THE 5 WORST PORTS In The Caribbean According to the Internet

[@lilbebegirlxx]

Now do the 5 best ports! This was a great video

[@CincoSnare76]

Coco Cay and St. Thomas IMO

[@johnbrandon859]

Phillipsburg Sint Maarten Cleanest & friendliest people

[@zzizahacallar]

Two more

[@Meg-z4n]

Haiti 😂

[@johnbrandon859]

@@Meg-z4n I would think that Haiti is probably the safest place in the Caribbean right now … seeing as most their people have crossed our border and no longer live there! 🤣

[@aircamflyer]

I have a friend who has a house in a gated community in Negril. He said that they are going to improve the airport there to accept international flights. There is also talk about building a cruise terminal there. Negril is like another country compared to the existing ports and so much safer.

[@gunterklocher6567]

And Port antonio..very safe

[@lindar.5831]

1. Belize City 2. La Romana, Dominican Republic 3. Nassau 4. Freeport 5. Falmouth Jamaica

[@bebe553]

Wow, 3 are in Jamaica 😮

[@catherines7553]

I've been to 4 of these 5 and didn't encounter any problems. Sad to see them on this list now.

[@adkay152]

Falmouth, port was nice but as soon as we left it, was uncomfortable.

[@tamipaskins4849]

I found Falmouth to be very confusing but never really felt unsafe there. Belize City was delightful. We enjoyed our excursion and our shopping experience after with the vendors. Very polite and fun.

[@gunterklocher6567]

This its a old Video....this no Happen more of jamaica. Montegobay douwn town..maby ..

[@JoeHusosky]

Last year we had a dozen ladies that commented they were not going to get off in Nassau because they were concerned. Told them I was going off because I taken dive groups there so many times it was nothing new, but told them I would show them around. We didn't have trouble and with me there they felt emboldened to tell off the few people who didn't take a polite no for an answer. It was a nice day.

[@Ariadne147]

That's nice that you felt safe and had a good time there, however, I think the ladies who were drugged and raped at an all-inclusive in 2024 would disagree with you.

[@jimconnoy6133]

I was in Belize in early October. I just stayed in the shopping area and had no problems. Had lunch in D'Bourbon Barrel.

[@jasoncameron6501]

I had a good experience in Falmouth- after our excursion- my wife and I walked around town looking at the historic structures like churches, forts and colonial buildings

[@gunterklocher6567]

This its a very old video

[@seastarbutterfly]

My family is from the Caribbean. My uncle worked for a bank, and every few years was sent to a different island. He always said Jamaica has the most aggressive people. While they were there for a long time, they were very happy when they could leave. And this was in the 1970s/80s.

[@gunterklocher6567]

No lei

[@jesseandersen9762]

I enjoyed my time in belize... I booked a mayan ruins tour through carnival

[@ExploreandExperience1]

I went to Belize and went to the Mayan ruins. It was absolutely fantastic 👏🏾 👌🏾

[@jed5726]

I did the cave tubing. It was fun, but a bit of a drive.

[@26Monkeys]

The cave tubing in Belize is amazing. It is probably one of my highest recommendations. Give it a try.

[@tonialajaunie9654]

Best ever!!!

[@tulaandtherabbittadventure19]

Agree and had same experience in Jamaica we will never get off the ship there ever again. Avoid cruises that go there when we can.

[@annamariadenner2518]

I will never get off the ship in Jamaica again. We were harassed to buy things so badly that they actually followed us up into our bus.

[@gregheffley1349]

Your list is spot on from my experience

[@mindibunch5232]

Thanks for another great video. And you look FANTASTIC!! ❤

[@lakesailor123]

Also, the comments about Jamaica, are just cultural norms and regarding the weed, as a religious experience. If you head 30 minutes outside of the port you will realize that the government has basically given up on its people, leaving them in poverty. The healthcare system is one of the most corrupt, leading to malpractice. In patios, they have the word "Babylon" meaning the corrupt government and police system. I however will not tolerate and defend the hate towards the lgbtq+ community that is prevalent on the island. However, it is not a cultural norm for the people of the island we should approach this situation with open minds and acceptance because love is love and that's all that matters. I thank both ben and David for sharing the truth as it is, and would not like this comment to feel like an attack on anyone.

