iowahawks

Last time we went to Rotan we took a cab to a bar where they took us out to the reef in a little boat. It was raining so no one else was there and the reef was amazing. I want to go back somewhere similar when we stop on our cruise this January. I hear Tabyana is nice but I am afraid there will be too many people for my taste. Is that a location or resort? Any suggestions for where to go or a guide we can hire to drive us somewhere we can spend the day and get to the reef? We have 10 people some experienced some not as much.

We are also going to the reef in Belize, off shore snorkel in Cayman and something else in Cozumel.

Lucy

We cruise to Belize on Carnival Conquest and want to snorkel the reef there. I hate the big groups and am looking for a private or smaller snorkel trip that is eco oriented if possible. Not really interested in sharks or stingrays just the reef. There are about 10 of us going and we don't mind joining another group I just don't like the party/cattle boats. We range from experienced to moderately experienced but watch out for each other.

3 main questions;

1) What are the best places to go that are not horribly crowded?

2) Who offers the best tours or private trips?

3) Is there anything or places we should stay away from? I have heard Belize is less safe than some other areas.

Thanks,

Lucy