Eastern vs. western 7 day cruise?

[nicholas 25]

Thinking of doing a last min trip this April as a first time dis cruiser. Any opinions on eastern vs western 7 day for two adults, 1 and 4 year old?

 

[tvguy]

What kind of cruise do you want?

With the Eastern you get a Caribbean cruise with 3 days at sea.

With the Western you get a Florida/Mexico cruise with 2 days at sea.

Can't speak to shopping in the various ports, because I was going on vacation, not a shopping spree. But frankly, after 8 cruises, 7 to the Caribbean, EVERY port except Castaway Cay has too many shops.
We went on the Eastern because we wanted a Caribbean cruise. I don't consider Key West Florida to be high on my list of cruise ports (no, never been there to know for sure). And as a West Coast resident, if I wanted to cruise to a Mexican port, I could do that for half the cost here on the West Coast, and not have to fly across country.

 

[natdencro]

Wont make much difference to the children's enjoyment at those ages, so would opt for the Eastern - which is far prettier and offers more in our opinion.Have great time!

 

[TheWog]

I say Eastern as well. More sea days and the ports are gorgeous.

 

[mamalle]

we are opting for the western due to less sea days. Mine need to get off the boat and explore.

 

[TJGorman]

I agree with TheWog. Go with the eastern, more days at sea and beautiful ports.

 

[jkfreeman33]

My personal preference is the eastern, mainly because you get more days at sea (which is why I cruise) and ST. THOMAS........ my favorite island and shopping place!!!
It is a personal preference of eastern/western.
We are doing a western in June and an eastern in September.
Can't decide..... do both!!