[@theswampfox3821]

Ocho Rios is my favorite. Also love enjoy taking in the local smoke. Last time we went we smoked and hung out with fellow cruisers from our ship and others and had a bug smoke session. Blue hole is always great too.

[@ellisonketovore]

wonderful advice David, many thanks to you!

[@JoeSixpack258]

i follow your other channel, and at least you're honest with your viewers. I appreciate your videos because they give me a "guest perspective", not a travel agent's view. Thanks for the heads up on La Romana. I had a shore excursion planned, but I cancelled it and will probably stay on the ship and nurse my Embarkation Day hangover. If I wanted a police escort, I sure as hell don't want to pay for it!

[@fergushanna]

I have been to Nassau a couple of times. I found it somewhat disappointing. On my last two trips, I experienced several high pressure sales people trying to sell me things I didn’t want. This includes hair braids and taxi rides. I have never been to Jamaica, but my wife has. According to her, once outside the port, there were people who were trying to lure her further away from the port. When she realized what was happening she quickly returned to the port.

[@westonduncan4973]

I wasn’t on a cruise but I spent a week in San Pedro Belize and had an amazing time

[@edgross9874]

Butts Up Cave tubbing is a great excursion out of Belize City

[@Hoya2112]

Surprised not to see Costa Maya on this list. The port area is fake, tacky, crowded and full of aggressive shop keepers. I felt a more authentic experience at the Mexico pavilion at Disney World.

[@jed5726]

Yes, there were men that made me and my 20 year old daughter feel very uncomfortable.

[@smurphy7266]

We couldn't agree more. I had to lead a group of passengers back to the ship in Ocho Rios because of their safety concerns.

[@markswan2582]

Was on a cruise that stopped in Belize City about a year ago. Took the tender into shore and walked around for about 15/minutes. It was seedy as hell. I walked past a Customs kiosk, so I stopped to get my passport stamped. They had a tip jar at the window where they stamp passports! Unbelievable! I took the next tender back to the ship.

[@kidtravelologist8085]

When in Nassau, find a nice driver to take you to a quiet beach with access to a good beach bar/restaurant with a proper restroom. We’ve enjoyed fabulous beach days away from the crowds. There’s no need to limit yourself to the immediate port area or book a formal excursion.

[@darlenepurcell7541]

Hair looks great!! The total change has made you appear younger and more vital. Not to mention the confident demeanor!!!

[@Sunlover42]

We’ve been on about 20 Caribbean cruises and the only ports that really bother us are the ones that we don’t feel safe even on organized tours. Jamaica is probably the most beautiful island in the Caribbean but probably the most dangerous of the heavily visited Caribbean islands. I made the mistake of getting off the ship once and walking into Ochos Rios and will never do that again.

[@gunterklocher6567]

I am from port antonio ..jamaica. I never gon to ochi touwn.. Good i now this...i only pass somtime ochi on mainroad..to montegobay airport and back to port antiono. We hafe only a port for small boot. And i never see this Happen the citicen from port antonio..give a problem to tourist..never

[@WmRob]

Montego Bay, Jamaica. Our tour guide kept stopping at his friends booths and stands, wasting our limited time ashore. Dropped us off at Margaritaville despite being told we’d be dropped off at a resort down the road then, when we went inside of M’ville, we were ignored by staff while they stood around joking and looking at their phones. We left without being waited but told we had to pay $5 each for sitting at a table. They called it a tabletop tax. We paid $20. Next we were accosted by a group of young native women that forced us off the sidewalk repeatedly. We finally flagged down a taxi to take us back to the ship…at $5 each plus the trip fee. Then the customs agents ignored us, chatting amongst themselves until I politely asked if we could go thru the gate. Then female agent yelled that she get to us when she was done. When we got passed the gate, there was a group of men loitering, telling us that we had to pay to take any photos. Any! We finally got onboard after constantly being treated so badly we swore to never set foot in that dump again.

