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What to do in these ports?
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I've found a cruise that I really want to do (instead of my Carnival Conquest B2B in December) Tell me what you liked and disliked about each of these ports. Also, include any extra info you want about each port. If I choose this cruise, I'll spend at least 1 day precruise in San Juan. San Juan St Maarten St Kitts Antigua St Lucia Barbados Margarite Island (Venezuela) Curacao Aruba Thanx! LES! -- To email me privately, please remove YOUR CLOTHES OURCLOTHES If you experience.... .... lasting more than 4 hours... .... ALERT THE MEDIA!!!! |
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"Babie" wrote:
Hey folks! I've found a cruise that I really want to do (instead of my Carnival Conquest B2B in December) Tell me what you liked and disliked about each of these ports. Also, include any extra info you want about each port. You Asked For It. If I choose this cruise, I'll spend at least 1 day precruise in San Juan. San Juan In San Juan, I hired a private guide who drove us and two other couples out to the El Yunque rain forest. http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/737f3/#TL Then she took us to http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/73802/#TL Old San Juan and Fort Cristobal and gave us (just the two of us) a guided tour. This cost us no more than the cruise ship tours would have cost for just one of those places. I haven't gotten to El Morro yet. Last time we went, there was just a short time on shore so we didn't get off because it was quite hot and humid. Some people don't like Old San Juan or they've been there so much that they are bored of it. The other problem with San Juan is the traffic. It takes almost longer to drive to places than to walk. St Maarten We had two ships's tours in St. Maartin. One of them I hated http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/739f3/#TL (Discover St. Martin). Most people went on this tour and it was mostly stops for shopping. It also lasted longer than advertised. It almost didn't get back before the afternoon tour. I loved the afternoon tour http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/73af8/#TL which was on the Natural Wonders. A lot of people do the beach here. Next time we go, we are renting a car. St Kitts We took the train tour via the cruise line. It was one of the highlights of the trip. http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/8a1af/#TL Antigua St Lucia Have not yet been to Antigua or St. Lucia Barbados We've been to Barbados three times. I have even more information than I do about Bermuda, so you'll have to read about it here. http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/4a9c6/9b7/ We did take a ships tours on one of the visits. http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/8aecd/#TL Margarite Island (Venezuela) Have not been here. Curacao The Willemstad Trolley tour is very good. http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/73bc2/#TL We also took the tour that went to the Hato Caves (hot and a lot of steps), the Curacao Museum and Seniors Curacao which is where the authentic Curacao liqueur is made. They also stopped on the top of the bridge over the harbor for us to take pictures which was worth the whole tour. http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/73b8e/#TL The second time we went, I just walked into town to see the pontoon bridge which was off being repaired when we were there the first time. http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/8ae6d/#TL I think we are taking another tour the next time we come here going to different places. Aruba We've been to Aruba twice - the first time I took the catamaran sailboat snorkeling tour of Wreck of the Antilla (forgettable), and Bob took the Town and Country Tour which included the lighthouse, the Natural Bridge the biggest most famous one of which has fallen down, the Bushirbana Gold Mill ruins, and the Casibari Rock Formation. http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/73b8a/#TL The second time, we rented a car and drove around on our own http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/8aec8/#TL I think next time we will just go out into town. |
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Rosalie B. wrote: Curacao The Willemstad Trolley tour is very good. http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/73bc2/#TL We also took the tour that went to the Hato Caves (hot and a lot of steps), the Curacao Museum and Seniors Curacao which is where the authentic Curacao liqueur is made. They also stopped on the top of the bridge over the harbor for us to take pictures which was worth the whole tour. http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/73b8e/#TL The second time we went, I just walked into town to see the pontoon bridge which was off being repaired when we were there the first time. http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/8ae6d/#TL I think we are taking another tour the next time we come here going to different places. The first time we were in Curacao we did the Trolley tour and enjoyed it. One of the highlights for us was visiting the Mikve Israel Emanual Synagogue, very interesting to see. There is also a museum there. The second time we were there we walked around and did a little shopping. After shoping we sat in one of the outdoor restaurants along the water, watched the pontoon bridge opening and closing again. Also watching different ships sailing just a few feet away from us. Food and drink were good, service was friendly, but the view was the best. Here is a link to our pictures from Curacao: http://travel.webshots.com/photo/210...14545039MTVjyx There are also some pictures from Aruba in that same album. San Juan you might want to visit the Barcardi Rum factory. We went on our own, but there is also usually a ships tour. If you haven't been to San Juan before be sure to go to El Morro. We are going to St. Lucia in Jan., our first time there and we have a Whale Watching excursion booked. sue |
