Has anyone used Carnival for excursions??

[CRUISINKIM29]

My friend and are are going on the Valor in a few weeks. We are planning on doing at least 2 excusrions. The cave tubing in Belize and the Hell/Stingray Sandbar/Turtle Farm in Grand Cayman. I did not want to book with Carnival seeing how they are 2x more than using someone else, but my friend is skeptical. I am wondering if anyone knows how much Carnival charges for these excursions and were they worth it??

[PelicanBill]

You should now be able to see your excursion prices online at carnival.com if you register.

[zydecocruiser]

The online shore excursion booking is for cruises leaving on or after Feb 12, 2005. The premium is not 100%, perhaps closer to 50%. Knowing the ship will wait is worth some of that. The following are listed for the Valor (in March, anyway).

 

The only cave tubing one I see in Belize is Cave Tubing and Rain Forest Exploration - 7 hour duration & $93.00 & includes lunch:

 

Cave Tubing & Rainforest Exploration

 

Take the chance to observe the cave formations in limestone caverns that were formed before the dawn of mankind.

 

On this amazing excursion you will:

 

* Have a short orientation with local guides.

* Be equipped with your floatation tube, caving headlamp and life vest if required.

* Take a 45-minute hike on a rain forest path.

* Splash into the cool waters of the Sibun River aboard your tube.

* Observe the caverns as you float lazily downstream.

* Lunch will be served at the Cheers restaurant following your cave tubing adventure.

 

Note: It is recommended that you bring a change of clothing as you may spend up to 1½-hours on the river. Waterproof cameras and sturdy closed-toed footwear are a definite necessity as well as sunscreen, insect repellant and a hat.

 

Minimum age for participation is 12 years old (July-January). Minimum age is 8 years old (February-June).

Duration Level Other Pricing

7 Hours Considerable Limited Capacity Meal Included Water Activity $93.00*

 

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Stingray Sandbar, Hell & Turtle Farm Experience

 

Experience all the major highlights of Grand Cayman in one excursion.

 

On this comprehensive excursion you will:

 

* Visit world famous 7-mile beach and the old Homestead for a photo stop.

* Tour the Turtle Farm, a one of a kind facility that is home to thousands of turtles.

* Arrive at the town called Hell, featuring a pre-historical rock formation that some think hell must surely look like.

* Stop at Stingray City for a boat ride out to the Sand Bar.

* Hold, pet and feed the stingrays in shallow waters (3 – 4 feet).

 

Note: Snorkel equipment, food to feed the stingrays and fruit punch are all provided for you at no extra cost.

Duration Level Other Pricing

4.5 Hours Easy Limited Capacity Water Activity

$59.00*