garrahyd1 Posted December 15, 2018 #1 Share Posted December 15, 2018 I see that the temps in the area seem to be in the high 70's. As I look at the excursions, I am wondering if I should stay away from swimming/snorkeling because it may be a bit too cold? Does anyone have experience with activities at this time of year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted December 15, 2018 #2 Share Posted December 15, 2018 (edited) Really? For an upstate NYer 70s is too cold? Get the shorts out and enjoy. Edited December 15, 2018 by Biker19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrahyd1 Posted December 15, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted December 15, 2018 LOL! I didn't say I wouldn't enjoy! That's beautiful weather! I actually don't like it too hot. But, I am bringing my teens and trying to decide if it's worth renting jet ski's and snorkeling. I don't like swimming in cold water!! You're funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted December 15, 2018 #4 Share Posted December 15, 2018 There are too many variables and you won't know how it feels until you are there - besides, the weather could be bad enough for them to cancel the stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrahyd1 Posted December 15, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Oh. I hope not. Right now weather is showing partly cloudy and 78 for Christmas Day - which is the day of our stop! Just curious about water temps and swimming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 15, 2018 #6 Share Posted December 15, 2018 20 minutes ago, garrahyd1 said: I see that the temps in the area seem to be in the high 70's. As I look at the excursions, I am wondering if I should stay away from swimming/snorkeling because it may be a bit too cold? Does anyone have experience with activities at this time of year? The water temp has always been fine for us at Coco Cay, year round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted December 15, 2018 #7 Share Posted December 15, 2018 According to this it’s was 79 degrees the past couple of days. https://seatemperature.info/cococay-water-temperature.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrahyd1 Posted December 15, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted December 15, 2018 thank you! Sea temperature of 79 is not bad. I guess we will bring our snorkels! Now just deciding if it's worth it to rent jet skis for one hour for $436. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 15, 2018 #9 Share Posted December 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, garrahyd1 said: thank you! Sea temperature of 79 is not bad. I guess we will bring our snorkels! Now just deciding if it's worth it to rent jet skis for one hour for $436. Not worth it to me. Plus, all you can do is "follow the leader". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted December 15, 2018 #10 Share Posted December 15, 2018 We've had a couple of port stops at Coco Cay in late January. While the air temperture was perfect, the water was a bit on the chilly side for me ... but many others were happily swimming and doing water sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSkySailing Posted December 15, 2018 #11 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Was there this past Jan. and again the beginning of Dec of this year. Snorkeled both time. The water temp is fine. After a few sec. the water you will feels fine. Happy Sailing!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted December 15, 2018 #12 Share Posted December 15, 2018 I heard freezing rain and snow in the forecast for Coco Cay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrahyd1 Posted December 15, 2018 Author #13 Share Posted December 15, 2018 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrahyd1 Posted December 15, 2018 Author #14 Share Posted December 15, 2018 5 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said: I heard freezing rain and snow in the forecast for Coco Cay. 😂 So I guess I should pack my fur snow boots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted December 15, 2018 #15 Share Posted December 15, 2018 (edited) Average water temperture is 75 degrees in December https://www.holiday-weather.com/cococay/averages/ Edited December 15, 2018 by Jimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted December 15, 2018 #16 Share Posted December 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, garrahyd1 said: 😂 So I guess I should pack my fur snow boots! At a minimum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager70 Posted December 15, 2018 #17 Share Posted December 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Host Clarea said: Not worth it to me. Plus, all you can do is "follow the leader". Agree. We jet ski in Florida all the time and love it. We did the jet ski excursion in Labadee once and thought it was a waste of time. Follow the leader is all it is indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KKB Posted December 15, 2018 #18 Share Posted December 15, 2018 7 hours ago, garrahyd1 said: thank you! Sea temperature of 79 is not bad. I guess we will bring our snorkels! Now just deciding if it's worth it to rent jet skis for one hour for $436. WOAH! We have never paid more than $75/hr for a jet ski in the Caribbean--that's highway robbery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrahyd1 Posted December 16, 2018 Author #19 Share Posted December 16, 2018 19 hours ago, KKB said: WOAH! We have never paid more than $75/hr for a jet ski in the Caribbean--that's highway robbery! $109 per person for 50 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty G Posted December 16, 2018 #20 Share Posted December 16, 2018 We are on the same cruise and my wife and her friend are bringing their snorkel gear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted December 17, 2018 #21 Share Posted December 17, 2018 On 12/16/2018 at 1:02 PM, garrahyd1 said: $109 per person for 50 minutes Passenger is cheaper. It is follow the leader, but they set a VERY fast pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timf2001 Posted December 17, 2018 #22 Share Posted December 17, 2018 I did the wave jet excursion in Labadee recently and enjoyed it. The follow the leader arrangement was fine as I don't think I would have enjoyed going full speed for an hour straight. In total, you probably get about 15-20 minutes of full speed riding in the hour. Make sure to book when it's on sale for 25-30% off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVHillbilly Posted December 23, 2018 #23 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Was in CoCo Cay the 18th, I think the air temp was in the 70's, the water temp seemed chilly when we first got in but after the initial shock the water seemed warm. As the day approached noon it was actually a bit warm in the full sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted December 23, 2018 #24 Share Posted December 23, 2018 HIGH 70's is quite warm! You'll be fine! If you get hot...get wet. If you're not hot...don't get wet! At any rate, the weather will be fine and dandy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted December 23, 2018 #25 Share Posted December 23, 2018 On 12/15/2018 at 9:27 AM, garrahyd1 said: thank you! Sea temperature of 79 is not bad. I guess we will bring our snorkels! Now just deciding if it's worth it to rent jet skis for one hour for $436. That is warmer than it gets in Rhode Island in the middle of summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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