2 hr. Soto's or 3 hr. Buccaneer?

[flashyfishy]

Help me decide!!! :) :) Is two hours enough time snorkeling and to do Stingray City? Did those of you that did the two hour tours feel that was adequate? Did you want more time? I had almost 100% decided on Soto's then starting having second thoughts. Has anyone done both excursions? Does the Buccaneer actually stay out 3 hours? Thanks :)

[redwings1958]

I was in this same dilemma. We opted for the SOTO's excursion, because it is a bit shorter and did not want our two kids(6 and 9) whinning about the length. I figure two hours is just about right for them.

[sross6019]

We did the Buccaneer and loved it. There is a short ride from the office to the cat. But with such few people on it (about 30), it was relaxing. There was about 30-45 min stop each for the snorkling and Stringray. Then coming back, the crew raised the sail to come back to land. We just stretched out and enjoyed it. They sold drinks coming back and have a restroom on board. Once back the van brought us back to the tender. Great and enjoyable trip.

[Sheffie]

We did the Buccaneer and loved it. There is a short ride from the office to the cat. But with such few people on it (about 30), it was relaxing. There was about 30-45 min stop each for the snorkling and Stringray. Then coming back, the crew raised the sail to come back to land. We just stretched out and enjoyed it. They sold drinks coming back and have a restroom on board. Once back the van brought us back to the tender. Great and enjoyable trip.

 

We also did the Buccaneer. I agree completely with sross. It was the perfect length for us. (2-55 year olds.) None of the kids on the boat had a great time.

 

I would book them again in a heart-beat.

 

Have a great cruise. Kiss a stingray for me! :D

[flashyfishy]

Thanks for the replies. I ended up booking the Buccaneer. Some of our group haven't been on a catamaran and I think it gives a little bit more to the experience. :)