[@chrisrobertson3189]

We were in Puerto Playa, DR last week on NCL Breakaway and we found it very dirty, garbage in most areas and not much to do in port.

[@brianm2129]

Nassau and Freeport are dumps. They're popular with the cruise ship companies NOT the passengers. They're just a short hop from eastern Fl ports so it costs the cruise line nearly nothing to get you there.

[@yuckyool]

We heard the same thing about Belize City (although my wife went on an excursion to a zoo). Nassau . . . docked there so many times, I don't even get off the ship.

[@blastkohl]

I went to Belize and snorkeled the Mesoamerican reef. It was amazing.

[@baldone60]

70 years of cruising...never Nassau or Freeport. Nome are exotic any more. Keep up the great vids

[@louise3993]

If these ports are so dangerous why do cruise ships still go there ? Thanks for the warnings and updates. You Both are honest and I for one trust what you are warning us about. Safe travels and be safe. ❤😊❤

[@markswan2582]

Too many ships, not enough decent ports, imo. They have to stop somewhere.

[@amy4kaseykahne]

I love Freeport. The fact that many stay on the ship makes it super easy to grab a taxi. And Paradise Beach is amazing and the greatest friendliest staff.

[@nascarmadman]

Cozumel is THE worst I have EVER visited. Walking down the street we slowed our pace by about a millimeter per hour and were practically tackled and dragged into the store.

[@markswan2582]

Had a similar experience there as well. Went ashore for about half an hour and headed right back to the ship

[@lakesailor123]

Went to Belize for this Thanksgiving, many of the things he mentioned are universal in the Caribbean, and shouldn't take away from the beauty of the culture, land, and people in Belize.

[@blackdishes]

Thank you. Good to know about Freeport

[@roberttedford8054]

I do agree with Falmouth, Jamaica. Was there in 2016 and the tour guides went "rouge" on the excursion through the ship took us to multiple shops that were unplanned and a mom and pop restaurant for a wildly extra charge barely made it back to the ship in time

[@Tee55118]

I loved Belize City!!!!! Old Caribbean! Loved it!!!!!!

[@JoeHusosky]

Last month in Falmouth a fellow cruiser purchased a garment for his daughter and the shop lady cursed him out for not buying something for himself. Then they made the mistake of paying for a taxi round trip up front to the beach when he picked them up he was drunk and almost missed the boat.

[@amandanoelk75]

I took a trip to Jamaica recently, not a cruise. I drove across the country and found it to be very unsafe.

[@ydduar5932]

Great info.

[@SHYsArt]

in 2004 I drove from Cancun to PLACENCIA, Belize. Stopped in Belize City for food an a walk about. Had policemen, on 4 different occasions, during the walk ,they said to get in the car and get out of town. Please note the date 2004, 21 years ago and it is only worse now! I love all the other areas of Belize especially the small out islands.

[@waynecuffley3451]

Martinique should be on this list

[@lindaclark9096]

I agree. We had a scary shop lady try to put a curse on my husband

[@atlkathy]

I completely agree about Belize City. Curious to explore more, I left the center but was immediately surrounded by men aggressively pushing tours and sketchy offers within seconds. I felt unsafe and tense as a solo female traveler. I ended up loudly repeating 'No Thanks!' as I hustled back to the shopping center. They followed me and only stopped once I was back inside the shopping center. This was the most unsafe I have ever felt in any port. Advice to all: There is no reason to walk around in Belize City. It's run down, shabby and unsafe.

