Which tour for Most Snorkel Time and Value for experienced snorkler?

[kullamon]

Help needed.

 

Solo travelling Experienced Snorkler wondering who to go with. (I have been to over a dozen countries snorkeling of many good spots and hours.)

 

Seems the NCL Sun is competitive with the local tour companies this time on the 3 reef tour at $59pp 3.5hours

 

To where the Tour companies are about $65+ which does not include $20+ RT cab ride for 4-4.5hours. (Have not inquired on avail, but travel date is 19Dec)

 

Both include water, snacks and most include unlimited beer (not full bar).

 

 

Which one to go with for more snorkeling time? They probably both go to el cielo, but my interest in that and the partying will be short in comparison to my interest in snorkeling.

 

Also I am aware that the Tour companies will be smaller boats meaning less potential of kicks to the face.

 

Is the cruise tours on cattlemorans to where you have to have a buddy, follow the leader and never vear off course?

 

Not been there yet, so an outsiders point of view would lean to the cruise tour which is $20+ less and only 30mins less.

 

 

 

Your advice please. Thank you