My2Qtz0205
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Mar 27, 2009
Cruise dates 4/12-19, 2014
Grand Cayman: DD and I did Nautilus Tour Boat & Reef Snorkel. Here is what I wrote in my notes:
"We were ushered below deck to begin our underwater sea life viewing. The tour guide was very informative of the shipwrecks we were viewing. We headed out to a reef not very far off-shore. Our captain, Mark, snuba'd into the water to feed the fish. After that we were instructed on our gear and where to go. The first few moments of having my child in the ocean out of my reach was a heart attack at first, but we both eventually relaxed and enjoyed it." I want to add that there was an extended family on board with a grandma that did not know how to swim. The captain and guide were VERY patient with her.
Costa Maya is no longer a Disney port, so I won't go into details, except to say our experience there was NOT GOOD.
Cozumel: we took the Disney excursion to Playa Mia (Playa Mia Beach Break) My notes:
"Our excursion time was 8:45. We met in the theater and were escorted onto pier, across the road, and into air-conditioned buses for a 15-minute ride to the water park. There were vendors, a pool and splash pad, and a very large beach. We took loungers right on the water's edge near the pier. The kids were content to play in the water for a long time. DH ordered himself a beer, and a piña colada for me. He ordered "mucho rum" in mine, which he thought meant "a little!" I convinced DS to swim out to the inflatable brunch house after a while (they provide life jackets for this). After a while he got bored, some sent him to the pool. DD and I rented snorkeling gear for $15 a piece. We saw some parrot fish and smaller fish. After DD & I snorkel end we packed up and headed to the pool. The kids played in the splash pad until it was time to go, at 1:45pm. For lunch, there was an "international" buffet, high consisted of several Mexican dishes, hot dogs, Mac n cheese, fresh fruit, and chips and salsa." It was all good, and we had no tummy troubles.
Hope this helps someone!
Grand Cayman: DD and I did Nautilus Tour Boat & Reef Snorkel. Here is what I wrote in my notes:
"We were ushered below deck to begin our underwater sea life viewing. The tour guide was very informative of the shipwrecks we were viewing. We headed out to a reef not very far off-shore. Our captain, Mark, snuba'd into the water to feed the fish. After that we were instructed on our gear and where to go. The first few moments of having my child in the ocean out of my reach was a heart attack at first, but we both eventually relaxed and enjoyed it." I want to add that there was an extended family on board with a grandma that did not know how to swim. The captain and guide were VERY patient with her.
Costa Maya is no longer a Disney port, so I won't go into details, except to say our experience there was NOT GOOD.
Cozumel: we took the Disney excursion to Playa Mia (Playa Mia Beach Break) My notes:
"Our excursion time was 8:45. We met in the theater and were escorted onto pier, across the road, and into air-conditioned buses for a 15-minute ride to the water park. There were vendors, a pool and splash pad, and a very large beach. We took loungers right on the water's edge near the pier. The kids were content to play in the water for a long time. DH ordered himself a beer, and a piña colada for me. He ordered "mucho rum" in mine, which he thought meant "a little!" I convinced DS to swim out to the inflatable brunch house after a while (they provide life jackets for this). After a while he got bored, some sent him to the pool. DD and I rented snorkeling gear for $15 a piece. We saw some parrot fish and smaller fish. After DD & I snorkel end we packed up and headed to the pool. The kids played in the splash pad until it was time to go, at 1:45pm. For lunch, there was an "international" buffet, high consisted of several Mexican dishes, hot dogs, Mac n cheese, fresh fruit, and chips and salsa." It was all good, and we had no tummy troubles.
Hope this helps someone!