[@atlkathy]

Add Roatan -- Coxen Hole Port. If you have the misfortune of docking in Coxen Hole and not Mahogany Bay, do not choose to go from a walk on Main Street. We made that mistake. We found a run-down, dirty town with narrow streets. We stopped to sit down in a very small park and a small child approached us trying to sell cigarettes. We got the strong impression that we were about to be set up by someone lurking in the shadows. We left as quickly as we could. We immediately went back to the ship.

[@atlkathy]

On my next cruise visiting the Belize City port, I was determined to explore beyond the shopping center. I made it to North Front Street on my own, a desolate area with few businesses. I walked as far as the Swing Bridge without being accosted or approached by any locals. On my way back from the Swing Bridge, I entered a store near the tourism village. The store was guarded by police, where I had to leave my purse in an open locker. It saddened me that the shop's low-value souvenirs required police presence due to the severity of the crime in Belize City. Advice: Belize excurions outside of Belize City are generally good. Skip visiting the city.

[@j.soledispa1882]

Agree!.. me and 2 sisters went to Nassau a couple years ago snd regretted forever. We were taken to visit places close by - but was nothing to enjoy or see. A tourist guide took us and a few others to small park that had a cage we don’t know what exactly was inside. Next we were shown supposedly some medicinal plants. Since we didn’t know them it could’ve being anything. The beach was desolated - no people.. and nothing to eat - there was a kind of a Bar/restaurant but nothing appealing. Sorry.. I wish I can go back on time and stayed home.

[@TheCrabbyCouple]

We went with the cruise line excursion to the Mayan ruins in Belize. An armed police officer rode with us. Had to pass through a couple of checkpoints on the highway, they stopped and checked every car. We were waved through because we had police onboard. In Jamaica encountered very aggressive vendors at Dunns River Falls. Belize and Jamaica are 2 places we never have to return to.

[@lisaadams1249]

I concur about Dunns River. They force you through the very aggressive vendors. It was extremely annoying and I never went back

[@theonetruevoiceoftheonetrueGod]

Colon, Panama should replace Falmouth on this list because Colon is just like Mogadishu

[@jmw9874]

I have only been to Nassau, we did an organized excursion and we enjoyed it, but it is very much a stick to the port area or take an excursion port. There are some amazing places to see on the island but they are either very pricey or they are a long way away. The area just outside the gated port area is run down and does not feel safe to walk through. There is an upscale area that if you are in a larger group you could make it too toward the Margaritaville resort, but that area is not authentic at all. I would suggest taking a guided tour if you really want to see things and not have to worry too much. But most tours all go to a lot of the same places so you can price compare and usually come out OK. We went to John Watling's Distillery which is a historical site with a large shop and tasting room attached, a local tea shop that had a garden in the back where they had most of the plants that were in their teas, and then we visited a smaller straw market that was near the Baha Mar resort, this was nearly abandoned on the day we were there so while there were not many vendors we did not feel overwhelmed at all and basically had the entire market for our van full to explore, the tour included a lunch at a tourist spot which was OK, but we also drove around and saw many sites and the nicer areas on the island away from the port area. Our tour guide was great and took great care of us. There is also often music and performers busking in the port area and there is a museum at the port on Junkanoo which is a Bahamian carnival/mardi gras tradition. So there are some things there worth seeing and you can easily just get back on your ship whenever you are ready.

[@waynejenkins1061]

Oh yay. I'm going to 3 of them in March.

[@nikstorm594]

We went to Falmouth last year, and I totally concur. It was awful and very sad. Someone on our ship was accosted with a butcher knife, just right outside the gate.

[@janjerryfoster9177]

Did Belize and it was the worst experience we have ever had on a cruise. Terrible tender in. Soaking wet and cold when we arrived. The security was insane. Armed guards to get us on a bus for a tour of the city. Not fun at all. Everyone looking at you as a mark. Not very welcoming and will never go back.

