Thank you for all the info. Sounds like lot of fun.! one thing....quantum class/ anthem class/ freedom class ......how many ships are there ? like DCL every body highly recommend fantasy or dream.
Which one do you recommend with family has 2 boys ? we don't want to go Asia cruise. prefer less than 7days and south island.
thank you
quantum class is three ships - quantum, anthem, and ovation which is being built. there is supposed to be fourth one in the future. anthem is the only one sailing out of the u.s. - currently from n.j.
oasis class is also three ships - oasis, allure, and harmony which is being built. there are generally at least two sailing out of florida.
freedom class is three ships, too - liberty, freedom and independence. these also rotate sailing out of florida, nj, galveston tx, and europe.
i'd say freedom class is the most equivalent to the dream or fantasy as far as size. oasis class are huge - a lot of the same features as freedom class, plus a central park, a boardwalk area, and an aqua theater with diving and fountain shows. quantum class are between freedom and oasis in size, but are very different than other royal ships - they sort of feel more like an elegant vegas resort rather than a ship.
all of them have tons of stuff to do for kids and teens. i think freedom class is a good "starter" cruise for royal - lots to do, but if you're used to the size of fantasy or dream, it won't be overwhelming. of those, liberty is the most updated and has the best shows, imho. liberty also has dreamworks if the 11-year-old is still interested. she's currently sailing out of nj but when anthem comes to nj this fall she will move, though i'm not sure if to florida or texas. either one should have caribbean cruises, though.