfare for the Liberty. With that in consideration, I would probably just do the Mariner where you can drive.

Jim1012 · #5 (**permalink**) 08-23-2010, 06:35 PM

If you liked Liberty, there is no reason you wouldn't also like Mariner. We've been on her three times, and she is a great ship, with a great crew. California is loosing a wonderful asset due to their lack of interest (or their great economy). Give Mariner a shot-you won't be disapointed

Sonny V · #6 (**permalink**) 08-23-2010, 07:11 PM

Hello ask2112, WELCOME TO CRUISE-CHAT! I'd take 7 days on the Mariner over 4 days on the Liberty without a second thought. I've been on both ships several times and find it hard to say which one I like most. The Mexican Riviera is a great change from the (same ol' same ol') Caribbean cruises--especially during the months the whales are migrating, which includes December.

Sonny

ask2112 · #7 (**permalink**) 08-24-2010, 07:44 AM

Thanks for the replies and welcome! It does look like we are leaning towards the Mariner, for a full week vacation and something different as you say Sonny. The Mexican Riviera will definitely be a change to the same ol' Caribbean route. Thanks for all your input, I'll let you know what we decide

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