CozGurl Posted January 8, 2019 #1 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I was watching a youtube video on cruising the other day (OK several videos) and they were talking about their least favorite ports. I can't remember now but I think Alcopolco, Progresso and seems like maybe a Bahama port were some that were mentioned quite a bit. It got me to thinking about my least favorites and wandered what yours are and why? Mine is Messina. I suppose if you take a long excursion and go somewhere else it is OK, but Messina itself was kinda dirty and boring. Very boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of a son of a ... Posted January 8, 2019 #2 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Nassau 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebay33 Posted January 8, 2019 #3 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Whichever one is the disembarkation port. 13 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Monica887 Posted January 9, 2019 #4 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Nassau. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realnurse2 Posted January 9, 2019 #5 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Nassau for me too. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLcruisergrl Posted January 9, 2019 #6 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Morocco...while some parts were beautiful, it was just not my cup of tea. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted January 9, 2019 #7 Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) Brest, France BTW, I've never been to Nassau, although we were booked on an NCL excursion there on a cruise on the Epic, Feb. 2013 but there was no berth available for the Epic, oh well... Edited January 9, 2019 by All-ready2cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBSESSIVEWORLDTRAVELER Posted January 9, 2019 #8 Share Posted January 9, 2019 43 minutes ago, ebay33 said: Whichever one is the disembarkation port. I agree. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud_nine Posted January 9, 2019 #9 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I have to agree about Messina! I'm also not fussed on Vigo. I found it very lack-lustre after all the hype about the "amazing shopping", but I also found this to be the case with St Thomas. Everyone said that St Thomas was a shoppers paradise, but clearly only if you're in the market for diamonds and expensive jewellery - which I wasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted January 9, 2019 #10 Share Posted January 9, 2019 We’ve been to Nassau 4 times with our beach loving kids, 2 times to Atlantis, a beach pass at Melia, and one at RIU. I remember floating in the crystal clear water at cabbage beach, and telling my kids a lot of passengers stay on the ship at this stop, my kids thought they were crazy. If you want to walk off of the ship and shop (yawn), not the best stop. However, being from NE NJ, my kids have grown up saying “no thanks” - Wildwood/point pleasant/seaside boardwalk, Times Square, homeless in many cities. Not a big deal. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CozGurl Posted January 9, 2019 Author #11 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Yep, Nassau was the one they were talking about. What is it that you didn't like about Nassau? Do folks not like the Bahamas in general or just Nassau? mjkac, sounds like y'all like a beach day. I'd not be that excited if that was all there is to do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathi007 Posted January 9, 2019 #12 Share Posted January 9, 2019 2 hours ago, ebay33 said: Whichever one is the disembarkation port. Yeah I'm with you on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doxiegal Posted January 9, 2019 #13 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I actually like Nassau. Lots to do there. Take the ferry to Paradise island, hang out on the beach, snorkel or take a excursion to swim with sharks My least favorite port Costa Maya. Nothing much to do unless you book a excursion IMO 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weluv2cruise2gether Posted January 9, 2019 #14 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Samana Dominican Republic! Our excursion to whale watch was great, but walking in Samana to shop a little was scary as the vendors would follow you and insist that you buy from them. Plus, there really was nothing else to do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserchris613 Posted January 9, 2019 #15 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I was going to say Nassau, but I think Freeport just edges it out. Not much to do in the vicinity of the port area besides shopping. The town center is a car ride away and the terminal is located in an industrial area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted January 9, 2019 #16 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Anywhere we have to tender!!! Especially having to wait to get back on board. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlamour Posted January 9, 2019 #17 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Nassau or anywhere you have to tender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindypops Posted January 9, 2019 #18 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Jamaica Ocho Rios police armed with machine guns walking the street . lots of agressive people trying to sell drugs on the street and in the market we have been to Rio , Bueno aries and Columbia and Jamaica was by far the most frghtening. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino Comp Chick Posted January 9, 2019 #19 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Dominica........too many reasons to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted January 9, 2019 #20 Share Posted January 9, 2019 this question has come up before and it is always fun and interesting to see how people feel and why. We have a few: anyplace in Jamaica; the people are so rude though there are a few neat tours Samana: just feel unsafe there. Daughter bought a bottle of water at an outside market that wasn't even sealed. Needless to say she tossed it. San Tomas: went there about 18 months ago: nada, trolley trip a waste and the poverty was in your face. If they ever develop the port it night be nice. Sidney: in Canada; had a great private tour but was just not impressed with the port. You can tell how subjective this is: CasinoCompChick says Dominica. It is one of our very favorite ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedwingHockeyFan Posted January 9, 2019 #21 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I wasn't a big fan of Tortola. It has been a few years but at the time it seemed very new and not much around the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted January 9, 2019 #22 Share Posted January 9, 2019 11 hours ago, CozGurl said: Yep, Nassau was the one they were talking about. What is it that you didn't like about Nassau? Do folks not like the Bahamas in general or just Nassau? mjkac, sounds like y'all like a beach day. I'd not be that excited if that was all there is to do. There are many private excursions for snorkeling, parasailing, food tours, private islands, all it takes is a little bit of research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peachypooh Posted January 9, 2019 #23 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I would have to say anywhere you have to tender. The last time we tendered the ferry was bobbing up and down so much when we were waiting to disembark that I almost fell over. And of course the waiting to get on and off really uses up port time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedwingHockeyFan Posted January 9, 2019 #24 Share Posted January 9, 2019 You have to tender at Grand Cayman but I love that port. Same with GSC, though I think they are working on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted January 9, 2019 #25 Share Posted January 9, 2019 1 minute ago, RedwingHockeyFan said: You have to tender at Grand Cayman but I love that port. Same with GSC, though I think they are working on that. I think you are thinking of RCL’s private island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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