snowwmax Posted August 2, 2010 #1 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Hi There, My wife and I are seriously considering a short 5 day Carribbean cruise in January 2011 to get away from the winter of Boston. We plan on flying in the night before - mostly because it is going to be the winter and the weather could cause delays.... My choices right now are both on Celebrity (our favorite cruise line) and are out of Miami. Part of the decision is also because decent frequent flier tickets are available.. Roatan, Honduras, Cozumel, Mexico OR Ocho Rios, Jamaica, George Town, Grand Cayman We really plan to just relax.. Any ideas on which is a better itinerary? Thanks!-Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzaholic41 Posted August 2, 2010 #2 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Definitely the Roatan itinerary. I rate Cozumel and Grand Cayman about the same. However, Roatan is leaps and bounds better than Ocho Rios. Heck, almost any port is better than Ocho Rios. Are they both on the same ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowwmax Posted August 2, 2010 Author #3 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Definitely the Roatan itinerary. I rate Cozumel and Grand Cayman about the same. However, Roatan is leaps and bounds better than Ocho Rios. Heck, almost any port is better than Ocho Rios. Are they both on the same ship? Yes, both are on the Celebrity Century. I have heard that the Dunn River Falls at Ocho Rios are pretty cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzaholic41 Posted August 2, 2010 #4 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I have heard that the Dunn River Falls at Ocho Rios are pretty cool The falls are beautiful. The problem is, that's where everyone goes. It is very crowded. You are constantly accosted by vendors and drug dealers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted August 2, 2010 #5 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Yes, both are on the Celebrity Century. I have heard that the Dunn River Falls at Ocho Rios are pretty cool Yes the falls are beautiful. but every ship now offers that excursion. There are several congo lines going up at the same time. There are times when it is MOBBED!! I wouldn;t even think of that tour any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted August 2, 2010 #6 Share Posted August 2, 2010 We have been to all those ports multiple times. Definitely would chose the cruise with Roatan on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted August 2, 2010 #7 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Another vote for Roatan route. I was there for the first time this past Spring. It's one of my favorites. Ocho, well, not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted August 3, 2010 #8 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I would go with the Roatan Route. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck eh? Posted August 7, 2010 #9 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Another vote for Roatan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowwmax Posted August 8, 2010 Author #10 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Thanks everyone for your input - I booked the Cozumel / Roatan route on Thursday -Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjcruiser Posted August 10, 2010 #11 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I have done both, and both were great itineraries. I guess a big part would be the number of sea days, time in port, and what excursions you're interested in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowwmax Posted August 10, 2010 Author #12 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I have done both, and both were great itineraries. I guess a big part would be the number of sea days, time in port, and what excursions you're interested in. Both have the same basic itinerary, withgood arrival times / lengths in port Day 0 Miami Day 1 Sea Day 2 Roatan or Ocho Rios Day 3 Cozumel or Georgetown Day 4 Sea Day 5 Miami After reading these replies and some of the horror stories on here and tripadvisor... Roatan/Cozumel was the better choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambini Posted August 10, 2010 #13 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Roatan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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