Ravi09 Posted May 5, 2011 #1 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I'm trying to decide between the two itineraries in July 2012 with Carnival Liberty departing from Miami. The routes are Eastern Caribbean (HalfMoon Cay/St Thomas/San Juan/Grand Turk) or Western Caribbean (Cozumel/Belize/Roatan/Grand Cayman). Both are 7 nights cruise with the Western Caribbean price lower by $100. This will be our 2nd cruise and the only place we've visited was Cozumel and Costa Maya during our 1st cruise. Thanks in advance for any input. Cheers, Conrad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted May 5, 2011 #2 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Better in what sense? We don't know anything about your preferences, so had for us to say. As you have already done parts of a western at Costa Maya and Cozumel, maybe do the East. Half Moon Cay is definitely a draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravi09 Posted May 5, 2011 Author #3 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Thanks for your input. I was looking for a more family oriented activities on the ports of call. We're a family of 4 with 2 kids (8 and 12). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cv322 Posted May 5, 2011 #4 Share Posted May 5, 2011 IMHO either can be great. Eastern (St.Thomas) can be fabulous for shopping. Grabow's is a favorite of mine. If you're going Western then u don't want me on your ship!!!...Twice my ship hasn't made it into Cozumel....and I'm dying to go to Nachi Cocum. Good luck with your choice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cv322 Posted May 5, 2011 #5 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Sorry can't help you with kids...You might be better posting on Family board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravi09 Posted May 5, 2011 Author #6 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I've heard that St. Thomas is a great place and the beaches in the Eastern are nicer than the Western. That would be a big plus for us. Thanks cv322 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted May 5, 2011 #7 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Thanks for your input. I was looking for a more family oriented activities on the ports of call. We're a family of 4 with 2 kids (8 and 12). St. Thomas has lots for families....great snorkeling, nice aquarium. San Juan has an old fort to explore....or do the rain forest excursion....for example. Eastern Caribbean has a more tropical feel thant the Western IMHO. However the best snorkeling we've had anywhere was in Roatan! AWESOME!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted May 5, 2011 #8 Share Posted May 5, 2011 In looking at the two itineraries I'd go with the one to the Eastern Caribbean. That way you won't have an repeat ports from your other cruise and I see that they also visit their private island which I always think is quite nice to do as it offers a nice relaxing day on land. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted May 5, 2011 #9 Share Posted May 5, 2011 since you have already been to cozumel go with the eastern caribbean cruise -- nice ports for children Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravi09 Posted May 5, 2011 Author #10 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Thanks everyone for your valuable comments. I think we'll pick the Eastern route. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffy116 Posted May 5, 2011 #11 Share Posted May 5, 2011 We've been to most of the islands you have listed. San Juan has 2 forts that your kids will enjoy. Both Cozumel and Grand Caymen have a Dolphin encounter that is unbelievable. Grand Caymen has a pirate adventure that's ideal for kids and a submarine ride, the turtle farm, and is one of our favorites. The private island is a great beach day. St Thomas has some gorgeous beaches also. If you are looking for waterfalls and rain forests, the Eastern route is probably better. Grand Caymen and San Juan are both favorites for us; Belize and Roatan, not so much. As you can see, everyone has an opinion, but for us, there's more for a family with young children to choose from on the Western route. If nature, zip-lines or shopping is your thing, then the Eastern has more to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted May 5, 2011 #12 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Half Moon Cay is a great family place, San Juan is a beautiful old city, while Belize is dismal. Grand Turk has great beaches. Generally you get what you pay for --- why do you think cruise lines almost always charge less for Western Caribbean itineraries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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