Snorkeling in Princess Cays?

[jarand]

A few questions about Princess Cays:

 

Has anyone done the Princess boat snorkeling excursion? Any feedback?

 

Is the snorkeling from the beach very interesting?

 

How's the water temp in January?

 

We have our own mask and snorkel, but not fins. The only info I can find on the Princess site lists snorkel equipment rental at $25. Is it possible to rent only fins and how much?

 

Thanks!

[countrykel]

Was wondering the same thing about the snorkling? Is there a better side to side on?

Edited January 12, 2014 by countrykel

[OCruisers]

The water temps at Princess Cays normally are quite chilly in January. Sorry. :o

 

LuLu

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[jarand]

We are just returning from Princess Cays. The water wasn't too cold at all. We did the ships snorkeling excursion for experienced snorkelers and reall enjoyed it. The boat takes you out to a nice shallow reef with lots of fish. $54 for less than an hour in the water is a bit steep, but we enjoyed it much more than trying to snorkel from the shore.

[DontWorryBHappy]

January 2013 the water temp was pretty warm and I snorkeled along the main shoreline with my own gear. There were some reefs and sea life - typical Caribbean fish, a few starfish and sea urchins. Nothing too exciting, but enjoyable and relaxing.

 

I met a family from the UK who took a snorkeling excursion booked through Princess and said they really enjoyed it.