NCL's Mangrove then beach excursion

[jnmrlk]

Has any-one taken this speedboat tour and then to the beach for a couple of hours at Samana??

I have 3 boys - 14, 12 and 11 - I am worried if I just go to the beach for the day that they will get bored, I read allot of mixed reviews for the beach - "green" water?? "Unsafe" food - can any-one help me with those comments??

Is there stuff to do a Cayo L - or is it more of a lay back and bask in the sun beach??

Has any-one done the speedboat excursion - and if so do you think my boys will enjoy it??

[plcruiser]

Has any-one taken this speedboat tour and then to the beach for a couple of hours at Samana??

I have 3 boys - 14, 12 and 11 - I am worried if I just go to the beach for the day that they will get bored, I read allot of mixed reviews for the beach - "green" water?? "Unsafe" food - can any-one help me with those comments??

Is there stuff to do a Cayo L - or is it more of a lay back and bask in the sun beach??

Has any-one done the speedboat excursion - and if so do you think my boys will enjoy it??

 

 

Cayo L has banana boat roads, kayaking, floats, snorkeling and a sea lion encounter. There are also a lot of plam trees that provide shade in case you are looking for it. THE BEACH IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! ONE OF THE NICEST IN THE CARIBBEAN.

[dlambright]

We did the Speedboat excursion on April 8th. They take you on about a 45 minute boat ride across the bay to the national park. Next they ride along the islands showing mildly interesting formations. We then went back a short river to a dock to explore the caves. Next they stopped at another beach which had a small cave.

 

It was good to do once but not a return trip. If your boys are adventurous, they should have fun.

 

My opinion is you should do some excursion because the beach won't keep them entertained. Plus there will be 2 or 3 more days they will be at beaches during your cruise.