Question about Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas

[GoNCruisnFamily]

We are sailing on the Jewel on 2/19 with a stop at GSC. Do we need to book the snorkeling shore excursion if we already have our own equipment, or can we just get on and off the ship there and do 'our own thing'? Thanks for any info!

[shoreguy]

We are sailing on the Jewel on 2/19 with a stop at GSC. Do we need to book the snorkeling shore excursion if we already have our own equipment, or can we just get on and off the ship there and do 'our own thing'? Thanks for any info!

 

Do your own thing - They do want you to wear a vest and will lend you one.

[calmac]

Do you have to pay for the "loan" of the vest?

[Buford T Justiice]

No charge for the vest

[TrinaLC]

You get the vests at a kiosk type thing to the left as you exit the ship. I'd go there first, the lines can build up. Then I'd head all the way to the right (back to the ship) to the smaller little beach. It is quieter.

[abbyndrewmom]

do they have children sizes?

[2boyzmom]

I've heard that there have been issues with "sand fleas" here. Is this true?

[cdaystravel]

They have all different size vests available. We had no sand flea issues and do not recall anyone complaining. I have been keeping an eye on Dawn and I do not remember reading any posting regarding that as well. We got over on the first tender; got our beach loungers (big demand) stayed 5 hours and got back on the ship early and explored while it was pretty empty! Have fun