Eastern or Western Caribbean cruise?

[lionking1969]

My wife and I are planning a 7 day cruise for the first of July and we are trying to decide on where to go.... Eatern Caribbean (Key West, Nassau, Freeport) or Western Caribbean (Jamaica, Grand Caymans, Cozumel) and which ship to sail on, Carnival conquest or magic. I would appreciate any advise you could give us, the pros and cons of each. Thanks

[mrsfuzzmo]

While I LOVE Key West, Freeport and Nassau are too really poopy ports, in my opinion. Out of those two itineraries.....Western would be my choice. I LOVE Grand Cayman, Cozumel is a ton of fun and Jamaica (if you like adventures) is a blast.

[cruisinmimiof3]

I totally agree with above poster. I have done western two times, eatern once, just last month. Next is the southern, but out of those two it would be Western for a third time. Poopie ports is very good description!

[Ashland]

Have you considered an eastern caribbean cruise on any other cruiseline ? I would suggest one that offers St Maarten & St Thomas.

[cb at sea]

I would suggest the same thing....Nassau and Freeport aren't favorites! St. Thomas and St. Maarten are nice!

[leaveitallbehind]

I would suggest the same thing....Nassau and Freeport aren't favorites! St. Thomas and St. Maarten are nice!

 

...agreed as well and to the suggestion about considering cruise lines that would offer those itineraries, RCI has good itineraries - and ship options - for both. And both itineraries are good - better do each one!

[lionking1969]

Thank you for helping me with this, I would love to go to St. Thomas or St. Maarteen but this time I will have to leave out of Galveston so it looks like it will be western caribbean on Carnival magic. Thanks again