Rare ontheweb Posted August 3, 2019 #176 Share Posted August 3, 2019 3 hours ago, Luckiestmanonearth said: Whats wrong with Stockholm ? The one thing wrong with Stockholm when we did our Baltic cruise was there were way more things we wanted to see and do than the time allowed. But, I think the poster who said Stockholm was from Sweden, and probably was more interested in seeing some place unfamiliar to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sverigecruiser Posted August 4, 2019 #177 Share Posted August 4, 2019 14 hours ago, Luckiestmanonearth said: Whats wrong with Stockholm ? Nothing wrong with Stockholm but it should be a waste of time for me to get off the ship there if I were on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckiestmanonearth Posted August 4, 2019 Author #178 Share Posted August 4, 2019 13 hours ago, ontheweb said: The one thing wrong with Stockholm when we did our Baltic cruise was there were way more things we wanted to see and do than the time allowed. This answer is like the famous reply when interviewer asks the applicant on what are their weaknesses, and the answer goes like this: David: What do you think are your greatest strengths as a manager?Michael: Why don't I tell you what my greatest weaknesses are? I work too hard. I care too much. And sometimes I can be too invested in my job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebucks Posted August 4, 2019 #179 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Maybe I don't have enough cruise days behind me yet, but I always get off the ship. Even at Nassau. Shockingly, I've had a great time there each time I've went. It has some gorgeous beaches. Even if I've seen them a few times, I don't see them often enough to just skip them 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1980dory Posted August 4, 2019 #180 Share Posted August 4, 2019 22 minutes ago, Joebucks said: Maybe I don't have enough cruise days behind me yet, but I always get off the ship. Even at Nassau. Shockingly, I've had a great time there each time I've went. It has some gorgeous beaches. Even if I've seen them a few times, I don't see them often enough to just skip them You have a nice positive response. Perhaps others could learn from your approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted August 4, 2019 #181 Share Posted August 4, 2019 I no longer leave the ship in Montego Bay, OchoRios Nassau , Grand Cayman, Guadaloupe and go out of my way to no longer book any cruise that stops in any of those ports. Well, maybe I'll visit Nassau one more time. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted August 4, 2019 #182 Share Posted August 4, 2019 5 hours ago, 1980dory said: You have a nice positive response. Perhaps others could learn from your approach. With respect the thread IS about when you DON'T leave the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1980dory Posted August 4, 2019 #183 Share Posted August 4, 2019 31 minutes ago, clo said: With respect the thread IS about when you DON'T leave the ship. Oops. I'm sorry. I really did wander off subject on this one. I take it all back Joebucks. I certainly don't want anyone to get the idea that I'm trying to be positive. I made a terrible mistake and I'll try not to let it happen again. No more talking about LEAVING the ship! And thanks for setting me straight CLO. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted August 4, 2019 #184 Share Posted August 4, 2019 1 minute ago, 1980dory said: Oops. I'm sorry. I really did wander off subject on this one. I take it all back Joebucks. I certainly don't want anyone to get the idea that I'm trying to be positive. I made a terrible mistake and I'll try not to let it happen again. No more talking about LEAVING the ship! And thanks for setting me straight CLO. LOL. I thought his/her comment was also a breath of fresh air 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeanswers Posted August 4, 2019 #185 Share Posted August 4, 2019 1 hour ago, 1980dory said: Oops. I'm sorry. I really did wander off subject on this one. I take it all back Joebucks. I certainly don't want anyone to get the idea that I'm trying to be positive. I made a terrible mistake and I'll try not to let it happen again. No more talking about LEAVING the ship! And thanks for setting me straight CLO. I like your positivity😉. It is why I started a thread about ports cruisers like leaving the ship for: Which Ports Do You Enjoy Returning To If your answer isn't appreciated here feel free to post there👍. Though it is interesting when you look at the number of threads about ports people dislike, and even this thread eight pages and still going, people seem to really enjoy talking about places they no longer want to visit. For better or worst these destinations are making a lasting impression🤣. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1980dory Posted August 4, 2019 #186 Share Posted August 4, 2019 I think cruise lines would be well advised to study this thread for strategic planning purposes. It's surprising how many people are burned out with the caribbean. I think the market will remain for those in the cold north to go to the sunny areas and for those new cruisers who have never been there. But will this eventually change the demand for caribbean cruises as more and more people can say that they've been there and done that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMyLard Posted August 4, 2019 #187 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Definitely "Key West, USA" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted August 5, 2019 #188 Share Posted August 5, 2019 1 hour ago, OhMyLard said: Definitely "Key West, USA" Why? Since you live in FL have you just done it far enough. I loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenM Posted August 5, 2019 #189 Share Posted August 5, 2019 I loved Key West, though its 20 years since I was there. Sloppy Joes is always worth a visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extra Kim Posted August 5, 2019 #190 Share Posted August 5, 2019 8 hours ago, 1980dory said: I think cruise lines would be well advised to study this thread for strategic planning purposes. It's surprising how many people are burned out with the caribbean. I think the market will remain for those in the cold north to go to the sunny areas and for those new cruisers who have never been there. But will this eventually change the demand for caribbean cruises as more and more people can say that they've been there and done that? The Chairman of RCI said that 3% of the Americans have been on a cruise.