Waterbutterfly Posted August 16, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 16, 2017 We are taking Adonia in November for our first Caribbean cruise and need advice on which islands are better seen on a organised excursion and which islands done on our own. We are really confused as all the advice we have seen is somewhat conflicting. We really are novices and know nothing, apart from what we have read. So we need sound and sensible advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanexile81 Posted August 16, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 16, 2017 We are taking Adonia in November for our first Caribbean cruise and need advice on which islands are better seen on a organised excursion and which islands done on our own. We are really confused as all the advice we have seen is somewhat conflicting. We really are novices and know nothing, apart from what we have read. So we need sound and sensible advice. If you tell us what islands you're visiting I'm sure people will help. if you go to the Ports of Call boards you'll also get lots of good ideas. You won't get people agreeing on whether it's better to DIY or go on organised tours. Once you get on the ship you might feel you have to buy tours but the Caribbean is all about relaxing so don't fall for the sales pitch. http://boards.cruisecritic.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=587 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgs1956 Posted August 16, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 16, 2017 We are taking Adonia in November for our first Caribbean cruise and need advice on which islands are better seen on a organised excursion and which islands done on our own. We are really confused as all the advice we have seen is somewhat conflicting. We really are novices and know nothing, apart from what we have read. So we need sound and sensible advice. If you go on FB and look for Peter Dagnall he may produce you a tailored "Ports of Call" Booklet for you. He did one for us free of charge. Its excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoupPlease Posted August 17, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 17, 2017 What type of activities do you like? Sporty/Active? Historical? Beach? Cultural? If you let the board know the ports you are going to and the type of excursion you like/dislike then you will get a lot of suggestions and help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatmans Lady Posted August 17, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 17, 2017 We have had the same issue and we too are first time cruisers to the Caribbean, and have digested all the answers and decided if we are looking at long all day tours [especially if they have some kind of boat element] we are happier doing a P & O tour, as they are then liable to get you to the ship if things get delayed. Shorter tours or beach days, we are happy using local transport and doing our own thing. We would like to do Harrison Caves in Barbados, and this isn't offered as a P&O tour, so will do this independently So things you can only do through P&O, so these have been booked already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanexile81 Posted August 17, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 17, 2017 We have had the same issue and we too are first time cruisers to the Caribbean, and have digested all the answers and decided if we are looking at long all day tours [especially if they have some kind of boat element] we are happier doing a P & O tour, as they are then liable to get you to the ship if things get delayed. We very rarely do P&O tours and have never had any problem getting back to the ship. We've even done independent boat tours but just take care that we have a plan B. Private tour organisers depend on positive reviews on this site and TripAdvisor. Even one post saying that someone failed to get back to the ship would end their livelihood. We were once caught in a land-slip and our tour guide made sure we got back to the ship in time but the P&O tour buses arrived 3 hours later, caught by the same event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyndzc Posted August 20, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 20, 2017 We too are doing first Caribbean cruise in December. I have joined the roll call and asked the same there. We have had some fantastic advice through it! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animals Posted August 20, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Is any body out there going on the Britannia from St. Lucia on 30th December this year, can't seem to find a roll call for this cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonTowner Posted August 20, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 20, 2017 In St Lucia one of the best tours is Cosol's Tours, but without knowing the port's of call it's impossible to advise. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgs1956 Posted August 21, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 21, 2017 As the OP has not been back on the Forum since they posted this their first post on August 16 I wouldn't bother posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie48 Posted August 21, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 21, 2017 We are taking Adonia in November for our first Caribbean cruise and need advice on which islands are better seen on a organised excursion and which islands done on our own. We are really confused as all the advice we have seen is somewhat conflicting. We really are novices and know nothing, apart from what we have read. So we need sound and sensible advice. I am also on Adonia in November. I have been to the Caribbean a few times and unless you want a trip by boat, I would always recommend a taxi. You see what you want and can spend more time at a places. The drivers will drop you at a beach and return when you want them to. Always pay when you get back to the ship and you should have no problem. Unless you really want a certain P&O trip, I would advise waiting until you get on board before booking because the tour talks on board can often give you ideas about what you want to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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