christineann Posted April 11, 2011 #1 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Has anyone done this excursion, and would you recommend it for honeymooners? Thanks! http://www.royalcaribbean.com/shoreExcursions/product/detail/view.do;jsessionid=?ProductCode=ST82&DestinationCode=CARIB&sourcePage=shorexByTypePortDest&ActivityTypeId=4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GettingFeetWet Posted April 11, 2011 #2 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Christieann - a friend and I just returned from this cruise and did that exact half-day sail. It was awesome and I definitely would recommend it. The catamaran has a great crew; they made it alot of fun. The boat was comfortable and we had everything needed for snorkeling. I'm not sure why its called "champagne" sail - after snorkeling, drinks were offered and I think champagne was one of the choices (I chose rum punch). The sail is very nice and takes you to Honeymoon Beach for snorkeling. You can choose to snorkel in the deeper water or the crew will take you by dinghy up to the beach to relax there or snorkel closer to the shoreline. There were not many other people on the beach (one other boat, I believe), but that would depend on number of ships in port that day. We saw several sea turtles, which was exciting. As far as recommending this for honeymooners - well, I'm not sure what you are looking for in that department. As far as a catamaran sail and snorkeling excursion, we thought it was great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christineann Posted April 12, 2011 Author #3 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Thanks for your reply. The excursion is actually for my son and his fiancee, and they were looking at this one. I told them I would ask on the board to see if it's a good one and to make sure it's not a very crowded excursion. It sounds like a nice trip. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johneeo Posted April 12, 2011 #4 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Thanks for your reply. The excursion is actually for my son and his fiancee, and they were looking at this one. I told them I would ask on the board to see if it's a good one and to make sure it's not a very crowded excursion. It sounds like a nice trip. Thanks again! We did it and had a blast. Great excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishwhiskey Posted April 13, 2011 #5 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I would recommend it to anyone.Its was a fun time.You get to sail,snorkle and lay on the beach on St John's all in the same day.The party begins on the trip back to port.Everyone was singing on the way back to the ship.We went on the afternoon excursion and loved the pain killers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christineann Posted April 14, 2011 Author #6 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I think they will really enjoy this excursion. Thanks for the replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyggerj Posted April 16, 2011 #7 Share Posted April 16, 2011 My husband and I where looking at this excursion for our upcoming cruise. My question is we do not snorkel, do you think this is worth it to be able to enjoy the sail and lay on the beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johneeo Posted April 16, 2011 #8 Share Posted April 16, 2011 My husband and I where looking at this excursion for our upcoming cruise. My question is we do not snorkel, do you think this is worth it to be able to enjoy the sail and lay on the beach? Absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clcurry Posted January 15, 2013 #9 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I know it has been a few years since this thread was active. I am considering this excursion for my upcoming cruise in May and am curious how many people were onboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin's girl Posted January 16, 2013 #10 Share Posted January 16, 2013 We are also considering this excursion for our cruise in March. Has anyone done it recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciera123 Posted January 17, 2013 #11 Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) We did it last year for the second time and have it booked for May. There were probably no more than 20 people and the catamaran was large, so it didn't feel crowed at all. The crew is fun (without making it a real party atmosphere) and very knowledgable about the area. You sail over to Honeymoon Bay and they anchor there. You can snorkel, swim to the beach (or they can take you in on a dingy) or lounge around the boat. You stay for about 1 1/2 hours, then sail back with the crew pointing out homes, islands, anything interesting. After everyone is done in the water they serve you drinks, cheeses, breads and fruits. We normally do tours on our own and stay away from the ship sponsored tours, but this one is the exception! Edited January 17, 2013 by ciera123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Kat Posted January 18, 2013 #12 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Honeymooners? Going to Honeymoon Beach? Sounds perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clcurry Posted January 18, 2013 #13 Share Posted January 18, 2013 We did it last year for the second time and have it booked for May. There were probably no more than 20 people and the catamaran was large, so it didn't feel crowed at all. The crew is fun (without making it a real party atmosphere) and very knowledgable about the area. You sail over to Honeymoon Bay and they anchor there. You can snorkel, swim to the beach (or they can take you in on a