Stingray tour question

[mousie]

Can anyone reccommend a reputable tour company to use for the stingray tour? Going with younger kids. I wanted to know what my options were outside of the ship excursion. Thanks.

[DebbieICU]

I would suggest Soto's - they do a 2 1/2 hr trip and we used them 2 weeks ago and I would highly suggest them.

 

Debbie

[gjules]

We used Captain Marvins and they were great!

[ccrn]

I recommend Soto's as well. We had lots of kids in our group, and they were great with them

[Sheffie]

We did the Buccaneer and had a fabulous time. Have the DVD to prove it!

[Ehpride]

I loved Captain Marvins and it looked like the younger kids on the tour had a great time playing with the stingrays and snorkeling too.

[dyanna72]

After reading many great reviews we have booked out excursion thru Nativeway.

[johnlcruise]

Done Nativeway twice..They are great you wont be sorry..They will meet you at the dock when you get off the ship.

Have fun :)

[wentworth]

We also would recommend Nativeway. Just returned from the Liberty

and had three grandchildren 8, 6, and 17months on this tour with us.

The guides were great with the kids. All were able to swim and touch

the stingrays . Boat was not crowded.

[jimmyatc]

I also like Capt. Bryans.

[mj cruiser]

Moby Dick Tours loved Moby Dick Tours. They really took care of us. Very good price and you get to stop at Stingray and the reef.

[kelz66]

I recommend Soto's as well. We had lots of kids in our group, and they were great with them

 

Does anyone have any contact info for Soto's?

 

Do they have a website?:cool:

[Sheffie]

Sotos: http://www.sotoscruises.com

[Minnesota]

Has anybody had to put there credit card info down to book with Buccaneer ?

 

This makes me a little worried becuase no other companys seem to ask for this.

 

Thank you

Ryan

[Sheffie]

Ryan, I don't remember what they asked me to do, but I did whatever it was. I have had to give my CC number for other operators on our upcoming trip. I have found that many companies have started to do this so that people don't just back out on them at the last minute, leaving them with empty boats.

 

They have been around a long time, and I have heard on no one here having a problem with them.

 

Michelle

[kelz66]

Sotos: http://www.sotoscruises.com

 

Thank You!!!!:cool:

[Minnesota]

o.k.

 

thank you. I just get alittle worried because I have seen other companies charge 20 % fee for using credit cards in the caribbean...

[momofzeke]

Moby Dick Tours loved Moby Dick Tours. They really took care of us. Very good price and you get to stop at Stingray and the reef.

 

Do you remember how long you were at the snorkel stop and how long at the stingrays? Thanks!

[tcrny]

Can anyone reccommend a reputable tour company to use for the stingray tour? Going with younger kids. I wanted to know what my options were outside of the ship excursion. Thanks.

Hi ... we are going on our first cruise in less than 2 weeks YAHOO. This board has been so helpful with recommendations. From the great reviews I booked the stingray/coral gardens tour through Nativeway privately (not thru ship). Sharon Ebanks responded to me several questions the same day. From what I've read, everyone is happy with them. We will be in Cozumel on 3/29. I have 2 daughters 13 and 8 and I haven't told them about this tour as I'm sure they will be surprised to see they will swim with stingrays! Cant wait. Have a great time on your cruise. Cathy

[sanditoes4]

We used Capt. Marvin's and loved it!!! We had 5 kids in our party and the crew were awesome with them, making a point to keep them involved, my son was a little freaked out about the Ray's having stingers and didn't get in the water, he sat on the back ledge of the boat and our guide brought a ray to him and let him feed-touch and get pictures of it!!!! They were fabulous!!!!! They responded quickly to all emails and were very smiley at the shop!!!

 

And I have a DVD to prove it too!!!! Wouldn't change a thing about it!!!

[55J5-5]

We used Capt. Marvin and loved it. Very quick response with email. Assured me that no charge would be added to credit card if ship did not dock. [just give them a call to confirm the ship didn't dock.] Snorkled at reef first, away from the crowd. Our capt brought a stingray to our group for all to pet and kiss for luck. It was great for the kids. :) Will use them again on our next trip.