youngestof9 Posted March 30, 2008 #1 Share Posted March 30, 2008 We KNOW we want to do Cosol's tour of St. Lucia in January. How soon should I book? I'm not sure how in advance it has to be done. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrSeuss Posted March 30, 2008 #2 Share Posted March 30, 2008 We booked 2 months ago for July. I don't see any disadvantage for booking early. You don't pay until the day anyway. Looking forward to it - I have read some super reviews! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemylab Posted March 30, 2008 #3 Share Posted March 30, 2008 We went on Cosol's tour in November and we made a reservation last spring. His tour was the highlight of our cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Voyager Posted March 30, 2008 #4 Share Posted March 30, 2008 I was on Cosol's tour this week! It was terrific! I booked it well over a year ago because I knew I wanted to do it and was anxious to have it confirmed. Some of my cruisemates booked it last week and had no issues at all booking so late. Cosol, (Nereus Francis is his real name) will accomodate anyone who books his tour. He just adds more and more tour busses and guides as needed. I believe we had 12 busses on our tour. Each and every bus had it's own tour guide and everyone I spoke with thought they had the BEST guide! :D Of course, they couldn't have though, because I had the best guide! ;) I would NOT HESITATE to book this tour again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkuli Posted March 30, 2008 #5 Share Posted March 30, 2008 We booked last month for our trip in August! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whit53 Posted March 31, 2008 #6 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I just booked today! We will be in St. Lucia Jan. 7, 2009. I didn't want to miss out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debshomespun Posted March 31, 2008 #7 Share Posted March 31, 2008 You will have a wonderful tour! His tour has been one of the best we have been on. We had his brother yellowbird. He was great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjyanne Posted March 31, 2008 #8 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Cosol will even take walk ups on the day of tour (he will call in extra vehicles if necessary). That said, he told me no sooner than 6 months out. I've done his tour twice. Excellent tour and value for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shevais Posted March 31, 2008 #9 Share Posted March 31, 2008 We booked a couple months out, very much worth the price of admission. We requested to have him as our driver and couldn't have asked for more. One of the best tours for the money I have ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo from Canada Posted March 31, 2008 #10 Share Posted March 31, 2008 We had him in Feb best tour ever Bompy was our driver He was the best Each van holds 12 people We had about six van on our day They all keep together in a sort of a convoy No trouble getting back to the ship on time Enjoy the rum Mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbugohio Posted March 31, 2008 #11 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I know I had the website somewhere, but now I can't find it. Can someone please list it, and/or a email. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyskim Posted March 31, 2008 #12 Share Posted March 31, 2008 cosoltours.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lardai Posted March 31, 2008 #13 Share Posted March 31, 2008 the tour is great. We had Yellowbird as our driver. My kids ages 3 and 7 were with us and we had a van just for the 6 of us without requesting one(sister and niece also) and Cosol also provided a carseat for my 3 year old to use. We had an awesome family friendly driver and at stops with refreshments Cosol would run over and tell me what the kids should not try. My 7 year old dd had so much fun that she wants to go on the tour again. Oh, save some room for the yummy cheese/bread at the end because it is just too good to be full already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbugohio Posted March 31, 2008 #14 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Thanks for the info. Just emailed him about reservations for November Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calgarygary Posted March 31, 2008 #15 Share Posted March 31, 2008 We were lucky - there was only the one ship in port and Cosol only ran 2 vans. We were with Yellow Bird, his brother but more importantly, our van had the punch and piton beer. Now that was a party van! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck93 Posted March 31, 2008 #16 Share Posted March 31, 2008 What do you do with your valuable items (camera, camcorder) at the beach stop? BTW... anyone have any pics they'd like to share of this tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goofy62798 Posted March 31, 2008 #17 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Does he only accecpt cash or can you pay ahead of time with a credit card? And does he have a cancel policy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trey420 Posted March 31, 2008 #18 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I have heard so much about this tour sounds great, should/can you get this excersion through the cruise line or do you do it strait through Cosol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinnam0n Posted March 31, 2008 #19 Share Posted March 31, 2008 1. This is a private tour, not through the ship. 2. Cosol accepts cash at the end of the tour - no prepayment. 3. Ask Cosol about your valuables - he can tell you if the van would be secure enough to leave them or if there are lockers at the beach. I can't recall that. There are pictures of our tour with Cosol here - http://travel.webshots.com/album/559854230RbhNJd?start=168 The St. Lucia pics begin where you see us getting off the ship and meeting up with the red parrot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ck93 Posted April 1, 2008 #20 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Love the pics, cinnam0n! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthfaries Posted April 2, 2008 #21 Share Posted April 2, 2008 the tour is great. We had Yellowbird as our driver. My kids ages 3 and 7 were with us and we had a van just for the 6 of us without requesting one(sister and niece also) and Cosol also provided a carseat for my 3 year old to use. We had an awesome family friendly driver and at stops with refreshments Cosol would run over and tell me what the kids should not try. My 7 year old dd had so much fun that she wants to go on the tour again. Oh, save some room for the yummy cheese/bread at the end because it is just too good to be full already That's great to know. I was wondering if the kids would like it, they are 6 and 12. I know the 12 year old would love it, and probably the 6 year olds, but I'm glad to hear your little ones liked it, now I know for sure mine would:) I think that's wonderful about the car seat too!!! 1. This is a private tour, not through the ship.2. Cosol accepts cash at the end of the tour - no prepayment. 3. Ask Cosol about your valuables - he can tell you if the van would be secure enough to leave them or if there are lockers at the beach. I can't recall that. There are pictures of our tour with Cosol here - http://travel.webshots.com/album/559854230RbhNJd?start=168 The St. Lucia pics begin where you see us getting off the ship and meeting up with the red parrot! Thanks so much for sharing the pictures ~ they're great and it looks like you all had a wonderful time! Such a beautiful Island! Can't wait!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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