Eastern or Western

[lucygoosey]

Which do you prefer and why?:rolleyes:

[caprcorn28]

Alright, I'll go first....

 

I personally prefer the Western because it has always been a smoother ride.

 

Although, if it means, staying home or going on a cruise, I wouldn't care E or W...cuz each are fun!! You should definitely try both as you can!

[irishgirl]

I prefer the Eastern because it gives a better flavor or the Caribbean culture. Whenever I do a western, I just don't get that feeling. It's more like being in Mexico or Florida.

 

St. Maartin is my favorite port and that is an Eastern cruise.

[gatorclaw]

EAST.

 

It just screams Caribbean to me. Like what I always imagined the Caribbean (think Trunk Bay) to be when I was a kid reading about pirates and such.

 

No disrespect to West, of course.

[manitoba girl]

We prefer the Eastern..better snorkelling clearer water and more fish..

[rickcop44]

Each have their own advantages. Eastern Caribbean, I think, has more choices in shopping than Western, especially with jewelry and electronics. It's also been my experience that the prices are better in the east than in the west. I've been to the Western Caribbean twice and to the Eastern Caribbean 5 times and am going east again on January 22. I prefer the Eastern over the Western by far. Then again, if you like exploring ancient ruins, etc., west is the direction to go.

[Umbarger]

We prefer the Eastern..better snorkelling clearer water and more fish..

 

We prefer the Western for exactly the same reasons. Better Snorkelling!

 

Linda

 

P.S. I am also a Manitoba Girl! :D

[Vanessa L]

I like Eastern for shopping (St. Thomas!!!!!!) and West for snorkling (Caymans!!!). I like the southern Caribbean only because it seems to be less crowded down that way. But overall I like the Cayman Islands for cleanliness, friendly people and beauty. But that's just MHO.

[manitoba girl]

We prefer the Western for exactly the same reasons. Better Snorkelling!

 

Linda

 

P.S. I am also a Manitoba Girl! :D

hey so is a fella named Cruise newbie..where in Manitoba are you from?

We got posted with the military to Edmonton in Aug05 and I absolutely hate it here!!This is too cool there is alot of people that are or were from Winnipeg or the surrounding areas..I love this considering I am missing Manitoba so much.We really are friendly are we?

[lucygoosey]

bump

[Tatka]

Eastern... Islands just seem to be more beautiful with all hills and mountains! :)

[kmtjones803]

I prefer Western bc I haven't done the Eastern itenerary yet LOL ;)

 

We are booked for the Conquest in February, but our next cruise will be eastern! I can't wait! I would LOVE to go back to Nassau, and then see the VI's!

 

Miranda

[The Cruisers]

Eastern is my favorite. Like others have said, I feel more "in the Caribbean" when taking an eastern Cruise. Plus the Liberty's new 8 day eastern cruise is the best I've been on so far.

[Cruising89143]

Eastern... Islands just seem to be more beautiful with all hills and mountains! :)

 

That is the reason that I like the eastern so much more than the western. I also get the feel of the seas much more on the eastern as the ship is usually traveling a little faster.

[raytownlady]

While I like them both; I'd have to say my preference is the Eastern route. The islands IMHO are more tropical and the people are very friendly. The beaches are more peaceful. But I wouldn't turn down a trip to the Western Caribbean if I was offerred one.:D