fsuhockette Posted January 28, 2016 #1 Share Posted January 28, 2016 What are your opinions? We have 3 children (3, 8, 9) and are currently booked on the Eastern leg for Allure, which my husband & I have done a few times on different ships. Would you switch to Western for $300 less for the entire cruise? What ports are best for kids? Eastern we know exactly what we'd do in each port (Nassau - nothing, St. Maarten - Maho Beach, St. Thomas - private boat charter). Western ports are Labadee, Falmouth, Cancun. Thanks in advance for your helpful insight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 28, 2016 #2 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I can't see that the itinerary would make much difference to the kids. I'd go with whatever fits your budget best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasweather Posted January 28, 2016 #3 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Personal preference.. I don't think the kids really make a difference. I prefer the beauty of the stops in the eastern itinerary, but for a savings of $300 I personally would switch. That's an extra excursion we could afford that we wouldn't be able to do otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njm5378 Posted January 28, 2016 #4 Share Posted January 28, 2016 We have no preference. Kids have enjoyed both sides. Kids will love Labadee with all the activities, Falmouth we did river tubing with our kids, easy float. Mexico we do beach days, kids did parasailing once they were about 8. Either side will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisecraze96 Posted January 28, 2016 #5 Share Posted January 28, 2016 We had the same situation and between the cruise , hotel and airfare it was over $800 in savings to switch from eastern to the previous week western trip. I don't think the kids really care, as long as they meet new friends and see a beach they are happy :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsuhockette Posted January 29, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Thanks for all your input. I think that they'd love either leg, as well. I was really unsure about safety of those ports but it sounds like some of you have had, or will be having, a lovely time on those legs w/o incident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtMo Posted January 29, 2016 #7 Share Posted January 29, 2016 The $300 saved to go Western would probably pay for most or all of one port's excursions for your crew. That being said, western is a bit more active & excursion intensive so you'll probably need the extra $300. It is a matter of preference, go for what sounds INTERESTING and RELAXING to you. Enjoy your trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyMrT Posted January 29, 2016 #8 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Western by far. Labadee is fun. Teens like check Jamaica and Mexico off their bragging rights bucket list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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