cruise cruise cruise Posted August 10, 2013 #1 Share Posted August 10, 2013 We want to take the kids (8 and 10) to visit and explore a fort. Which port has the better choice? also curious about snorkeling-- St Kitts, San Juan, St Martin or Labadee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted August 10, 2013 #2 Share Posted August 10, 2013 The fort in St. Kitts is nice, but both of the ones in San Juan dwarf it. Go to El Morro in San Juan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanBound Posted August 11, 2013 #3 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Upon arrival in San Juan we immediately headed for San Cristobal Fortress on foot (which is almost straight up the hill from the port). Then on to El Moro Castle via the city wall walkway by the sea. El Moro is the more impressive fort, but if you go to San Cristobal first, you'll learn a lot more about what you're looking at. Both were really cool to visit. Very impressive, massive, structures. Cost is $3.00 per person for each site, or $5.00 per person for both sites. Don't make the mistake of hiring a taxi. It is pretty easy to walk around town as places are closer than they appear on maps. Highly recommend visits to both. (Check out the restrooms in El Moro. You won't find a restroom anywhere with better views). In St. Kitts, we spent an hour at Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park which sets atop a volcanic cone that is 800 feet high and offers 360-degree panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and neighboring islands. Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park is a World Heritage Site. ($8.00 entrance fee). The Fortress is indeed impressive. I could have easily spent 4 hours exploring this impressive site. All three are well worth your visit. Visit the forts at your first port and if your family enjoys it, hit up the forts at your other port as well. More "Secrets of the Caribbean": http://www.lavasurfer.com/info/caribbean-secrets.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise cruise cruise Posted August 11, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted August 11, 2013 thank you both for your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted August 12, 2013 #5 Share Posted August 12, 2013 San Juan, for sure. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted August 12, 2013 #6 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Well, I've "done" all three and I plan on doing all three again on consecutive days in November. I'm not a history or military buff but there's just something about old forts that I love. Thenford Grey does a very good island tour on St Kitts that includes the fort, the batik factory and a beach stop (where snorkeling may be available). I rarely do repeat tours, but I enjoyed both his and Levi Baron's in Dominica so much when I sailed Victory from San Juan that I'm touring with both again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribbeanBound Posted August 13, 2013 #7 Share Posted August 13, 2013 NCTribeFan... My sentiments exactly! We need to travel together sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish1c Posted August 19, 2013 #8 Share Posted August 19, 2013 The fort in San Juan has been a bit more "modernized" with some handrails etc. The fort in St. Kitts is still pretty rough & I'd be a bit nervous that my young children would fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DragonOfTheSeas Posted August 19, 2013 #9 Share Posted August 19, 2013 All three are well worth your visit. Visit the forts at your first port and if your family enjoys it, hit up the forts at your other port as well. I agree that all three are well worth the visit. I think El Moro in San Juan is the most child friendly fort. there is a large grassy are in front that is frequently used to fly kites. If it is a weekend you will see families on the grass. . . .and since it is a National Park you have all the amenities you would expect. Brimstone Hill in St Kitts is a different kind of fort. It is smaller in area. . but, to get to the top [for the best views] there is a steep climb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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