East vs. West Caribbean

[dacsmom]

We did the Freedom Eastern in February and loved it. I prefer Eastern anyway, I really like all the ports. Our FOS cruise left out of Port Canaveral BTW.

[sjb317]

St Martin is my favorite island so I would choose Eastern over Western. I personally don't care to ever go to Jamaica again.

 

Sherri:)

[will work to cruise]

We prefer the Eastern/Southern itineraries. Really enjoyed the Southern out of San Juan.

[georgiaguy]

Yes I saw that I had done that right after I submitted the poll. Cant seem to find a way to edit it.

[Familygoboston]

I voted FOS, western, but that's just 'cause I haven't done Western in a while and would like to do Labadee again, and prefer more port days. But hey this is your cruise!:p

 

I'd only do Western again if I got both Cozumel and GC with Labadee, otherwise, I'd prefer Eastern, because I do like St Martin. :D

[georgiaguy]

Yeah Labadee is a big part of why I am interested in the Western. Actually it would be no question if Labadee was in the Eastern instead of Cococay.

[riclop]

Love eastern.

[Bbandeegrl]

We LOVE Labadee and I'm a fan of St Thomas also. Both have great beach-related options. St Thomas is fun to be toured around by bus (can't beat the view and famous banana daiquiri at the top of the hill) and there are lots of fun activities to do at Labadee (zip line, wave runners, parasailing, beach-bumming).

 

 

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[Tagong]

Indy 8 day is and Eastern route that hits Labadee. That's why I went with this itinerary.

 

 

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[bigque]

I have been to Cococay & St. Maarten. I did Freedom Western last year. I am not a fan of the 3 sea days which is why I chose Western and I am also trying to do different iteneraries each time I cruise before I repeat one. I am planning Southen next with St. Thomas in the itenerary.

[georgiaguy]

Also curious about the Western on the Navigator since it just came out of dry dock. Followed some of it and looks like they just refurbished a lot.

[C2174]

True, you would get the Navigator newly re-furbed, but I really like St Maarten and St Thomas. I would also consider leaving from Puerto Rico if the airfare is comperable. It was for us. While the ship was mostly Spanish speaking, the ports were wonderful. I do think that it had too many ports though.. would have loved a sea day on the way back too. :-)

[georgiaguy]

Southern Caribbean is amazing but I really want to try one of the bigger ships. I worked on ships the size of the Jewel and want to experience the bigger ones.

[RealDeal]

I would pick anything b/4 Western out of Galveston. Have done it & would never do it again. Really didn't like Roatan or Belize & getting to Galveston from the airport was long & expensive.

 

Eastern is definitely "prettier," but I've come to really enjoy Cozumel.

[georgiaguy]

Pulled the trigger tonight and picked the Eastern on Freedom in September. Very excited!

[Robinola]

Did Eastern last two years in a row. St Martin's Maho Beach is a must see!

 

Doing Western this year:

 

Labadee (beach day), Jamaica(Hilton Rose Hall Resort*looks wonderful!),

Cozumel (Mr Sanchos*lots of great write ups, going to have fish do my pedicure in their spa!), Grand Caymen (Seven Mile Beach). It's gonna be great! Jet skiing, Paddle boarding, etc. etc.

[kruzerci]

Freedom eastern. Easy choice!

[bilyclub]

Love Labadee. Cozumel, ok.....Falmouth, a good day on an semi-empty ship. As for the Eastern, there recently was a pic posted of Maho and it was a zoo, ie wall to wall people.

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[tntornadox]

Love Labadee. Cozumel, ok.....Falmouth, a good day on an semi-empty ship. As for the Eastern, there recently was a pic posted of Maho and it was a zoo, ie wall to wall people.

 

The island was overcrowded for sure when I was on FOS a few weeks ago. We were in port with P&O's Ventura, Celebrity Reflection, Westerdam, Oasis, Carnival Dream and Norwegian Gem. It was absolutely ridiculous how many people flooded into town!

[Robinola]

The island was overcrowded for sure when I was on FOS a few weeks ago. We were in port with P&O's Ventura, Celebrity Reflection, Westerdam, Oasis, Carnival Dream and Norwegian Gem. It was absolutely ridiculous how many people flooded into town!

 

I saw that picture! It sure didn't look like that when I was there last year!

[georgiaguy]

Well when we go most of those ships wont even be in the Caribbean so shouldnt be a problem for us.