Rare Trish Traveler Posted February 14, 2015 #1 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Carnival Breeze to St. Thomas, Antigua, San Juan and Nassau. So which island should I find the best liquor prices for purchases to take home? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallyho8 Posted February 14, 2015 #2 Share Posted February 14, 2015 St. Thomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtytwo Posted February 14, 2015 #3 Share Posted February 14, 2015 St. Thomas for sure. But, compared to a few years ago, the prices have gone up a good bit, at least on Scotch and premium liquors. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arpie05 Posted February 14, 2015 #4 Share Posted February 14, 2015 There is a difference. Post in ports question. I know someone on one of mine explained that it was cheaper to buy on certain islands. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwalk03 Posted February 14, 2015 #5 Share Posted February 14, 2015 St. Thomas for sure! Also if you purchase in St. Thomas you are allowed 5 liters pp duty free when you return to the US, instead of the usual 1 liter per person if you purchase anywhere else in the Caribbean. (6 liters per person is allowed if the 6th liter is a product of the USVI) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wikoffclan Posted February 14, 2015 #6 Share Posted February 14, 2015 San Juan for us! Right inside the port building was a shop (January 2014) with Buy One Get TWO Free!! Bought 1 bottle of Canadian whiskey, got 1 free, then 1 free bottle of a flavored liquor (Coconut rum, Vanilla Kaluha, etc.) We took our 6 bottles on ship and then were so thrilled with the deal, we went back and got 6 more. We declared all on our customs form, but were not asked to pay duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love my grandkids Posted February 14, 2015 #7 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Look at pricing on the ship before you get to ports. They will adjust pricing based on where the ship is going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dork42775 Posted February 14, 2015 #8 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Look at pricing on the ship before you get to ports. They will adjust pricing based on where the ship is going. I have always heard that the ship will price match anyone with a picture . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger-pr Posted February 14, 2015 #9 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I have always heard that the ship will price match anyone with a picture . If you have proof of a price, the ship will match it. Also, San Juan has NO limit on any type of purchase since it's a US territory not covered under the US Customs merchandise allotment for the Caribbean. The three main places to buy at SJ are at the pier (inside), at CVS across the street near the pier and Supermax supermarket near Plaza de Armas. Prices outside the terminal might not be competitive with the store inside and you WILL have to pay a 7% sales tax. So, YMMV... If not intending to buy anything over 6 litres, St. Thomas would be your best bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaner64 Posted February 14, 2015 #10 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Does anyone know the price of Grey Goose in St Thomas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dioxide45 Posted February 14, 2015 #11 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I know that the OP is not going to St Maarten, but I have found that they seem to have the best prices for what we usually buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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