What is your LEAST favorite Caribbean port of call?

[Cruising89143]

Since we have the thread going right now about the island of Jamaica, I thought that I would start a poll to see what Caribbean port of call the Cruise Critic readers find as their least favorite. So which Caribbean port of call is your LEAST favorite? The poll will allow you to pick more than one port.

[Janet524]

It's a tie -- Jamaica and St. Thomas.

[lauren0309]

Jamaica and then Nassau.

[FLACRUISER99]

I don't like OTHER

[Rancher Dave]

Nassau and Jamaica pretty well tie. Nassau was exciting the first time...no more...Jamaica just too much pushy folks bugging us...

[teajak]

Jamaica and then Nassau.

We totally agree!!

[suezyq50]

Nassau. I would like to try Freeport. Never been there.

[DebCatLady]

I picked OTHER for Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic. Some call it Casa de Crapo, and for a good reason. Nothing to do anywhere near where you dock.

[halos]

haven't been to jamaica yet, so nassau got my vote.

[PhinsAndGills]

See, I actually LOVE Jamaica, but I know I'm a rarity! ;)

 

I voted for OTHER because my least favorite cruise ship port is actually one of my FAVORITE places in the world - Key West. It is, without a doubt, more of a long-weekend place than a few-hours place.

[wrp96]

See, I actually LOVE Jamaica, but I know I'm a rarity! ;)

 

 

I too loved Jamaica.

 

My least favorites are Nassau and Grand Cayman.

[suzyed]

I picked OTHER for Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic. Some call it Casa de Crapo, and for a good reason. Nothing to do anywhere near where you dock.

Surprised to hear that. We actually liked it and there was a cool little town that had nice shops and decent places to eat nearby.

Now that I think of it, we were on a Carnival ship, so maybe it docks in a different place.

We were told it was unsafe to go off the beaten path, so we took an amphibian boat tour...went around the town and then down the river, it was "rustic", but fun! They were pouring rum and cokes for us as soon as we got on the boat, my daughters (16 & 19 at the time) just looked at each other and said "It is so 9 o'oclock in the morning" :rolleyes:

[joan_al]

Spent some time in St. Thomas in the late 60's and revisited it in 2007. Very disappointed in the filth all over the place.

[katyjeka]

St. Thomas without a doubt. We try to avoid cruises that stop here whenever possible. The beach was crowded and not very clean.

[VegasRealtor]

I second this! We were anchored in Montego Bay in '68 and actually lost an anchor and a bunch of chain - we were caught in a sudden storm and couldn't hoist anchor before it was too late!! Ocho Rios and Montego Bay were great ports in those days!;)

 

Dave

Spent some time in St. Thomas in the late 60's and revisited it in 2007. Very disappointed in the filth all over the place.

[mompolo]

I'm probably not in the majority - but I don't really care for any of the "private" islands. I find sand and beaches very boring - I prefer the hustle and bustle of any little town.

 

I also like Ocho Rio - it's my favorite place to buy jewelry!!

[Bax]

Martinique is undoubtedly the WORST Caribbean port we have ever visited. We disliked it so much that we went back a SECOND time just to make sure.

[cb at sea]

We love St. Thomas, since you can go to St. John where the beaches are simply GORGEOUS!!!!!

Nassau is a great port to stay on the ship--I've found little there that charms me!

[pcur]

We are soooooo bored with Costa Maya. Actually, we don't consider it or Cozumel as Caribbean: they are Mexiribbean to us.

 

We like Nassau, St. Thomas, and are so-so about Martinique. Jamaica is also on our bad list: we stay on the ship.

[halos]

I have to say that I am astonished that a couple people have posted that they hated St Thomas..one even calling it flithy.....:eek:

not my experience at all.

 

Megan's Bay was probably one of the nicest caribbean beaches I've seen. I thought it was magnificent.

 

 

 

[Cruiser Forever]

Nassau and Jamaica pretty well tie. Nassau was exciting the first time...no more...Jamaica just too much pushy folks bugging us...

 

 

EXACTLY!!! Those Jamaican don't let up. Enough already. If I say NO I mean it.:mad: I will not return there. EVER

[Snoozeman]

I guess that's why they have variety, Peggy. Costa Maya is one of my favorites. Looking forward to it reopening.:)

[whyrlygig]

We really don't like Nassau. The last two times we were there, we remained on the ship. So, that is what I voted for. Haven't been to Jamaica but am not eager to go. From reports here and from friends who have been, sounds like a good place to miss.

[scarlett1021]

Labadee gets my vote. I don't like any part of it... boring! At least the other places have excursions offered... more than snorkeling and water-skiing. My least favorite place, and the one that always ends up on our itinerary. :-(

[alscottg]

Belize and Costa Maya The worst two ports. We took a cab to "downtown" in Belize, and there were more goats than people. In Costa Maya the only thing to do was to go swimming in the pool at the port.

 

we love Grand Cayman and St. Thomas. Friendly people and clean islands.