camNaud Posted March 19, 2008 #1 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Can anyone assist us with suggestions for tours and must see and do places of intrest in this port? Any information would be apprieciated. Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfb Posted March 20, 2008 #2 Share Posted March 20, 2008 We had a great day in Cartagena in January. We arranged a private tour through Lee Miles and we can highly recommend him. There is more to see than you can in a one day cruise visit, so think about what you like and dislike and Lee can help you customize a tour. He owns a jewelry store in Cartagena, but if like us you don't want to visit it, no problem, you don't have to visit it or any other stores. Here is a link to our journal of that day: http://journals.aol.com/dfriia/circle-south-america-2008-aboard/entries/2008/01/09/day-5-tuesday-jan-8-cartagena-columbia/1747 You'll have a great time, Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie1 Posted March 20, 2008 #3 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I would be very careful in Columbia. My son and I stopped there 4 years ago, the poverty is saddening. You see police with submachine guns, the drug trade is dangerous. I would highly recommend using the ships tours. Good luck but be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camNaud Posted March 20, 2008 Author #4 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Debbie, thanks for the link to your journal. I'm going to take some time out later to read it in full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Bear Posted March 21, 2008 #5 Share Posted March 21, 2008 We had a great day in Cartagena in January. We arranged a private tour through Lee Miles and we can highly recommend him. There is more to see than you can in a one day cruise visit, so think about what you like and dislike and Lee can help you customize a tour. He owns a jewelry store in Cartagena, but if like us you don't want to visit it, no problem, you don't have to visit it or any other stores. Here is a link to our journal of that day:http://journals.aol.com/dfriia/circle-south-america-2008-aboard/entries/2008/01/09/day-5-tuesday-jan-8-cartagena-columbia/1747 You'll have a great time, Debbie Thanks for posting...great photos.....we have a tour booked with Lee this April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2552phxcrzr Posted March 21, 2008 #6 Share Posted March 21, 2008 We were in Cartagena December 2007. Our experience was nothing like what Eddie1 posted. Had a terrific time wandering the streets of the Walled City on a four-hour walking tour that included the Castillo (took a cab there). Cartagena was one of the highlights of the cruise for us. Photos are at: http://eenusa.smugmug.com/gallery/4079278_CPMaa#237626127 Short review is at http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=650142 (post 6) on the Colombia Board. You'll find the recent experience of others there as well. One word about Christian Martinez - not sure I can unconditionally recommend him anymore even though he did well by us. He has been a no-show for two other people. Search for his name on the Colombia Board, read the other reviews, and make your own decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandover Posted March 28, 2008 #7 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Just to thank Debbie and family for the link to their journal. It has kept me engrossed for several hours with much useful info & tips ready to make use of for next year on our B2B Buenos Aires/Fort Lauderdale. Thanks again and the pictures were fantastic. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfb Posted March 28, 2008 #8 Share Posted March 28, 2008 You're welcome all! Glad we could be helpful. If anyone has any questions, I'll be happy to try to answer them. If not, enjoy your cruises! Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzcruisers Posted May 7, 2009 #9 Share Posted May 7, 2009 The links to your journal were shut down by AOL. How does one get in touch with Lee Miles? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfb Posted May 7, 2009 #10 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Well, you're right AOL did shut down their Journals feature. Here is a new link. http://circle-south-america-2008-aboard.blogspot.com/2008/01/day-5-tuesday-jan-8-cartagena-columbia.html (Check out http://www.DestinationCartagena.com and http://www.misteremerald.com/ if you wish for more info. Lee's email address is leland@misteremerald.com ) Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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