1cruznmama Posted January 17, 2009 #1 Share Posted January 17, 2009 We have our own masks and snorkels but no fins and vests. I've read that we can rent the vests for $6 but can we also rent the fins? Does anyone have any experience with this? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigasufan Posted January 18, 2009 #2 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Yes, you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1cruznmama Posted January 19, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisepucks Posted March 11, 2009 #4 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Am trying to limit the luggage on a short cruise. Cococay will be the only stop that we would snorkel. Can we manage with no fins, just a snorkel and mask or do you need to swim quite far out to see anything? Any info would be appreciated. Cruisepucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittymom65 Posted March 12, 2009 #5 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Am trying to limit the luggage on a short cruise. Cococay will be the only stop that we would snorkel. Can we manage with no fins, just a snorkel and mask or do you need to swim quite far out to see anything? Any info would be appreciated. Cruisepucks The water is very shallow a long way out. You will see lots of fish in the shallows, but not much else. I think you will be fine without fins, it might actually be easier, because the sea floor is pretty rocky. I think they do require you to use a vest, though, they rent them for $6. You can rent the fins, too, if you decide you want them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Jane Posted March 12, 2009 #6 Share Posted March 12, 2009 The staff will approach independent snorklers and make them rent a vest - understandable really in this litiginous world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisy susy Posted March 17, 2009 #7 Share Posted March 17, 2009 We have snorkled 2-3 times at Coco Cay in the past few years and have never been asked to buy a Vest. However this may be a recent rule. Have fun. Susy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkdleon Posted July 18, 2009 #8 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I have been trying to search the boards, but I can't find what I am looking for. A while back, there was a series of posts describing the best locations for snorkeling on Coco Cay. One of the suggestions involved specific directions on where to go in regards to dropoffs, docks, and wrecks for the best fish and coral. Is there someone who can direct me on where to go if we do self-guided snorkeling on Coc Cay? I would like to see the most fish and coral possible. We are going on the Monarch on Aug. 7. Thanks in advance, Kelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_oak717 Posted July 22, 2009 #9 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I have been trying to search the boards, but I can't find what I am looking for. A while back, there was a series of posts describing the best locations for snorkeling on Coco Cay. One of the suggestions involved specific directions on where to go in regards to dropoffs, docks, and wrecks for the best fish and coral. Is there someone who can direct me on where to go if we do self-guided snorkeling on Coc Cay? I would like to see the most fish and coral possible. We are going on the Monarch on Aug. 7. Thanks in advance, Kelly Snorkeled CocoCay July 19th, '09. There are three lifeguard piers in the snorkeling area. Each pier has a sunken object that has a lot of fish. When looking out from the beach, the pier in the middle has a sunken airplane many fish in this area. Pier on the right has part of a ship. The lifeguards throw food into the water when you're around the pier, so you'll see a lot of fish up close and personal. The drop off area is on the left between the two sets of rocks. You must go in between the rocks and you'll see the dropoff. The current is a lot stronger out there as well. I saw about 4 sting-rays and a fished that looked like a Barracuda (not a fish expert so I don't know), sea turtles, octopus, nurse shark and various fish. This was only my 2nd time snorkeling in my life. I tested the equipment by the piers and then spent the most of my time past the rocks (drop off area). You HAVE to do a 3-5 minute orientation on the beach and the tour guide will go over the areas again with a map of the snorkeling area. Hope this helps. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted July 27, 2009 #10 Share Posted July 27, 2009 The water is very shallow a long way out. You will see lots of fish in the shallows, but not much else. I think you will be fine without fins, it might actually be easier, because the sea floor is pretty rocky.I think they do require you to use a vest, though, they rent them for $6. You can rent the fins, too, if you decide you want them. Actually, there are lots of other things if one looks close enough;): This is a dinner plate sized star fish in 2 ft of water This is an Octopus clutching a mussel shell not 20 ft from the loungers. If you are patient and alert you will be rewarded. On Youtube, there is a movie of a small shark in only a foot of water : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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