Nassau Catamaran vs Castaway Cay Abaco Rigid Hull Snorkeling

[Abatts]

Any opinions on the quality of each? It would be 2 adults & 2kids ( 6&9). The CC excursion is almost 2x the cost of the Nassau. However, I'm leaning towards just staying on the Dream for our Nassau day to see more of the ship since this is our first time on Disney. Been to Nassau and not a fan, although we do enjoy snorkeling. Wondering if you see enough fish on CC snorkeling trip to justify the cost vs just the snorkeling lagoon?

And to just add another question, what about reviews of the stingray experience on CC?

Thanks!

 

[gatordoc]

We did both snorkeling excursions in March, and saw far more fish on the CC excursion. The reef was also in better condition, and we were the only boat there (as opposed to Nassau where there were a number of boats in the same location). Finally, the CC excursion brings you right back to the ship, where the Nassau excursion drops you at the other end of the pier so that you have to walk through all the souvenir sellers to get to the ship.

 

[My2Qtz0205]

My pics from the Castaway Cay excursion:


The first is of a nurse shark I saw as I was swimming back to the boat. The last three are at the sandbar they take you to afterwards. Definitely worth it, in my opinion! It was one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to.

 

[Abatts]

WOW! Thank you those pictures are great. I also didn't like the idea of having to do the "fifteen minute" walk through all the shops in Nassau. Again, no desire to see any of Nassau, one time was enough!

 

[Abatts]

My pics from the Castaway Cay excursion:
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The first is of a nurse shark I saw as I was swimming back to the boat. The last three are at the sandbar they take you to afterwards. Definitely worth it, in my opinion! It was one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to.

Did you have time to enjoy the rest of Castaway Cay after the excursion? Can't remember if I saw how long it lasted? We live on East Coast next to the beach - so not too worried about just beach time, but would love to see more of Castaway Cay since the waters are much better than at home and I'm sure the kiddos would like Pelican Plunge.

 

[My2Qtz0205]

We met my husband on the beach afterwards. We got back around lunch time. We let the kids swim until about 3 or so, I'd say.

 

[Abatts]

Thank you!