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Curacao & Aruba Is it worth it?

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My mother been to Aruba several times and Curacao once before. She's gonna on a cruise that's stopping at both of those island again in April. She loves both of those island she said they're beautiful. I think it worth to go there.

 

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heatherbean

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So glad to read so many positive reviews for these 2 ports. We just has to rebook after our Splendor cruise got cancelled. We debated between Eastern Caribbean & Southern Caribbean. All ports would be new for us and we were leaning Eastern. However, since the Southern seemed to cost more, we went with that considering Carnival would honor our Splendor cruise rate. Now I have the Eastern Caribbean on my, vacation list for 2016!! :)

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PortSideCruzan

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I have been to most eastern and western ports several times. Also been to St Kitts and St Lucia.

I'm thinking about heading south again. Would you say that Aruba and Curacao are just another beach ports or something not to be missed?

 

Thanks

 

Hi Geovet :)

 

Aruba & Curacao are terrific ports! Carnival Breeze is

going there, as well as Jamaica also..

 

I was just taking a peek at a B2B itinerary, 6 day voyage

and an 8 day voyage in 2015:

 

Feb 8 - Miami

Feb 9 - Sea

Feb 10 - Jamaica

Feb 11 - Grand Cayman

Feb 12 - Cozumel

Feb 13 - Sea

Feb 14 - Miami (Turnaround Day)

Feb 15 - Sea

Feb 16 - Sea

Feb 17 - Aruba

Feb 18 - Curacao

Feb 19 - Sea

Feb 20 - Grand Turk

Feb 21 - Sea

Feb 22 - Miami

:)

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DKNYC

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Bonaire is pretty much without peer when it comes to snorkeling and diving. Absolutely incredible! There are cruises that go there, you just have to go with another line.

 

Found a repositioning cruise on RCI going to all 3 (Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao) next November 1st from Bayonne NJ on Explorer of the seas. Thought that was unique so I booked it. Will be my first time to Bonaire and Curacao.

Denise

 

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Found a repositioning cruise on RCI going to all 3 (Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao) next November 1st from Bayonne NJ on Explorer of the seas. Thought that was unique so I booked it. Will be my first time to Bonaire and Curacao.

Denise

 

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Cruises used to go to Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao but for some reason eliminated Bonaire.

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Found a repositioning cruise on RCI going to all 3 (Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao) next November 1st from Bayonne NJ on Explorer of the seas. Thought that was unique so I booked it. Will be my first time to Bonaire and Curacao.

Denise

 

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Oh that's a beautiful itinerary! I just looked at it, too bad we can't do a 14-day cruise until DD is out of school. Hoping Royal Caribbean has more cruises to the ABC islands!

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Vanessa L

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Thanks for all the replies! We are headed to Aruba and Curacao in August 2014 on the Breeze. I've been all over the Caribbean and have grown bored with it. Will be happy to visit new ports and enjoy those extra sea days coming home :D Dread the Breeze but looking forward to the new islands!

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Fla Senior

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Thanks for all the replies! We are headed to Aruba and Curacao in August 2014 on the Breeze. I've been all over the Caribbean and have grown bored with it. Will be happy to visit new ports and enjoy those extra sea days coming home :D Dread the Breeze but looking forward to the new islands!

 

We were somewhat skeptical of the Breeze as well. But it turned out to be our favorite ship. The traffic flow is great. Only crowded areas were the casino and the gym. Food options are unreal. (stay away from the eggs at buffet) Best are Guys, Blue Iguana, Italian rest for lunch (free) and wings in Red Frog Pub ($3.33), Sea day brunch and Fat Boys BBQ. You will have a great cruise with wonderful ports. Enjoy!

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The Breeze waterworks looks like fun during the day, as far as nighttime entertainment, that may be lacking.

 

We aren't fans of sea days and found that ships leaving San Juan were much cheaper than Miami for Southern Caribbean routes, which helps in cost differential to flying further south to SJ and a pre-cruise hotel.

 

Would love a 7 day cruise from SJ to Tortola and the 3 ABC islands.

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MDSue

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Not yet. There aren't any large vessels visiting Bonaire. But the island is well worth seeing (if only for the hundreds and hundreds of flamingos at the Goto Lake).

 

We visited there on a Princess cruise - a great snorkeling island!

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yes,the Caribbean Princess stops in Bonaire, sailing from San Juan. It is a great port so unspoiled and beautiful. While speaking to people there they said the port doesn't want a lot of ship traffic, they get their tourists fr.om all over the world that stay on the island without the crowds. it was pretty funny they called us the 'pod people'' from the ship. if anyone gets the chance to visit you will enjoy it. i love the Southern Caribbean ports so much more than Eastern or Western Caribbean.

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One of the funniest things we saw on a cruise was in Curacao. We kept seeing people get back on the ship with boxes (about a case of beer size). Stopped and asked what???? Turns out it was wheels of gouda cheese. My DH had to stop at a pier store and buy a wheel. Doesn't need refrigeration until opened. Took it home in checked luggage. It was so good, but I still see DH going back on ship with "wheel" on his shoulder. At least he didn't try to take a whole box home. LOL

Lib

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What is the name of the casino and where is it located in relation to where the ship is docked...

 

The Crystal and Seaport are co-owned. Both are an easy walk from the docks. Dutch Pankoeke House is super, too. At rear of Renaissance Mall, across a small street from Seaport Casino. Enjoy!

 

 

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DKNYC

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Oh that's a beautiful itinerary! I just looked at it, too bad we can't do a 14-day cruise until DD is out of school. Hoping Royal Caribbean has more cruises to the ABC islands!

 

Since it's a repositioning cruise it had to stop at one of them (PVSA of 1886), but I considered the other 2 a bonus. Of course that makes it a longer cruise as you mentioned.

Denise

 

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Aruba is one place you'll always remember.

 

One thing you do NOT see is a population of unhappy, impoverished people.

 

Another you will NOT see are people walking up to you trying to sell something you don't want.

 

NO filth or trash on their awesome beaches.

 

NO lack of public transportation......plenty of clean busses.

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