NCL Dolphin Swim Excursion - Observer & Times

[Cruise-mom]

Hi, I am looking to book a dolphin swim excursion with NCL for our June Getaway cruise and I have a couple of questions if anyone can help.

 

I am travelling with dd's 13 & 16 who would love to do this but I don't want to do it myself. NCL says an observer ticket can be bought on-board, has anyone any information on this?

 

Will I be able to travel with dd's in the same vehicle? I've read reviews about observers and I am comfortable enough leaving them do it while I wait inside the park.

 

Lunch is included with the swim, will it be included with the observer ticket? And if anybody knows the cost of the observer ticket I would appreciate the info.

 

I know we can book this ourselves and I could just pay the entry fee to Chankanaab Park for myself but I would feel more comfortable doing it though the cruise line. I just wish I could book it all together before we travel.

 

My other question is about times. We are due in port at 8:00 am, the list of swim times listed on NCL start at 8:15am. I'm thinking this means there will be a time difference between ship and local time as I doubt it would be possible to be off the ship & transfer to the park etc?

 

Can anyone advise a good time to choose for the swim? It's roughly every 45 mins.

 

Thank you in advance for any help.

 

Tina