Which cruise?

[Cinderelley]

I am trying to decide between a round trip cruise to Hawaii or an Eastern/Western Caribbean cruise. Has anyone done either of those? Which is better and why?

[Lindsey310]

We haven't done either cruise wise but we have flown to Maui Hawaii last year, and vacation in the Caribbean every year.

I would do the roundtrip Hawaii if you can stand being on the boat that long. I got a little motion sickness/seasick on the Disney dream cruise and that one was only 5 days/4 nights.:ill:
Hawaii is so beautiful and it is a must see. You can go to the Caribbean any time. :cheers:

[DizneyRox]

While Hawaii is still on my bucket list, it's on there as a destination, not a voyage. While I LOVE cruising, I think I would rather spend my time on the island than on the way to/from there. In the Caribbean, there are a ton of Islands to see.

If your looking for a nice long trip, the Panama Canal is a great cruise. You see a little of both sides and I do feel the Atlantic side of the voyage is a little better in terms of sights. Love Costa Rica though, I'd go back there or a 'normal' vacation in a heart beat.

Southern Caribbean is a nice trp as well, I don't care much for Western Caribbean ports of call.

So, my vote would be Caribban...

[Cinderelley]

lol One vote for each.

[BrerGnat]

Caribbean.

I wouldn't enjoy a cruise around Hawaii. Like Rox, I'd like to actually EXPLORE Hawaii. That is not a "port" destination like most other cruises. Plus, there really aren't any great cruises doing Hawaii sailings.

You have a LOT of choice in cruise ships/lines going to the Caribbean, as well as many different itineraries to choose from.

I prefer Eastern/Southern Caribbean to Western, personally.

[Cinderelley]

Hmmm. Two of you said you would prefer other Caribbean destinations than western. Why is that?

[DizneyRox]

There's a ton of choices Eastern/Southern. Western seems to be the same itinerary regardless.

My better half says unless they stop at St Thomas it ain't a vacation. :confused:

Which all boils down to personal preference I guess. We don't even look at Western Itineraries though, it's like those weeks just don't exist.

[BrerGnat]

Hmmm. Two of you said you would prefer other Caribbean destinations than western. Why is that?

Few reasons.

I have NO desire to return to any Mexican ports. I hate Mexico.

Ditto Jamaica.

EVERY Western Caribbean cruise stops in both of these locations.

I far prefer the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and the southern Caribbean Islands.

[DizneyRox]

Few reasons.

I have NO desire to return to any Mexican ports. I hate Mexico.

Ditto Jamaica.

EVERY Western Caribbean cruise stops in both of these locations.

I was trying to be nice... A stop at Puerto Rico is just another day at sea for me as well.

[BrerGnat]

I was trying to be nice... A stop at Puerto Rico is just another day at sea for me as well.

Puerto Rico is my home island. So, I like it because of that. :thumbsup: And, I know all the good places to go. ;)

[CMCTxMom]

I've been to Hawaii three times and I'd still never cruise there. I'm in the same camp with those votes saying that Hawaii is somewhere you'd want to explore more- not spend your time at sea. It's so wonderful - go visit!

[Cinderelley]

I've always really wanted to go to Puerto Rico to see the rainforest. Sounds like it should be an eastern/southern caribbean cruise then. Thank you for all the information everyone. Any top recommendations for things to do?