n2cruisin2 Posted June 10, 2008 #1 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Someone posted a new thread asking what is your favorite port. Got me to thinking.....I wonder if there are any ports that are your least favorite----those ports that are perhaps required or that you hope will be taken all the itinerary list. So, then, what port if any didn't you like and/or you would be quite happy to never see again? What makes it a "least favorite" port in your opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G'ma Posted June 10, 2008 #2 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I love them all. If there is a port that I've been to over and over again, I just stay onboard. Each island has it's own atmosphere, it's own personality. If one is a good traveler, one will view them all with an open mind and an understanding that once you leave home, things won't be the same. I cruise because I love to be at sea. Don't care where the ship is going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikesgirl Posted June 10, 2008 #3 Share Posted June 10, 2008 We've been cruising for 15 years and have yet to repeat a port of call. Frankly, there's so much to see in the world, I couldn't imagine doing the same cruise again and again to the point of where the ports would become mundane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamomo Posted June 10, 2008 #4 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I'll be the first to say there are a couple of ports that I don't care if I ever go to again.The first is Cozumel. ALthough we had a great excursion to Passion Island, I didn't not like Cozumel itself. In the shopping areas, the shop keepers are very annoying, following you down the street trying to get you to go in their shop, even when you have politely said "no thanks". If it were just a few it would not be so bad, but it was constant. We like to wander along and stop in to look around stores that interest us, but hate to be badgered. The other is Ensenada. It's a "nothing " place.There was nothing appealing anywhere we went. At least the shopkeepers were not so bothersome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamboatin Posted June 10, 2008 #5 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Mo'Bay would be my first choice. Second, anyother port in Jamaica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 10, 2008 #6 Share Posted June 10, 2008 OK...let me see...ports that I have been to that I would not want to go back to on another cruise... 1. Caracas, Venezuela AKA La Guaira, Venezuela 2. Jamaica - all ports 3. Haiti - Labadee 4. Grenada 5. San Juan, Puerto Rico 6. Martinique On the other hand, I have been to the following ports and look forward to going back again and again 1. Bermuda - All Ports 2. Aruba 3. Cayman Islands 4. St Maarten 5. St Thomas / St John 6. Turks / Caicos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted June 10, 2008 #7 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Caracas, Venezuela Cartagena, Columbia Montego Bay, Jamaica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrowgirl Posted June 10, 2008 #8 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Not want to go to/go back to: 1.) Caracas, Venezuela 2.) Jamaica 3.) St. Maarten Would go back to in a flash: 1.) Grenada 2.) San Juan, Puerto Rico 3.) Aruba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxjulzxx Posted June 10, 2008 #9 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Would not want to go back to Progresso, Mexico! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinbuddy Posted June 10, 2008 #10 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I think St. Thomas should be taken off. :eek: I have a reason, calm down. We always spend way too much money there. In Feb we dropped over $1000.00 on jewelry in one store, Majestic Jewellers. OK we got great deals but still. :D Just kidding, I love St. Thomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaerobear Posted June 10, 2008 #11 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Any port in the Caribbean. Most are dirty and to much pressure to buy buy buy. Sailing in that area is always a great time to stay onboard and enjoy the empty ship. We never actually book a cruise to the caribbean, but sometimes the TransAtlantic or South America cruises tend to stop in the area. Bermuda is not bad though. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sppunk Posted June 10, 2008 #12 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Cartagena, Columbia This hurts my soul. :( Cartagena has such a wonderful history, nice people and outstanding attractions - it is truly one of the more unique ports of call in the Caribbean / Northern South America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4WINGDINGS Posted June 10, 2008 #13 Share Posted June 10, 2008 St. Maarten. Granted we've only completed one cruise, but none in our party liked this port of call. Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrj Posted June 10, 2008 #14 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I guess its all a matter of opinion based on individual tastes. My wife and I have fun just about anywhere, probably because I do extensive homework even though some things you just can't plan for. We cruise with an understanding that there will be a few things that might not be perfect. Our most appealing port is St. Maarten/St. Marten Our least appealing port is Nassau But, I'd go back to Nassau in a second if I could if it was on a cruise route that we got a deal on. Anyway, Happy Cruising !!! Enjoy Life !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forensic Posted June 10, 2008 #15 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Caracas, Venezuela Cartagena, Columbia Montego Bay, Jamaica We visited Cartagena, Columbia for the first time last November and LOVED it we cannot wait to go back again. We did the City Tour which was wonderful! The City was beautiful, the people were pushy trying to sell their items, but I just looked them in the eye and plainly said NO and they went on to the next person. We bought a few souvenirs and are planning a land trip back. Have not been to Jamaica and hope not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted June 11, 2008 #16 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Jamaica (any port) Ensenada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeFamily Posted June 11, 2008 #17 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I'm done with San Juan. For me, it's a been there/done that place; and done it twice now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvery Seas Cruiser Posted June 11, 2008 #18 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Grand Cayman: Only because of the tendering situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldog Posted June 11, 2008 #19 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Any Caribbean port with more than two ships there in port on one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Gypsy Posted June 11, 2008 #20 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Victoria, BC, Canada - Not because it is a bad port, just overdone. I know it is a port many people love. But, we have done many coastal cruises (we live in Seattle) and they always stop in Victoria. We haven't gone ashore on our last three stops in Victoria. Our next coastal cruise in October is stopping in Victoria and we are staying onboard. There are many beautiful places in this area and I hope they see some cruise business soon. IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasetf Posted June 11, 2008 #21 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Roatan, Honduras Nassau Montego Bay Mazatlan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Morgsmom Posted June 11, 2008 #22 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Roatan any port in Jamaica I wasn't crazy about Belize either... guess I am more of an "Eastern Caribbean" gal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moniquet Posted June 11, 2008 #23 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I like nearly all the ports (as soon as I get away from the Port area!). Only one I really don't like is Cozumel, no character just purpose built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parody Posted June 11, 2008 #24 Share Posted June 11, 2008 http://www.usatoday.com/travel/cruises/item.aspx?type=blog&ak=51131936.blog&csp=Travel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseapril Posted June 11, 2008 #25 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Caracas, (La Guaira) Venezuela- not a safe place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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