Norwegian cruise line vs. royal carribean?

Question

Wich one is better include details about everything, food, ships, itineraries, prices, just about everything.

Answer 1

The only advantage NCL has over RC is they have free style cruising. (you eat when you want, no set time for meals)This comes in handy if you are off the boat and going on tour excursions.

Here is a handy site to get some answers.

http://www.cruisecritic.com

Enjoy your cruise)

Answer 2

I have had so many problems even trying to book a Royal Carribean cruise that I just gave up and cruise only with NCL now.  I have been on 10 NCL cruises and actually got married on the Norwegian Spirit in October of 06'.  Please email me so that I can give your more info.  www.ncl.com is their web page and I would be happy to answer any questions for you... but there is too much info to put here.  Thanks hun!

Answer 3

You decide what's best for you!

NCL: Attracts a varied bunch of couples and families with its rock-bottom deals, especially in the Caribbean. Its "freestyle" cruising concept—which did away with dress codes and assigned tables—was radical in 2000. Other lines have followed, but none offer as many restaurant choices, everything from a Hawaiian restaurant to sushi bars, teppanyaki grills, and tapas bars (quality varies, however). The entertainment is equally creative: NCL consistently one-ups the competition when it comes to stage shows, including comedy acts by Chicago's Second City troupe and Bollywood-inspired productions complete with contortionists and fire-eaters.

Royal Caribbean: An active choice for all who fear boredom. *lol* You'll see lots of dads with video cameras shooting their kids riding waves on the surfing simulator. The interior of the ship looks like a shopping mall, filled with boutiques and cafés. With ice-skating rinks, rock-climbing walls, ocean-science programs for the kids, and those supercool wave pools, there really is a lot more action than on your typical cruise

Answer 4

I have been on about 8 NCL cruises and a number of those were after they started Freestyle.  I have also been on about 7 or 8 Royal Caribbean cruises and I prefer them much better.  The people who go on NCL and like freestyle but they never tell you about the bad parts of freestyle, like standing in line to get a table for dinner, or having them hand you a buzzer to let you know when a  table is ready.  Its been my experience that the service is better on   Royal Caribbean.

Going on an NCL freestyle cruise is kinda like going to the corner pub for drinks and a bite to eat; dress any way you want and just hang out. On the other hand, a RC cruise is like going to a classy restaurant and being waited on (every day) by people who know you by name and make you feel special with personal service.

So you pick which one you like based on the type experience you want to have.  Its been my experience that RC ships are much better looking and more comfortable than NCL and the RC  ships have much more on board activties.  Prices are about the same for the same itineraries.  I Think the food is better on RC also.