cruzn buckeye Posted September 15, 2005 #1 Share Posted September 15, 2005 We have our Cozumel beach break booked through Cozumelcruisexcursions.com and while visiting their sight, I see that they have a new excursion to Rum Point. It is a jeep land excursion. It sounds great! So, for people who have already done the stingrays and don't want to snorkel, you may want to check this out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomewhereBeyondTheSea Posted November 9, 2005 #2 Share Posted November 9, 2005 .... Bubblez...Thanks for all the info! We were suppsed to go to Rum Point this past May but the weather was horrible and the tender boats couldn't make it to land. Unfortunatlly, we sat in the middle of the ocean staring back at GC. It was depressing. Anyway, we will be back again next May and will hopefully have beautiful weather. I do like this excursion, however, I wish they would offer more beach time. Does anyone know when the ferry to Rum Point will be running again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzn buckeye Posted November 9, 2005 Author #3 Share Posted November 9, 2005 We had rough seas and large swells the day we were in GC. We went to Sea Grapes Beach...pretty nice....but too large waves for me the day we were there. I had to get out of the water because they kept slamming me down. Also, the lines to get the tenders back were ridiculous. Over an hour and a half standing in the sweltering sun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomewhereBeyondTheSea Posted November 9, 2005 #4 Share Posted November 9, 2005 It seems as if GC is cursed with bad weather. I felt so bad for the people that were getting off the ship to get married. They were drenched!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomewhereBeyondTheSea Posted November 16, 2005 #5 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I don't know how lucky everyone wil be this week, there is another tropical storm in the Caribbean, isn't it a little late in the year for it? Oh man - these Hurricanes just don't stop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacybbb Posted November 25, 2005 #6 Share Posted November 25, 2005 We have booked this tour thru the posted website. I just asked them if the transmission was automatic. I believe it is, but will let you know if it's not. There is another thread about renting a Jeep and it's lest costly. Either way, my family of 5 booked 2 Jeeps for Dec. 31 Has anyone just returned from GC? How were the seas this week? Hopefully, they'll calm down as we get into December!!!! Don't want to be seasick on New Year's Eve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seemak Posted November 26, 2005 #7 Share Posted November 26, 2005 So, how does this work. You book the tour from them but drive the jeep yourself? I guess there would be a guide at the front showing us where to go? Does anyone know if other tour operators offer a similar tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backstroke50 Posted November 27, 2005 #8 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Thanks for the info. http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10732;128/st/20060219/e/Norwegian+Jewel+Cruise/k/eb92/event.png NCL Majesty - 2000 NCL Sun - 2005 NCL Jewel - 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacybbb Posted November 27, 2005 #9 Share Posted November 27, 2005 It's a guided tour. We did a similar one in Alaska and loved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2VaCruzers Posted December 2, 2005 #10 Share Posted December 2, 2005 I inquired about the Run Point Jeep Tour but was told that our ship's arrival time didn't coincide w/ the tour departure time. We don't get into GC until 10 am. So...we're outta luck :( Sounds fabulous, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2VaCruzers Posted December 4, 2005 #11 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Our time in GC will be quite limited since we don't even get there til 10 am, and even if we're on the first tender, we'll be lucky to be on land by 11 at best. We leave at 5pm, and I know from our previous trip to GC that tender lines are extremely long at the end of the day. So we're still not sure what to do. Maybe another time we'll get to do the jeep.... just gives me another reason to go back :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db777 Posted December 7, 2005 #12 Share Posted December 7, 2005 That is my review in Karens message above...this was a great trip...suprisedly there were only 4 of us total...Geno drove us (my DH and I did not really want to drive) the other couple drove the other Jeep....it was a very nice experience....As said in another review you meet Geno at the Blue Iguana...however, we were then picked up by an AVIS van and taken to the AVIS lot where Geno met us to pick up the jeeps....Rum point is just beautiful, be aware everything is in Cayman dollars so it will cost you alot more than you think.... they also make change in Cayman dollars...We were very happy with the tour....DB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingbajan Posted December 7, 2005 #13 Share Posted December 7, 2005 My GF and I are also thinking about booking this tour in April. It sounds like a lot of fun.!! Is the driving optional? I don't mind driving if I have too but since I'm on holiday I would really like to be driven :). Either way its looking like we will take this tour with all the great reviews so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db777 Posted December 8, 2005 #14 Share Posted December 8, 2005 We had requested not to drive...the option would be to ride with another couple or if lucky, riding with the guide...we were fortunate that there were just two couples and we got to ride with Geno...they do require you to pay for a Cayman Drivers License ($7.50) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomewhereBeyondTheSea Posted December 30, 2005 #15 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Has anyone heard if the Ferry to Rum Point Beach is running yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew sailbum Posted December 30, 2005 #16 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Has anyone heard if the Ferry to Rum Point Beach is running yet? It is not running. No timetable is available for if/when it might resume service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalTraveler Posted December 31, 2005 #17 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Drew: Whoops, I asked you the same question on another thread 5 minutes ago. Sorry. So, Ferry is NOT running; We will be in port Monday 1/14 9am - 5pm on Legend of the Seas. How would YOU plan to travel to Rum Point from the port? That is where we would like to spend the day. Also, do you know if you can rent the small, personal catamarans there? They may be called something else there-? THANKS FOR INFO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew sailbum Posted December 31, 2005 #18 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Only practical way to get out to Rum Point is to rent a car to drive yourself. No taxis hanging around. Sunfish sailboats are available for rent - no catamarans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keksie Posted February 7, 2006 #19 Share Posted February 7, 2006 We have just returned from this excursion and it was fabulous. It was just us so we had a private tour with the guide. Rum Point was not busy until just before we left. I would definately recommend this excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keksie Posted February 10, 2006 #20 Share Posted February 10, 2006 If you have long hair bring a hat or something for your hair because the jeep ride is windy. Wear sturdy shoes because the walk at the highest point is very rocky. Bring all the regular beach stuff for Rum Point including water shoes. Rum Point is beautiful. It is very shallow for a long way. We snorkled out where you can see darker shapes and found many nice, large tangs and if you watch holes in the rocks you will see smaller damsels come out and play around. There was no one there when we arrived. Later an excursion showed up and then there was a group from a hotel but by then it was time to leave. We had about 2 hours at Rum Point which was plenty of time to swim, snorkle, eat and lay out. I had the fish and chips and it was very good. Just remember they give you change back in Cayman dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martdm Posted February 11, 2006 #21 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Thanks for all the review info. I have a few questions: -I'm assuming there are changing facilities or a bathroom at Rum Point so we can just bring our swimwear with us instead of wearing it the whole day, right? -You mention they make change in Cayman dollars...will they accept US dollars as payment? Any idea what the exchange rate is (roughly)? Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keksie Posted February 11, 2006 #22 Share Posted February 11, 2006 There are changing facilities/shower etc there. They do take U.S. Dollars. I think each Cayman dollar is about 1.50. (Not posititive about this part). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martdm Posted February 11, 2006 #23 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Thanks Keksie...appreciate the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew sailbum Posted February 12, 2006 #24 Share Posted February 12, 2006 The restrooms at Rum Point have a large changing area with showers. Very nice to be able to clean up before you return to the ship. Standard exchange rate in the Cayman Islands is US$1.25 = CI$1.... so a US$20 bill is worth CI$16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summertimescallingme Posted February 14, 2006 #25 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Drew, Any suggestions fora reliable car rental place for drive to Rum Point? Is Rum Point difficult to find and how long is the drive from the dock to Rum Point? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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