LESTRELA Posted August 6, 2004 #1 Share Posted August 6, 2004 Has anyone ever took the hideaway spped boat adventure i just booked it for mu upcoming cruise in 8/29 on the mariner. it was 89pp was it worth the 89.00 per person... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJernstrom Posted August 7, 2004 #2 Share Posted August 7, 2004 wifa and i went in March and it was great. If you like to go fast get in the front if you want to take it easy stay in the back. Also the food was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagmanss1 Posted August 14, 2004 #3 Share Posted August 14, 2004 Would like to know more, Anyone else done this excursion???? Does anyone know if there are private tour operators that can also do this type of excursion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rox6983 Posted August 20, 2004 #4 Share Posted August 20, 2004 I'm also thinking of doing this excursion & was wondering if someone could give more details on it. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art123 Posted August 23, 2004 #5 Share Posted August 23, 2004 My DW, DD and I did this excursion this past April. It is something we would definitly do again. After the safety talk (10 -15 minutes) you get in your own 2 person boat. The guides ask you to form a line, but you are allowed some freedom. They don't want anyone racing side by side, but if the boat in front of you is too slow for your liking, it's no problem for you to pass them. You do have the freedom to ride in the wake of the boat in front, ride outside his wake and play with the waves, or go back and forth. It is about a 45 minute ride to the beach area. There was a nice buffet lunch available, along with a nice quiet sandy beach with beach umbrellas.After about an hour on the beach, it is time to head back for another 45 - 50 boat ride. It was a pricy excursion, but when you think that a jet ski can run $65 for 30 minutes, we felt is was worth our money. DW, DD, and I agree that is one of the best excusions we have ever done. If you decide to do it, I hope you have as much fun as we did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LESTRELA Posted August 23, 2004 Author #6 Share Posted August 23, 2004 WILL I BE ABLE TO BRING MY CAMPCOTOR WITH ME IS THERE AND PART OF THE SPEED BOAT THE I CAN, PUT THAT KIND OF STUFF IN. Like also my digital camera! I dont want to bring it if it is going to be ruined!!!! please let me know... cruising on the mariner on 8/29 less then a week to go!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art123 Posted August 24, 2004 #7 Share Posted August 24, 2004 There is a compartment behind the seat with a latching lid where you can stow some items, I put my backpack back there. My stuff "seemed" to stay dry, but I didn't have anything that water could ruin. I don't think I would be comfortable with taking my camera with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltsnh Posted August 24, 2004 #8 Share Posted August 24, 2004 We are traveling with a group in April 2005... a mixed age thing is this the type of thing we can send our 18-19 y/o on and feel that they are safe? We would like for them to do somethings they like and maybe on their own. Granduer 1999 CCL Victory 2001 CCL Triumph 2003 Explorer 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rox6983 Posted August 24, 2004 #9 Share Posted August 24, 2004 You have convinced me this is something we will be doing for sure. Thanks for your input. Just one more question, how fast will we be going in the boats?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art123 Posted August 24, 2004 #10 Share Posted August 24, 2004 quiltsnh - I would think the 18 - 19 yo's would be fine. The fact that there is no alcohol available keeps things from getting too out of control. I know for a fact I would have loved to do this when I was 18. rox6983 - you can go as fast or as slow as you like. The boats are capable of going just over 20mph. The people that like to go fast go to the front, those that are not as comfortable goinig fast just drop to the back of the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rox6983 Posted August 24, 2004 #11 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Thanks, I'm sure my DH will want to be upfront!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sy1692 Posted March 12, 2005 #12 Share Posted March 12, 2005 We are doing this next week!!! Sounds like it will be a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solita Posted March 14, 2005 #13 Share Posted March 14, 2005 Just to add some more info on this tour...here is a copy of the short tour description I did a couple of weeks ago for the cruise lines. Hope this helps! This tour is a blast. <Hideaway Powerboat & Beach Escape Experience Cozumel’s most exciting tour…high impact, high adrenaline…something out of the ordinary! Get behind the wheel of your shared 2-person speedboat as you head through the waves of the island’s north side. You will be greeted at the pier by your bi-lingual guide and then it is just a short ride to a local beach and your awaiting speed boat. Receive your safety equipment, orientation on the boats, then take the wheel and head out through the blue sea. You will drive your boat past sugar white beaches, hidden lagoons and local wildlife to the secluded beach where a Mexican grilled buffet lunch is waiting. Bask in the sun, swim in the ocean, explore the beach, join in a friendly game of volleyball or just relax under your beach umbrella. Included are 2 complimentary soft drinks or water along with the buffet of seasonal fresh fruits, chicken fajitas, quesadillas, chips with salsa, and nachos with cheese and round trip transportation via taxi or van. Sun protection, swimsuits, towels, water shoes and bug spray are advised to bring along. Special note: minimum age for participation is 6 yrs old, 18 yrs to operate the boat, a maximum of 650lbs per boat, no pregnant women allowed and those with neck/back problems are highly recommended not to do this tour.> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusin_soon Posted March 19, 2005 #14 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Hi, I was just looking at this excursion when we are in Cozumel in Apr on the NOS. We did a tour in St Martin last year on Rhino Riders and we had a blast! Are these boats similar to the Rhinos? Are they pretty stable? I can not handle a jet ski but I could do the Rhinos with no problem. Another question... One of the posts listed the minimum age as 6 but RCCL has the minimum as 12. My son is 11 so I was wondering if the age is set by the tour company or the ship?? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sy1692 Posted March 21, 2005 #15 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Just got back and I have to say it was a blast!!! The water was gorgeous. We were just behind the tour guide and went as fast as the boat would allow us. The only thing is the salt water burns yours eyes a bit but who cares when you are having so much fun! As far a picture goes I went on the Carnival Elation and it looks exactly as it does in the pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solita Posted March 22, 2005 #16 Share Posted March 22, 2005 The minimum age is 6. The tour company sets the age not the ship. You must be 18 to drive them. And yes, they look like little cigar racers...not like a wave runner at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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