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extra Kim Posted August 5, 2019 #191 Share Posted August 5, 2019 7 hours ago, OhMyLard said: Definitely "Key West, USA" I'm with you on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMyLard Posted August 5, 2019 #192 Share Posted August 5, 2019 11 hours ago, clo said: Why? Since you live in FL have you just done it far enough. I loved it. When I took the Holland America cruise out of Tampa, it stopped in Key West and the majority of the passengers stayed onboard, too commercialized. Sloppy Joes is a cash grab with terrible food. Too much hype no substance. There is only so much you can say about Hemingway (they got him flogged to death) and the cats and the chickens wondering around the streets then onward to Havana and again Hemingway with mojitos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warm Breezes Posted August 5, 2019 #193 Share Posted August 5, 2019 23 hours ago, 1980dory said: You have a nice positive response. Perhaps others could learn from your approach. Personally I don't look at it as a negative to stay on the ship at a port. Not all of us sail just for the ports. Sometimes we do and sometimes we don't. When we don't, an empty ship is a wonderful place to relax. Getting to the point where you don't feel like we are missing something if we don't get off, for us, has given us more time to enjoy parts of the ship that are usually crowded with people. Sitting in a jacuzzi with a drink and no one around is wonderful and relaxing. Not sure why you think it has to be a negative thing. I am looking forward to doing just this on our next cruise in Grand Cayman. I can avoid the crowded tenders, already swam with the sting rays and dolphins, visited Hell, 7 mile beach, the Turtle Farm, and Rum Cake factory. This time I will let the crowds go do that while I am looking out over the ocean with a drink in my hand in jacuzzi on an empty Serenity Deck. Sounds like heaven 😍 to me...I won't even miss Hell 😈. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted August 5, 2019 #194 Share Posted August 5, 2019 11 hours ago, DarrenM said: I loved Key West, though its 20 years since I was there. Been about that long for us also but also loved it. Quite charming - especially for Florida. Cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted August 5, 2019 #195 Share Posted August 5, 2019 4 hours ago, Warm Breezes said: Personally I don't look at it as a negative to stay on the ship at a port. Not all of us sail just for the ports. Sometimes we do and sometimes we don't. When we don't, an empty ship is a wonderful place to relax. Getting to the point where you don't feel like we are missing something if we don't get off, for us, has given us more time to enjoy parts of the ship that are usually crowded with people. Sitting in a jacuzzi with a drink and no one around is wonderful and relaxing. Not sure why you think it has to be a negative thing. I am looking forward to doing just this on our next cruise in Grand Cayman. I can avoid the crowded tenders, already swam with the sting rays and dolphins, visited Hell, 7 mile beach, the Turtle Farm, and Rum Cake factory. This time I will let the crowds go do that while I am looking out over the ocean with a drink in my hand in jacuzzi on an empty Serenity Deck. Sounds like heaven 😍 to me...I won't even miss Hell 😈. A well written post. Thanks for taking the time to post your thoughts. When we first started cruising, our cruise selection was totally itinerary drives, so we got off to explore every port. But we now, occasionally, take a cruise simply to get away and relax. We have a B2B booked for this winter, and I think we will likely only leave the ship in 2 of the Ports on the first cruise, and none on the second. We much prefer lying by the pool, sipping on an included beverage, and not having to deal with crowds, annoying vendors, and finding sand in places God never intended. We could have just gone to an AI resort on one of the islands, but quite frankly the cruises were cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenM Posted August 5, 2019 #196 Share Posted August 5, 2019 3 hours ago, clo said: Been about that long for us also but also loved it. Quite charming - especially for Florida. Cat We loved it. We went on a disney cruise when our kids were knee high to grasshoppers. Went to Sloppy Joes (Of course its commercialised, what did anyone possibly expect?), loved it, had a couple of drinks, then we wandered past Hemmingways house, then onto a beach near the navel base. Then wandered back to the ship, with very tired kids. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckiestmanonearth Posted August 5, 2019 Author #197 Share Posted August 5, 2019 On 8/4/2019 at 5:56 PM, 1980dory said: I think cruise lines would be well advised to study this thread for strategic planning purposes. It's surprising how many people are burned out with the caribbean. I think the market will remain for those in the cold north to go to the sunny areas and for those new cruisers who have never been there. But will this eventually change the demand for caribbean cruises as more and more people can say that they've been there and done that? The cruise lines need to figure out that variety is the spice of life. I agree with your assessment that current market demand likely means no big changes but the cruise line that starts offering different port options will start to win over customers and survive in the long run 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clo Posted August 5, 2019 #198 Share Posted August 5, 2019 15 minutes ago, Luckiestmanonearth said: The cruise lines need to figure out that variety is the spice of life. I agree with your assessment that current market demand likely means no big changes but the cruise line that starts offering different port options will start to win over customers and survive in the long run Agree 100%. I'd never heard of Oceania until I looked to see if there's a cruise from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted August 6, 2019 #199 Share Posted August 6, 2019 (edited) On 8/4/2019 at 2:49 PM, clo said: With respect the thread IS about when you DON'T leave the ship. Oops, Sorry Edited August 6, 2019 by sail7seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1980dory Posted August 6, 2019 #200 Share Posted August 6, 2019 9 hours ago, sail7seas said: Oops, Sorry Also refer to post #23 for when clo DOES leave the ship. What was that they say about glass houses? The speech police are watching your every move. Watch your step, sail7. You're being watched, very closely. Don't let it happen again. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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