[@TravelCEOTribe]

Jamaica is BEAUTIFUL but I think we forget that some of them like us who are SMALL busineses have to drive business the best way they know how WITHOUT social media. Don't be that person. At least take a look and try to support that SMALL biz

[@gunterklocher6567]

Raigth..i am from longbay ..portland. Ina port antonio we get them smal tousistship..and i never see..a tourist get a problem with sombady ..its a very safe litle nice touwn..with smal buisnissplace..and the no troblen nobady

[@traceynewdeck8526]

Great video. Do you guys prefer Eastern, Western or Southern Carribean areas?

[@markswan2582]

Southern, although some of the Eastern is ok. Don’t waste your time/money on Western.

[@dangerzone24]

The Belize port isn't bad at all as long as you stay in the cruise area, which is secured, and the merchants are pretty respectful. Just sit in the lower deck of the tender to ensure you stay out of the sun.

[@edeter2260]

I have been to only one cruise port on your list, Nassau, I thought it was ok, nothing to be fearful of nor did I experience aggressive merchants; even walking around the Straw Market no vendor approached me to buy something. No organized tour is needed. Walking to the Queen's Stair Case and Fort Fincastle is safe even with the questionable side walks that need repair and no need to book an excursion. Inside the port area is pretty nice and clean also I experienced no aggressive vendors. This might have to do with me traveling solo and not being interested in what is being offered. I consider Nassau a port that I would not go out of my way to visit but if it is on the itinerary a few hour walk around visit is fine. I have not been to the other four ports you listed and will most likely avoid them due to what you mentioned. I did experience aggressive for hire tour guides while Puerto Plata DR and did cave in to have one take me around the area for 3 hours which was I later reflect on was a good idea since the guide had an umbrella and it was raining on and off that day. I did tip that guide what it would cost me if I had gone on an NCL town walk excursion with 15 to 20 other cruisers. Having a guide to myself was not that expensive and pretty great experience.

[@charliedurham4248]

Looking trim!😊

[@mayamayaofficial9120]

Nassau is a "Pirate town" where the prices are four times more expensive than the most famous Caribbean islands and Nassau is very poor and ugly

[@martinmcc.6237]

It 's funny how many Caribbean cruises include these destinations.... There's a good chance you'll get at least one on your itinerary. Places like Ochos Rios usually ends up a 'ship day' for us, because just about every excursion has Dunn's River Falls in it. Been there, done that... I prefer a foofie rum drink poolside on the ship. Although pricey, the cruise excursions seem to be the best option at 'iffy' ports of call.

[@dougtube9870]

Belize is a great port to visit. Maybe not if you’re just going to wander around the city, but they have some of the best excursions. La Romana was the only place I’ve ever had the city tour escorted by the military. Nassau isn’t near as bad as I expected. All we did was take a walk to the Greycliff Hotel. That was a nice place to check out and there chocolatier had one of the best brownies I’ve ever eaten. Freeport is the worst I’ve been to. Really pointless. If I ever go back it’ll be a ship day for me. My least favorite that wasn’t mentioned is Costa Maya. Just nothing much to do. The only thing that sort of saved it was the swim up bar. I just chilled in there.

[@jturie]

We stayed on the ship when docked at Ocho Rios....heard a number of bad stories...mostly aggressive sales tactics, but some people said they were followed by small groups of men for a few blocks, who then walked in another direction when the people found a police officer. No thank you. Cozumel is becoming the next Nassau (if it isn't already there....)

[@adkay152]

I dislike Nassau so much, we ended up getting off this round 1/4/24, but typically do not. I’ve gone about eight times. The port area that’s fenced in right at the port is alright but if you go to straw market it’s too much. Watch the people trying to give you bracelets, and yes the young men being told no will snarl…yes snarl…at you and try to pick pocket you…they are maybe 11 too! After that I was done. This was down by Señor Frogs and straw market. We stayed maybe an hour off the ship. I will say Baha Mar is a lovely excursion and great for kids. We enjoyed it years ago.

