honeymoon recomendations/ help

[lou2003k]

Ok so this will be my 3rd RC cruise - first on Independence ( Italian Med )second on Rhapsody ( Greek Isles ).

 

We have decided to get married in October 2017 in Santorini in Greece.

 

Were then hoping to honeymoon in the states due tot he time of year trying to find somewhere reasonable weather wise so thought Florida for a wee - 10 days , hire a car drive around etc ( we've been once before ) and then a Carribean cruise from Fort Lauderdale

 

so ... advice required are we crazy to cruise in October - Hurricane season?

 

and any recommendations of itinerary's would be great? So far I've seen a few on the RC website that tie in o.k - any opinions / suggestions?

 

Ship: Allure of the Seas 15/10

 

Itinerary: Fort Lauderdale - Florida  Nassau - Bahamas  Charlotte Amalie - St. Thomas  Philipsburg - St. Maarten

 

 

 

Ship: Harmony of the Seas 14/10

 

Itinerary: Fort Lauderdale - Florida  Charlotte Amalie - St. Thomas  San Juan - Puerto Rico  Labadee - Haiti

 

 

 

 

Ship: Harmony of the Seas 21/10

 

Itinerary: Fort Lauderdale - Florida  Labadee - Haiti  Falmouth - Jamaica  Cozumel - Mexico

 

 

 

Ship: Allure of the Seas 22/10

 

Itinerary: Fort Lauderdale - Florida  Labadee - Haiti  Falmouth - Jamaica  Cozumel - Mexico

Edited August 5, 2016 by lou2003k

[Merion_Mom]

Ok so this will be my 3rd RC cruise - first on Independence ( Italian Med )second on Rhapsody ( Greek Isles ).

 

We have decided to get married in October 2017 in Santorini in Greece.

 

Were then hoping to honeymoon in the states due tot he time of year trying to find somewhere reasonable weather wise so thought Florida for a wee - 10 days , hire a car drive around etc ( we've been once before ) and then a Carribean cruise from Fort Lauderdale

 

so ... advice required are we crazy to cruise in October - Hurricane season?

 

and any recommendations of itinerary's would be great? So far I've seen a few on the RC website that tie in o.k - any opinions / suggestions?

 

Ship: Allure of the Seas 15/10

 

Itinerary: Fort Lauderdale - Florida  Nassau - Bahamas  Charlotte Amalie - St. Thomas  Philipsburg - St. Maarten

 

 

 

Ship: Harmony of the Seas 14/10

 

Itinerary: Fort Lauderdale - Florida  Charlotte Amalie - St. Thomas  San Juan - Puerto Rico  Labadee - Haiti

 

 

 

 

Ship: Harmony of the Seas 21/10

 

Itinerary: Fort Lauderdale - Florida  Labadee - Haiti  Falmouth - Jamaica  Cozumel - Mexico

 

 

 

Ship: Allure of the Seas 22/10

 

Itinerary: Fort Lauderdale - Florida  Labadee - Haiti  Falmouth - Jamaica  Cozumel - Mexico

 

Nothing wrong with cruising in October. If there is a storm, the Captain will take you to other ports.

 

All of those cruises would be lovely for a honeymoon. I think that you should compare price and go with that.

 

:)

[IsanTom]

Don't worry about the weather. Plan your honeymoon based on the activities of the ship and ports of call! Have a great time!

[lou2003k]

Prices are pretty much the same so no difference there , im pulling towards the one including the Bahamas on the allure , haven't heard good things about Haiti and don't fancy Cozumel ..

[Merion_Mom]

Prices are pretty much the same so no difference there , im pulling towards the one including the Bahamas on the allure , haven't heard good things about Haiti and don't fancy Cozumel ..

 

A different take on those ports:

 

Haiti is the private port of Labadee and it is LOVELY. Just a fabulous beach day.

 

I love Cozumel - so much to do; so many different ways to spend the day.

 

Bahamas? feh

[lou2003k]

A different take on those ports:

 

Haiti is the private port of Labadee and it is LOVELY. Just a fabulous beach day.

 

I love Cozumel - so much to do; so many different ways to spend the day.

