Summer Cruise, Eastern or Western

[CaliforniaDreaming]

As we plan more and more for our cruise, we're starting to wonder if the Eastern may be a better choice than the western.

We'll be cruising in the Summer. We were planning on the western since we'd visit 4 ports, Key West, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, and Castaway Cay. Sounds like a nice itinerary. But, how are the beaches? Are they better in St Maarten and St Thomas? Really, the most important part for us is Castaway Cay, so we win with both cruises. With the eastern, we loose a port, and have two days at sea in a row. We're not actually sure if that would be a good thing.

I'd really love to hear your opinions on this. As I've said before, our only cruise experience was a 4 day Wonder, with the day at sea.

Thanks!

 

[jlawall]

I've sailed both and even though we love St. John beaches, I would recommend the Western!!!