racheltineo Posted October 20, 2015 #1 Share Posted October 20, 2015 We are doing the little French key excursion when we visit island raoton. My question is should I do the tour w lunch or without? We are trying to be as budget friendly as possible.. The without lunch tour is $33 cheaper.. But.. Would we be able to go back to the ship for lunch and possibly return for a little bit, or hold off, or would that be a hassle? I want to budget friendly but I always want to have the best time possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted October 20, 2015 #2 Share Posted October 20, 2015 It would be a HUGE hassle to get back to the ship for lunch and return to LFK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2000 Posted October 21, 2015 #3 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Not only would it be a hassle but you would have to pay for a second round trip from the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racheltineo Posted October 21, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Ok so we will either do the lunch or just shorten our time on the island and eat lunch as soon as we get back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted October 21, 2015 #5 Share Posted October 21, 2015 If you take the time to eat a very good breakfast, you'll be full enough until you get back to the ship. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted October 21, 2015 #6 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Eat a good breakfast, carry some snacks with you like granola bars or peanut butter/ cheese cracker packages (bring these from home) and then return to the ship while the lunch buffet and other venues are still open. If you are seriously budget constrained, you might consider just hanging out at MBCC's beach. Yes it's not a pretty as LFK or the popular west Bay beaches, and yes it will be a bit crowded. But it is free and you can get reasonably priced food and drink there or come and go off the ship as you please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racheltineo Posted October 21, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Hmmm crewsweeper, that's an option.. free you say? Is LFK that much better to justify $110 to go? If the free beach is nice as well we may consider that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinfool Posted October 21, 2015 #8 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Hmmm crewsweeper, that's an option.. free you say? Is LFK that much better to justify $110 to go? If the free beach is nice as well we may consider that Never been to LFK, but have docked at MB several times....and always opted for a $20-25pp taxi (return included) to West Bay Beach where the water is warm and the snokeling unequaled. Beach chairs $10 (not required) and a variety of reasonable lunch venues. MB is okay, but it doesn't match up well with the 'natural' beaches available on Roatan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2000 Posted October 21, 2015 #9 Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Hmmm crewsweeper, that's an option.. free you say? Is LFK that much better to justify $110 to go? If the free beach is nice as well we may consider that If you are not fixed on Little French Key, Bananarama on West Bay Beach has a very budget friendly day pass with transport. http://bananarama.com/activities/cruiseship-packages/ By the by ~ if you ship docks in Coxen Hole, getting into Mahogany Bay is a challenge. Or I have heard reports that is it. Edited October 21, 2015 by Guest 2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racheltineo Posted October 21, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted October 21, 2015 How can I find out what port I'll be at..will it say on the itinerary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinfool Posted October 21, 2015 #11 Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) How can I find out what port I'll be at..will it say on the itinerary? If you are on a Carnival ship you will dock at Mahogany Bay. Check it out here...http://www.mahoganybaycc.com/ Edited October 21, 2015 by thinfool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racheltineo Posted October 21, 2015 Author #12 Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Thank you for all of the info, this forum is great. I don't want to cheap out so much we have a bad time, but if I can reduce this almost $200 excursion to something less expensive and comparable, that would be a great comfort for us! Our standards are not high, and I can have fun no matter what. Edited October 21, 2015 by racheltineo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted October 21, 2015 #13 Share Posted October 21, 2015 racheltineo .... Your signature has you sailing on Carnival Valor so you will be docked at Mahogany Bay. If you really want to save money, you could simply go to the beach right there in the secured terminal area. There is no cost to use the beach or the beach/lounge chairs. No need for a taxi. Easy to go back to the ship for lunch. If you are not interested in snorkeling, the Mahogany Bay beach is good for a beach day -- decent beach and extremely convenient. LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racheltineo Posted October 25, 2015 Author #14 Share Posted October 25, 2015 racheltineo .... Your signature has you sailing on Carnival Valor so you will be docked at Mahogany Bay. If you really want to save money, you could simply go to the beach right there in the secured terminal area. There is no cost to