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I'm going to have to look up some Southern Caribbean cruises.

We both really like a laid-back atmosphere without pushy vendors. One reason I really disliked Jamaica was that all the street vendors were so pushy and I generally felt uncomfortable.

What are similar ports to Grand Cayman? In terms of cleanliness, very easy-going, not a lot of street vendors trying to sell you cheap merchandise.

The whole specialty restaurant thing just blows my mind. The Breeze had a steakhouse that was about $40 per person and it just irritates me. We ate at the main dining room for dinner, usually just snacked on the little fast food joints for lunch, and had the morning buffet for breakfast.

As far as drink packages, we might have to do that next time as we definitely spent quite a bit on drinks.

In terms of cruise companies, who would everyone recommend for a Southern Caribbean voyage? Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, or maybe something like Celebrity or MSC?

Hello,

Somewhat of a newbie cruiser here. I've done two cruises in the past, one aboard the Carnival Sensation many years ago and the other aboard the Carnival Breeze in 2015. Both were Western Caribbean cruises visiting Ochos Rios, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel.

I'm planning a third cruise this coming January with a friend. I'm thinking I'd like to do something different, probably still Caribbean for about 7/8 days or so. What are some really nice ports to visit? We loved visiting Grand Cayman but really didn't care for Jamaica. We appreciated how clean and safe we felt in Grand Cayman while Jamaica felt quite a bit dirtier and a bit less safe.

We've also enjoyed Carnival as a cruise line but we want to try something different...probably Norwegian or Royal Caribbean this time. Any recommendations on a great ship? We tend to like larger ships with a lot of activities and choices.

While money isn't necessarily an object, I also hate being nickle-and-dimed for everything. I want to pay one price and then be able to enjoy all the amenities without being charged a fee for this, that, and the other thing.

We're both 26 years old if that helps.

Any recommendations would be appreciated for ships, destinations, etc.