Sergeant's Cay Snorkel Excursion??

[sunlover2]

Has anyone recently done this excursion through Carnival? I would really love any input you have about it. I cannot seem to find anything about this via search. Thanks~

[andrewabby]

We did this excursion is Nov 08 and again Dec 11. What would you like to know?

[sunlover2]

You must have liked it as you did it 2 times :). Did you see alot of fish? Or was it more coral? How was it run? Also, where is it exactly that you went to snuba. How much time do you actually snuba for? Any other input would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks~

[sunlover2]

Sorry!!!!!!!!!! Wrong excursion....thought this was the response to my snuba question!!! Meant to ask how the snorkeling was. Did you see alot of fish vs. coral? How much snorkeling time? Did you make any stops to a beach afterwards? Any input appreciated!!

[andrewabby]

They picked us up from the ship and took us to their island. There everyone was outfitted with snorkel equipment. (We had our own). They have a gift shop, a place to eat, and bathrooms here. They also have overnight cabins.

 

From there we were taken out into the ocean to snorkel. They are very concerned with safety. This excursion is owned by Texans. You can google their web site and see pictures. We saw a lot of coral and quite a few fish. The waves were high and it was really rough going.

 

After the snorkel we went back to their island and then back to the ship. There was no beach time.

 

We loved the beauty of the ocean. There is something about the water around Belize that is just awesome. We also really liked the crew members.

 

The only bad part was trying to snorkel with large waves.

[Starlaker]

How many people were there on the excursion?

[chauncy's wife]

Also...Was the tour operator pretty strict about everyone lining up one behind the other where you had buts & fins in your face at all times? Could you have snorkeled away from the group but close by if you wanted?

[andrewabby]

We were all spread out. You were nowhere near anyone else, unless you wanted to be.

 

They put us into groups of about 6 or 7 with someone watching over each group. Probably 20 or so in all.

[sunlover2]

Thanks Andrewabby for the info. You said to google them but nothing really came up :confused: Alot of other keys popped up. Do you have the name of the company Carnival uses? Thanks!

[andrewabby]

I'm sorry, I forgot to mention the excursion is ran by Hugh Parkey's Belize Adventure Lodge. Hugh Parkey and his wife were avid scuba divers from Texas. They started this island dive center years ago. He has since died, but his wife still runs it.

 

Google Hugh Parkey's Belize Adventure Lodge and you will see pictures of where we snorkeled.

[sunlover2]

Thanks Andrewabby....goggled them...wow! Looks really nice!!! So excited now. There was no info on this excursion here...thanks so very much :)

[Paraveina]

Do they pick you up directly from the ship, or do you have to tender in first?

[chauncy's wife]

Do they pick you up directly from the ship, or do you have to tender in first?

 

 

You are picked up directly from the ship.

[banditoo]

Does anyone know if this excursion to Sergeant's Caye is offered without booking through the cruise lines?

[chauncy's wife]

Does anyone know if this excursion to Sergeant's Caye is offered without booking through the cruise lines?

 

 

I did an extensive search looking the a non ship sponsored excursion & I couldn't find one. The tour company that takes you owns the island, I found out later.

[banditoo]

I did an extensive search looking the a non ship sponsored excursion & I couldn't find one. The tour company that takes you owns the island' date=' I found out later.[/quote']

Thanks, I couldn't seem to find it separately either. They must have a contract specifically with the ship.

[Paraveina]

Thanks, I couldn't seem to find it separately either. They must have a contract specifically with the ship.

 

I thought I read some where that Carnival doesn't allow any of their passengers to independently book a tour that they offer, and if they're picking you up directly from the ship, there isn't even a chance of lying and telling them you're from a different line/hotel.