dorisis Posted July 17, 2013 #26 Share Posted July 17, 2013 After thinking about it for a while I guess I will say Israel. A very moving emotional experience there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jocap Posted July 17, 2013 #27 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Probably Venice, Santorini, Rhodes and Madeira; I'm not a beach fan, but we do love the Cies isles off Vigo. In the Caribbean, Martinique was very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05mak05 Posted July 18, 2013 #28 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Our very favorite port is Costa Maya, Mexico. We love that gorgeous turquoise-cobalt blue clear water, the gorgeous beaches, delicious food, friendly people, Mayan Chan and the safe atmosphere. I loved Portsmouth, RI ... what a gorgeous little town. Quebec City ... it's breathtaking and a prettier sailaway than Venice. And, Alaska! We loved each and every port. We decided to give Jamaica one more try this past May. The port was the "pretend" town of Falmouth. Good grief. We will not cruise again if Jamaica is on the itinerary. We enjoy the ports where we feel safe and feel 100% comfortable in taking our young grandchildren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark star Posted July 18, 2013 #29 Share Posted July 18, 2013 tortola for me so we can go across to vergen gorda top o' the baths down the devils path to poor mans bar and beach at the bottom. very special, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokomo_Man Posted July 18, 2013 #30 Share Posted July 18, 2013 OOH! OOOH! I forgot. Tortola, 'cause we can take a catamaran to Jost Van Dyke... so I can wade ashore and visit the Soggy Dollar Bar... originator of the Painkiller... then layout on the beach till they scoop me up and take me back to the ship. Bob Searching for Kokomo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t60 Posted July 18, 2013 #31 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Rio, Sydney, Bora Bora for me Sandy in Spain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artypharty Posted July 18, 2013 #32 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Civitavecchia (Rome) for the history and food Barcelona for the art & ease of sightseeing and food Alexandria/Cairo for the ancient Architecture/history Kusadasi/Ephesus for ancient Architecture/history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruecatt Posted July 19, 2013 #33 Share Posted July 19, 2013 My favorite port was Fanning Island. Is was so isolated and beautiful. The tiny island is located in the middle of no where and there is nothing there, no stores or restaurants or tourists excursions, or taxis, just the emerald green beach and a barbeque the cruise line puts on for you. It was so peaceful and relaxing and the view was stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted July 19, 2013 #34 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Since I have only done Eastern and Western cruises (hope to do a Bermuda and Southern some day soon), then I would have to say that St Thomas was also my favorite on the Eastern side (Sapphire Beach). On the Western side, Roatan has become my favorite port now (due to Maya Key & Little French Key). :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookish Angel Posted July 19, 2013 #35 Share Posted July 19, 2013 and Tasmania. Wonderful places to experience the natural world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted July 19, 2013 #36 Share Posted July 19, 2013 This is a great thread! It's giving me lots of ideas for future cruises! :D I think Icy Strait Point was my favorite port of call. It exceeded my expectations of seeing both bears and whales during our shore excursion there. Hope to go back again someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted July 19, 2013 #37 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Being able to go to St. Petersburg was special. Growing up, I never thought I'd have the opportunity to go to Russia. LuLu ~~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseapril Posted July 19, 2013 #38 Share Posted July 19, 2013 In the Caribbean area, our favorite ports are the ABC islands- Aruba, Curacao, and Bonaire. Aruba has beautiful beaches and fun hotels, Bonaire has excellent snorkeling, and Curacao is cosmopolitan with many historic sites and landhouses, but also good cove beaches for swimming and snorkeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladytiger96 Posted July 20, 2013 #39 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Our fave was Montego Bay, Jamaica. It is so beautiful, with the lush green mountains and the most beautiful bay. I can't wait to go back. The people were SO friendly. I loved then culture. I loved the No Worries Mon vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzeluver Posted July 20, 2013 #40 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Cartagena, Colombia! Absolutely gorgeous, fascinating history and architecture, and no friggin' Diamonds International!:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delily Posted July 20, 2013 #41 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Just one??? I don't know if I can pick just one. I'd have to say San Juan, Puerto Rico. We loved San Juan! We stayed in the old city at the El Convento and the entire weekend was just perfect. I'd go back to Puerto Rico in a heartbeat. The whole island was fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokomo_Man Posted July 20, 2013 #42 Share Posted July 20, 2013 cruzeluver... No Diamonds International!!! I'm sure that's against cruise law.:D Bob Searching for Kokomo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laycj18 Posted July 20, 2013 #43 Share Posted July 20, 2013 St. Thomas is my favorite. The beaches are amazing and the people are so friendly. St. Martin is a close second; I love the shopping there! Also, the last time I was there it was Easter Sunday and I vividly remember the churches being packed and hearing singing from blocks away. Key West is one of my favorite places to visit but because I have been there more often by land than sea I don't count it as my favorite port. For comparison sake Nassau is my least favorite port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry and Lucille Posted July 21, 2013 #44 Share Posted July 21, 2013 After many cruises, my favorite port has always been and will always be ------- The next one. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brymern Posted July 23, 2013 #45 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I've only been on a few cruises, but my favorite port was probably Half Moon Cay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team26FoLife Posted July 31, 2013 #46 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Just came home from my first cruise so I've only experienced three ports. Between Montego bay, Grand Cayman and Cozumel I was expecting to love Grand Cayman the most. I had heard negative things about going ashore in Jamaica, but surprisingly this was my hands down favorite! The water was amazing! So clear and warm. I had been dying to try paddle boarding and as luck would have it, a paddle board company (PBJ) had recently set up shop on Casa Blanca Beach, right next to Doctors Cave - a short $5 cab ride away. My group and I spent hours paddling on a private beach - no hassling, just beauty! I could have stayed there all day, just breathtaking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacs Posted July 31, 2013 #47 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Only done a med cruise so far, but Egypt was pretty amazing for obvious reasons lol. We are going on a transpacific cruise in October and I'm already thinking Bora Bora will become my favourite, it looks amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_car Posted July 31, 2013 #48 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Wow, I can't believe that anyone hasn't mentioned Bermuda. The great beaches, the history, great people, no one trying to sell you junk. My favourite ports so far are, and not in order: Bermuda, Civitavecchia(Rome), St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Grand Turk. And of course, as someone previously stated, my favourite port is always my next one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexspepa Posted August 1, 2013 #49 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I loved Madeira...prettiest place I have ever been. also Cadiz for the history and the inexpensive wine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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