SunnyKitty Posted January 6, 2016 #1 Share Posted January 6, 2016 We are going on cruise this February and I am thinking on buying Turtle Cove snorkeling trip for 4 of us, but I need some advice here First, how easy to spot a turtle in there for a kid who cannot really dive yet? Will he be able to see anything just face down in the water in his mask ? Second, how crowded it is usually ? Any advantages of getting private boat vs standard excursion ? Thank you :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms411 Posted January 6, 2016 #2 Share Posted January 6, 2016 The water is so clear you can see the turtles feeding at the bottom if they are there. When they come up for air you can see them even better if they surface close enough to you. Crowds depend on time of year and number of ships in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulbill Posted January 8, 2016 #3 Share Posted January 8, 2016 No need to dive down to see the turtles, you can just float or swim with them. IMHO a private boat is much better than the ship excursion. The ship excursions are usually big crowds and more time is spent getting people into their gear than actual water time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazprey Posted January 11, 2016 #4 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Any recommendations on reputable private tour company? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTGen04 Posted January 13, 2016 #5 Share Posted January 13, 2016 We did The Cat excursion to Turtle Cove -- absolutely awesome! The catamaran is smaller and not crowded at all! The crew was great, especially Adam -- very laid back and fun. Turtle Cove was amazing! Half of my family snorkeled, and half stayed on the cat. The turtles were all around my daughter and she has great pictures, so close! Those who stayed on the cat also saw the turtles very clearly, as they come up to the surface to breathe, and they're huge -- you can't miss them! It was a great time for all of us -- in the water and on the cat! I definitely recommend it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderlust79 Posted April 3, 2016 #6 Share Posted April 3, 2016 We did The Cat excursion to Turtle Cove -- absolutely awesome! The catamaran is smaller and not crowded at all! The crew was great, especially Adam -- very laid back and fun. Turtle Cove was amazing! Half of my family snorkeled, and half stayed on the cat. The turtles were all around my daughter and she has great pictures, so close! Those who stayed on the cat also saw the turtles very clearly, as they come up to the surface to breathe, and they're huge -- you can't miss them! It was a great time for all of us -- in the water and on the cat! I definitely recommend it! Glad to hear it is not crowded! Do you by chance know the maximum capacity The Cat allows on board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenseib Posted May 7, 2016 #7 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I loved to know a private company too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luetta Posted May 7, 2016 #8 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I am going on Royal Caribbean in a few weeks, Is Turtle Bay Sail and Snorkle the same as the CAT excursion? or a private company? THanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazprey Posted May 8, 2016 #9 Share Posted May 8, 2016 We did The Cat excursion to Turtle Cove -- absolutely awesome! The catamaran is smaller and not crowded at all! The crew was great, especially Adam -- very laid back and fun. Turtle Cove was amazing! Half of my family snorkeled, and half stayed on the cat. The turtles were all around my daughter and she has great pictures, so close! Those who stayed on the cat also saw the turtles very clearly, as they come up to the surface to breathe, and they're huge -- you can't miss them! It was a great time for all of us -- in the water and on the cat! I definitely recommend it! What time of year were you there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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