Palancar & Columbia Reef Snorkeling - Should i book through RCL or go pvt ?

[ddmr14]

Have read great reviews about Palancar & Columbia Reef snorkeling. RCL shore excursions does not say which reef as part of their excursion. Wondering I should book outside the ship but which tour company as there are tons of different ones.

[crewsweeper]

Eagle Ray Divers, one of the better if not the best snorkel/dive companies in Coz, can go to both of these on their 3 reef snorkel/dive excursions. They have a selection of reefs they use depending onthe customers experience and the water conditions. They run around $60-$70 pp for their excursions. Plus cab fare from the cruise ship dock. ($7-$10 pp each way). Not sure of RCCL's provider's flexibility on reefs. this gives you an idea of the costs and differences. Google Eagle Ray Divers for information.

[kullamon]

hello ddmr14

 

hope you dont mind me hacking or soliciting on your thread

 

looking for similar info and started the following thread. My question is from the NCL Sun

 

Posters: after responding here, please also review and advise on my thread as well. kind regards

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2136608

 

"Which tour for Most Snorkel Time and Value for experienced snorkler?"

Edited December 11, 2014 by kullamon

[kullamon]

one private tour "company" idea option which I did not mention in my thread that I have seen from others is go to playa palancar and hire someone from there for about $35US taking you to palancar and columbia reefs about 1.5-2hrs of course would need to remember to factor in RT cab fare to the playa as well