Captain Marvin's Stingray Excusion (Western Carib)

[kelfen]

What's the difference between this excursion and the one offered by DCL? Price? Customer service? Size of group?

Details please!

 

[aprilgail2]

The Disney ships were very crowded, we booked directly with Capt. Marvins and had about 18-20 people on our ship..plenty of room! The staff on the ship was great. I would not hesitate to book directly with Capt. Marvins instead of goign through DIsney.

 

[rifgirlsmom]

I agree Captian Marvns was great. We went with them on 2-15 with a group from the dis board. I was wonderfull. 2 dd kissed the stingray, I held them. The staff was wonderfull. Helped all of us as it was our 1st snorkling time. Have nerver done dcl excursion. hope this helps

 

[cjsmith]

All of the ship's boats that we encountered (both Disney and other ships in port that day) were very crowded. We had our party of 9 and another family of 4 from the Magic on our boat and that was it! It was a great experience and we all really enjoyed ourselves.

 

[E&BMom]

We are going on Captain Marvin's the end of this month. I have a ? for those of you who went already...what did you do with your bag of personal stuff while you were in the water???? We won't have a lot but maybe a crdit card for shopping after the excursion. I am also glad to hear about the great experiences everyone has had with them.

 

[kreedham]

We went in early Feb with Capn Marvin and had a fabulous time; we just left our stuff on the boat in the bag, didn't have any problems; had cc and cameras; there were 2 other groups there when we arrived but by the time we got ready and got in the water they were leaving; had another group arriving as we were leaving so wasn't crowded at all; ship also had a videographer on board who dove around us and shot a video while we fed the stringrays; very cool!

 

[mmouse37]

We did Captn Marvins back in '02....here are some pics (click on the links)...it was the highlight of our trip. I found it cheaper and a more convenient excursion time than the DCL excursion. We did the 2.5 hour excursion and found it to be plenty!!!

http://community.webshots.com/photo/48196942/48731914ZhBAek

http://community.webshots.com/photo/48731982/48731982ojyNxN

http://community.webshots.com/photo/48732013/48732013Vsgszl

http://community.webshots.com/photo/48732141/48732141PeVoTW

http://community.webshots.com/photo/47984596/48723599OZCRSM


MJ

 

[OurDogCisco]

The other difference was that Disney would not allow our almost 3 year old on the Disney excursion but I was able to book directly with Captain Marvin's and he told us the age wasn't a problem at all. And, really wasn't. It is a great experience.

Tina

 

[Griggle]

Hi, mmouse37 (MJ).....great pics! (I can't wait to go!!!) What kind of camera did you use?

 

[mmouse37]

The camera was just a Fuji underwater disposable I got at Wal-Mart for about $7.00!!

MJ

 

[Griggle]

Thank you, MJ!!!

 

[Suzanne74]

DO you have to pay prior to arriving? What if your boat can't trender during your trip - do you get a refund like you would with DCL?

also - I have a fearless 4yr old - would she enjoy it. How deep is the water?

Thanks!!!

 

[OurDogCisco]

When we went in May I'd say the water was between 3 and 4 feet deep. I've heard it can be deeper depending on the time of year you travel. My SIL went during Xmas time and she said the water was 5 feet deep.

Our 6 year old love it as soon as she got use to the stingray. However, our 3 year old was practically sitting on my head to avoid the stingrays. My 6 year old loved the snorkling part.

 

[HookedonDCL]

When I contacted Captain Marvins a few months ago they need a credit card to hold your reservation. They prefer to be paid in cash when you arrive, but you can pay with a CC. If the ship is unable to make the stop in GC your CC will not be charged. I can not comment on the excursion its self, I have 5 more weeks to wait.

 

[kelfen]

Let me know how you like after your back. I'd love to hear allllll the details!