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What is the best ship and best cruise to go to the carribean and best place to in the carribean on a cruise?

  • what is the best ship and best cruise to go to the carribean and best place to in the carribean on a cruise?

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    Carnival Cruise lines is geared more towards the younger single party crowd. Royal Caribbean more towards those who are physically active (looking for activities on ship instead of just drinking - and that is to say that these ships are so large and have so many amenities that the ships are almost the destination) and Celebrity and Princess more for the older crowd (for the most part). On the shorter cruises, you probably won't be on board long enough to get bored with the ship, so you may consider just looking at itinerary and price. If you're going to be on for a longer period of time, particularly if you have at-sea days (where there is no port because of the distance between them), then try to find a ship that has cool things to do on them (rock climbing, golf, tennis, ice skating, really cool water slides, a surfing pool, etc depending on the ship). You don't really spend alot of time on the ship in your room, so for the most part (unless it was a really long cruise) just get an inside room and save your money for other things (shopping, drinking, partying, shore excursions, etc.). The Caribbean is divided into Eastern, Western, and Southern itineraries. Eastern usually entails either a trip to the Bahamas, or the Virgin Islands, both are nice though if you're going for a short trip the VI's are better. The Western side usually goes to the Caymans and some part of Mexico. This is probably a better itinerary of those two, but will require close to if not at least a week. Going south has more options and better islands overall, but is usually more expensive, longer, and harder to get to (unless it is a couple week cruise you'll probably have to fly a couple places). Dominica (a tiny island in the southern Carib), is a great place to go as is Virgin Gorda in the British VI's. Most people down there that are working in the tourist industry speak multiple languages fluently so you will get along well no matter where you go. The cruise cost itself of course pays for the ship transportation, more food than you can possibly eat (and I have put that theory to the test many times), most of your entertainment, non alcoholic beverages (excluding sodas on most ships), 24 hour per day room-services, and a few other things. There is nothing in the world like traveling on the seas, living for a few days or a week on a cool ship, and then waking up everyday somewhere else (without having to drive or fly). There is a really cool cruise company called Wind Jammer (there are actually a few that are similar). They have very small boats, most of which are larger sail boats. They will have much smaller passenger capacities so if you are even remotely outgoing you will meet and talk to everyone. The best thing about these cruises is you will get to go to slightly more secluded islands, get to probably have more active itineraries, and spend more time socializing. The one draw back, is the ships are very small so there is very little of the traditional entertainment. You can check out a website called www.cruise.com to get itinerary info on most cruiselines and destinations, but I'd compare there rate with the cruiseline itself, and on the smaller ships would definitely book with the cruise line itself. P.S., if you're going in the summer, and particularly if you don't live anywhere near the port, I'd recommend trip cancellation/interuption insurance, which should also cover lost baggage and sickness (and emergency evac) unless the cost of the cruise was really low. It is relatively cheap. Don't buy it from the cruise company though. Get it from a third party that you or someone you know has used before (or your insurance agent recommends to you).

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i have liked all the cruises. if this is a first cruise. i think the eastern route is pretty to see. from florida there are the east and west routes. san juan , st. thomas, and usually bahamas. the west route is also nice, usually you will have jamaica, mexico and key west. some routes vary a little. i would stick with carnival, princess, royal or ncl. i have heard that holland is for the more mature / formal traveler ? if anyone knows about holland i'd be interested in hearing.

Mildred S

This is a very subjective question - it depends on a lot of things. Some of the more desirable ships, though include. Royal Caribbean's Larger ships, Voyager, Adventurer, Navigator, new Freedom. These are good if you like a lot of different things to do, and a lot of variety and don't mind too much if there are occasionally lines. It's also good if you like set dinners. Norwegian Jewel, Pearl, Gem, Dawn are great if you like doing whatever you want, whenever you want - like dining in any of 10 dining rooms, dressing down for dinner (though still no jeans/shorts) and the like. If you, like me, would like to go on a cool Caribbean vacation and not pay an arm or a leg, then some of the smaller Royal Caribbean ships, or Norwegian Sun, Spirit, Majesty might suit better. I know there are other ships with great options - but I'm not a big fan of Carnival and haven't been on the other lines in the Caribbean. Where to go? The decision usually comes down to Western, Eastern, or Southern Caribbean. Western means usually Grand Cayman, Jamaica, and the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, Cozumel, Costa Maya and occationally Belize. These ports have great shore excursions, beautiful beaches and a lot of tourist infrastructure (except may be Costa Maya). They also have very western culture (except Jamaica) and are somewhat prepackaged. In Mexico there are usually a dozen or so timeshare or vacation club vendors bothering you most of the time. Eastern Caribbean usually means the Bahamas (maybe a private island), Puerto Rico, St. Maartin and St. Thomas. This means good snorkeling (although you can get that in Coz, too) a little more exotic locale, and usually are easy to do something on your own. Some of the shore excursions (I am thinking particularly of the Rainforest Tour in PR) can't do the sights justice, but there is much to do. also a lot of this is American (Virgin Islands, PR) so no money changing issues. Also these are bigger cities for the most part, and not just focused on tourism, which helps. Private Islands are like your own beach party on the island that is more or less owned by the cruise line, and can be great fun. Southern Caribbean can mean a whole range of Islands from Tortola to Aruba, and mean that you are less likely to be one of eight ships in port, that the ship you are on is likely to be smaller, that the venues are a little more exotic, and that they have a unique culture and people, that is worth exploring. Southern Carib is my favorite, and it's usually run out of San Juan, so you get Puerto Rico, too, and often stops at St. Thomas or St. Maartin, or both, so you get those cities. My personal favorites are visiting St. John from St. Thomas and Virgin Gorda from Tortola. Southern Carib is my favorite, but there is a lot of individual variation here. Have a great cruise

julie travelcaster

I AM AN AVID CRUISER. I HAVE SAILED MANY LINES. IF YOU ARE A PARTIER, CARNIVAL IS YOUR WAY TO GO. THE RATES ARE A LITTLE CHEAPER. I AM A PRINCESS LOVER. THERE ITNERAIES ARE GREAT. I LOVE THE CARRIBEAN PRICESS MYSELF. IT HAS TWO ROUTES SO YOU CAN SAIL FOR TWO WEEKS ARE JUST PICK THE ONE THAT SUITS YOUR FANCY. I DO THE ST. THOMAS, ST. MAARTEAN, PRIVATE ISLAND. AND YOU HAVE 3 SEA DAYS. PRINCESS SERVICE CAN NOT BE BEAT. IT IS MY ONLY LINE OF CHOICE.

Connie H

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jana

I've only been on one cruise in my life, but I really enjoyed it. We took Norwegian Cruise Lines to the Cayman Islands and Cozumel. It was excellent.

JENNIFER

What we did was first checked out all of the cruise lines and where they were going and compared prices. We talked to a travel agent too. But our very first cruise was with Disney. My Husband and I had the best 2nd honeymoon we every had in our life. We have been married 25 years. We just went on the NCL and will never go back on them again. But that is me. Were we went was great islands. We went to Costa Maya, Belize,Guatemala,and Cozomel. So everyone will have different things to say about the cruise line and the carribean. So do alot of oline research and go to a travel agent and get so info. They will also help youwith any question you have.

Lt Angel

That's all going to be based on personal opinion. Do your research and look for a good deal. Use the NET.

ksmith716

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