We walked around on our own as it is a very easy port to navigate.  It was an enjoyable port with spanish flare due to it's proximity to Cuba.
The typical T-shirt stores.  Kevin's Irish Bar had entertainment and we had a blast there.

Key West

We did not leave the ship in this port because of all the bad reviews we read on here.  However, dinner mates said they were accosted to buy but when they said they'd already spent all the cash they had and had done there part in supporting the local economy, they were left alone.  I think the people just want to know they are being supported.

Ocho Rios

We only took one Carnival Excursion and, here again, I saw major changes.  No longer are you herded in groups to your bus.  You are dropped at the pier and you are literally on your own to find your excursion.  There were 5 ships in Grand Cayman the day we were there and it took us  a bit to find the people heading our excursion.  We then waited on the pier in the sun for 45 minutes and left 35 minutes late for our excursion.  We did, however, return right on time.  We enjoyed Tiki Beach but it was crowded with all the ships in port.

7448 - needs more drawers but has lots of closet hanging space, small balcony but great AFT view.  We were allotted dining in the forward dining room which was at the total far end of the ship which was a bit of a pain.

Fruit was put to the back and had to be requested.Spoons were facing guests unless it was breakfast and then bacon was dished as requested.

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