Thread: the best snorkel trip, pls advise !

I did read the entire forum but did not find what we are looking for so that is why I kindly like some advice : .


We will visit on our upcoming cruise ( March ) Carnival Valor
The Cayman Islands (have been there did the stingray, want to do it again )
Roatan
Belize
Cozumel ( have been there did go to palancar, sorry the part we did, at that time, it was not great)



Snorkeling is our top favorite, second favorite is island touring
where should we go, with whom should we go with, to see coral, fish, dolphins, sharks, ….. that sweeps us away ?

We are very strong swimmers ( are snorkeling for almost 30 years and have seen a lot, yes we are very lucky we know) we are not afraid of strong current and deep sea and are fully equipped.

If we should hire a boat, dive cy, tour organization : we hate cattle boats with booze and loud music (they throw up where you have to snorkel, really have been through that )
Which one can you advise us ?
We are not looking for a long day at sea and an half an hour of snorkeling ( do not need a tan to prove that we have been on a holiday ) and I am on a cruise so will be on a boat for the whole week.

-the cayman islands : want to do the stingray – barrier reef – coral gardens or maybe any other alternative ???? ( have read about fat fish with their wave runners or Captain Marvin ? )

I thank you very very much for all your help and hope to get some good idea’s

Have a great day
From Belgium/ Europe
Frieda and Erwin

You might try making advance contact with Native Way tours in the Caymans, and tell them exactly what you are looking for. Perhaps they could arrange a private tour.

I have used the twice for the sting ray swim and would do so again. They have a tour that takes you to a second snorkel spot where we did see some nurse sharks, but no whale sharks.

Their boat is smaller than the cattle boats... probably holding about 18-20, but they might be able to arrange in advance for a smaller party, Worth asking.

thank you for your answer, yes I did find Nativeway and did send them an email but did not receive an answer
That is why I was searching again for another cy
I am also willing to pay more money for a private tour, because we really would not like to have some beach time after snorkeling and also hate drunk people on snorkel trips )
thanks again, will keep on searching
have a nice day from Belgium

Originally Posted by canarymoon

You might try making advance contact with Native Way tours in the Caymans, and tell them exactly what you are looking for. Perhaps they could arrange a private tour.

I have used the twice for the sting ray swim and would do so again. They have a tour that takes you to a second snorkel spot where we did see some nurse sharks, but no whale sharks.

Their boat is smaller than the cattle boats... probably holding about 18-20, but they might be able to arrange in advance for a smaller party, Worth asking.