Nativeway water sports

[Haileysmom]

We did an excursion in 2007 with Nativeway water sports and will be going back to Grand Cayman in 2011. We are looking to book the Reefs, Rays and Rum Point again with them. We had a fabulous time in 2007. Just want to make sure they are still a reputable company. Alot can change in 4 years. Anyones feedback would be much appreciated!

[pjpurple6]

Did the tour with them in Aug 09 and they were just fine :)

[boopie1026]

we did that exact tour with them last week and they were fabulous! it was our favorite day and we loved every aspect of the excursion!! if we ever go back would book again with them!

[carbon]

How do you get in touch with them ? Cost?

[Oompaland]

Google Nativeway, Cayman Islands. It will take you right there.

 

Did RRR with them in December. Loved it!

[Haileysmom]

Thank you for your responses. I emailed them some questions and they answered me back right away. We loved the tour when we did it in 2007 and will book with them again for 2011. :)

[jwright98]

what happens if there is bad weather and the ship cannot tender? Do you lose your money by booking in advance?

[boopie1026]

you do not have to pay them until the end of your excursion-

[fisherlvnv]

We just booked them for November and they do not require a credit card to hold a reservation. We are also doing the Rays, Reef and Rum Point:)

[purplethorn]

Is this a private tour or through the cruise line?

 

If a private tour do you reserve in advance or once you get there ?

[fisherlvnv]

It is a private tour.

[readytogo813]

I am considering booking this tour for our December cruise on Valor. There are so many companies with good reviews that it is making it very difficult to make a final decision. It was between Nativeway, Capt. Marvin's, etc! lol I cant really figure out too many differences between them so I think we may just go with Nativeway. Do the guides actually let you feed the stingrays or do they just let you watch?

[S.P.Q.R./Morunt]

We did it several years ago and it was a blast and are doing it again next week. You reserved in advance but pay them upon arrival. yes we touched the stingrays

[zukecruiser]

It is a private tour.

 

I will be in the Caymans in early November and wanted to do an all day tour with them based on their good reviews. They e-mailed back they were only available for the shorter stingray and snorkel tour. They will be doing the ships tours and not take any private charters. Went with Captain Marvins tour, should also be a good one based on CC comments.

[Cruzinbabe06]

For those of you who's done the Rays, Reef and Rumpoint, will there be enough time to grab a chair and find a spot at 7 Mile Beach afterwards? I think the tour lasts about 4 or 5 hrs.

Seven Mile Beach looks beautiful and we would love to relax for an hr or so. We never made it to the Caymans when we were on the Explorer, bad weather. It's so much I want to do and so little time. :rolleyes:

We are on the Glory and in port from 10am to 6pm.

Thanks in advance

[S.P.Q.R./Morunt]

Marie. You might have time-I would just see what time its over. Seems like once before, the tour took some time just to get going. They may even drop you off near 7 mile beach if you ask, then you could cab it back.

[Cruzinbabe06]

Oh my, thanks for the reply.

[pjpurple6]

Just did this with Native Way had about 13 people on the boat, had a great time. Evan was a riot!! You do get to kiss the sting ray hold them and feed them.. Would recommend them!

[Cruzinbabe06]

Do they have videography or someone taking pictures? If not, guess we'll have to buy a disposable underwater camera.

Thanks in advance

[pjpurple6]

They didn't this year as there were 2 guides one was on the boat and one in the water, last year they had 3 guides but more people on the boat and one went in the water and they did take pictures, we brought our water camera each time. Enjoy!

[Daycare Provider]

We did nativeway in 2005 and will be booking again today for our May trip...plenty of time to grab a lounge chair and layout at Rum Point......NO they will not drop you off at Seven Mile Beach...the excursion literally gets us back in time to catch the last tender...teh food and drinks at Rum Point were really good...can't wait to go back.

Angela

[Cruzinbabe06]

Thanks for the response. We're in port from 10am to 6pm.

If I'm not mistaken, the reservation states they will meet us at 11am.

Will probably just have enough time to do a little shopping and get back on the ship.

 

Thanks again;)

[berge11]

Thank you, I think we will try with them as well.

[pcrum]

We did RRR with Nativeway in June and then just did the Stingray and Starfish tour in Aug. and loved both of them. We did not have a water proof camera, but one of the crew stayed on the ship and used our camera to take photos for us. He did this for serveral people and got great photos. I wondered how he remembered which camera belonged to which party! I highly recommend this company as we had great service both times. Rum Pointe is vey pretty and their tour includes lunch.