Ski-and-Sea
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Mar 30, 2006
We just did the Eagle Ray excursion this past June. We had an awesome time.
We linked a ressie with our tablemates. We were the only ones on the boat. They do NOT take you to the same place that the 3 large catamarans go. We went earlier that our ressie was for and we left right away.
They are great, depending on when your cruise is, Chellie-from the states, will greet you and get you set with masks and fins.
We did the 2 reef snorkel. They are very helpful with beginners. They will tell you that you do not need life vests, with your young kids, you will probably want them to have them.
When you get to the 1st stop, the guide goes in the water with you (at all times), you are in a current that will allow you to just float. It was cool because we really didn't need to kick-swim. Our family had snorkeled quite a few times and we felt very comfortable without vests. The guide takes a life ring in the water for anyone who needs to rest.
We did get to do a bonus reef since they didn't have any one else scheduled. Don't forget to tip them. I tipped the guide and the boat captain-Captain Zorro each $10 for the 3 of us. I probably over tipped, but we had a great time.
Just remember, this is a small family type business. Do not be surprised at the condition of the small fishing boats. They are pretty old, although I did hear they had 1 new one.
If you have any ?, ask away!
Another vote for Eagle Ray - fantastic experience. We did the 3-reef snorkel and there were just 12 of us on the boat - all from the Magic. After the end of each reef trip you are allowed to climb onto the roof of the boat and jump into the water.
I think the kids had more fun doing that than the snorkeling.
It is really cool to do the "drift" snorkel - no heavy swimming needed like at Castaway Cay.