Caribbean better than west coast US. Eastern Caribbean out of Puerto Rico is great. Out of NO or Galveston the least desirable itineraries. Not all port stops are equal, and not all excursion destinations are equal. Research is your friend. I don't like the southern Caribbean to Aruba/curaçao; too many sea days (but Bonaire is awesome if you are a snorkeler or diver; top 5 water in the Caribbean). Any St. Thomas stop should mean skipping St Thomas and high tailing it to Red Hook to the ferry to St John to spend the day. Any stop at St Kitts you should go to Nevis instead etc.