use the beach or the beach/lounge chairs. No need for a taxi. Easy to go back to the ship for lunch. If you are not interested in snorkeling, the Mahogany Bay beach is good for a beach day -- decent beach and extremely convenient. LuLu That sounds really nice, but I don't want to miss LFK if its that much better.. I'm.so torn.. What should we do?? Lfk or free beach ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchdiva Posted October 25, 2015 #15 Share Posted October 25, 2015 You really can't compare a day at LFK with a day at MB - it's like comparing a duck to a moose. LFK is incredibly beautiful and very special - even to those of us who lived on Roatan for 4 years (like I did). If you have to cut back on something, forego lunch BUT go to LFK. You should google both MB and LFK and you will see what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racheltineo Posted October 26, 2015 Author #16 Share Posted October 26, 2015 You really can't compare a day at LFK with a day at MB - it's like comparing a duck to a moose. LFK is incredibly beautiful and very special - even to those of us who lived on Roatan for 4 years (like I did). If you have to cut back on something, forego lunch BUT go to LFK. You should google both MB and LFK and you will see what I mean. Thanks diva! This exactly what we're doing ☺😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchdiva Posted October 30, 2015 #17 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Glad I could help! It's an amazingly beautiful spot......make SUPER SURE you load up on sunblock.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchette Posted October 30, 2015 #18 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Glad I could help! It's an amazingly beautiful spot......make SUPER SURE you load up on sunblock.... Are there any shaded areas at LFK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted October 30, 2015 #19 Share Posted October 30, 2015 (edited) Are there any shaded areas at LFK? There are many areas with loungers, some on the shoreline, some can be moved a few feet back into shade. This is a very small island and you can walk around it in maybe 15 minutes. It's amazing how many people just stay near the same spot where the transfer boat drops them off. LFK outshines Mahogany Bay like a diamond to glass. Tabyana Beach is another excellent excursion that beats out Mahogany Bay. Edited October 30, 2015 by evandbob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liketogo Posted November 4, 2015 #20 Share Posted November 4, 2015 We went to Little French Key for the first time last year and will go any time we are at this port! This is a place I would save up and go if possible. Our time there was much too short last time...darn ship time!!! There are all sorts of options where to sit...sun...no sun... and they have all sorts of fun toys to play with at no cost. I fell in love with the stand up paddle board...I am sure there is a proper name for it...and my 60 yr old husband had fun on the rope swing! The lunch was quite yummy, but if needed I would eat a big breakfast and take snacks if needed not to miss this place. I was a bit hesitant about the price last year but it was well worth the money. I have a pic on my desk at work of us here that I look at when I need a mental escape for a minute or two. They have some rescue animals that are fun to look at as well. I have read that some folks were not happy if it was very crowded, but when we went last Feb, it wasn't crowded at all. I guess you could see how many other ships were in port at the same time to guage how crowded it could be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annabell08 Posted November 14, 2015 #21 Share Posted November 14, 2015 (edited) Hmmm crewsweeper, that's an option.. free you say? Is LFK that much better to justify $110 to go? If the free beach is nice as well we may consider that Absolutely not!! Worse excursion in 15 cruises. The three of us wasted $303 going to Little French Key. Read the trip advisor reviews from the terrible rating. Edited November 14, 2015 by annabell08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacruiser4life Posted November 14, 2015 #22 Share Posted November 14, 2015 We did LFK last year with our cruise critic group. We did not book with the cruise line. They are not taken to the side of the island we were on. We enjoyed our time there very much. The lunch was good and the drinks were yummy too. We would go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Travelicious Posted November 14, 2015 #23 Share Posted November 14, 2015 It's all subjective, but I did not particularly enjoy LFK or its lunch. I certainly did not feel it was worth the cost. I won't be returning when I am back in January. But, many people really loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nydney1 Posted November 16, 2015 #24 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I thought it was pricey, but it was our favorite excursion of the cruise and one of our favorites ever. Sorry you did not enjoy yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooh/tigger Posted November 18, 2015 #25 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Since this was about LFK, thought I would post question here and not start a new one. We are debating between this one and Pirates of the Caribbean. Obviously, Pirates is cheaper. I see LFK uses Pirates for zip and beach. Is it the extremely extreme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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