bubbadogmom Posted December 2, 2015 #1 Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) Hi, me again :) Looking at a southern Caribbean 7 night on Summit. I'm deciding between which 2 cruises we should take - I'm also reading on the port boards but looking for more input too. They are both on Summit - out of San Juan. Cruise #1 - Dec 3/16 St Croix USVI Fort Du France Roseau, Dominca Bassattere, St Kitts Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas (we've been here) Cruise #2 - Nov 12/16 Bridgetown Barbados Castries, St Lucia St Johns, Antigua Phillipsberg, St Maarten (we've been here) Charlotte Amalie St Thomas (we've been here) Edited December 2, 2015 by bubbadogmom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2trvlnow Posted December 2, 2015 #2 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Hi, me again :) Looking at a southern Caribbean 7 night on Summit. I'm deciding between which 2 cruises we should take - I'm also reading on the port boards but looking for more input too. They are both on Summit - out of San Juan. Cruise #1 - Dec 3/16 St Croix USVI Fort Du France Roseau, Dominca Bassattere, St Kitts Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas (we've been here) Cruise #2 - Nov 12/16 Bridgetown Barbados Castries, St Lucia St Johns, Antigua Phillipsberg, St Maarten (we've been here) Charlotte Amalie St Thomas (we've been here) We did Cruise 2 on the Summit in March of this year. We loved it even if Barbados was the only new port for us. I have been to all the ports on Cruise 1. I really loved Dominica. It is probably my favorite port in the Caribbean. I don't think you can go wrong with either one. Maybe it you told us what types of things you like to do in port we might be able to tell you which one we think offers the best of what you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangerinebunny Posted December 2, 2015 #3 Share Posted December 2, 2015 We're doing one of the two soon and we've very pleased with the shore excursions available both from X and privately. You might also want to read up on those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaroni Posted December 2, 2015 #4 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I would say #2 for me....love Barbados...st. Lucia for the pitons and Antigua beaches...though both are good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted December 3, 2015 #5 Share Posted December 3, 2015 We've done most of these ports, some several times. I'd be inclined to go with #2, but would be happy with either. What day of the week is Fort du France scheduled for? I ask because there is limited activity on Sunday. That would further influence my decision in favour of #2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted December 3, 2015 #6 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Cruise #1 - Dec 3/16St Croix USVI Fort Du France Roseau, Dominca Bassattere, St Kitts Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas (we've been here) Our pick would be #1. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadancer Posted December 3, 2015 #7 Share Posted December 3, 2015 #1 for us we just did it and we fell in love with St Kitts . So much so we are planning to go back and spend a week. Ymmv but it was great for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted December 3, 2015 #8 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Hard choice... choice 1 Dominica is beautiful....not typical Carib port...very natural.not sure of recent storm impact. We enjoy St Kitts. St Croix held no appeal...disappointing, esp where ship docks. never been to the other port yet..going in Jan.looks nice choice 2..That's what I'd pick all great ports.. Which dates work best for you for airfare, hotel etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratixman Posted December 3, 2015 #9 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Having been to all these ports I would say the two itineraries are a tossup for us. Dominica and Martinique are less commonly stopped at by cruises so itinerary #1 might have some attraction for that reason. Plus, Dominica is really environmentally unique (a gorgeous rain forested volcanic island) compared to many other islands. Martinique is actually a French department (like a US state) and not just a colonial possession so one gets a quite bit more flavor of France than on other islands. Itinerary #2 main attractions for us would be Barbados and St. Lucia. Either itinerary is really good so I don't think you can go wrong with either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted December 3, 2015 #10 Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) We've done all the listed ports and like them all. Martinique was our least favorite. If we had to only choose one of the itineraries it would be itinerary number 2. However we do a B2B Cruise. Good luck with your decision. Can't go wrong with either itinerary. Edited December 3, 2015 by davekathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted December 3, 2015 #11 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Why not do both? One now and one later? That's what we're doing. We've been to a lot of the ports, but there's so much to see on some of them that they're worth repeating. You can't go wrong with either itinerary so go with whatever sail date works out best for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NanaChar Posted December 3, 2015 #12 Share Posted December 3, 2015 We did Dominica in February and did a Zodiac whale watching tour. BEST excursion ever! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangerinebunny Posted December 3, 2015 #13 Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) We did Dominica in February and did a Zodiac whale watching tour. BEST excursion ever! