Winter cruise itinerary inspiration

[mitch84]

Hello,

I have best part of 2 weeks holiday left to use between new year and the end of March.

I’m thinking about a winter cruise, but I definitely don’t fancy the canaries, Malta, Madeira type thing, I have done the canaries to death when I was younger.

I’m toying with the Caribbean; but I’m not into beaches and sunbathing, more sightseeing type places. I do like a nice swim/snorkel but would only manage say 15 mins sat on a beach.

I’d quite like AI, or an option to buy a drinks package.

Any cruise lines or itineraries or even just ports people can recommend?

Thanks

[June8th]

We have been on several Caribbean cruises, great value, different island most days, so different things to see and do. Been on P & O, Celebrity, Princess, Cunard, and NCL. All good with Cunard being the most upmarket, NCL being the most downmarket.

We have also taken a cruise around Hawaii, ( on NCL, flying in from Las Vegas. It was great, exceptional excursions on the cruise and a fab time. But it’s a long way for two weeks ( 17 hours flying out via Vegas) .
The other way is to go East around India, Thailand etc?

[mitch84]

Sorry I should have said, I’ll only be cruising for a week. So just a 7 day cruise I’m looking for.

I don’t mind the flight, but probably would give Las Vegas a miss as it’s a long way.

I have only cruised NCL, P&O and Thomson/Marella and NCL was definitely my favourite, but it’s hard trying to line up cruises with flights

[mitch84]

Originally Posted by June8th

We have been on several Caribbean cruises, great value, different island most days, so different things to see and do. Been on P & O, Celebrity, Princess, Cunard, and NCL. All good with Cunard being the most upmarket, NCL being the most downmarket.

We have also taken a cruise around Hawaii, ( on NCL, flying in from Las Vegas. It was great, exceptional excursions on the cruise and a fab time. But it’s a long way for two weeks ( 17 hours flying out via Vegas) .
The other way is to go East around India, Thailand etc?

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Any fave ports for sightseeing etc?

[Loopylooloo]

How about a winter itinerary? Northern lights etc?

[mickeyspal]

We are off on one in December bit as you only want a week it won't suit you. 12 days in NZ but with extra days either side we are gone 3 weeks. Not that expensive though

[June8th]

Originally Posted by mitch84

Any fave ports for sightseeing etc?

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We liked St Lucia and Grenada. But all the islands have something to offer. I’m not sure a week is long enough but I know the American cruise lines offer one week cruises from Miami/ Fort Lauderdale. royal Caribbean are supposed to be pretty good but we haven’t been on one.
Key West is also worth a visit.

[mitch84]

Originally Posted by mickeyspal

We are off on one in December bit as you only want a week it won't suit you. 12 days in NZ but with extra days either side we are gone 3 weeks. Not that expensive though

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Sounds amazing but I can only afford a week. I have been round NZ a fair bit though as I lived in Australia for 7 years, my fave country in the world

[mitch84]

Originally Posted by Loopylooloo

How about a winter itinerary? Northern lights etc?

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I would love that, and I also would love Alaska but I just can’t find anything.
Has to be Jan, Feb or March, 6-9 days (but prefer 7) and in the middle of each month as I’m an accountant. It’s proving so tricky!
Pulling my hair out

There was one I really fancied, Marella into Montego Bay, 2 days Havana, Cozumel and the Cayman Islands. Mostly because I have always fancied Havana and it has an overnight, and then option to see some Mexican ruins.

There are no inside cabins left though so it’s near £2k for the week including flights. Which is a bit ouchy for myself

[Hudson]

A 7 night Central America cruise eg. Belize, Mexico, Honduras offers some varied activities such as cave tubing, city tours, zip-lining, Mayan ruin tours etc.