Considering a cruise.....

CigarNut · 10-14-2015, 11:51 AM

It depends upon whether you are planning to do something on your own in port, or if you are going with a cruise-line-provided excursion. I prefer the latter, because although a little costly, the excursion people work with the cruise line to ensure that you are back in port on time**. Also, the cruise lines make sure that the excursion vendors meet their standards.

My wife and son did a sailboat racing excursion in St. Maarten and really enjoyed it. I did an island tour with my younger son that was also very good. At other times we also just walked around on our own -- sightseeing and shopping.

We did an island tour on St. Thomas that was also pretty good -- very scenic island. We also had time for sightseeing on our own and shopping.

In Puerto Rico my wife did a Zip-Line excursion and I went on a tour of the Bicardi Rum distillery. Was a great tour. Afterwards we both had time to do some sightseeing and shopping.

All of these ports are great places to visit. What cruise line are you on (or considering)?

** - This is important because if an excursion finishes late, the ship will wait. If you are on your own and late, the ship will leave without you.

10-14-2015, 11:51 AM	#2
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Considering a cruise..... It depends upon whether you are planning to do something on your own in port, or if you are going with a cruise-line-provided excursion. I prefer the latter, because although a little costly, the excursion people work with the cruise line to ensure that you are back in port on time. Also, the cruise lines make sure that the excursion vendors meet their standards. My wife and son did a sailboat racing excursion in St. Maarten and really enjoyed it. I did an island tour with my younger son that was also very good. At other times we also just walked around on our own -- sightseeing and shopping. We did an island tour on St. Thomas that was also pretty good -- very scenic island. We also had time for sightseeing on our own and shopping. In Puerto Rico my wife did a Zip-Line excursion and I went on a tour of the Bicardi Rum distillery. Was a great tour. Afterwards we both had time to do some sightseeing and shopping. All of these ports are great places to visit. What cruise line are you on (or considering)? - This is important because if an excursion finishes late, the ship will wait. If you are on your own and late, the ship will leave without you. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.