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk So glad you said that. We're signed up for a Roseau whale watch next week. Edited December 3, 2015 by tangerinebunny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbadogmom Posted December 9, 2015 Author #14 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Thanks so much everyone. The airfare I can't get at yet - too early. I can now get the hotel I wanted (Embassy Suites) on either date, so I'm open - I don't know - I might just toss a coin now. Everyone seems to like them both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted December 9, 2015 #15 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Thanks so much everyone. The airfare I can't get at yet - too early. I can now get the hotel I wanted (Embassy Suites) on either date, so I'm open - I don't know - I might just toss a coin now. Everyone seems to like them both! Can't go wrong with either itinerary. Embassy Suites is a good choice. There is a Publix Supermarket around the corner that has everything you forgot plus wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaRob Posted December 9, 2015 #16 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Thanks so much everyone. The airfare I can't get at yet - too early. I can now get the hotel I wanted (Embassy Suites) on either date, so I'm open - I don't know - I might just toss a coin now. Everyone seems to like them both! I like the idea that was posted of B2B if you just stayed on the ship is the 2nd week close to the other itinerary? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbadogmom Posted December 9, 2015 Author #17 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I like the idea that was posted of B2B if you just stayed on the ship is the 2nd week close to the other itinerary? ;) I wish!! ;) But no. A 7 day cruise is the max I can do unfortunately. Limited vacation time - plus, I love my mom but after 9 days - that's enough! lol Although now I'm not sure if I can even do this cruise :( My plan - which isn't looking good, was to fly down on the Thursday - stay 2 nights, (at the lovely Embassy Suites) then the cruise was Saturday to Saturday, and fly home right after. BUT - I really REALLY don't want to have connecting flights/stops. Many of what I've seen make for crazy long days, like 12 -18 hours. That's just too long for my mom. I have options for flights but it does not look good. WestJet was looking promising with a non-stop flight and a decent price, but they only fly on Saturdays, and I won't risk flying in the day of the cruise. I can fly out of Detroit too, but I don't see any non stops. Of course this is all a guessing game at this time because the cruise is November 2016 and flights aren't released that far yet, but I'm just looking at current flights now and Feb/March to see the flight patterns. I'll just keep looking.....and cross my fingers that I find air that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail8 Posted December 9, 2015 #18 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Done both several times and would pick number 2 lots to do at every port. Gail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbsmith78 Posted December 9, 2015 #19 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I wish!! ;) But no. A 7 day cruise is the max I can do unfortunately. Limited vacation time - plus, I love my mom but after 9 days - that's enough! lol Although now I'm not sure if I can even do this cruise :( My plan - which isn't looking good, was to fly down on the Thursday - stay 2 nights, (at the lovely Embassy Suites) then the cruise was Saturday to Saturday, and fly home right after. BUT - I really REALLY don't want to have connecting flights/stops. Many of what I've seen make for crazy long days, like 12 -18 hours. That's just too long for my mom. I have options for flights but it does not look good. WestJet was looking promising with a non-stop flight and a decent price, but they only fly on Saturdays, and I won't risk flying in the day of the cruise. I can fly out of Detroit too, but I don't see any non stops. Of course this is all a guessing game at this time because the cruise is November 2016 and flights aren't released that far yet, but I'm just looking at current flights now and Feb/March to see the flight patterns. I'll just keep looking.....and cross my fingers that I find air that works. What if you broke the flight home over 2 days, having an overnight layover somewhere on the way home? I've had to do this a couple times for trips and it doesn't work out too bad, the airline will only check your luggage to the overnight stop so you have everything with you and you can usually get a decent airport hotel with free shuttle fairly cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Sixth? Posted December 9, 2015 #20 Share Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) What if you broke the flight home over 2 days, having an overnight layover somewhere on the way home? I've had to do this a couple times for trips and it doesn't work out too bad, the airline will only check your luggage to the overnight stop so you have everything with you and you can usually get a decent airport hotel with free shuttle fairly cheap. I've done that a number of times. It makes a great vacation even greater think about it. In fact two days is not enough often. Edited December 9, 2015 by A Sixth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not2old Posted December 9, 2015 #21 Share Posted December 9, 2015 We would pick #2 The Jolly Beach club in Antigua has a beautiful beach with breathtaking colors of blue water and the Calabazza catamaran snorkel and swim with the turtles trip in Barbados is the best! Gina caters to the older folks and her crew couldn't be nicer-google Calabazza cruises in Barbados. The Antigua beach has the nicest "miniature" sea shells, we bring some home each time we go.... Happy choosing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzmund Posted December 10, 2015 #22 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Done both, #2 was our favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upwarduk Posted December 10, 2015 #23 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Defiantly #1 for me, as we've done #2 x3. However, it's too far for me to fly just for 1 week. Which does your Mum favour? I would think she ought to be asked for her imput, if she is paying her way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayehall Posted December 10, 2015 #24 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Hi, me again :) Looking at a southern Caribbean 7 night on Summit. I'm deciding between which 2 cruises we should take - I'm also reading on the port boards but looking for more input too. They are both on Summit - out of San Juan. Cruise #1 - Dec 3/16 St Croix USVI Fort Du France Roseau, Dominca Bassattere, St Kitts Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas (we've been here) Cruise #2 - Nov 12/16 Bridgetown Barbados Castries, St Lucia St Johns, Antigua Phillipsberg, St Maarten (we've been here) Charlotte Amalie St Thomas (we've been here) Do #2 but sail on Nov 26, 2016. Then you can sail with me!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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