[@jacobkrause4094]

If I ever cruise again on a Bahamas stop I'm not waisting my time getting of the cruise, its boring and you can quickly find yourself in the seedy parts of town.

[@cydneystephen2814]

Hey Ben. Looking fabulous you are. I’ve been to all these ports through the years and never felt unsafe. Why do ppl use ATM’s on ships and islands? Withdraw your money at home no fee. I only use cash in ports. Will have my card with me for emergency but am not pulling out that card. The best shops are the ones associated with the ships and you pay with your keycard and they deliver the items to the ship. Sorry you were verbally abused in Jamaica 😢. I understand everyone is trying to make a living and sell their merch but one I say no thank you , don’t keep asking or following me or become verbally disrespectful. Thank goodness I have not experienced that but I have seen it happen to others. Thanks Ben 🤗

[@extrakimF]

You forgot Roatan..

[@pagrant]

We been to La Romana , it was pretty scary, we took the tourist train on the way back to port and had a police escort , got told politely not to go down certain roads , also montego bay me and my parents did not like it , I got hit on by a female which i did not like in Jamaica , for most Caribbean ports we just stayed around the port shops

[@GrnXnham]

Of the five I've only been to Nassau. Had ZERO problems and I even LOOK like a victim!😂

[@JoeHusosky]

30 years ago in Belize City was the only time I have been robbed on a shore walk about. Also at that time they had open sewers. Also while docked over night the ship had crew with automatic weapons stationed on the deck all night long.

[@landlockedcruiser]

La Romana was interesting for sure! We had two open air buses on our excursion and we had 3 police or what they called police, and everywhere we went was sketchy as hell it seemed like everyone that was sitting on cars or motorbikes were just waiting for an opertunity to rob us as we drove by and I'd say I'd probably stay on the ship next time and watch the baseball fields that are next to the port!a💯✌🏽

[@kevwwong]

Would agree that Belize City itself is nothing much to write home about. Alten Ha is definitely worth a look though. Completely agree about Nassau. It's not a bad place. Just very commercial and a very frequent stop. Falmouth is what it is. I don't think the port authority really wants you to leave the terminal to be honest. At least there is something there, unlike at Montego Bay.

[@robertb7864]

Progresso, Mexico is another one. Definitely a 3rd World Country. We walked around one block and returned to the ship quick. Nothing for us. Vendors pushing their stuff, won't leave you alone. Definitely won't be getting off the ship again.

[@WiredForFlight]

I am on a cruise that subbed Labadie Haiti for Falmouth. I had second thoughts about keeping it and now that I am past final payment kinda stuck. Oh well.

[@desertpinevintage]

Just enjoy the time on the ship and stay onboard 😊

[@markswan2582]

Do NOT go to the market place if you get off the ship. Vendors are more aggressive than a used car salesman at the end of the month!

[@barryhaley7430]

I don’t bother to get off at any of these ports. I would throw in Roatan and Casta Maya as well. I don’t get off at any Jamaican ports.

[@JosephD985]

So the objection to the Nassau straw market is that is inauthentic to the culture and that the haggling is too vigorous. FYI, the haggling and salesmanship is authentic to the culture, and a lot of other cultures. I have had no issues in Nassau and I like it. To each his own.

[@stevenclark442]

All ports of Jamaica are the same, unsafe, creepy and pushy

[@SUBSTANCEVIDEOZ]

As a proud Jamaican. You are right about the homophobia. You’re completely wrong about the violence. Jamaicans do not harm tourists. Jamaicans kill Jamaicans. Incidence of violence towards tourist is very rare

[@anne-marievr5710]

Honestly these days I would not venture off the beaten path at any Caribbean port. We will only sail the southern Caribbean for the beauty of those islands and their beaches. No Western Caribbean…any Mexico port, Bahamas, Jamaica, Dominican, Trinidad---gang violence there recently as well as Haiti…not sure why Royal Caribbean stops there still, San Juan….I just won’t sail there. Too many other destinations in the world.

