southwardbound Posted October 23, 2007 #1 Share Posted October 23, 2007 We are interested in going snorkeling in Belize. We have snorkeled before but would consider ourselves novice, but good swimmers. Which is the best snorkeling in Belize?: 1. Goff's Caye 2. Sergeant Caye 3. Barrier Reef at Turneffe Thanks for your imput. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youwho Posted October 27, 2007 #2 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Hello bumping this question....I'm interested in the answer too From what I have read though Turneff is best followed by a close second Goff. I chose Goff so far as it is closest and have heard very good. Hope this helps and someone who really knows can comment.\ Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallyb Posted October 28, 2007 #3 Share Posted October 28, 2007 I want to choose Turneffe if you get picked up right at the ship. No one seems able to answer this question.:( We are coming on Carnival Legend, They have excursions listed to Goff & Turneffe, but the one to Goff specifies leaving directly from the ship. I have even asked my PVP and he isn't sure.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiminiGirl Posted October 30, 2007 #4 Share Posted October 30, 2007 We just got back from Carnival Legend yesterday..... We did Goffs Cay. They picked you up right from the ship...very easy. People we had dinner with did Turneffe (also picked up from the ship). We were very happy with Goffs Cay but will do Turneffe next time (just to do something different) I think Turneffe is a little cheaper. The people we had dinner with loved it, however, they had never been snorkeling before so they had nothing to compair it to and I don't know how good of a review it would be. We however are very experience snorkelers. My ONLY complaint on Goffs Cay (and not even their fault) is the water was a little rough that day and visibility could have been better. Some of the elk horn coral was 20x15 and that is in FEET! Very huge and quite a sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallyb Posted October 30, 2007 #5 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Bimini, Thanks so much for posting, I have been trying to get an answer for months about getting picked up from the ship for the Turneffe excursion. I can book it now!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiminiGirl Posted October 30, 2007 #6 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Bimini,Thanks so much for posting, I have been trying to get an answer for months about getting picked up from the ship for the Turneffe excursion. I can book it now!:) You are very welcome...afterall that is what this board is for! Have a great time:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazingm42 Posted November 1, 2007 #7 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I have snorkled on Geoff Caye. We snorkel in almost every port but we found this very simple to snorkel in. The water was warm and there was alot of different fish and coral to see. You find your on this 4.2 Acre island. As I recall we were there for about 3 - 4 hours. Below are a few pictures of the Caye and the snorkeling. Snorkeling is very simple just walk out 10 feet in the the 3 - 5 ft of water. Geoff Caye. Brain coral Fish at Geoff Caye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiminiGirl Posted November 2, 2007 #8 Share Posted November 2, 2007 It is a little over an acre ;) not 4.2....but doens't matter b/c you are in paradise and on vacation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazingm42 Posted November 2, 2007 #9 Share Posted November 2, 2007 It is a little over an acre ;) not 4.2....but doens't matter b/c you are in paradise and on vacation! Yes that right. I must have somehow fat finger that one. Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonh1885 Posted November 15, 2007 #10 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Did the tour boat stay there while you were on the island? From the photos, it appears that you are pretty isolated. How many people are on the island at once? What kind of facilities ie: eating and bathroom are available? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiminiGirl Posted November 19, 2007 #11 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Did the tour boat stay there while you were on the island? From the photos, it appears that you are pretty isolated. How many people are on the island at once? What kind of facilities ie: eating and bathroom are available?Thanks Yes they tour guides are on the boat when you get on and they stay there with you the whole time. Yes you are isolated on a 1.2 acre island. When we were there the week of 10/21 there were 2 groups there for a total of probably 70 people but we NEVER felt crowded. Some never get in the water and some never get OUT of the water! To be honest I don't remember about the bathrooms since I didn't have to use one while there but I THINK they have a port o'potty but i'm really not sure. They have a tiki hut set up and a grill that they were grilling lobster tails for $8 for 2 small tails and a spoon full of corn and beans and a tortilla shell. Chicken for $6 with the same sides. They also had chips, candy, drinks..soda/water/alcohol. I don't remember those prices. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrock1972 Posted November 25, 2007 #12 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Bimini Who did you book your tour with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiminiGirl Posted November 26, 2007 #13 Share Posted November 26, 2007 BiminiWho did you book your tour with? I booked through the ship actually..the first time I've ever done that but I couldn't find any independent tours for this trip. It was $59 a person I think and it's called Goff's Caye on the carnival excursion list. I'm not sure which ship you are on but call your travel agent or the cruise line and ask them if any of there excursions go to Goffs Caye. Have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsp Posted December 7, 2007 #14 Share Posted December 7, 2007 ... They have a tiki hut set up and a grill that they were grilling lobster tails for $8 for 2 small tails and a spoon full of corn and beans and a tortilla shell. Chicken for $6 with the same sides. They also had chips, candy, drinks..soda/water/alcohol. I don't remember those prices. Have fun! alright, this is making my mouth water. anyone know if you can get the same on caulker? looks like that is the only place i can get to. but man, those tails sound really good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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