Beth & Rob

I asked this on the snorkel forum but got no responses, so will try here. I think more visibility on this site.

We are going to Cozumel, Jamaica and Grand Cayman out of Galveston on Sunday 9/24.

I've always taken my snorkel gear to the Caribbean before, but wondering what fall-out if any (bacteria and just stuff) would be a cause for concern. With so much washing out to sea from the Hurricanes, I just don't want to put myself in harms way. No one in my group is medically compromised, but still.....

Thoughts?

We leave on Sunday 9/24 for these 3 ports. I've snorkeled in many other Caribbean spots, but just in the first few yards, so no need for anything way 'out there'. My concern is mostly the water. With all the damage from the hurricane, I don't want to put myself in harms way with any bacteria or harmful waters. Thoughts?

Just looked on their website and unless I missed it.......do not see pricing. Anyone know?

Thank you SOOOO much. I'll book this today!

I've done quite a bit of cruising, but never to any of these ports. I know everyone has personal fav's so any guidance would be appreciated.

2 of us ladies......early 60's but we like to have fun, not the sedate type.

Our options are

Roatan, Puerto Costa Maya, Cozumel OR Cozumel, Georgetown, GC, Falmouth, Jamaica.

Thoughts?

Thanks much for all the information. I appreciate steering away from the whales, no point in spending time looking for tours when there are none to see. :)

Susan M - Your answers are just what I was hoping for. So appreciate!

There are so many great recommendations and such knowledgeable people, I thought rather than continue to read all the posts searching, I'd try to ask several questions on one post. I do enjoy the read, but trying to keep things in order.

This will be my first trip to Hawaii. I'm 61, young at heart, game to try anything. Love to snorkle, not much on hiking hills, good on the flats. We will have a car. We are staying at Sands of Kahana. So that being said...

Luau recommendations

Whale / turtle adventures

Scooter rentals

Snorkeling adventures

Good beach for walk-in snorkeling

Good beach for sunning

Drives not to miss

Funky restaurants

shopping

zip-lining

Any and all other suggestions graciously appreciated. :o

We are at the Sands of Kahana. Thank so much for any guidance. My first time ever in Hawaii and I'm 61. :)

I'm sure there would be several......who did you use?

2 maybe 3 of us for a week in Maui end of Oct. We'd like to do an ATV tour so would like recommendations.

Also we'd like to go snorkeling. Did several islands in the Caribbean during a cruise last year, but just walked into the water from the beach.

So if there are great areas to do this from please suggest and if there is a particular tour you would recommend we take, please share.

Thanks

We rented 2 carts in April. One cart had a choke and it was very difficult to start. We encountered locals who all knew each other and although not affiliated with Nathan tried diligently to assist us. We did finally get it started but continued to have the problem all day. We just took a deep breath and kept trying and eventually got it going.

Yes, they need to be replaced with newer carts.......but we found the people to be lovely and helpful.

If you go...... just make sure when you book, ask for NO CHOKE...

We did Coki Beach a few weeks back on our Princess cruise. I'd been there before so wanted to go back to snorkle. We got off the ship as quickly as possible. It's always a good idea to check to see how many ships are in each port you visit. If you don't have planned (pre-paid through the ship) excursions you can meet up with many crowds. So it's good to move fast.

You can grab a taxi (try an open air one - much more fun).....the costs are mandated by the state so it's $10pp to Coki. There is a nice dive shop there and you can rent any equipment for snorkeling. A lounger is $5. If you get there early you will have a better choice of a good spot, especially if there are many ships in port. We stayed about 4 hours and then took a open taxi back and had them drop us at the shopping district. A cab from there back to the ship was about $3.. as I recall.

Thanks much!. Email sent.

I know that is is not allowed to solicit, however I think I am able to ask.... If not, this will be deleted... but I am having trouble finding a number to contact Nathan to reserve. If I type in Nathan's ...... I just get several CC hits and then many other rental agencies, but nothing that specifically said Nathans. Can someone (if permissible) direct me to the correct contact info?

Thanks

Thanks RoyalCruz..... I signed up for the Hilton MVP, but which hotel would you suggest checking out?

I promise I will spend time going back through all of these great posts and responses.......but.....

Cruising "P" April 2013 out of Fl. L. with 5 women. Cruise leaves on Sunday so looking at coming in on Thursday, taking a late plane out of Los Angeles.

Have some La Quinta points, but don't need to stay there. Would like to know about transportation from airport to hotel......suggestion on hotel as we'd like to hang out for a couple days prior to departure... restaurants, shops and beach...

On a bit of a budget so no $200 per night hotels. Also transportation from hotel to port.

I know they have transportation from ship to airport, have done those before. Just walked out of terminal and grabbed a big bus.

thanks so much for any suggestions.

I love taking the bus. The people are considerate and I've never encountered any problems at all.

The walk from the terminal to the Malecon and shopping district is long and although there are a few shops to pass by and several hotels and other businesses,...it's not a photo op journey and is more of a trek.

IMHO it's a waste of an hour which when your time in port is limited to 6-8 hours.......spend your time in the places that will provide you the greater memories.