Excursion Help

[mcat12]

We will be on the Carnival Paradise in October 2014 for a friends wedding. I'm trying to plan (way) ahead excursions for the two ports (grand cayman & Cozumel). My husband and I are not 'lay out in the sun all day' people and we aren't heavy drinkers. We are in our early 30s and in good health. Can anyone suggest anything? We prefer a ship sponsored excursion. I thought maybe the Mayan Ruins but it seems to get mixed reviews. Then I thought maybe swimming with the dolphins or turtles but I don't think my husband would be too keen on that. We have a lot of time to plan, so no rush, just wondering what some favorites were. Thanks!

 

 

October 2014 - Carnival Paradise - Western Caribbean

May 2013 - Carnival Miracle - Alaska

May 2012 - Carnival Sensation - Bahamas

March 2010 - Carnival Liberty - Eastern Caribbean

September 2009 - Carnival Glory - Western Caribbean

March 1988 - Disney Cruise as a child :)

[JohninDC]

We almost never use ships tours. In Coz we enjoyed a snorkel tour with Eagle Ray a few years ago, or you can snorkel from the shore at the Money Bar: http://www.moneybarbeachclub.com/

 

In Grand Cayman skip the ship's tour and go on the Stingray City/snorkel tour with Moby Dick! :D Smaller boat, less crowded, and great service!

http://www.mobydicktours.com/

 

If you have time in GC, have the Moby bus drop you at Rackham's waterfront bar/restaurant -- the Caybrew beer is good and the conch fritters are great! :cool:

 

Good luck! :)

[RunnerNic]

In grand cayman, i agree with stingray city!! it's a lot of fun!

 

in cozumel, we always do the royal swim with the dolphins http://www.**********************cozumel/chankanaab-national-park.asp

 

the park in cozumel is gorgeous and the dolphins r beyond amazing

[OCruisers]

Bar Hopping is always fun in Cozumel! :D

 

LuLu

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[newsman]

I don't use ship tours either, and these guys want you to book thru the ship. Now that they are in Coz, check it out and see if it's a possibility.

http://www.tampabay.com/features/travel/americas-cup-12-metre-challenge-turns-swabbies-to-sailors/2120936

We had a blast, had a group of seven that went together.

[mcat12]

Newsman--that is totally up our alley! Awesome! Thanks so much!! :)

 

 

October 2014 - Carnival Paradise - Western Caribbean

May 2013 - Carnival Miracle - Alaska

May 2012 - Carnival Sensation - Bahamas

March 2010 - Carnival Liberty - Eastern Caribbean

September 2009 - Carnival Glory - Western Caribbean

March 1988 - Disney Cruise as a child :)

[mcat12]

And thanks to everyone else for the suggestions!

 

 

October 2014 - Carnival Paradise - Western Caribbean

May 2013 - Carnival Miracle - Alaska

May 2012 - Carnival Sensation - Bahamas

March 2010 - Carnival Liberty - Eastern Caribbean

September 2009 - Carnival Glory - Western Caribbean

March 1988 - Disney Cruise as a child :)