Any MUST SEE excursions in the western caribbean

#1 (**permalink**) November 12th, 2002, 08:48 PM

What are the best excursions someone MUST SEE on the Western Caribbean? Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions? My husband and I will be cruising on the Grand Princess 12/15.

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Donna · #2 (**permalink**) November 13th, 2002, 08:23 AM

Julia,
I always recommend doing the Sting Ray City snorkeling tour in Grand Cayman, its a must!

#3 (**permalink**) November 13th, 2002, 11:14 AM

We've done the Dunn's River Falls excursion in Jamaica twice and thought it was pretty fun. I also went on the shore excursion in Mexico to Tulum -- long day but worth seeing the Mayan temples and ruins. Bring plenty of water and film for your camera!
Smooth sailing,
Luisa Frey Gaynor
Family Cruise Editor

#4 (**permalink**) November 14th, 2002, 12:51 PM

Hi, I noted your response and I will be in Jamaica over new Years--with a 6 and 7 year old; I am curious--will they be able to do this excursion or not?

Do we need water shoes?

any advice will be greatly appreciated--first time!

geralin

Donna · #5 (**permalink**) November 14th, 2002, 04:12 PM

HI Gt,
I would think you would be able to take you kids on the Falls, but yes you will need water shoes. I usually just take an old pair of sneakers, they worked great. Those rocks on the falls are slippery, so be sure to hold on to both kids while going.

LisaK · #6 (**permalink**) November 15th, 2002, 01:56 PM

Sting Ray City is a must. Dunns River Falls is great fun, yes the rocks are very slippery but there are enough people in the chain to help your girls, also there is a walkway alongside the falls if you feel its too dangerous for your girls to climb the falls. IF you like to swim i would recommend taking a guided snorkel tour of the Palencaar Reef in Cozumel, its very easy, the current moves you along effortlessy.