angielawton Posted September 27, 2015 #1 Share Posted September 27, 2015 This is a tour offered through Carnival. Just wondering if anyone has done it and what information you could give me about the tour. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GypRasc Posted September 30, 2015 #2 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I would like reviews on this as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julscarlson Posted October 2, 2015 #3 Share Posted October 2, 2015 We did the Secret River excursion last February off of Carnival and it was our favorite out of everything we did. If anyone in your party has any sort of mobility issues or problems with Claustrophobia they would probably want to avoid this excursion as there is a lot of close areas, darkness and some climbing involved. They provide everything you need - life jackets, water shoes, wet suit, helmet w/head lamp, etc. The trip was fascinating and flew by. Nice meal at the end of the trip. If you have any specific questions I'll try to answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbradford2 Posted October 6, 2015 #4 Share Posted October 6, 2015 I checked the reviews on Carnivals site and they were all overly positive! I'm also considering this tour on our upcoming cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillygator Posted October 23, 2015 #5 Share Posted October 23, 2015 this is listed as ages 5 and up, we would have a 5 year old on this, how do you think they would do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar0802 Posted November 10, 2015 #6 Share Posted November 10, 2015 This was our 2nd favorite excursion of all time, and we do a lot of amazing excursions! Absolutely amazing!! We went with Pablo and he treated us like friends. You break into small groups of 10 people and each group tours a different portion of the caves so you never feel rushed or crowded. There is a lot of precarious stepping areas and some mild swimming/dog paddling. I do not think it would be good for a 5-year-old, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbow2006 Posted November 10, 2015 #7 Share Posted November 10, 2015 We did this excursion three years ago. It's the only one I booked through Carnival vs independently due to the ferry to the mainland, etc. It was our favorite and just a really great time. We only saw one other group of people there when we went while in the caves and it was only in quick passing in opposite directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobynFL Posted November 13, 2015 #8 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I have booked this tour. Sounds amazing. Do any of you recall how long the ride is from the ferry dock to the caves? I was wondering if I can bring a gopro and did you tip your guide? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar0802 Posted November 16, 2015 #9 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I have booked this tour. Sounds amazing. Do any of you recall how long the ride is from the ferry dock to the caves? I was wondering if I can bring a gopro and did you tip your guide? Thank you. The ferry takes ~20 minutes to the mainland. Then you have to take a van ride to the caves along a route they affectionately refer to as a Mayan Massage...very bumpy. That took ~45 minutes. We tipped Pablo $20. You cannot bring anything into the caves with you, including cameras, cell phones, or gopros. There is a professional photographer that goes with you and takes pictures which you can purchase on a disc for $20. Well worth the money...everyone in our group purchased the CD (it's catered to your party, though there are some group pics). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobynFL Posted November 16, 2015 #10 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Thanks Sugar0802 for the info. I am confused about the different tours offered on the Carnival site. There is one excursion called amazing secret river that goes to Rio Secreto and then there is one called underground river and 5th ave shopping which goes to Cenote Chaak Tun. I am wondering if one is better than the other or how different is one from the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar0802 Posted November 17, 2015 #11 Share Posted November 17, 2015 We did Rio Secreto. I don't know anything about the other one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyzoo Posted November 20, 2015 #12 Share Posted November 20, 2015 We did the Secret River excursion last February off of Carnival and it was our favorite out of everything we did. If anyone in your party has any sort of mobility issues or problems with Claustrophobia they would probably want to avoid this excursion as there is a lot of close areas, darkness and some climbing involved. They provide everything you need - life jackets, water shoes, wet suit, helmet w/head lamp, etc. The trip was fascinating and flew by. Nice meal at the end of the trip. If you have any specific questions I'll try to answer. Is all that equipment necessary? I'm thinking of doing the excursion on an upcoming Celebrity cruise (which I imagine is similar to Carnival's), but Celebrity's description sounds more like an easy swim (or wade). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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