PinkJellyFish06 Posted June 7, 2009 #1 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I think we have pretty much decided that we are going to Fins and Flippers in Roatan. Should we book our reservations now? Or should we just wait untill we get there. I think we would rather just wait untill we get there & do all the paying then, but I am just making sure that there is no change of it getting booked up. Are there only a certain amount of people that they allow on the Fins and Flippers Island? ALSO, any pictures for your trip there would be greatly appreciated ! THANKS : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Kat Posted June 7, 2009 #2 Share Posted June 7, 2009 ... any pictures for your trip there would be greatly appreciated !... Click here http://boards.cruisecritic.com/misc.php?do=showattachments&t=657695 for the list of pictures posted on the previous thread titled Fins an Flippers Island at http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=657695. You can click on each jpg address to see the picture. Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Name Of The Game Posted June 7, 2009 #3 Share Posted June 7, 2009 If you make a reservation ahead of time it's $5.00 cheaper and you don't have to pay until you get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penetangjudy Posted June 8, 2009 #4 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Kat, do you think as far as the swimming was it good or if a nice beach is what we want should we go somewhere else?? Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlcardinalsfan Posted June 8, 2009 #5 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Fins and Flippers was Great. It was the best part of our cruise. We just got back on Sat. June 6th. The pool was great and the beach area was nice. The food was great and a lot of it. We had four of us and it only cost $30 for lunch. I would highly recommend this for anyone going to Roatan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Kat Posted June 9, 2009 #6 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Kat, do you think as far as the swimming was it good or if a nice beach is what we want should we go somewhere else?? Thanks :) I have not been there. I was just trying to help the OP out with info about where they could find another thread and pictures. Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_L Posted June 9, 2009 #7 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Kat, do you think as far as the swimming was it good or if a nice beach is what we want should we go somewhere else?? Thanks :) If you re looking for a beach with water toys and a lot of activity then F&F isn't the right place. the beach at F&F is beautiful, but it is peaceful and quiet. All of my Roatan pictures including F&F are here... http://picasaweb.google.com/rclewen/Day4RoatanHonduras?feat=directlink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadtripster Posted June 9, 2009 #8 Share Posted June 9, 2009 As mentioned, it was our favorite part of the trip. So calm and sureal. Beautiful island. The beach area is calm and pretty, but not active as in sand volleyball, etc.... It is corally in most parts. Did have rows of lounge chairs to use. The beach right next to the pool is the most common one. A very nature like island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Terre Posted June 15, 2009 #9 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Just got back from there...loved it. We booked ahead of time. Click here for photos: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkJellyFish06 Posted July 10, 2009 Author #10 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Thanks again for all the advice. We just got back from our cruise a few days ago & we LOVED fins & flippers !! Can't wait to go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salboz Posted July 12, 2009 #11 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I am a little confused about Fin and Flippers. Exactly what are you paying the $20 or $25 for? It sounds like you get nothing but to sit in a chair -- no food, no drink, no good beach, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Name Of The Game Posted July 12, 2009 #12 Share Posted July 12, 2009 You get the chair and animals to look at. I haven't been there so not sure what else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmcubs Posted July 12, 2009 #13 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I am a little confused about Fin and Flippers. Exactly what are you paying the $20 or $25 for? It sounds like you get nothing but to sit in a chair -- no food, no drink, no good beach, etc. For our money F & F was a bargain - fabulous snorkeling, a private beach that is so breathtakingly beautiful, great swimming pool, friendly people, and even a small collection of animals to enjoy! The pina colada I had was so wonderful and only $5. True we had to pay for the shrimp, but can't remember ever enjoying them more. But, if you want a party atmosphere, this is not the place for you. Ah, ya, we also got sand fleas - so take your insect repellent :) Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Name Of The Game Posted July 12, 2009 #14 Share Posted July 12, 2009 I don't snorkle as I'm not much of a swimmer. How deep is the water where the fish is? Can you just wade out and look at them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkJellyFish06 Posted July 14, 2009 Author #15 Share Posted July 14, 2009 The 20$ or 25$ basically just get's you into the island. They have lots of animals to see & it is a small, but beautiful island that you can walk around. They also have beach chair's to sit in that are right by the water. I agree with RonL, this beach isn't really the place for alot of activity, except snorkeling. I felt that this was WELL WORTH the 20$ we payed. There is some amazing snorkeling to be seen here. Name of the Game, I am not the best swimmer either but I really enjoyed snorkeling here. Even my mom, who does not really swim at all, got in for a little while to look at the fish. It is very shallow in quite a few places. There is an underwater rope for you to follow. You can stay in the shallow water or go into the deeper water, whichever you prefer. Also, you can rent lifejackets there. I didn't really put mine on, just floated on it, which worked pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshhawk Posted July 25, 2009 #16 Share Posted July 25, 2009 When I check out Carnival tours, Fins and Flippers is not listed. Is there a Carnival tour that will get me to this island without scuba diving? Would love to know. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allis154 Posted July 25, 2009 #17 Share Posted July 25, 2009 As far as I know, it is 'on your own'. Just a few miniutes walk from your ship to the dock where you board a boat to the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted July 25, 2009 #18 Share Posted July 25, 2009 When I check out Carnival tours, Fins and Flippers is not listed. Is there a Carnival tour that will get me to this island without scuba diving? Would love to know. TIA Just contact them on the web. http://www.finsandflippers.com/en/index.html It's not an excursion. You can see the island and beach from the ship if it's at the pier in Coxen Hole. About a 5 minute walk to the "ferry" dock. If you're not there until next year and are on the Legend, you'll probably have to take a cab from the new Carnaval pier in Mahogany Bay. Short trip 3-3.5 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshhawk Posted July 26, 2009 #19 Share Posted July 26, 2009 :)Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkaholic Posted August 1, 2009 #20 Share Posted August 1, 2009 PinkJellyFish...is the rope to guide you out to the drop-off? When we were there in Sept 2008, I don't think they had one, if they did I didn't see it. It was kind of fun threading your way through the coral canyon to get to the drop-off. We will be going back to Roatan next Sept (2010) and I can't wait. I would love to get scuba certified before then and dive the drop-off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly213 Posted August 20, 2009 #21 Share Posted August 20, 2009 We also aren't swimmers. I'm considering visiting but snorkling would be the only attraction for us. We don't like sitting on a beach doing nothing. Are there enough fish close to shore in the shallows to make it worthwhile for us? Do you know how much it is to rent the snorkling vests? I didn't see them mentioned on F & F website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilz Posted August 21, 2009 #22 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I have heard that Roatan is 2 hours behind ship time. Does that mean we book a 7am pickup if we want a 9am "ship tgime" pickup?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allis154 Posted August 21, 2009 #23 Share Posted August 21, 2009 From what I have been told, you can rent a snorkel vest for an additional $5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin's girl Posted August 22, 2009 #24 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I have heard that Roatan is 2 hours behind ship time. Does that mean we book a 7am pickup if we want a 9am "ship tgime" pickup?:confused: I never even thought about a time difference. How does that work? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellbon Posted August 22, 2009 #25 Share Posted August 22, 2009 depends on your cruise line. RCI does not chnage the time for each island:mad: found it crazy keeping time. princess and celebrity does go on island time. makes it easy to plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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