lola4795 Posted January 2, 2013 #1 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Do you plan ahead for port days or just wing it? I tend to be an OCD planner, but I'm really tempted to just try to find our own tours when we get off the ship in each port (Cozumel, Mahogany Bay, Belize, Grand Cayman). What do you think? We've been to Cozumel and GC. We will probably do beach days there. The other two are unknown factors for us. Do we dare wing it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted January 2, 2013 #2 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Each cruise we usually will plan about half the port days and wing the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chosbor2 Posted January 2, 2013 #3 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I am an OCD planner as well, so even if we plan to "wing it", I still do tons of research to find out what is going to be available in each port. I don't want to get there and then discover that we can not find something we are interested in. The port of call boards are excellent resources to find what is being offered as you walk off in each port. Just an FYI for Mahogany Bay, unless you plan on staying at the cruise terminal and going to the beach, which is nice, you have to walk outside the terminal and up a hill to find anything offered by the locals or a taxi as this is a carnival operated terminal and they do not let them down near the terminal. So a little extra research and pre-planning would be beneficial for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyluver Posted January 2, 2013 #4 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I would suggest looking into something for Belize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonmom Posted January 2, 2013 #5 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I would recommend researching any port you haven't been to before. We always have more fun this way:D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewut Posted January 2, 2013 #6 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I'm a planner. I book online mostly through independent operators that I am familiar with. In Belize, I book a snorkeling excursion through the ship that picks you up at the ship, eliminating the long tender ride. In Progreso, we just get a massage on the beach and shop at the flea market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emelvee Posted January 2, 2013 #7 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I'm a planner too. I plan ahead which ports will be just beach days vs some type of excursion. Then I hope the weather cooperates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrufy Posted January 2, 2013 #8 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Belize is not the safest place in the Caribbean. I would make reservations with a reputable tour or one from the cruise line in advance. Tour guides have said it is not safe to wander the city streets or go into the countryside on your own. There is plenty of info posted on each port for you to make a decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Paula_MacFan Posted January 3, 2013 #9 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I am also a planner. I figure the time we have in port is very limited and I don't want to waste any of it wandering around trying to figure out what to do. We usually book a tour in advance, and have a 'plan B' just in case that falls thru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow cat Posted January 3, 2013 #10 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Another vote for planning and research. Know your options, but be ready to roll with it if your scheduled port gets cancelled or replaced wth another! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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