irishroverr

Recap... ended up getting on the seacow which does the south side of Klein Bonaire. One of the tour operators said it's much better than the side the water taxi drops you at ( north side, no name beach ) so we were very happy with the excursion. Next visit we will go off ourselves and go from shore on bonaire. I have the ebook written about snorkeling bonaire and find it's very good.

Thanks everyone, Looks like the current plan is Bonaire and pick up the water taxi. From what I read in other areas of this forum, for an extra fee, you can have the water taxi drop you off and drift back to the beach where the taxi's pick you up and drop you off on Klein. Much better as we can do what we want and take our time :)

We tried to book the sea cow excursion and they wouldn't let my better half in... she is over 70 ... we have zip lined , snuba... snorkel all over the us and Caribbean and never had a problem. Is this a RCI restriction or is it vendor related to the sea cow?

Is there anywhere to snorkel off a beach in aruba or curacao? or should I plan something else for those ports?

I have gone to several spots during cruises... some ship excursions, one we did our own ( freeport ) I have never used a wetsuit from the ship. I have my own 3/2 which would probably be too warm for the carribean ( it works here in Florida but the water temps are low seventies where I do most snorkeling ) .... plus it needs weight and I am not sure I want to lug the weight belt down with me. I am thinking about buying either a 1mm shorti , or just using my tee rash guard and bring my inflatable snorkel vest like I have done before.

We are going to bonaire, aruba and curacao.. As per another thread , bonaire was recommended for snorkeling.

I don't dive ( yet lol ) and only did a snuba excursion once which I did somewhat enjoy ( except I found it restrictive to drag the float around with the pair of us )

Excursions provided by the ship list Double dip snorkel for Bonaire... Looks like they go to Klein island via the boat sea cow. Labeled as an experienced snorkel venture which would be nice... I would rather be in the water snorkeling than listening to an hour safety training lesson.

Would it be better to use the water taxi and go on our own? for Bonaire?

Love to snorkel but not sure what ports we should plan it for. Curacao ( willemstad ) Bonaire ( Kralendijk ) and Aruba ( Oranjestad )

Excrusions or on our own? Recommendations?

ok thanks... This is my first RCL cruise and I wasn't sure. My last carnival ship had no fridge, but it was stated so in the cabin description. I had brought a bag cooler onboard which was a pain to have to get ice for to keep it cold. I was constantly running up to the lido deck with the ice bucket the steward brought and also filling glasses with ice to bring to room. After that cruise I bought a collapsible bucket to carry on board in order to haul larger quantities of ice to the room if needed. The buckets the stewards bring are so small.

Can't find this info anywhere, Do I have to call RC? or does anyone know if the staterooms on RC Navigator of the Seas have Refrigerators.