Post your Eastern Caribbean Excursions here!!!

[Cynth]

I have never been snorkeling and I'm also afraid of sharks. I'm going to try it out at cateway cay. For me, there is nothing more reassuring than to know that it's Disney.

 

[KristiMc]

We just had the best excursion on St. Martin during our New Years Eve cruise. Soualiga Destinations run by Captain Bob Cass is an excellent way to spend your time on the Island.

Capt Bob has a few speed boats that will take you around the island to various snorkeling excursions and a excellent lunch in Grand Case.

Our captain for the day was Chris and even though we had rough seas he was able to get us through to all of the sites.

http://www.soualigadestinations.com/soualiga_destinations/Welcome.html

 

[Jessica Sloan]

We just got off the Fantasy yesterday. We went to Divi bay in St. Maarten and Magen's bay in St. Thomas. They were both wonderful. Divi bay was very quite and away from all the people constantly trying to sell you stuff. Magen's bay was very calm waters and you could see the fish. It was busy, but we went to the end of the beach and it was better and pretty quiet. I really wanted to check out St. John's beaches, but was very happy in St. Thomas. They were both great for swimming for my 6 and 8 year olds.

 

[loveysbydesign]

We are booked for our 1st Eastern on the Magic in Nov.!!!
Our kids will be 15, 12 and 7 when we go. I know our budget will be very tight.
Any suggestions for things we can do that everyone will enjoy w/o breaking the bank?

 

[Jessica Sloan]

We are booked for our 1st Eastern on the Magic in Nov.!!!
Our kids will be 15, 12 and 7 when we go. I know our budget will be very tight.
Any suggestions for things we can do that everyone will enjoy w/o breaking the bank?

Read my post above yours. I would recommend a couple beach days.

 

[loveysbydesign]

Read my post above yours. I would recommend a couple beach days.

Thanks! If we bring along snorkels and masks are there some cool fish there for the kids to see?

 

[sbc2006]

How did you get the Magens bay for those of you that went to st Thomas....I'll have a toddler in tow.
Thanks

Also, good beaches in San Juan? How do you get to them as well?

 

[DreamBound23]

How did you get the Magens bay for those of you that went to st Thomas....I'll have a toddler in tow. Thanks Also, good beaches in San Juan? How do you get to them as well?

Easy! There are tons of shuttles/taxis as soon as you get off the ship.

 

[Jessica Sloan]

How did you get the Magens bay for those of you that went to st Thomas....I'll have a toddler in tow.
Thanks

Also, good beaches in San Juan? How do you get to them as well?

Yes a taxi. But, be careful of the open air, the roads are very steep and lots of turns. The drivers go very fast and I had to hold on to my 6 year old tight.

 

[Jessica Sloan]

Thanks! If we bring along snorkels and masks are there some cool fish there for the kids to see?

Yes, both beaches had some rocky areas that had fish around them. Magen's bay had tons of small ones everywhere too. Divi bay had a snorkeling area that people said had awesome fish. I went to check it out with regular goggles and saw a few large fish. I couldn't really do it well without equipment. Both places had snorke rental also. Divi bay was $10.

 

[nuermk]

Anyone have any input on the Godfrey Tours? Looking at this for the shopping/beach that they offer.

 

[loveysbydesign]

Yes, both beaches had some rocky areas that had fish around them. Magen's bay had tons of small ones everywhere too. Divi bay had a snorkeling area that people said had awesome fish. I went to check it out with regular goggles and saw a few large fish. I couldn't really do it well without equipment. Both places had snorke rental also. Divi bay was $10.

Thanks!

 

[Cruella 66]

Silly question but I've not snorkled before...do we need fins along with mask and snorkle or no fins? I am looking at bringing our own masks and snorkles, being a nurse I question how well the snorkles are cleaned with the rentals. So fins or no fins? Thanks!

 

[Dug720]

I have never been snorkeling and I'm also afraid of sharks. I'm going to try it out at cateway cay. For me, there is nothing more reassuring than to know that it's Disney.

Do note that Disney posts signs on Castaway Cay that there are or could be inherent dangers in the water including but not limited to jellyfish, sea lice, rays, SHARKS, etc.

Bottom line is, it's the ocean and sea. While there are nets up, nets can be breached. There is no sign for the sea life: "Attention sea life - SHARKS this means you too! - You are entering Disney Waters. Please don't." You're in their world.

 

[Bear3412]

Not sure if this review was posted earlier but...
St Thomas, Adventure Snorkel Tour on Sea Blaster

Description/link from DCL site; http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/c...enture-snorkel-tour-on-sea-blaster-st-thomas/

Link to review w/pics by biohaz man; http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3163797&highlight=sea+blaster

HTH someone

 

[tiffany2009]

bump!

 

[Dug720]

We just had the best excursion on St. Martin during our New Years Eve cruise. Soualiga Destinations run by Captain Bob Cass is an excellent way to spend your time on the Island. Capt Bob has a few speed boats that will take you around the island to various snorkeling excursions and a excellent lunch in Grand Case. Our captain for the day was Chris and even though we had rough seas he was able to get us through to all of the sites. http://www.soualigadestinations.com/soualiga_destinations/Welcome.html

Do you mind if I ask the general price range for these? It sounds awesome, but also very pricey.

 

[KristiMc]

Do you mind if I ask the general price range for these? It sounds awesome, but also very pricey.

It was a $99/person. I didn't think it was too bad for a 6-hour excursion that included lunch. It also included beer/soda/water on the boat.

 

[Dug720]

It was a $99/person. I didn't think it was too bad for a 6-hour excursion that included lunch. It also included beer/soda/water on the boat.

Thanks!

 

[the5wills]

We just got off the Fantasy yesterday. We went to Divi bay in St. Maarten and Magen's bay in St. Thomas. They were both wonderful. Divi bay was very quite and away from all the people constantly trying to sell you stuff. Magen's bay was very calm waters and you could see the fish. It was busy, but we went to the end of the beach and it was better and pretty quiet. I really wanted to check out St. John's beaches, but was very happy in St. Thomas. They were both great for swimming for my 6 and 8 year olds.

thanks for this information. We will be stopping at both St Thomas and St Marrten in October on our cruise and trying to decide which beach at which one of these islands. I have 3 kids (3,6,9) so was wondering which one you would recommend over the other if we only had 1 beach day. Really looking for less crowded beach but needs foods/restrooms/etc.... Also wondered about how long of a taxi ride to each. Thanks In Advance