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I also didn't understand this part. Here's a direct quote about the Brady's Cay from Daniel Johnsons Monkey and Sloth Hangout "Yes, that would be the best option if you do not want to do the snorkeling". Maybe they meant that there were better places for snorkeling. As we aren't going to book with them, I didn't ask further. But as I understand, the topic starter is interested in snorkeling and booking with Daniel Johnsons, so I thought it was worth mentioning.

Thank you for the reply! We do like port area in Dominican Republic, looks like it could be similar experience. I also expect my daughter not being happy at all about the walking tour, I'll try to bribe her with ice cream and port area experience at the end 🙂

The only thing, they also mentioned that there would be no snorkeling at Brady's Cay, and snorkeling at Roatan is a must for us. If you are also interested in snorkeling, double check with them. So I am leaning towards Victor, despite some negative reviews. I also contacted Rony tours but they are affiliated with Manawakie Park Sloth's & Monkey Encounter for sloth encounter.

I just contacted them as well about the same type of excursion. And they also told be that it would be Brady's Cay for the beach part.

Thank you! So helpful!

TravelFiend, thank you! That's helpful. We are also planning to explore Cartagena on our own. And just in case booked a walking tour. Do you know if all the ships dock in one port or different? I would like to visit the bird sanctuary you've mentioned.

Agree, good film. Could be interesting for kids as well.

We didn't take an MSC excursion, but went on our own to Ocean World Park. When we just got off the ship, there were lots of taxis, the driver took us to Ocean World, waited with us until we bought the entrance tickets to be sure that we entered the park. When we were done, we just texted him, and he picked us up and then returned to the port. We had a relaxing day, swam with dolphins, enjoyed the shows. Probably, if we didn't have a 7 year old daughter with us, we would not spend the whole day there, but still, it was a great experience. The same driver suggested to take us to other touristic points, but unfortunately we didn't have time. We'll stop again at Puerto Plata with another cruise and are going to contact the same driver.

I am definitely not a pro, not even close, but we snorkeled at Red Sea, Bonaire, etc. And enjoyed Ocean Cay: we saw a turtle several times in the lagoon, and a nurse shark. The area on Lighthouse beach closer to the rocks or near the net was full of fish. We tried to snorkel on the beaches without a lifeguard and were stopped shortly by the security (?). We also took an excursion to the wrecked ship and had a great time.