I wanted to rave about 2 tours we took while in Jamaica and Grand Cayman.
In Jamaica I booked with Marvin Paradise Tours - our guide was Dalton and he was fantastic. We booked a private tour so no large crowded bus. We went to The Blue Hole - if you are in Jamaica this should be your stop! it was the most amazing place I've ever been to. Our girls loved it. for lunch we stopped at Scotchie's - you must try the jerk pork.
In Grand Cayman we had already decided we woudl do Stingray City. We booked with Kat at Cayman Eco Adventures - loved this company and the crew. Our tour was Stingray City, snorkeling the reef and Starfish Point. Stringray City is an experience all in itself. I could have stayed there all day. the crew was very concerned with the Stingrays and starfish and how they were treated. I didn't get a company name but one boat arrived after us and one of the staff actually came over to our group of stringrays and picked it up and took it back to his group. I was really bothered by this - these companies should be teaching everyone how to respect these animals. Instead it is anything to get a picture to sell. Starfish Point was amazing and you should include it with your visit - it is unlike any place I've ever been. How often can you just walk in shallow water and see dozens of starfish. Again, our crew was very respectful of the starfish and we were constantly told to not take the fish out of the water. other boats were not doing the same and our Captain would yell to people to put the fish back in the water.
We had a wonder time on the Freedom and look forward to more adventures with them.
Just returned from Freedom - June 21st sailing
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I wanted to rave about 2 tours we took while in Jamaica and Grand Cayman.
In Jamaica I booked with Marvin Paradise Tours - our guide was Dalton and he was fantastic. We booked a private tour so no large crowded bus. We went to The Blue Hole - if you are in Jamaica this should be your stop! it was the most amazing place I've ever been to. Our girls loved it. for lunch we stopped at Scotchie's - you must try the jerk pork.
In Grand Cayman we had already decided we woudl do Stingray City. We booked with Kat at Cayman Eco Adventures - loved this company and the crew. Our tour was Stingray City, snorkeling the reef and Starfish Point. Stringray City is an experience all in itself. I could have stayed there all day. the crew was very concerned with the Stingrays and starfish and how they were treated. I didn't get a company name but one boat arrived after us and one of the staff actually came over to our group of stringrays and picked it up and took it back to his group. I was really bothered by this - these companies should be teaching everyone how to respect these animals. Instead it is anything to get a picture to sell. Starfish Point was amazing and you should include it with your visit - it is unlike any place I've ever been. How often can you just walk in shallow water and see dozens of starfish. Again, our crew was very respectful of the starfish and we were constantly told to not take the fish out of the water. other boats were not doing the same and our Captain would yell to people to put the fish back in the water.
We had a wonder time on the Freedom and look forward to more adventures with them.