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"Babie" wrote in message Here's my opinions, for what they are worth: If I choose this cruise, I'll spend at least 1 day precruise in San Juan. San Juan We spent three days in OSJ, precruise. We booked a room at the Caribe Hilton via Priceline. There is a lot to do and see in OSJ. We were never bored, and did a LOT of walking and exploring. There is only one bad area near El Moro (La Perla) that should be avoided. If you go anytime near Christmas OSJ is decorated and there is a lot of night festivities. On the other hand, a lot of folks hate Puerto Rico. St Lucia One of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. We did the land and sea tour through the cruiseline: included a trip to the drive in volcano, tour of the island including a fishing village, tour of a "working" plantation, meal and a catamaran ride with beach time. Barbados Hired a private taxi for the two us for an escorted tour of the island. Another beautiful island! |
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On Oct 19, 8:14?am, Rosalie B. wrote:
"Babie" wrote: Hey folks! I've found a cruise that I really want to do (instead of my Carnival Conquest B2B in December) Tell me what you liked and disliked about each of these ports. Also, include any extra info you want about each port. You Asked For It. If I choose this cruise, I'll spend at least 1 day precruise in San Juan. San Juan In San Juan, I hired a private guide who drove us and two other couples out to the El Yunque rain forest.http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/737f3/#TL Then she took us tohttp://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/73802/#TL Old San Juan and Fort Cristobal and gave us (just the two of us) a guided tour. This cost us no more than the cruise ship tours would have cost for just one of those places. I haven't gotten to El Morro yet. Last time we went, there was just a short time on shore so we didn't get off because it was quite hot and humid. Some people don't like Old San Juan or they've been there so much that they are bored of it. The other problem with San Juan is the traffic. It takes almost longer to drive to places than to walk. St Maarten We had two ships's tours in St. Maartin. One of them I hatedhttp://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/739f3/#TL(Discover St. Martin). Most people went on this tour and it was mostly stops for shopping. It also lasted longer than advertised. It almost didn't get back before the afternoon tour. I loved the afternoon tourhttp://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/73af8/#TLwhich was on the Natural Wonders. A lot of people do the beach here. Next time we go, we are renting a car. St Kitts We took the train tour via the cruise line. It was one of the highlights of the trip.http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/8a1af/#TL Antigua St Lucia Have not yet been to Antigua or St. Lucia Barbados We've been to Barbados three times. I have even more information than I do about Bermuda, so you'll have to read about it here.http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/4a9c6/9b7/ We did take a ships tours on one of the visits.http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/8aecd/#TL Margarite Island (Venezuela) Have not been here. Curacao The Willemstad Trolley tour is very good.http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/73bc2/#TLWe also took the tour that went to the Hato Caves (hot and a lot of steps), the Curacao Museum and Seniors Curacao which is where the authentic Curacao liqueur is made. They also stopped on the top of the bridge over the harbor for us to take pictures which was worth the whole tour.http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/73b8e/#TL The second time we went, I just walked into town to see the pontoon bridge which was off being repaired when we were there the first time.http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/8ae6d/#TL I think we are taking another tour the next time we come here going to different places. Aruba We've been to Aruba twice - the first time I took the catamaran sailboat snorkeling tour of Wreck of the Antilla (forgettable), and Bob took the Town and Country Tour which included the lighthouse, the Natural Bridge the biggest most famous one of which has fallen down, the Bushirbana Gold Mill ruins, and the Casibari Rock Formation.http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/73b8a/#TL The second time, we rented a car and drove around on our ownhttp://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/8aec8/#TL I think next time we will just go out into town. Thanks, Rosalie, for this very informative post. I agree that a trip to El Yunque is a must. I hope you get a chance to see El Morro one of these days. One question on Aruba... Did you see the Antilla from one of those half-submerged boats that allows you to photograph underwater critters? If so, did you take any photos and how did they turn out? (I bought a roll of 800 ASA film just for this purpose.) ~Anka |
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Anka wrote:
On Oct 19, 8:14?am, Rosalie B. wrote: Aruba We've been to Aruba twice - the first time I took the catamaran sailboat snorkeling tour of Wreck of the Antilla (forgettable), and Bob took the Town and Country Tour which included the lighthouse, the Natural Bridge the biggest most famous one of which has fallen down, the Bushirbana Gold Mill ruins, and the Casibari Rock Formation.http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/73b8a/#TL The second time, we rented a car and drove around on our ownhttp://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/8aec8/#TL I think next time we will just go out into town. Thanks, Rosalie, for this very informative post. I agree that a trip to El Yunque is a must. I hope you get a chance to see El Morro one of these days. I didn't go that time because there was such a long walk to get to it. I did get some photos of it from the ship when we came into port. http://p.vtourist.com/2435078-El_Mor...t-San_Juan.jpg One question on Aruba... Did you see the Antilla from one of those half-submerged boats that allows you to photograph underwater critters? If so, did you take any photos and how did they turn out? (I bought a roll of 800 ASA film just for this purpose.) ~Anka No I did not go in a submarine or glass bottomed boat. It was a catamaran sailboat where we snorkeled the wreck. I had a regular scuba diving camera The first item on this page has 5 photos that I took with that camera while snorkeling. The second item has pictures of the boat. http://www12.virtualtourist.com/m/4a9c6/ab1/d/ |
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