Best non-DCL excursion websites

[pgsahm2]

I would like to do some research on non-DCL excursions for our Western cruise next year. I'd like to hear what your experiences were booking directly through an excursion company versus with Disney. And I would love to see websites if these companies have them. Thanks!

 

[GotDisney?]

At Cozumel, try www.xcaret.com or www.xcaret.net for the Xcaret Eco-archaeological park.

 

[mommasita]

Cruise Critic would be best for this I think.

 

[dmja716]

I just booked the Rays, Reef and Rumpoint tour through Native Way for Grand Cayman.
Their site is nativewaywatersports dot com

I have a 4 yr old and most of the DCL excursions dont cater to that age, there is no age limit for their tours.

We also plan on doing the Dolphin Discovery at Cozumel. Their website is dolphindiscovery dot com.

Ive also heard good things about Captain Marvins in Grand Cayman. There website is captainmarvins dot com.

Good Luck

 

[keishashadow]

I just booked the Rays, Reef and Rumpoint tour through Native Way for Grand Cayman.
Their site is nativewaywatersports dot com

I have a 4 yr old and most of the DCL excursions dont cater to that age, there is no age limit for their tours.

We also plan on doing the Dolphin Discovery at Cozumel. Their website is dolphindiscovery dot com.

Ive also heard good things about Captain Marvins in Grand Cayman. There website is captainmarvins dot com.

Good Luck

we just enjoyed the same tour in Grand Cayman, we had best guide EVER; you'll luv it

i've got some pics posted in TR on Universal board jik you'd like to check it out

 

[CraftyMouse]

We did the Royal Dolphin swim in Cozumel. It was fantastic! The Royal Swim is only offered directly through Dolphin Discovery (www.dolphindiscovery.com) and they also offer a variety of other programs.

In Grand Cayman we did a 1/2 day private charter through Captain Marvin's (www.captainmarvins.com). If you have a big group (or can hook up with some other DISers on your sailing, it's a great trip! You can also book a regular excursion through Captain Marvin's if you don't want to do the private charter.

In Key West we did the Old Town Trolley Tour. You take a trolley around town and get a narrated tour as you go. The trolley makes several stops and you can get off and explore town on your own. Then you just go back to the stop and get on the next trolley that comes along. DCL's version does not let you on and off, you make a continuous loop. If you are interested in this buy your tickets at their website (www.oldtowntrolley.com) and you'll get a discount.

 

[pgsahm2]

These are great suggestions! Thank you so much!

My youngest will be almost 3 at cruise time so we are also very limited on excursions through DCL. So far we have just considered beachy things to do. These sites give us a few more options at least.

I also was not aware of the trolley tour. Thank you CrafyMouse! That looks like something perfect for us.

Anyone else have other websites or experiences?

 

[dutch_girl_scout]

We used Island Marketing in Cozumel. They also have excursions for Grand Cayman. The website is: http://cozumelcruiseexcursions.com/index.html

 

[Joan1]

We did the Royal Dolphin swim in Cozumel. It was fantastic! The Royal Swim is only offered directly through Dolphin Discovery (www.dolphindiscovery.com) and they also offer a variety of other programs.

In Grand Cayman we did a 1/2 day private charter through Captain Marvin's (www.captainmarvins.com). If you have a big group (or can hook up with some other DISers on your sailing, it's a great trip! You can also book a regular excursion through Captain Marvin's if you don't want to do the private charter.

In Key West we did the Old Town Trolley Tour. You take a trolley around town and get a narrated tour as you go. The trolley makes several stops and you can get off and explore town on your own. Then you just go back to the stop and get on the next trolley that comes along. DCL's version does not let you on and off, you make a continuous loop. If you are interested in this buy your tickets at their website (www.oldtowntrolley.com) and you'll get a discount.

I noticed on a different post that you are on the EB Panama Canal, we are too. Just wondering what you have thought of on shore excursions for that as you seem to be very good with finding the best deal

 

[always on vacation]

We went with nativeway on a sting ray city tour in Grand Caymen 3 years ago & would definitely recommend this company. We were on Royal Caribbean & the ship's tour was twice the price.