luv cruzin' Posted October 25, 2007 #76 Share Posted October 25, 2007 We've used them twice and had no problems getting back in plenty of time. We are booked for January. My question is how far do you have to walk from the pier to the bus that takes you to the boat? Thanks :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlily Posted October 26, 2007 #77 Share Posted October 26, 2007 We are booked for January. My question is how far do you have to walk from the pier to the bus that takes you to the boat? Thanks :cool: one minute walk from tender drop off to bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlily Posted October 26, 2007 #78 Share Posted October 26, 2007 was tendering back to the ship ever a problem after your excusion with nativeway? not for us we had an hour and half before the last tender, there was a long line but it didn't take as long as I thought it would.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njmomof2 Posted October 26, 2007 #79 Share Posted October 26, 2007 We're booked on this tour with NativeWay for our cruise on Liberty of the Seas starting November 3rd. One thing I have not seen answered is the issue of towels. I know that the ship has them, but do you take them with you or does the company provide them on the ship? I would think you need to wipe off when you get out of the water and head to the beach. Should I pack a couple of my own beach towels to take with us? Also, DS#2 is 5 and has a bathing suit w/ a built in coast guard approved flotation top (1 piece like a wrestling style suit). Will he be okay wearing this on the tour? I know DH and I are $60 each, but I can't remember my cost for the kids. Anyone know offhand? Also, what did they have on the lunch menu that might appeal to the younger set? Thanks for the info. Great to see so many fabulous reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzy1212 Posted October 26, 2007 #80 Share Posted October 26, 2007 We're booked on this tour with NativeWay for our cruise on Liberty of the Seas starting November 3rd. One thing I have not seen answered is the issue of towels. I know that the ship has them, but do you take them with you or does the company provide them on the ship? I would think you need to wipe off when you get out of the water and head to the beach. Should I pack a couple of my own beach towels to take with us? I always take the towels from the ship on my excursions. I know some people worry about losing them, so they bring towels from home, but I'm carrying a camera, and other stuff to keep up with anyway - so what's one more thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisedevil Posted October 27, 2007 #81 Share Posted October 27, 2007 We are going on Navigator of the Seas and will be in GC on 11/27. Anyone been on Nativeway's Stingray and Island tour? I've been reading a lot of good reviews on the Rays, Reef and Rum Point tour. I am wondering if Stingray and Island tour is just as good? Which one is better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realent Posted October 28, 2007 #82 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Hi Pugmommy - I don't mean to hijack this thread but I want to ask what it is about your pugs you love so much? I'm not being sarcastic either - very sincere here. My son has been drawn to pugs for about the last year and has been hounding me to get one. We already have a dog and a cat and I'm a firm believer is only adopting animals from shelters - so I would never purchase a pug from a breeder. But if I happened to find one at a shelter....well my son just might be in luck :) So what is the attraction? Did you still want an answer to your pug ????'s If so I will reply as a Pug Fan...:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keishashadow Posted November 14, 2007 #83 Share Posted November 14, 2007 you've sold me!! i'm waiting for our email confirmation:D hope i didn't procrastinate too long. just wondering, what do you do with your "stuff" ie money, ids when your entire family is snorkeling? we've had no luck with the waterproof things you wear around the neck...always seem to leak:confused: . Is it safe to stow it in a gear bag & leave onboard? also, is there: *a bathroom, *a shower, *shade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzy1212 Posted November 14, 2007 #84 Share Posted November 14, 2007 you've sold me!! i'm waiting for our email confirmation:D hope i didn't procrastinate too long. just wondering, what do you do with your "stuff" ie money, ids when your entire family is snorkeling? we've had no luck with the waterproof things you wear around the neck...always seem to leak:confused: . Is it safe to stow it in a gear bag & leave onboard? also, is there: *a bathroom, *a shower, *shade? We always just stick our valuables in the bottom of our bag and leave it on the boat. Rum Point Beach has bathrooms, showers, and shade. The boat has shade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keishashadow Posted November 15, 2007 #85 Share Posted November 15, 2007 thanks - now if they'd only email me back;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlily Posted November 15, 2007 #86 Share Posted November 15, 2007 thanks - now if they'd only email me back;) They had trouble getting my email when i used my hotmail account but when I emailed from work they answered me the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keishashadow Posted November 15, 2007 #87 Share Posted November 15, 2007 i did get an email response the next day, just had incorrect info:( resent our request, hope to hear back soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballarinamom Posted November 17, 2007 #88 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Cost is $45 US for children under 10 years old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ltvscout Posted November 18, 2007 #89 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Cost is $45 US for children under 10 years old And 4 and under is $10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballarinamom Posted November 18, 2007 #90 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Thanks Ltvscout! Also they have chichen strips and french fries, hot dogs and hamburgers as kid friendly lunch options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofteenageboys Posted November 20, 2007 #91 Share Posted November 20, 2007 :D YES! it was definately worth every penny. I just did this tour on 8/2 (Carnival Liberty 7/29 sailing) with my husband and 13 and 19 yr old sons. The guides were great, made sure everyone on the boat got a chance to hold