2 shore excursions in Belize? Also Valor v. Miracle

[SmudgeCat]

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I am looking at booking a cruise on the Carnival Miracle for the 8-day Exotic Carribean departing Dec. 1 (Colon, Limon, and Belize City). I am torn because I want to see the Mayan ruins *and* go snorkeling, and Belize City is the only stop to do both of those things. Is it physically possible to do both of those excursions in the time we have in port (7am-4pm, minus time to get on and off the ship). Should I book one with Carnival and one with an outside company, or try an outside company all around (or Carnival for both to ensure I get on and off the ship)?:rolleyes:

 

We thought about the 7-day Exotic Western that hits Belize, Costa Maya, Grand Cayman, and Isla Roatan to fix the above issue, but my honey says he wants the 4 days at sea- any good reason to cruise on the Carnival Valor instead of the 8-day on the Miracle?

 

Thanks so much for your help!