kmdefreit

How can I find out the difference between ship time and the time at the ports? I am going on Carnival Paradise on 9/15 and we will be going to Cozumel & Grand Cayman. I want to do some outside tours, but need to compare times.

I too recommend Fat Fish. We just got back and posted this on Trip Advisor.

 

"After reading these reviews I knew we picked the right company. Communication before the trip was great. What a nice group of people to work with. They picked us up right on time although we had to wait for a couple that never did show. It's just a short drive to the dock with an entertaining driver. Oh, we took the jet ski stingray city tour. They also have other tours.

 

There were only four of us on this trip which was great. Once we got to the dock, it was pay the balance, get your gear, brief instructions, get on then let's go. Loved it. We had Ryan as our guide and he was great. We rented two jet skis and the couple that was on the tour with us shared a jet ski. For the price difference it was way worth it to rent our own. Wasn't sure as my wife is 60 and not that athletic. She loved it and was going 53 mph toward the end.

 

Anyway we start out by just idling for a while as Ryan gets his stuff together and catches up to us. Also gives us time to get used to the feel of the jet ski. Immediately it was all out as fast as you wanted to go. He took off but you don't have to go that fast, I think he judges the speed based on how people are keeping up.

 

We stopped at Stingray city and parked just a bit off to the side. Luckily we took the morning cruise and beat many of the boats to the spot. All of these boats had 20 - 40 people standing around in a big group, we had the 4 of us off to the side by ourselves. We've been here before so the draw was the jet skis and not really the rays, although they are cool. Ryan fed them, had us feed them ,etc. He will make sure you have all the interaction you want.

 

Headed over to Rum Point for some snorkeling. Wow, the water is so clear. Just beautiful. After a while went to Starfish Point then through the mangroves back to the dock. This tour had everything we wanted. Jet skis, snorkeling and great people.

 

I was wondering how fast we'd be able to take the jet skis but my fears were unfounded. He let us go as fast as we wanted. I had that thing tapped out at 53 mph for quite a bit of the tour. But, you do not need to go that fast, as he will let everyone catch up.

 

On the way back to town the driver stopped at a brewery and you could have a couple of free beers. I give this 5 stars and will definitely go again when back on Grand Cayman. Thanks Ryan!"

I am curious how much time you got to spend at each part?? Also had a knee injury a few years back and want ted to know how hard it is to get on waverunner in open water with limited bend in knee.