dingy) or lounge around the boat. You stay for about 1 1/2 hours, then sail back with the crew pointing out homes, islands, anything interesting. After everyone is done in the water they serve you drinks, cheeses, breads and fruits. We normally do tours on our own and stay away from the ship sponsored tours, but this one is the exception! This is what I want to hear! I am considering this and have not book a ship-sponsored excursion and it is nice to know it isn't packed aboard. Just out of curiosity, how much were the beverages flowing? :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin's girl Posted January 20, 2013 #14 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Just booked this excursion today for our March cruise. Thanks so much for posting the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciera123 Posted January 20, 2013 #15 Share Posted January 20, 2013 This is what I want to hear! I am considering this and have not book a ship-sponsored excursion and it is nice to know it isn't packed aboard. Just out of curiosity, how much were the beverages flowing? :o The amount of time they're serving drinks is only about 1 hour, the time it takes to get back to the starting place. You could drink as much as you wanted, but it is NOT a party, drink all you can kind of excursion. We loved it and we're not what you'd call party people. It's just a fun, beautiful and relaxing day! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciera123 Posted January 20, 2013 #16 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Just booked this excursion today for our March cruise. Thanks so much for posting the update. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Can't wait to get back to St John - Such a beautiful island! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyBride14 Posted January 23, 2013 #17 Share Posted January 23, 2013 For people who went on this excursion already, could we bring a regular camera on it? Or will the camera get water on it when we go to St. John? Would a water camera be better? I have both, but the non-water camera takes better pictures. Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciera123 Posted January 23, 2013 #18 Share Posted January 23, 2013 For people who went on this excursion already, could we bring a regular camera on it? Or will the camera get water on it when we go to St. John? Would a water camera be better? I have both, but the non-water camera takes better pictures. Thanks!!! I took my good, non-waterproof camera with me and it was fine. I did NOT take it to the beach with me since my DS has one that's waterproof, but on the catamaran mine was just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyvansmith Posted January 23, 2013 #19 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Thanks for all the info. Will be doing this one in march. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted January 23, 2013 #20 Share Posted January 23, 2013 For people who went on this excursion already, could we bring a regular camera on it? Or will the camera get water on it when we go to St. John? Would a water camera be better? I have both, but the non-water camera takes better pictures. Thanks!!! A point & shoot (non-SLR) camera is fine on the boat and on land. Obviously if you're a snorkeler you'll want the underwater camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyBride14 Posted February 9, 2013 #21 Share Posted February 9, 2013 A point & shoot (non-SLR) camera is fine on the boat and on land. Obviously if you're a snorkeler you'll want the underwater camera. Thanks! I am so excited about this excursion! Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family Travel Story Posted February 10, 2013 #22 Share Posted February 10, 2013 How is this trip for a child. We have an 8 year old DD who loves cats and snorkeling, but it sounds like this may be a more adult excursion from the description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johneeo Posted February 12, 2013 #23 Share Posted February 12, 2013 For people who went on this excursion already, could we bring a regular camera on it? Or will the camera get water on it when we go to St. John? Well, you really will not know you are on "St. John". You anchor off the beach, and most people snorkle and swim from the cat. Some people will go to the beach and lay around and swim. I see no reason you could not take your camera on the dinghy to the beach. I always put my camera in a zip lock baggie anyway. Here is a picture of the beach. To the right is where the snorkeling reefs were: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgatormom29 Posted February 12, 2013 #24 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Well, yabbotou really will not know you are on "St. John". You anchor off the beach, and most people snorkle and swim from the cat. Some people will go to the beach and lay around and swim. I see no reason you could not take your camera on the dinghy to the beach. I always put my camera in a zip lock baggie anyway. Here is a picture of the beach. To the right is where the snorkeling reefs were: WOW!!!!!! I have been thinking about this excursion and going back and forth on what I wanted to do....But that picture just sold me! How beautiful!!! thank u for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johneeo Posted February 12, 2013 #25 Share Posted February 12, 2013 WOW!!!!!! I have been thinking about this excursion and going back and forth on what I wanted to do....But that picture just sold me! How beautiful!!!thank u for sharing! Here is the cat: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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