micmacmissy Posted September 9, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Aruba Bonaire Curacao St. John's St. Lucia Barbados St. Kitts In choosing an itinerary, can you guys tell me if any of these on the dumpier side? (Think Nassau or Falmouth). We will likely do water stuff/snorkeling at each port- any advice which ports would be good, and which you'd avoid? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted September 9, 2018 #2 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Get a guidebook on your ports...or google them. Find out which have the best snorkeling, if that's your thing... Many Caribbean countries are relatively "poor"....(at least, according to OUR standards)...but that doesn't make them a "dump"! It's simply a different way of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted September 9, 2018 #3 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Bonaire is INSANE for snorkeling.....my favorite port thus far in the Caribbean. (Curacao is a close second) I wouldn't miss ANY of the ports you have listed. Love everyone of them....oh, wait...never been to Barbados..YET! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted September 9, 2018 #4 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Aruba and Bonaire are simply magical. In Curacao don't go to Pirate's beach - nothing interesting there, very mediocre beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted September 9, 2018 #5 Share Posted September 9, 2018 We wouldn't any of these ports. But if we absolutely had to, St Kitts would be the most likely candidate. It does have beautiful Brimstone Fortress and South Friars and Cockleshell beaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJClay Posted September 9, 2018 #6 Share Posted September 9, 2018 get a guidebook on your ports...or google them. Find out which have the best snorkeling, if that's your thing... Many caribbean countries are relatively "poor"....(at least, according to our standards)...but that doesn't make them a "dump"! It's simply a different way of life. Love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 9, 2018 #7 Share Posted September 9, 2018 I would not avoid any of those ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellwingri Posted September 9, 2018 #8 Share Posted September 9, 2018 I’m with Bob. I absolutely love all of these ports. St Lucia is my favorite island in the Caribbean but enjoy them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted September 9, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 9, 2018 I’m with Bob. I absolutely love all of these ports. St Lucia is my favorite island in the Caribbean but enjoy them all.The most beautiful island in Caribbeans.Excursions with proven independent operators like Cosol tours make it even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted September 9, 2018 #10 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Aruba and Bonaire are simply magical. In Curacao don't go to Pirate's beach - nothing interesting there, very mediocre beach. In Curaçao we loved Blue Bay.$8 pp. Snorkeling off the beach is simply amazing. Capital is pretty picturesque too and right near the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecruisin Posted September 9, 2018 #11 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Barbados is wonderful for snorkleing with the turtles, take a Cat sail, snorkle and drinks and lunch provided on several of them, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molole Posted September 9, 2018 #12 Share Posted September 9, 2018 None. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted September 9, 2018 #13 Share Posted September 9, 2018 ST Kitts, Curacao, & Bonaire will be new on our Freedom Sailing although I have done most of the others, they all will be new for the daughter so really looking forward to seeing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted September 9, 2018 #14 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Actually, I wouldn’t avoid any of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theosprey247 Posted September 9, 2018 #15 Share Posted September 9, 2018 I wouldn’t avoid any of them and my wife (an snorkeling addict) LOVES Bonair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy traveler69 Posted September 9, 2018 #16 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Curaçao is nice, but it seems like that at EXACTLY 6pm, little gnats seem to know that it’s time to come out. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snit13 Posted September 9, 2018 #17 Share Posted September 9, 2018 As others have posted love EASTERN/SOUTHERN Caribbean ports. Just wish we could sail there from Port of Tampa. Have been to western Caribbean ports more times than I care to remember and do not have a single port I care to visit again. Would visit any EASTERN/SOUTHERN port in a heart beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcprncss Posted September 9, 2018 #18 Share Posted September 9, 2018 ArubaBonaire Curacao St. John's St. Lucia Barbados St. Kitts In choosing an itinerary, can you guys tell me if any of these on the dumpier side? (Think Nassau or Falmouth). We will likely do water stuff/snorkeling at each port- any advice which ports would be good, and which you'd avoid? Thanks! Do you mean St. John, Antigua? Or St. John, USVI. Out of the above, all our great places. ABC for snorkeling. St Lucia has great snorkeling too. Barbados also. I would only skip Antigua. (Beautiful beaches) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazirus65 Posted September 9, 2018 #19 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Wouldn’t skip any of those islands each are beautiful with their own unique charm Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DragonOfTheSeas Posted September 9, 2018 #20 Share Posted September 9, 2018 We love all of those ports. In Bonaire the Woodwind snorkel catamaran tours is my favorite we have ever done in any port. . . . that is saying a lot. Our tour was 2 drift snorkels. They had staff that went with 3 ability groups. [one group was on their own]. The staff pointed out things and helped if needed. There were a few total non swimmers aboard. [their own group] I really liked that they had masks with glasses prescriptions and wet suit tops for each person. It kept us from getting burned by the VERY strong sun at that latitude. and we had a great lunch on the way back. They are very eco friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anchor Jamming Posted September 9, 2018 #21 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Get a guidebook on your ports...or google them. Find out which have the best snorkeling, if that's your thing... Many Caribbean countries are relatively "poor"....(at least, according to OUR standards)...but that doesn't make them a "dump"! It's simply a different way of life. ❤️❤️ Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Dazzles Posted September 9, 2018 #22 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Love the southern Caribbean. Would not skip any of the ports you mentioned. Not super familiar with St. John’s but have cruised to all the others frequently. Also spent week-long all inclusive vacations in Barbados and Aruba - felt very comfortable - clean and safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky616 Posted September 9, 2018 #23 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Wouldn't avoid any of these islands. All lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted September 9, 2018 #24 Share Posted September 9, 2018 It is so refreshing to see such a calm thread with no arguing.....lol. We are all in agreement in as far..... "DON'T skip any of these ports!" It is the best itinerary in the Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rala Posted September 10, 2018 #25 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I’m with Bob. I absolutely love all of these ports. St Lucia is my favorite island in the Caribbean but enjoy them all. Me, too! I think St. Lucia and St. John are especially beautiful. Some of the vendors and tour people on St. Kitts can sometimes be a little aggressive. All in all though, I would not avoid any of the ports listed. We have visited them all, some more than once, and have enjoyed them all. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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