[@FoodiesVacations]

Miami is not safe either… so don’t think American ports are safe. Most are ok, but there are some ports in high crime areas.

[@JessyJess04]

Yikes stuff like this is likely why so many people have such a negative opinion of cruisers. Look people most of these islands depend on tourism to make money. So those pesky people trying to sell you stuff are just trying to make a buck to feed their families. In the Bahamas they are almost entirely reliant on tourism so yeah the people want to sell you stuff. In 10-15 years there are going to be very few ports left because of this attitude. We need to be good tourists and support local economies not just show up already drunk off of cruise ship margaritas headed to their beaches to sleep it off. Eventually cruise lines will only have their private islands as an option.

[@QueenKayKay47]

I love Belize💕 More than likely mostly Amerikkkans contributed to this list!

[@sansserif8839]

Not all Americans are Amerikkkans, and that kind of thinking is dangerous to travellers who presumably help support the economy.

[@QueenKayKay47]

@sansserif8839 what's dangerous? You lost me ..

[@QueenKayKay47]

@sansserif8839 I didn't say that all Americans are Amerikkkans, I said that the ones who came up with this list are, more than likely.

[@zidane0196]

Honest choices. Nassau is an awweine port, but like you said, it is a victim of its own success. I get why it's on the list but I personally wouldn't put it on, it's an anomaly compared to other ports and regular cruisers are very unfair to it because they have been there so many times but still never left the port area😂. The warnings for safety are copy and paste for the past 20 years so and its not anymore dangerous than other popular ports. Those guys downtown sell fake drugs it's why they kinda get away lol. Its probably one of the safest ports. Just run down in parts that give a false impression. There is lots to do you just may have to spend more money rent a car or atv or catch a cab. However perception is reality for some people. To be fair you usually don't have a ton of time to go to the better, less crowded beaches in Nassau. Nassau has way better reviews for those who fly in. Freeport is a similar case where the things to do are not close by the port like the host states. At least carnival is building a port closer to where the better beaches are on grand bahama further away from Freeport.

[@4daloveofcruising]

I definitely agree with Nassau. Been there 3 times in the last 25 years. It went from a cultural experience to New York City and tourist trap. Never going back there again.

[@mwilliams975]

Do you ever do a positive review. Haven't found one yet

[@shawnryan8345]

Right on, depending on ur’ tolerance of course. Next cruise in the Caribbean with 90 years young mum 😀. We are staying aboard on all ports of call. We’re going in order to enjoy the all experiences on the ship -👍

[@Ckg281]

You have to add in Hati pushy people, not much to do. Made to feel very uncomfortable.

[@jB-wf5hz]

Nassau is fine quit trashing it

[@kerrylogan2100]

Your information on Nassau is dated. Since they built the new port area the aggressive behavior is very limited.

[@cathymason1973]

Very close to my list in order of worst: Belize, Roatan, all Domican Republic, Puerto Rico and Nassau

[@Zermatt2024]

It is OCHO RIOS not OCHOS RIOS. Stop mispronouncing my home town while you insult it. How can anyone rely on your reviews when you can’t even get the name right?

[@pmb6667]

Mispronunciation of a place name (as sad as it was) _does NOT mean they're lying_ about anything else regarding one's experience. Don't deflect from the topic by linking these two things together.

[@Zermatt2024]

@ Shows a tendency towards ignorance. It’s not a simple mispronunciation.

[@kehindegeorge9239]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYesqXWXermLa7ssi=24El16iM1bwfp74L How to pronounce Nassau.

[@angeljimenez8218]

People DO NOT listen to what he is saying😂😂, I have been on most of these ports(more than once) and nothing has happen, just say no thank you keep moving youll be left alone

[@pmb6667]

Translation of your comment: _"It hasn't happened to ME, so that means it doesn't happen to anyone else!"_ 🙄😒

[@angeljimenez8218]

@pmb6667 read the comments and see if it's just me🤣. If you have not been you can't speak on it.

