Just got back from my virgin cruise and had a great time. Carnival Victory "7 islands in 7 days". Busy, but you get to see a lot.
HINT: its fun to barter with the locals. Just make sure you have plenty of ONES. It's not so good to get them down and then reach into your pocket and discover you only have bigger bills!!
CRAFTS: yes, they are selling their stuff. The only disappointing this was it was the same on every island, at every stop. They must bring it over in a containor from CHINA and sell to the locals for $1. THey of course, tell you $10 is a good deal.
Just amazing how all the "local" crafts are same throughout the islands. Did find some better local crafts on the FRENCH side of St Maarten.
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Just got back from my virgin cruise and had a great time. Carnival Victory "7 islands in 7 days". Busy, but you get to see a lot.
HINT: its fun to barter with the locals. Just make sure you have plenty of ONES. It's not so good to get them down and then reach into your pocket and discover you only have bigger bills!!
CRAFTS: yes, they are selling their stuff. The only disappointing this was it was the same on every island, at every stop. They must bring it over in a containor from CHINA and sell to the locals for $1. THey of course, tell you $10 is a good deal.
Just amazing how all the "local" crafts are same throughout the islands. Did find some better local crafts on the FRENCH side of St Maarten.