Animalgal Posted June 19, 2018 #1 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Hi everyone, we're going on the western Caribbean cruise next month and were considering using an outside cruise company for the excursions. We've heard they're cheaper and can even be better than what's offered through the cruiseline. Does anyone recommend any companies or know what to stay away from? Our stops are Cozumel, Costa Maya, Harvest Caye Belize and Roatan. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted June 19, 2018 #2 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Hi everyone, we're going on the western Caribbean cruise next month and were considering using an outside cruise company for the excursions. We've heard they're cheaper and can even be better than what's offered through the cruiseline. Does anyone recommend any companies or know what to stay away from? Our stops are Cozumel, Costa Maya, Harvest Caye Belize and Roatan. Thank you! While you are waiting for responses here, check out the Port of Call forums for each of those places . You'll find tons of helpful info. Here is the link for you: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=587 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smplybcause Posted June 19, 2018 #3 Share Posted June 19, 2018 There's those who book directly with the tour provider and those who use a middle man and book with them. I like the middle man because it's less research, I only have to put down a small deposit, and the website gives guarantees like money back if you miss your port or guarantees to get back to the ship. Definitely saves a bit of money and on the ones I've done much smaller groups. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger001 Posted June 19, 2018 #4 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Probably the only down side, and although it is very rare, the ship will not wait for you if a non NCL tour is late returning for some reason. If you want a very relaxing day in Costa Maya, look at Maya Chan. You can find many pictures and reviews on Trip Advisor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV_Cruiser Posted June 19, 2018 #5 Share Posted June 19, 2018 I second the idea of Maya Chan. Great place, great food and drinks and the staff is very attentive and fun. Relaxing and enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animalgal Posted June 19, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted June 19, 2018 While you are waiting for responses here, check out the Port of Call forums for each of those places . You'll find tons of helpful info. Here is the link for you: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=587 Thank you! I didn't even think of looking there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BostonGal35 Posted June 19, 2018 #7 Share Posted June 19, 2018 in Costa Maya, i highly recommend the water park. its walking distance from the pier and the tickets can be bought right at the entrance. Its awesome!!!! https://www.maya-park.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YVRBassElectric Posted June 19, 2018 #8 Share Posted June 19, 2018 We loved Channin Bodden Tours in Roatan! In 2016 hubby and I did ship shore excursion, wait in line, on to a bus, 2 buses on the beach, wait in line, 27 people snorkeling, after several group of 15 went first, visibility was awful, 45 minutes in the water) In 2017 We were a group of 4, met at the pier at the time we chose, walked to an air conditioned van, driven to the boat, Channin met us, made sure we had equipment that fit, snorkeled 2 different sites for about an hour (left when we had enough), lunch on the beach, back to the boat we had a choice of a 3rd site or to go back, private van back to the pier. Channin was CHEAPER than the ship shore excursion. I always check tripadvisor for tour advice now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingNole Posted June 19, 2018 #9 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Trip Adviser has all of the answers you need. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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