Published on Dec, 2023
We had a great time on the trip. Communication prior to pickup was sparse, but we were able to easily find our driver at the cruise port. They were on time for pickup and very friendly. The ride was about 45 minutes to an hour but it went by quickly. They play music and interact along the way so it's never boring.
Once there, they give you a life vest and you head to a small boat that takes you to the primary boat. Then you go to the two places for Snorkeling while they prepare the BBQ. Drinks and fruit are offered. The snorkeling is good, not great in variety, but many fish are seen with both places being good. There's a slide on the boat and the young ones enjoyed a few slides and were clearly having a good time.
The food is yummy and perfect after the 2 swims. It was a sausage, a pork chop and a chicken wing. Hit the spot!
Then you return to shore and back to the port.
The staff was great! They do put out a tip bucket on the boat but aren't aggressive in solicitation. Be aware though that when you return back to the port that the drivers (who were also on the boat) indicate that those tips are not for them and solicit another. Again not in any kind of aggressive way. I just want others to be aware not to tip on the boat in an amount to cover the drivers as well but instead to split it out to your level of comfort and tip the drivers on their solicitation.
I recommend this excursion to anyone who likes a fun and relaxing day with some good snorkeling.