 

Bahamas? feh

 

thanks for your comments that's why I came on here wanted to get opinions from people that have actually been and enjoyed or not enjoyed them . I googled the private beach in Haiti looks lovely with water sports which I enjoy. Someone advised me Cozumel was really run down? and the plus of those cruises is they include Jamaica and from looking online that port looks fantastic!

[Merion_Mom]

thanks for your comments that's why I came on here wanted to get opinions from people that have actually been and enjoyed or not enjoyed them . I googled the private beach in Haiti looks lovely with water sports which I enjoy. Someone advised me Cozumel was really run down? and the plus of those cruises is they include Jamaica and from looking online that port looks fantastic!

 

There are many wonderful and lovely places to visit in Jamaica. Just PLEASE do not stay in the artificial port area!!!

 

Jamaica forum

 

Run down? Not sure what that person means. There are wonderful beaches. There are all sorts of active things to do. There is a wonderful (and safe) drinking excursion that I have done. http://www.cozumelbarhop.com It's a good shopping port, too.

 

Cozumel forum

[lou2003k]

ooooh I've found a new option :

 

 

12 nights - Beantown & Beaches Cruise

 

20 October 2017 - 01 November 2017

 

Ship: Serenade of the Seas

 

PORTS OF CALL: Boston - Massachusetts  Charlotte Amalie - St. Thomas  Philipsburg - St. Maarten  Castries - St. Lucia  Willemstad - Curacao  Oranjestad - Aruba  Fort Lauderdale - Florida

 

 

could do a few night new York pre cruise and then maybe a few night florida after??

 

any opinions on that one?

[cb at sea]

The Bahamas are NOT Caribbean Islands..they are in the Atlantic...

[NECruiser83]

ooooh I've found a new option :

 

 

12 nights - Beantown & Beaches Cruise

 

20 October 2017 - 01 November 2017

 

Ship: Serenade of the Seas

 

PORTS OF CALL: Boston - Massachusetts  Charlotte Amalie - St. Thomas  Philipsburg - St. Maarten  Castries - St. Lucia  Willemstad - Curacao  Oranjestad - Aruba  Fort Lauderdale - Florida

 

 

could do a few night new York pre cruise and then maybe a few night florida after??

 

any opinions on that one?

 

This sounds like a wonderful cruise!! I live about an hour from Boston, you may want to consider staying on Boston, it is beautiful that time of year. That is a very unique itinerary!!! Downside could be that Serenade is a much smaller ship than the Oasis class, but that's not always a bad thing! 😆

[Merion_Mom]

ooooh I've found a new option :

 

 

12 nights - Beantown & Beaches Cruise

 

20 October 2017 - 01 November 2017

 

Ship: Serenade of the Seas

 

PORTS OF CALL: Boston - Massachusetts  Charlotte Amalie - St. Thomas  Philipsburg - St. Maarten  Castries - St. Lucia  Willemstad - Curacao  Oranjestad - Aruba  Fort Lauderdale - Florida

 

 

could do a few night new York pre cruise and then maybe a few night florida after??

 

any opinions on that one?

 

That is a fabulous cruise. Have you priced it? It's usually extremely popular, and thus very expensive, particularly at this point. (long after it was first released)

[nekzaadvakil]

The Allure of the Seas is an amazing Ship, we just finished the Eastern Caribbean cruise on her in May (link to detailed review with lots of pictures of ship and ports are in my signature below)

 

The beaches of St Thomas and St Maarten are really good, ideal for a vacation with your new spouse.

 

Can't go wrong with any of the ones you've shortlisted. See where you get the best price.

[lou2003k]

This sounds like a wonderful cruise!! I live about an hour from Boston, you may want to consider staying on Boston, it is beautiful that time of year. That is a very unique itinerary!!! Downside could be that Serenade is a much smaller ship than the Oasis class, but that's not always a bad thing!

 

Yeah we thought maybe boston for a few nights pre cruise would be a nice possibility also.

 

Serenade looks to have what we need , we were on the Rhapsody which I believe is a smaller class ship and thought that also adequate so im sure the serenade would also be fine. The stops look fantastic

[lou2003k]

The Allure of the Seas is an amazing Ship, we just finished the Eastern Caribbean cruise on her in May (link to detailed review with lots of pictures of ship and ports are in my signature below)

 

The beaches of St Thomas and St Maarten are really good, ideal for a vacation with your new spouse.

