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The waterfalls trip was in Santo Tomas. We booked thru the Sun but i forget the cost. You can find details thru Norwegians site in the shore excursions section. You can even book it now before you go and they will add it to your onboard bill.

The trip was very nice. There were about 50 or so of us from the ship on it. The waterfalls got crowded but it's still beautiful. We got to see 2 different waterfalls and swim and take pics. The water is cold though but Crystal clear.

I heard other people telling that they booked the tour privately when they got ashore, but I also heard some of them saying they only got to see 1 of the falls.

Santo Toams is a bleak area. The port is a shipping container port with 1 building set up for shopping. When you drive thru town you will be shocked as to what you see. It is definitely a 3rd world country although they are trying.

I thought the people were alittle pushy trying to sell you things, but when we left a bunch of them came out in their cars to the dock, flashed their lights and bid a nice farewell.

The area is very mountainous when you first see it and reminded of the movie King Kong. You see the mountains and fog hovering since it is early in the AM when you arrive.

One other thing, If you want to snorkel Wait till you get to Belize. It is awesome. We booked a private tour with Ecological Tours. They were right across from the Iquana Bar where you will be taken ashore. The cost for that was $59 per person. We went about a half hour away by boat and snorkeled 2 spots. The first was along the barrier reef. The water is crystal clear and see alot of coral and fish. After that we went to Shark/Ray Alley. There we swan with many Rays. NO ONE got hurt. The guide,(Carlos), even picked a few up to the surface for us to touch and take pics of. I even went under once and saw a 6 foot nurse shark swim by. Carlos said they are not aggressive and don't be alarmed. After that we were supposed to go to the beach for a lunch and relax but it was raining and many wanted to go, so we did. Watch out if you have people with you from Carnival, there ship sailed earlier then ours and most of them wanted to cut trip short. They were scared of their boat leaving them.

Hope this helps and enjoy.

Beware of shopping for Ron Zacapa Centrino Rum IN Santo Tomas De Castillo, Gautemala. They tried to scam me.I approaced the only stand selling it and asked how much and was told $40 a bottle. I then offered $25 for a bottle and the woman agreed. She wrapped it as i got out my money and when i went to hand it to her a woman grabbed me from behind and told me the price was now $45 a bottle. I told her the woman at the stand agreed to $25 and she said it was now $45 a bottle and my offer was no good. I walked away laughing and purchased 2 bottles in Belize at a better price. Shopping in Belize is much better, but the tour of the waterfalls was great.