the stingray and take pictures. I think we had around 20-25 people in our boat. Rasta Ron (that's what we called him, big guy w/ long dreadlocks) was waiting at the pier. We were bused over to a smaller marina where the boat was located. We went to see the rays first and had a great experience. They had 3 guys on board helping out. Then we went snorkling at a coral reef about 10 minutes away. They gave us menus to select lunch at Rum Point Beach so it was waiting when we arrived. THe selection was great. I had the catch of the day. Two large pieces of mahi-mahi and rice and beans w/ corn on the cob. IT was delicious. Rum Point was just gorgeous. It had plenty of lounge chairs with shade if you wanted. Not too crowded either. The only negative was that we had to leave!!! I would highly recommend the tour. I felt it was a good value especially when you consider the prices in the Caymans. We were back to the port in plenty of time. Don't hesitiate to try them! Let me know if you want any other info. Have a great time no matter what you decide to do! :) How do you get back on the small boat? Do they have steps? I'm just asking because we went on a small boat one time and since I was unable to pull myself over the side of the boat the driver raked my entire frontside scraping me as he pulled me up in front of everyone. I swore I'ld never do that again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzy1212 Posted November 20, 2007 #92 Share Posted November 20, 2007 How do you get back on the small boat? Do they have steps? I'm just asking because we went on a small boat one time and since I was unable to pull myself over the side of the boat the driver raked my entire frontside scraping me as he pulled me up in front of everyone. I swore I'ld never do that again. The two different boats I've been on with Nativeways both had ladders at the back for you to climb back on the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicole276 Posted November 20, 2007 #93 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Has anyone every done this tour with native way? It is the only one we would be able to do becuase our boat is only there from 7:00 -2:00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoli=) Posted November 21, 2007 #94 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Sharon just emailed me and she told me 4 and under is $25.00 Huh Go figure................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ltvscout Posted November 21, 2007 #95 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Sharon just emailed me and she told me 4 and under is $25.00Huh Go figure................. Hmmm, maybe it has to do with the size of your party. We have 11 in our group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJPG Posted November 25, 2007 #96 Share Posted November 25, 2007 A couple of weird questions - my son really likes boats but hates being in the water. How do you get from the boat to Rum Point? Is it tied up at a dock? Also, I would assume it isn't a problem for him to hang out in the boat while other people snorkel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_In_Maine Posted November 25, 2007 #97 Share Posted November 25, 2007 yes - it ties up to a very long dock at Rum Point. Many people stayed on the boat while others snorkeled on our trip. I am a horrible swimmer, but they gave me a life vest so that I could do a little snorkeling with my family. (I didn't stay out long!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keishashadow Posted November 25, 2007 #98 Share Posted November 25, 2007 fyi, i made contact with Sharon/nativeway:) explained i don't have a fax hooked up, they have a NY phone # you can call & give the CC info...we are set...woo-hoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzwed Posted November 26, 2007 #99 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Just returned from our cruise on Saturday, and I must say, like others, this tour was the highlight of our cruise. Everything about it was wonderful, we don't have any complaints. They met us right off the pier, and escorted us to the boat docks. They were on time, the bus was very clean and they had left it running so that it would be nice and cool for our ride. Our ship's captain was Chris, and Andrew and George were also on board. We ended up only having eleven people on the tour total, so that was a huge plus. We passed many boats that were just overloaded with passengers...I would say that is one of Nativeway's biggest advantages...they will only carry 25 people at a time. Anyway, the boat was excellent, and they had water and fruit punch on board to enjoy. The crew was great....very patient and interested in making sure we all had a great time. All of the snorkeling equipment was in great shape, and they helped us get it on right, helped us into and out of the water, etc. At Stingray City, Andrew was fantastic about getting the sting rays in a position we felt comfortable with etc. George took lots of great photos and helped us with snorkel gear, overcoming fear, etc. At Rum Point, we had a great lunch - the fish and chips were out of this world! I would most definitely recommend them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeymom97 Posted November 27, 2007 #100 Share Posted November 27, 2007 just wondering, what do you do with your "stuff" ie money, ids when your entire family is snorkeling? we've had no luck with the waterproof things you wear around the neck...always seem to leak:confused: . Is it safe to stow it in a gear bag & leave onboard? also, is there: *a bathroom, *a shower, *shade? 1) We left all of our belongings on the boat and I felt completely safe doing so. At any of the stops you were able to come and go off the boat as you pleased at any time, including when the ship was at the pier at Rum Point. 2) I'm assuming that each boat is different, but our boat had shade, and a bathroom. No shower but they did have a hose attachment with fresh water so that as you got on the boat after feeding the stingrays, they would kind of hose you off. How do you get back on the small boat? Do they have steps? I'm just asking because we went on a small boat one time and since I was unable to pull myself over the side of the boat the driver raked my entire frontside scraping me as he pulled me up in front of everyone. I swore I'ld never do that again. Our boat had a ladder in the back that made it very easy to get back in the boat. Definitely no climbing over the side :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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