OhCheck Posted February 20, 2013 #1 Share Posted February 20, 2013 My girlfriend and I have been on 3 RCI cruises so far, and are trying to decide on our next! Here are what we have done so far: Majesty - Nassau, CocoCay, Key West Mariner - Roatan, Belize City, Cozumel Freedom - CocoCay, St. Thomas, St. Maartan We prefer something 4-7 nights. We both agree'd the cruise on the Majesty was too short. We need to leave out of the US, try to keep airfare prices reasonable. We could save a little drive to NJ or out of Baltimore. What would you suggest next and why? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted February 20, 2013 #2 Share Posted February 20, 2013 If by leaving out of the US you are including Puerto Rico then I would consider a southern Caribbean itinerary on Adventure. The southern islands are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticktoneer Posted February 20, 2013 #3 Share Posted February 20, 2013 If by leaving out of the US you are including Puerto Rico then I would consider a southern Caribbean itinerary on Adventure. The southern islands are awesome. I was just going to type the same suggestion :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted February 20, 2013 #4 Share Posted February 20, 2013 What they ^^^^^^^^ said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctcruiser1721 Posted February 20, 2013 #5 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Southern is very nice but if you've never been to Labadee, I would suggest a Western sailing on Oasis or Allure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted February 21, 2013 #6 Share Posted February 21, 2013 How about a Bermuda cruise from Cape Liberty on Explorer or from Baltimore on Enchantment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaflamingo Posted February 21, 2013 #7 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Try a New England cruise in the fall. Supposed to be very nice and they go out of the North East. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueScaisJe Posted February 21, 2013 #8 Share Posted February 21, 2013 How about a Bermuda cruise from Cape Liberty on Explorer or from Baltimore on Enchantment? Second vote for Bermuda! Beautiful island, and a change from the same old-same old Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blonde1981 Posted February 21, 2013 #9 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Well I would go with Southern Caribbean but if you need cheaper I would love to visit Bermuda at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhCheck Posted February 21, 2013 Author #10 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Second vote for Bermuda! Beautiful island, and a change from the same old-same old Caribbean. I am not sure about being docked in one place for so long. I like the southern caribbean idea, not thrilled about leaving out of San Juan though. How are the locals in Bermuda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted February 21, 2013 #11 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Do the Freedom Labadee, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Cozumel. You probably won't find any voyages that you have not been to at least one island. After a few more caribbean cruises you won't find hardly any places that you have not been yet.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker954 Posted February 21, 2013 #12 Share Posted February 21, 2013 if you want to keep costs down by sailing out of NJ or Baltimore with caribbean flare, you are stuck with Explore or Enchantment, but neither is "stuck". Both are nice. Freedom is a great ship, but you'll have the expense of flying to Orlando and then an expensive shuttle to/from canaveral. If you've done the Majesty already, don't do that again; try a better ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DragonOfTheSeas Posted February 21, 2013 #13 Share Posted February 21, 2013 How are the locals in Bermuda? You are kidding, right? They are friendly, speak English, and many are quite wealthy. The island is clean and relatively safe. It is not a third world island. Bermuda is a really beautiful place to visit. There are many things to see. The transportation system is esay to use and inexpensive. [buses and ferries] The Beaches are good for swimming and snorkeling. There are many hiking paths. We enjoyed looking at the lighthouses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Teeara Posted February 21, 2013 #14 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I agree with OceanBoy about Southern Caribbean out of Puerto Rico. That was a fantastic cruise! Will also agree with Papaflamingo about the Canada/New England cruise. Any time of the year is gorgeous, but those fall foliage cruises are spectacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin MarcnFran Posted February 21, 2013 #15 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Watch for SW to have one of their big fare reduction sales. Fly from EWR to SEA and do an Alaska sailing our of Seattle. We've been to Bermuda 8 times and hope to go again this year. Happy planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelo7 Posted February 22, 2013 #16 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I was just going to type the same suggestion :-) Me too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted February 22, 2013 #17 Share Posted February 22, 2013 There is a Southern Carribean out of Ft Lauderdale too! We just did one in December. Mariner out of Galveston if you like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinny Posted February 22, 2013 #18 Share Posted February 22, 2013 8 Day Independence of the Seas St. Maarten, St. Kitts, San Juan, and Labadee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtopia Posted February 22, 2013 #19 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I was going to suggest Southern Caribbean as well; I'll be doing my first one in September because I've heard good things about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted February 22, 2013 #20 Share Posted February 22, 2013 You've got some great choices here. Southern Caribbean out of San Juan offers a port-intensive itinerary with new-to-you places to visit. Explorer out of New Jersey is great too. We did their 9 night itinerary to Bermuda, Labadee, San Juan and St. Maarten. Their 5 and 7 day itineraries to Bermuda only are wonderful. Also, Canada/NE in the fall is different, and very lovely (we went in late August, so the weather was still warm, but not Caribbean hot/humid). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted2 Posted February 23, 2013 #21 Share Posted February 23, 2013 What time of year are you able to cruise? In the summer there are fewer choices than in the fall and winter months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted February 23, 2013 #22 Share Posted February 23, 2013 How about Falmouth, Grand Cayman and Cozumel on either the Mariner out of Galveston or Navigator out of New Orleans. In 2014 The Navigator goes to Galveston and New Orleans gets the Serenade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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