Bannister Island

[rka_99]

Wondering if there is tour just for Bannister Island. The only one I can find has the Manatee watch with it. We just want to go to the Island. Anyone know if this is possible.

 

Thanks

 

ps we are with carnival.

[rjkcubs]

We are wanting to do this too. We did Bannister Island last year and loved it. Since then it seems (based on info/rumors from this board) there has been many issues come up regarding the island. The latest issue was reported that Carnival suspended the BI excursion for 60 days due to issues Carnival felt needed to be addressed. It was indicated that Carnival didn't think the facilities were up to par. Since then a post on CC came out with a link to an article regarding Bannister being for sale.

So, who knows what will happen. When we were there we thought it was great and couldn't wait to go back this March. I sure hope all of this is resolved prior to then.

 

ps - I don't think the Manatee excursion stops at Bannister. I think it is Goff's Caye possibly.

[rka_99]

Anyone out there with Info??

[OntCruise]

According to the internet link that someone posted a while back, Bannister Island is sold.

 

Does anyone know if there are water taxi's that take you from Belize City to Bannister Island directly?

 

Also has anyone done the Barrier Reef Snorkel at Turneffe with Beach Break through Carnival?

[crewsweeper]

According to the internet link that someone posted a while back, Bannister Island is sold.

 

Does anyone know if there are water taxi's that take you from Belize City to Bannister Island directly?

 

The two water taxis only go up to Caye Caulker and San Pedro. Bannister Island is a private island and the transportation there was provided by the island when you booke the excursion.

[law638]

I did this tour last week on my Miracle cruise. My feelings are that this tour was well worth it, although we felt that we could of spent more time on the island. The safety instructions from the crew were the best I've have ever received on any of my snorkeling tours. This tour will not disappoint and normally I avoid ship excursions. We thoroughly enjoyed the island, very quaint & clean. I believe that you could book this tour independently at the pier.

[rjkcubs]

Did you do the beach break through Carnival then? If so, was it available to book prior to cruising or did you book once onboard? I can't see that they offer it right now to book prior to your cruise, so I am wondering..... Thanks!

[law638]

Yes, I did purchase it prior to the cruise. Many in our group missed out due to it being sold out.

[IslandToIsland]

Did you do the beach break through Carnival then? If so, was it available to book prior to cruising or did you book once onboard? I can't see that they offer it right now to book prior to your cruise, so I am wondering..... Thanks!

I also do not see it on the Carnival site and was wondering the same thing. I was going to book through Coral Breeze, but wanted to see if Carnival offered it first.

[justalurker]

Also has anyone done the Barrier Reef Snorkel at Turneffe with Beach Break through Carnival?

 

i did this excursion earlier this month. The beach break is on Bannister Island. You get an hour snorkeling and about an hour and half on Bannister. Decent excursion, but over priced.

[RN1986]

When you booked the tour through Carnival was it called snorkling at turnteff and beach break?? Would they consider dropping the non-snorklers off at the beach first??

Did they pick you up at the boat??

 

Thanks