BahamaMama1214 Posted September 9, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 9, 2017 We're looking at booking another cruise, and we think it's time to try something new. We've done the typical western (Belize, Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Mahogany Bay) and eastern (San Juan, Grand Turk, St. Thomas, Amber Cove) more times than we can count. We've also done Nassau and Half Moon Cay. What's your favorite port outside of the ones we've already done? We're hoping to go to at least one new port on our cruise and I need some inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted September 9, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Not much choice left in the near future. Ours was St Maartin, Tortola and Virgin Gorda. Try the ABC'S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BahamaMama1214 Posted September 9, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Not much choice left in the near future. Ours was St Maartin, Tortola and Virgin Gorda.Try the ABC'S We're praying hard for all of the people on those little islands we all love, it's so sad. We're looking at dates in late 2018, so we're hoping that they'll recover enough that the ports will open back up and can accept tourists again. Their economies depend on tourism so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eileenfa Posted September 9, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Aruba, curaçao. They have my vote. Beautiful places Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2PinaColadas Posted September 9, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Antigua has beautiful beaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted September 9, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Not much choice left in the near future. Ours was St Maartin, Tortola and Virgin Gorda.Try the ABC'S[/quote Virgin Gorda is not a cruise port, it's a side trip from Tortola, probably to the Baths Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted September 9, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Not much choice left in the near future. Ours was St Maartin, Tortola and Virgin Gorda.Try the ABC'S[/quote Virgin Gorda is not a cruise port, it's a side trip from Tortola, probably to the Baths I know that. Would making it one of my favorite Islands make you feel fetter? Jeeeese! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKane Posted September 9, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Southern is the best. Sent from my SM-G900V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamartha Posted September 9, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Aruba and Curacao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainepaddler Posted September 9, 2017 #10 Share Posted September 9, 2017 We love Costa Maya because of Maya Chan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted September 9, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 9, 2017 My first suggestion would be St. Lucia. Castries, and the immediate port area if one would choose not to go elsewhere, is interesting and I found enjoyable. The people are tourist friendly. A tour into the interior of the island is scenic and a tour to visit the Twin Peaks at the Southern part of the island are worthwhile. My traveling companion and I enjoyed a catamaran tour that went along the West side of St, Lucia and stopped at a bay for those who wished to snorkel. My second choice would be St. Barts. But, Irma may have caused that island to be off the tourist map for awhile. Again: scenic, pleasant tourist-friendly citizens, good French cuisine, and excellent French wine at very reasonable prices are why we enjoyed our visit. And, my 2nd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolate melting cake Posted September 10, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Sydney, Australia-----we'll always remember how the news helicopters buzzed over the Lido deck, the fireboats sent out a spray and each boat sounded their horn as the Carnival Spirit pulled up to the Opera House and Sydney Bridge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogibear Posted September 10, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 10, 2017 My favorite is Sint Maarten! Hoping they are able to put it back together before our visit(November 2018). Prayers for all our friends on the island! Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted September 10, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I know that. Would making it one of my favorite Islands make you feel fetter? Jeeeese! really doesn't make me feel good or bad. We love VG too, kept our boat at VGYH for a a few years. The people are much more friendly than Tortola. The question was favorite port. We also love St.Martin and we also docked there for a few years. The boat yard we were in was destroyed. Fortunately we sold our boat in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BahamaMama1214 Posted September 10, 2017 Author #15 Share Posted September 10, 2017 We are looking at a southern but we're still not sure. For those who said Aruba and Curacao, what do you like about them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BahamaMama1214 Posted September 10, 2017 Author #16 Share Posted September 10, 2017 My second choice would be St. Barts. But, Irma may have caused that island to be off the tourist map for awhile. Again: scenic, pleasant tourist-friendly citizens, good French cuisine, and excellent French wine at very reasonable prices are why we enjoyed our visit. And, my 2nd! I hadn't even thought of St. Barts! But you have me intrigued so I'll look into it more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BahamaMama1214 Posted September 10, 2017 Author #17 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Sydney, Australia-----we'll always remember how the news helicopters buzzed over the Lido deck, the fireboats sent out a spray and each boat sounded their horn as the Carnival Spirit pulled up to the Opera House and Sydney Bridge! I would LOVE to do an Australia cruise! Maybe someday... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted September 10, 2017 #18 Share Posted September 10, 2017 The ABC Islands are amazing, great snorkeling, beaches. people. Bonaire was so clean it appeared they swept the streets for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted September 10, 2017 #19 Share Posted September 10, 2017 We love St Maarten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stateroom_Sailor Posted September 10, 2017 #20 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Besides Cayman and St. Maarten, I would go with: Bonaire, Bermuda, & Juneau. You can get to St. Barts from St. Maarten, setting up a private excursion through Captain Alan, but you'll need 10 people to make it the most affordable. I had too many flakes on why last cruise, and had to cancel. Celebrity directly offers an excursion there, but without enough interest, ours was cancelled. I'm hoping 3rd times a charm, next time... To my knowledge, the only major cruise line that goes to St. Barts directly is Holland America, and on a longer exotic itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgttami Posted September 10, 2017 #21 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Any port in Alaska is great! Although I love the Caribbean, Alaska was my favorite cruise:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinalouise Posted September 10, 2017 #22 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Bora Bora and Moorea which are islands of French Polynesia are some of my favorites. Carnival only sail there twice a year on the Legend transpacific. this is from Moorea and this is Bora Bora. Fiji is also nice Suva especially. If you head away from Suva City to the coral coast it is quite nice! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BahamaMama1214 Posted September 10, 2017 Author #23 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Besides Cayman and St. Maarten, I would go with: Bonaire, Bermuda, & Juneau. You can get to St. Barts from St. Maarten, setting up a private excursion through Captain Alan, but you'll need 10 people to make it the most affordable. I had too many flakes on why last cruise, and had to cancel. Celebrity directly offers an excursion there, but without enough interest, ours was cancelled. I'm hoping 3rd times a charm, next time... To my knowledge, the only major cruise line that goes to St. Barts directly is Holland America, and on a longer exotic itinerary. Fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BahamaMama1214 Posted September 10, 2017 Author #24 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Bora Bora and Moorea which are islands of French Polynesia are some of my favorites. Carnival only sail there twice a year on the Legend transpacific. this is from Moorea and this is Bora Bora. Fiji is also nice Suva especially. If you head away from Suva City to the coral coast it is quite nice! Sent from my iPad using Forums Any port in Alaska is great! Although I love the Caribbean, Alaska was my favorite cruise:D I would love to do a Pacific cruise as well as Alaska! But we live on the east coast, so it's significantly cheaper to do Caribbean. We're looking at doing an Alaska as a congratulations trip when DH finishes his PHD program, but that won't be for a few more years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted September 10, 2017 #25 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I would LOVE to do an Australia cruise! Maybe someday... :) Instead of a cruise, we just did a land vacation of a few weeks each in Australia, New Zealand, and the Cook Islands this past February and March. While in Sydney for a few days, we watched as a different cruise line docked there every morning. They do have an amazing harbor, and ferries ply the water for local commuting as well. Our hotel was right next to the Sydney Bridge, and we could easily walk down to the seaport and ferry landings, and the Sydney Opera House as well. It is truly a special place. Great pic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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