Excursions

[Cindi314]

Has anyone ever done the horse ride and swim in Ocho Rios or the dolphin encounter in Cozumel? If so, how did you like it?

[TrumpyNor]

Has anyone ever done the horse ride and swim in Ocho Rios or the dolphin encounter in Cozumel? If so, how did you like it?

 

I don't know if you have seen that there are reviews from those two excursions on ncl.com? Two reviews for the horse ride and swim in Ocho Rios, and two reviews for the dolphin encounter in Cozumel.

 

We did the dolphin encounter in Cozumel for my birthday in 2009, and we enjoyed it. Just be aware that the excursion were you actually interact and swim with the dolphins in the water one-on-one with the dolphin, is not this one. But you do get to kiss and hug the dolphin, and they make photos and a video as well - for purchase (not included). The "resort" where it all takes place, is nice - and we spend some time there on our own after the excursion was over.

Edited August 29, 2015 by TrumpyNor

[Da-Painter]

And remember that NCL can edit all reviews. So if you state items about the excursion, which NCL does not want published, they will be deleted.

Hows that for worthless reviews. :confused:

[Cindi314]

I have read those reviews, but was looking for some "firsthand" opinions.

[deefer]

We booked our own dolphin swim at chankannaab national park in Cozumel. We did this 3-4 yrs ago and at that time the ship dolphin excursion did not go here. I would absolutely recommend the 2 dolphin swim adventure at this national park, called the "dolphin royal swim".

 

First off you are in the ocean (sectioned of) with the Dolphins, not a pool. The first part of the swim is the "encounter", kiss, shake hands etc. the second part is the best....two different "swims". One you lay flat on the water, feet flat, each dolphin will come up behind you and with their snout to the bottom of each foot and push you through the water.... Amazing, you go fast & come out of the water like superman. The second swim, you are horizontal in the water with your arms out, like a cross, each dolphin swims up, you hold each of their fins and they swim you around the ocean. Absolutely loved this encounter.

 

Again, at the time, this was not the ship excursion, they went somewhere else. We had to pay for taxi to the park & pay admission ( cannot remember the cost but was not prohibitive). There are also other encounters/swims available, some with manatees, but we did not do them so no opinion.

 

Have fun:)