 

Can't go wrong with any of the ones you've shortlisted. See where you get the best price.

 

thanks for this your review is fantastic and very helpful :-)

[Merion_Mom]

Yeah we thought maybe boston for a few nights pre cruise would be a nice possibility also.

 

Serenade looks to have what we need , we were on the Rhapsody which I believe is a smaller class ship and thought that also adequate so im sure the serenade would also be fine. The stops look fantastic

 

If you liked the Rhapsody, you will be ECSTATIC on the Serenade. :)

[lou2003k]

That is a fabulous cruise. Have you priced it? It's usually extremely popular, and thus very expensive, particularly at this point. (long after it was first released)

 

I have priced it and your right it is almost double the other cruises but its almost double the length and has way more stops so still appealing. I Guess for honeymoon its a once in a lifetime ( hopefully haha) thing so don't mind spending a little more. I checked and looks like a lot of balconys still available also getting 25% off a balcony room with our member status so that's a pretty good deal.

[Lordnlkon]

Look at the cruise out of San Juan on the adventure. You get to do almost all the best ports in the Caribbean on that itinerary. I personally don't like the smaller ships so wouldn't do the serenade cruise, some people love them though. I need more to do than just eat and drink.

[lou2003k]

If you liked the Rhapsody, you will be ECSTATIC on the Serenade. :)

 

fab , I loved the independence but still enjoyed the rhapsody so im thinking the serenade will have a bit of both , aslong as theres an adults pool , food , drink and a casino and the odd good show then im sold on any ship :)

[lou2003k]

Look at the cruise out of San Juan on the adventure. You get to do almost all the best ports in the Caribbean on that itinerary. I personally don't like the smaller ships so wouldn't do the serenade cruise, some people love them though. I need more to do than just eat and drink.

 

I had discounted San Juan just because its not easy for me to get to from Scotland at that time of year :-(

[NECruiser83]

I have priced it and your right it is almost double the other cruises but its almost double the length and has way more stops so still appealing. I Guess for honeymoon its a once in a lifetime ( hopefully haha) thing so don't mind spending a little more. I checked and looks like a lot of balconys still available also getting 25% off a balcony room with our member status so that's a pretty good deal.

 

I agree, double the length, and you are celebrating your honeymoon. I'm putting my official vote in for Serenade! 😀

[lou2003k]

I agree, double the length, and you are celebrating your honeymoon. I'm putting my official vote in for Serenade!

 

yeeey im thinking this could be the one then . Any must see areas / things in boston? and what kind of Boston weather can we expect around that time. This cruise is also tail end of hurricane season so im hoping I encounter good weather onboard :-)

[Clarea]

I had discounted San Juan just because its not easy for me to get to from Scotland at that time of year :-(

Interesting you should say that because we notice a good number of UK folks on Adventure. Non-scientific, but it seems to be a higher proportion than on Florida based cruises.

[lou2003k]

Interesting you should say that because we notice a good number of UK folks on Adventure. Non-scientific, but it seems to be a higher proportion than on Florida based cruises.

 

maybe from England based counties they get all the good flights and cheap ones. Not so from Scotland unfortunately But il certainly take a look :)

[TrishRip]

ooooh I've found a new option :

 

 

12 nights - Beantown & Beaches Cruise

 

20 October 2017 - 01 November 2017

 

Ship: Serenade of the Seas

 

PORTS OF CALL: Boston - Massachusetts  Charlotte Amalie - St. Thomas  Philipsburg - St. Maarten  Castries - St. Lucia  Willemstad - Curacao  Oranjestad - Aruba  Fort Lauderdale - Florida

 

 

could do a few night new York pre cruise and then maybe a few night florida after??

 

any opinions on that one?

 

I think this would be an awesome cruise for you! WE did our honeymoon on the Vision. The smaller ships are so perfect for a honeymoon, but then that is just our opinion!!! But, whichever you choose, congratulations!

[lou2003k]

I think this would be an awesome cruise for you! WE did our honeymoon on the Vision. The smaller ships are so perfect for a honeymoon, but then that is just our opinion!!! But, whichever you choose, congratulations!

 

thanks so much !

 

im thinking after the rhapsody we wont find the Serenade to small :)