Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL, etc. are all cheap options.
If you want a truly great sailing experience, then your best choice, hands down, is SeaDream
It all depends what you want. Of the big 3...
Norwegian is the "classiest", but tends to be a slightly older crowd. Also a little more expensive. Their newest ships have a lot to do, and free style cruising is solid. Definitely the best dining options.
Royal is the Goldie Locks. Not the ****show of Carnival, not as snobby as NCL. Solid amenities. Very good dining options.
Carnival is great for one thing and one thing only... single, young a$$ looking to make terrible mistakes. And enough alcohol for those mistakes to happen freely and often. Cheapest, ****tiest food, least amenities, but the youngest, rowdiest crowd of the three.
Now go with God.
If you have kids, Disney is the ****...I like Disney!
Don't do a cruise
Hmmm, can't think of another place I've been that sounds like your description of Las Terrenas. If you go back to the DR, I would strongly recommend visiting Bayahibe on the south east coast. Small picturesque fishing village that is a quick boat ride out to a couple pristine (like, literally the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen in my life) islands.
The great that about the Virgin Islands are how many islands there are so close together. St. Johns and Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas are pretty touristy, but if you looked at some of the less popular spots you might find what you are looking for.
It all depends what you want. Of the big 3...
Norwegian is the "classiest", but tends to be a slightly older crowd. Also a little more expensive. Their newest ships have a lot to do, and free style cruising is solid. Definitely the best dining options.
Royal is the Goldie Locks. Not the ****show of Carnival, not as snobby as NCL. Solid amenities. Very good dining options.
Carnival is great for one thing and one thing only... single, young a$$ looking to make terrible mistakes. And enough alcohol for those mistakes to happen freely and often. Cheapest, ****tiest food, least amenities, but the youngest, rowdiest crowd of the three.
Now go with God.
Have to agree with No Fly Zone. Norwegian is the classiest. Free Style Dining was on the money. Breakfast and Lunch Buffet was legit, way better then Royal and Carnival. Balcony Suites smaller though but who cares right? Royal is second place in my book, still way better then Carnival. Carnival's ledo deck is like the ghetto deck as described by my african american buddy. No matter who you cruise on make sure you pick one of the newer, bigger boats, so much better then the smaller outdated ships.
Don't do a cruise
Hmmm, can't think of another place I've been that sounds like your description of Las Terrenas. If you go back to the DR, I would strongly recommend visiting Bayahibe on the south east coast. Small picturesque fishing village that is a quick boat ride out to a couple pristine (like, literally the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen in my life) islands.
The great that about the Virgin Islands are how many islands there are so close together. St. Johns and Charlotte Amalie in St. Thomas are pretty touristy, but if you looked at some of the less popular spots you might find what you are looking for.
That's perfect. Bayahibe is on my list for the South coast. I've read all about it. It's close to La Romana. I'm hitting the same place this summer though.
OT: If not allowed please delete. Since offseason i figured it was cool to get some help for a die hard Canesfan. Never went on a cruise before. Wanna leave out of Miami area. Thinking like 4-5 Nite Caribbean (West or East?) Its me and my girl, 30's. What Cruise line do you recommend or any tips would be appreciated. Dont really want drunk cruise full of 21 idiots but not looking for a senior citizen route. Any help is appreciated thanks.
It all depends what you want. Of the big 3...
Norwegian is the "classiest", but tends to be a slightly older crowd. Also a little more expensive. Their newest ships have a lot to do, and free style cruising is solid. Definitely the best dining options.
Royal is the Goldie Locks. Not the ****show of Carnival, not as snobby as NCL. Solid amenities. Very good dining options.
Carnival is great for one thing and one thing only... single, young a$$ looking to make terrible mistakes. And enough alcohol for those mistakes to happen freely and often. Cheapest, ****tiest food, least amenities, but the youngest, rowdiest crowd of the three.
Now go with God.
Have to agree with No Fly Zone. Norwegian is the classiest. Free Style Dining was on the money. Breakfast and Lunch Buffet was legit, way better then Royal and Carnival. Balcony Suites smaller though but who cares right? Royal is second place in my book, still way better then Carnival. Carnival's ledo deck is like the ghetto deck as described by my african american buddy. No matter who you cruise on make sure you pick one of the newer, bigger boats, so much better then the smaller outdated ships.
What would you consider new bigger boats? Within 5 years? 2Years?
Underrated post!