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It was nice and easy to get to. Bathrooms were clean and that's not always the case in some of these countries. I remember when we went to the British Virgin Islands and we booked a four hour excursion to what is called "The Baths". We had to take a 45 minute boat ride, followed by a 10 minute bus ride to get there. That's almost an hour at the beginning and at the end. So our four hour excursion turned into two. I think you're the first person I've heard complain about Labadee. They usually complain about Jamaica.
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With all that said, I'm sure many do enjoy it. Just not me. Sent from my iPhone using A.Aficionado
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Jack,
Labadee or not, just trying a new ship, especially the largest cruise ship in the world, would be great. Sent from my iPhone using A.Aficionado
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I know we have a cruise coming up in the summer of 2014 for my nephews high school graduation. It's his choice, so we'll see what he comes up with. He's been on Carnival for his older brother's graduation in 2010 and his older brother is going on RCL on the cruise that we're invited on in Dec., so that will give him some choices.
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been on that boat - it's really special
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I sounds like Windstar is right up your alley. The sails only come out at sunset and during the night. The are motorized and computer controlled, and Windstar should not be confused with Windjammer. They are more of a Seabourn type line that goes to smaller ports. Regards, Jim
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My wife and I have cruised on RC, Cunard, Celebrity, Costa (Ugh), Norwegian, Princess, Holland America, and several river cruise lines and my personal pick is Royal Caribbean.
Our last cruise, in 2011, was a Western Caribbean on the Royal Caribbean - Adventure of the Seas and it was a superb cruise. Started and ended in San Juan and went to Aruba, Curacao, Dominica and St. Thomas. Food was wonderful, and, although the ship is a size or two down from the Allure of the Seas it was huge. The biggest treat for us was that despite the large ship and full passenger load, it never seemed crowded. A great ship, a great trip. Pictured here in St. Thomas - taken from the top of that "scenic sky ride" thing which is a waste of good money. When we go to St. Thomas, we usually catch a ferry to St. John which is much more enjoyable. [
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And, while speaking of "big ships" here is a picture of the Queen Mary 2 that I took on St. Kitts - up close and personal to a United States Navy Destroyer - makes the destroyer look tiny.
We enjoyed a cruise on that ship, but it didn't hold a candle to the Adventure of the Seas. Too crowded, not as well laid out, and, although it was the biggest ship in the world when it was launched, it was quickly overtaken by Royal Caribbean with several of its ships. We cruised about 6 times on the Cunard Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE-2) and enjoyed it much more than the QM-2.
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