RevCindy Posted May 13, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Hello all, We're going on our first cruise in Nov/Dec 2017. I'm trying to figure out what to do where. Here's where we're going: St. Thomas Dominca Barbados St. Lucia St. Maartan Puerto Rico (only have a few hours between 3pm and 8pm) Here's what we want to do: Snorkel Zip Line Hike ATV/Jeep/Rhino tour Shop (men's watch and local specialties) Not just lay on a beach The trip is 3 adults. One is a scuba diver and he and myself have snorkeled in Belize so we're spoiled. But my son, 26-years-old, really wants to and we want him to have a good experience. He was looking at those underwater motorized bike thingys. In St. Maartan, we've done the America's Cup Racing experience, which we loved but don't want to repeat. If we were to take a limo from the port to an excursion, which port would be the most reliable for that? Also, can you really just walk of the ship and grab excursions? I don't want to overpay on the ship, but I AM a planner and am nervous about this part of our trip. (NCL Jade, staying in the Haven). Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted May 13, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Responded on your Barbados port post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGal999 Posted May 13, 2017 #3 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I don't know your time frame in St. Maarten. We owned a Tshare there and had 2 weeks back to back. We have been on these catamarans MANY times and have LOVED it each and every time. IMHO Lambada & Tango 446 Reviews #10 of 39 Tours in Simpson Bay Outdoor Activities, Boat Tours & Water Sports, Tours Pelican Marina, Simpson Bay, St. Maarten-St. Martin +1 721-544-2640 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighuf Posted May 17, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 17, 2017 We've only once grabbed a tour on the fly in port. Otherwise we have always booked independently (after 1-2 cruises of ship-tours). I prefer looking on TA for ideas. In St Thomas, I'd recommend hiring a captain and a boat to go explore the area (St. John, BVIs etc). You can snorkel, beach it, grab lunch at one of the legendary spots on Jost. It is a bit expensive, so it may be your splurge excursion. It'll easily run $600 for 1 boat. In St. Martin/Maarten, we booked a group excursion with Billy Bones BoatCharters. We snorkeled, made a beach stop at Pinel Island, ate lunch on the French side, and watched a huge plane fly over us at the airport beach. A great value and a favorite excursion of our last S. Carib cruise. Only 5 others with us on the tour. For St. Lucia, many operators do the same the trip (snorkel, pitons, bats, mud etc). Check TA for those with the best reviews. Def book with someone that uses a boat. I'd avoid cruise ship tours... unless you like tons of people with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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