Has anyone done Rays, Reef, + Rum Point??

[jeraboa]

With Nativeway? Thinking about it for our Feb 5 Triumph cruise. I would love any input from anyone who has experience with this tour. Is there a restaurant on the beach to provide food and drinks at Rum Point? Able to get back to the tenders in time for leaving port?

 

Thanks in advance for your help!!

Jeri

[MomtoCCC]

I'm interested in this excursion also. Anyone with information?

 

 

Thanks,

Kellye

Rhapsody of the Seas 2/13/05 - First Cruise

[erRN2be]

Also interested in this tour...will be in GC in April 2005 off of the Miracle.

 

Hope someone out there has done this and would so kind as to give a review...

 

Thanks

[BobbieSu]

It looks like a good thing. I though lunch was provided in the price of the tour.

Anybody with first hand experience?

 

Su

[mnsawyer]

Looking for the same information too...is this a relatively new tour? Sounds like a really good one to me!! Would like to know the itinerary for the day with times. Also, what is served for lunch, etc.

[mfeenker]

I don't have all the answers at this time but will be sailing Conquest 12/12/04 and have booked with Native Way $25 pp includes Sting Ray City & Reef Snorkle. Then they will drop us at 7 mile beach or return to the port.

 

I'll post on our return. I had also contacted Moby Dick Tours they wanted $30 pp but offered one more stop I think it was the Counch House (not sure if still exists after Ivan).

[mnsawyer]

The tour I am looking for information includes stingrays, snorkeling and Rum Point. It's 5 hours and costs $50 including lunch. Rum Point is supposed to be great but the problem is getting there. You have to rent a car or take the ferry from the Hyatt?? I read someone priced a taxi and it was $100!! Nativeway's tour sounds fabulous...to me, the best of all worlds. We've never done the stingray but have been to GC a couple of times. Don't need to be on 7-mile beach again and would like to do something different.

[BobbieSu]

Part of an email response from Sharon of Nativeway about the rays,reef and rum

 

"You will be able to select one entree from a grill menu. It includes items

such as: grilled fish and chicken, hamburger, hot dogs, and conch (among other things). It is served outside at Rum Point Beach."

 

Sounds good!

 

Su

[mnsawyer]

This the response I received from Nativeway. By the way, I believe I sent it on Sunday and checked Monday night and there was a response from Sharon. The Valor's time in GC is 9:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. and was concerned since the website indicates 8:30 a.m. departure. Just to summarize, it's $50 per person which includes stingrays, snorkeling, Rum Point and lunch - she's listed the choices below.

 

Hi Mary,

 

Pleasant Greetings from Grand Cayman...and thanks for contacting us!

 

First, thanks for your concern and kind words. Both professionally and

personally, our recovery is coming along nicely.

 

To accommodate passengers on the Valor, we are moving the departure time (from

the pier) to 10 AM.

 

Rum Point does have all the necessary facilities that you need, including

bathrooms, bar, jetski, chairs, hammocks, and more.

 

On the boat, we provide bottled water and punch, on a complimentary basis.

For lunch, we provide water and ice tea. At Rum Point Beach, there is a place

where you can purchase food, liquor and soft drinks. You will be a choice of

grilled chicken, fish, hamburgers, hot dogs, conch and salads for lunch.

 

No deposit is required to hold a reservation. However, you will be asked to

provide a credit card number to guarantee your arrival. The credit card will

not be charged for the tour, just used to insure that you will show up. You

will pay on our tour boat. We accept cash, travelers checks, Mastercard, Visa,

or Discover.

 

Sharon

[jeraboa]

Very helpful information!!!

[JMS920]

I just have a response from Nativeway also.....We cruise 12/5.....Rum Point will not reopen until 12/15.......

 

JoAnn

[lacruiser]

I was getting so excited about this tour -- then checked the itinerary and wouldn't you know we'll be in Grand Cayman Dec. 14???!! :mad: Wonder if it's worth double-checking with Native Way about?

[JMS920]

So was I, but I guess it can't hurt to check again a little closer to the date. I can't seem to find any info on Sea Grapes Beach.....anybody....any clue?

Thanks

JoAnn