barbara brad Posted February 7, 2009 #1 Share Posted February 7, 2009 We are 3 adventurous couples,(50ish!) Going on the Island Princess to the Panama Canal in April. We are getting together tonight for dinner and drinks and our laptops to simultaneously book our excursions. We are going through the PRINCESS Site because of safety issues.( Don't ask, we have a few frady cats including my husband) I have been reading reviews on this site and the ports site. We definatly are zip lining, thinking Jamaica, because Costa Rica has more to do. Anything that we must do?? All responces are welcome Thanks Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbara brad Posted February 7, 2009 Author #2 Share Posted February 7, 2009 No one??Any info would be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notentirelynormal Posted February 7, 2009 #3 Share Posted February 7, 2009 What ports are you going to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chasinraynbowz Posted February 7, 2009 #4 Share Posted February 7, 2009 IF you have the chance to do a Helmet Dive, do it! My husband was going to do one in Grand Cayman but we could not go ashore, so he ended up doing it in Cozumel and is hooked! So much so, he has convinced me to try it also. His pictures were unbelievable! I wished I had gone... lol!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recyclelady Posted February 7, 2009 #5 Share Posted February 7, 2009 We enjoyed a canopy tour in Costa Rica. We were on these little carts that rode right above the tree line. Can't remember the official name of the tour. I know that we also went down a river in Costa Rica and saw howler monkeys all over the place. Give your ports, and I'm sure some more folks will chime in. Wyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLS Posted February 7, 2009 #6 Share Posted February 7, 2009 If you are stopping in Aruba, the helet dive is great! (I wear contact lenses and my Husband wears glasses and we had no problems) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinalong001 Posted February 7, 2009 #7 Share Posted February 7, 2009 We really enjoyed our excursion at the Bocuare Nature preserve out of Limon.This was a few years ago, but we had a guide with a spotting scope, delicious food accompanied by fresh squeezed juices, a hummingbird garden in addition to a hiking trail and the lagoon, and a small souvenir shop. They had only recently opened and it sounds like they have expanded quite a bit. It appeared to be a family run business and they were all very friendly and helpful. Thanks to our guide, we were able to identify many species of birds with which we were unfamiliar and got great close up sloth photos. Be prepared for the heat tho. I don't know how much trail walking through the jungle there is on this tour now, but we looked like something out an Indiana Jones movies- soaking wet. However, they provided fresh juices at their rest stops and no one got dehydrated. We are their food with gusto when we were finished. Lets see, we were late 50's then. Others we met on the ship enjoyed a boat ride where they saw a lot of monkeys (we could hear the monkeys, but never actually saw them) and some others enjoyed their trip to a native village. Its a great trip and have a wonderful time. Oh, I almost forgot, if you are going to the Cayman's we enjoyed the excursion where you snorkeled in the Coral Gardens and then went to Stingray City. They have something about their friendly moray eel in the ad. They also had a videographer on board from which you could purchase both an underwater and above water video of your trip. Just seeing the canal is a great treat. I would do this trip again in a heart beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mii Posted February 7, 2009 #8 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Yes, I agree wwhat ports are you stopping at. Marlyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickEk Posted February 7, 2009 #9 Share Posted February 7, 2009 The Canopy tour through the rainforest in Costa Rica is spectacular. We also went down the canals and had a great lunch in an open-air restaurant. Highly recommended. I've heard tell that the Mud Volcano is alot of fun in Cartagena. We did the walking tour which was okay. Take the boat tour or the train ride in the Canal if you want to see the Pacific. The boat tour will take you completely through the canal to the other side. Or, if you just want to chill, stay aboard the ship and enjoy the transit going back out. The ship will be basically deserted and you'll be able to enjoy the view without the crowds on deck. Sandals in Jamaica is fun and all-inclusive. Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2bonboard Posted February 8, 2009 #10 Share Posted February 8, 2009 We went to Costa Rica for a couple of weeks near that area (not on a cruise). We went to the sloth farm and saw "Buttercup" and did the canoe ride...it was fun , but mellow. We did the 24 platform zip line which was amazing, scary, but after releasing off the 1st platform and figuring out how to brake, they all got easier. Our favorite thing there was the white water rafting trip. You can't go wrong with any of the trips in Costa Rica...walking through the forrest is nice too...watch for sloths and monkeys...listen to the howler monkeys...the sound is midevil!!! Can't comment on the rest, other than it is much cheaper to book everything yourself rather than pay Princess (if you can avoid it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbara brad Posted February 8, 2009 Author #11 Share Posted February 8, 2009 We are going to Panama ,Costa Rica Cartagena and Jamaica., These were our picks Old Panama City Tour Cartagena-Mangrove Tunnels and Old City Stroll Cost Rica-Veragua Rainforest Jamaica-Chukka Canopy Experience All through Princess. Did we pick good?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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