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Am I better off (on a value basis) to do my onshore excursions on my own, rather than to pay the exhorbant fees they charge on the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas Eastern Caribbean cruise? Will I be safe with my family on my own at St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Bahamas, and San Juan? I find it difficult to stomach US$70 pp to go to a beach. Wouldn't I be better off to take a cab to a safe beach and keep track of time so that I won't be late?

Off at the end of the month on a Royal Caribbean cruise on the Explorer, and was wondering if I would be one of the few to wear a tux in this day and ago of casual attire and laid back attitude. Thanks!