I've heard that if you don't go on shore when you are in port there is nothing to do on the ship because everything shuts down. Is that true?

Reference to casinos and games. They still serve food and drinks.

Depends on the cruiseline, and to some degree, the port. Cruise lines that tend to have an older clietele have many activities on board while the ship is in port. (HAL, Princess and the luxury lines) <BR><BR>I would not say that any cruise ship "shuts down" while in port. But activities will be limited. Hey -- the pool and the bar and the buffet is almost alway open.

We NEVER get off the ship in San Juan since we have been there sooooooo many time-- we ALWAYS stay on the ship--<BR><BR>WE normally stay on the pool deck and everything up there is OPEN- in addition, the main dining rooms are also open on all the line so you are not limited to buffet meals--<BR><BR>The only thing that closes down are the CASINOS, and the SHOPS.......<BR><BR>It is just much quieter and more relaxing when you are in port and ON the ship----

That's whats bad about BERMUDA cruises ,the whole time your there (three or four days) theY<BR><BR><BR><BR> close all shops ,have no shows & close casino & if it's raining ,the pool isn't very inviting either!<BR>TWICE BITTEN BY BERMUDA BUG! It poured rain the whole time in port,BOTH Cruises!!! May & Oct.<BR>BILL

Boy Bill, you have some terrible bad luck. Tell me the date the next time you are going there and I will certainly not sail.<BR><BR>Paul

Never again to Bermuda ! Twice burned ,was enough !RAIN,RAIN & MORE RAIN,BOTH CRUISES.NEVER DID get to a beach. Booked 11 day on MILLENIUM 9/23, At least that ship has a covered pool,if it RAINS for 11 days.<BR>BILL

It just might if you are on the ship Bill. I sailed to Bermuda 5 times and never had a day of rain. Come with me this year ...... oh no, what am I saying?<BR><BR>Paul