rhc Posted March 9, 2006 #1 Share Posted March 9, 2006 has anyone used Captainmarvins.com to book a excurations. Is it cheaper than booking with Carnival. This will be in the grand caymans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hootsie Posted March 9, 2006 #2 Share Posted March 9, 2006 You might have better luck posting on the Grand Cayman board under the "Ports of Call Board". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poptart Posted March 9, 2006 #3 Share Posted March 9, 2006 has anyone used Captainmarvins.com to book a excurations. Is it cheaper than booking with Carnival. This will be in the grand caymans? We booked with Captain Marvin's in Grand Cayman in 2004. He was very busy that day and we had to wait one hour past our appointed time for our tour guide. By that time my dh and the other couple with us were like--okay they are one hour late getting started--what is the guarantee that they will get us back to the ship in time? Even though they state no refunds, they did refund all our money and we skipped the tour. We missed swimming with the sting rays. Last year 2005 we went back to Grand Cayman and we booked with the ship. Had a great time! We were one of the first off the ship and we were on the last tender back to the ship. But we were worry free about missing the ship. Since it was the same island tour and swimming with the stingrays I feel sure we made the right decision the year before by choosing not to go an hour late. From what I've read here and on other boards most people love Captain Marvin's and my experience is in the minority. We had a nice day shopping instead. Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunkie103 Posted March 9, 2006 #4 Share Posted March 9, 2006 We booked with Captain Marvins and had no problem at all. They did an excellent job and of course got us back to the ship on time. You can walk to their office from the tender dock too. I would highly recommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessdonna Posted March 9, 2006 #5 Share Posted March 9, 2006 We booked last Nov. with Capt. Marvin's. He takes out small groups which allowed for alot of one on one. Highly recommend them. Had no problems everything went as sheduled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygirl3 Posted March 9, 2006 #6 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Have done Captain Marvin's twice and both times was fantastic. Much smaller group than the ship's tour. Not much less expensive, but much more personal. I would highly recommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swatts1 Posted March 9, 2006 #7 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I've used Captain Marvins and Nativeway. We preferred Nativeway, though either was better than Carnival (which we've also used). I believe that you'll get lots of info on the Grand Cayman board.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheilaS Posted March 9, 2006 #8 Share Posted March 9, 2006 We used Captian Marvins on our trip last month and really enjoyed the small group and extra attention. We walked from the port to his shop, where they took over. Everyone was super nice. I bought some things in his shop and left my bag there. After the tour, the van driver was taking us straight back to the ship, but when I told him I had a bag at the shop, he called ahead, and the clerk waited after the shop had closed to be there to give me my bag. She had a baby at the baby sitter's waiting on her too, so I was really appreciative. We recommend Captain Marvin's. Sheila<----------enjoyed meeting 89 year old Captain Marvin:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanutprincess1977 Posted March 9, 2006 #9 Share Posted March 9, 2006 We used Capt Marvin's on our first cruise after his recommendations here. We LOVED it. The staff was awesome and very knowledgable. Small group (I think we had 15) and it is close and convenient to the ship. I am sorrry that other poster had a less than favorable experience, but I still highly recommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkletoes4445 Posted March 10, 2006 #10 Share Posted March 10, 2006 We've used CM's twice, and had a wonderful time both times. We're planning on returning next winter, and we're going to use them again. I can't say enough nice things about them...they are awesome! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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