NCL's Island Beach Break?

[MizDaisy]

Can anyone tell me where you are taken for the Island Beach Break?

 

I've heard mention of a place called Goff's Cay....is this it?

 

Thanks!

[nolaAlive]

Looks like Bannister Island to me.

 

http://www.bannisterisland.com/

[chris sea]

Can anyone tell me where you are taken for the Island Beach Break?

 

I've heard mention of a place called Goff's Cay....is this it?

 

Thanks!

 

In February 2006 we were taken to Bannister Caye by tender from the DAWN:D

[runner1909]

I've been wondering the same thing. We usually snorkel, but a health issue is not going to allow that this trip, so a beach break sounds good.

[numbersix]

In February 2006 we were taken to Bannister Caye by tender from the DAWN:D

 

Chris Sea.....We're thinking of going to Bannister Island, also off the Legend on 24 DEC....How was it?? I hear you can go snorkeling from there.

 

Thanks,

 

Kevin

[chris sea]

In February 2006 we were taken to Bannister Caye by tender from the DAWN:D

 

Chris Sea.....We're thinking of going to Bannister Island, also off the Legend on 24 DEC....How was it?? I hear you can go snorkeling from there.

 

Thanks,

 

Kevin

 

Hi Kevin:)

 

It started out a sunny day. When we arrived by tender directly from the ship, it started to rain.

 

There were nice lounge chairs and plenty of blue foam cushions to line the lounges and to float on. There was a volleyball net. Bar-b-que stations, a bar with music (outdoor but covered)Kayaks you could rent.

 

Dolphins swam behind the tender :) Can't remember anything about snorkeling:o

 

Did you check out the website nolaAlive posted? Thos are good pictures of what Bannister Caye looked like

[MizDaisy]

Thank you so much for that. We have family ranging in age from 76 to 12....so we needed something for everyone. Looks like that's perfect!

[nolaAlive]

In February 2006 we were taken to Bannister Caye by tender from the DAWN:D

 

Chris Sea.....We're thinking of going to Bannister Island, also off the Legend on 24 DEC....How was it?? I hear you can go snorkeling from there.

 

Thanks,

 

Kevin

 

There is no snorkeling directly from the island. Swimming is limited to a specifc area. You could snorkel there, but you won't see anything. If you also want snorkeling, I would look for some sort of snorkel/island package.

[numbersix]

Thanks Chris Sea...yes, i checked out the web site....thanks.

 

NolaAlive....I was wondering about the snorkeling as the web site says they have snorkeing trips from Bannister island....I assume there's a bit of a boat trip to the snorkeling site. Has anyone done this? Is the snorkeling good?

 

Thanks,

 

Kevin

[trtllovr]

Would anyone suggest booking through the boat rather than independently? My only thoughts on booking through the ship is that if we tender their directly from the ship we don't get to see any of Belize city. If we're not huge into shopping would not seeing belize city be worth the excursion?

[nolaAlive]

NolaAlive....I was wondering about the snorkeling as the web site says they have snorkeing trips from Bannister island....I assume there's a bit of a boat trip to the snorkeling site. Has anyone done this? Is the snorkeling good?

 

I don't believe the website is accurate. I think you have to book a combination trip in advance. You will do snorkeling prior to arriving at the island, although I suppose they could switch the order and go snorkeling after.

 

Here is an example:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=257119

[chris sea]

Would anyone suggest booking through the boat rather than independently? My only thoughts on booking through the ship is that if we tender their directly from the ship we don't get to see any of Belize city. If we're not huge into shopping would not seeing belize city be worth the excursion?

 

I was under the impression that you had to book Bannister Caye through the ship :confused: The tender brings you back to the ship and you have the option of taking a different tender into Belize City.We chose not to as it was raining when we got back on the ship .

[nolaAlive]

Coral Breeze (which doessn't actually do tours) will book you on a manatee/snorkel/bannister combo and probably others.

 

Bannister is a private island, but isn't owned by the cruise lines.