[@Droidman1231]

Belize City, Belize La Romana, Dominican Republic Nassau, The Bahamas Freeport, The Bahamas Falmouth, Jamaica Saved you 12 minutes lol. Wish the creator added Chapters.

[@donatuskissoon9365]

Crap video, too much talking. Shows a photo of London cops outside of the Houses of Parliament. Fails to mention drive-by shootings in Nassau.

[@sandy030359]

Hi second one 😂😂

[@dwill123]

This being the second review that you downed the Caribbean locations I must assume that you have something personal against locations that others don’t have. These places have been cruise stops for decades. Most people know that these countries are some of the poorest nations in the WORLD. Experienced cruisers know that they will be approached to buy the usual resort trinkets. If these places were truly as bad as you report then I’m shore the many cruise ship companies that come there would give express instructions to avoid the place. But the creasers continue to come back. Many experienced crossers know how to say “NO” to overly aggressive hackers of trinkets. You must have had numerous rough run lines with people from these locations that mad it necessary for you to continuedly bad mouth and down grade these locations. Have you ever asked the cruses companies why they continue to come back to these so called entirely dangerous places??? Or is these some other reason you continue to kick these places in the teeth in your reviews.

[@joannmay-anthony1076]

You need to check out the list the US government has for places to not go to. These places have been on that list.

[@dwill123]

@@joannmay-anthony1076 Then why do the cruise companies keep going there?

[@Voltrym]

What a painful thing to read through. Hard to take your comments seriously with the heinous grammatical errors and when you misspelled ‘cruises/cruisers’ three times in a row - as creasers, crossers, and cruses? They’re speaking from experience, especially Jamaica, and official warnings from governments to their citizens. Many people watching these videos are not experienced cruisers, as you seem to be obsessed with noting, and might wrongly assume the cruise ship wouldn’t take them to a place where it isn’t exactly safe to walk outside the main port area. Obviously a traveller should take routine precautions but it’s good to let people know where they might have to pay extra attention.

[@markswan2582]

@@dwill123Because they have to stop somewhere. There are 30+ cruise ships in operation at any given point in time in the Caribbean. If there was enough quality port destinations, this wouldn’t be an issue.

[@marieroberts7786]

You can tell from some of these comments when someone is not well travelled 🧳 🎤

[@fergushanna]

I have been to Nassau a couple of times. I found it somewhat disappointing. On my last two trips, I experienced several high pressure sales people trying to sell me things I didn’t want. This includes hair braids and taxi rides. I have never been to Jamaica, but my wife has. According to her, once outside the port, there were people who were trying to lure her further away from the port. When she realized what was happening she quickly returned to the port.

[@JessyJess04]

Yikes stuff like this is likely why so many people have such a negative opinion of cruisers. Look people most of these islands depend on tourism to make money. So those pesky people trying to sell you stuff are just trying to make a buck to feed their families. In the Bahamas they are almost entirely reliant on tourism so yeah the people want to sell you stuff. In 10-15 years there are going to be very few ports left because of this attitude. We need to be good tourists and support local economies not just show up already drunk off of cruise ship margaritas headed to their beaches to sleep it off. Eventually cruise lines will only have their private islands as an option.

[@pmb6667]

Yeah but the men and poor staff have to be controlled and advised too, because plenty of them FOLLOW PEOPLE and HARASS them. That's not about 'sales' or 'haggling' as a small business. Flat out extorting and women staff at restaurants have treat customers rudely too, then demanding money when people weren't even served. They need to realize that people share their experiences, and with social media, it spreads, and there are videos as proof. If they reply on tourism, they need to teach small business owners and staff to stop this and learn how to sell their products and services without the nastiness. Reliance on tourism is NOT an excuse for bad behaviour. Those who exhibit GOOD behaviour, will get all of the business and $$$, so the others will have to learn to compete well by being professional. That's the only way to improve their reputations.