Anybody Done These Port Adventures???

[Crush Dude!]

Hi Folks :wave:

Have Any of you done these Port Adventures on The Eastern Carribbean Cruise??

This is gonna be a mostly relaxing cruise for us after a few weeks in wdw so we are only choosing between a few;


1)Rib Boat Adventure

Location: St. Maarten
At a Glance
Activity Type: Splashtacular
Activity Level: Moderate
Duration: 4 hours
Adult Price: $75 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: $55 (ages 8-9)
Ages: 8 And Up
Experience an unforgettable adventure as you enjoy a high-speed, inflatable rib boat ride down the south coast of St. Maarten. Cruise Simpson Bay Lagoon, passing sailboats, yachts and the waterfront of the French capital, Marigot.

Snorkel at Creole Rock, the island's premier spot for this activity, before visiting the picturesque village of Grand Case. There you can relax with a glass of French wine or selected beverages and take in the wonderful view of the island of Anguilla. Then head off to one of St. Maarten's beautiful beaches for an hour of fun in the sun before your exciting return ride to Philipsburg.


2)Skyride to Paradise Point

Location: St. Thomas/St. John, U.S. Virgin Island
At a Glance
Activity Type: Family Adventures and Sightseeing Adventures
Activity Level: Mild
Duration: Varies
Adult Price: $18 (ages 13 and up)
Child Price: $9 (ages 6-12)
Ages: All Ages
On this tour, you will:

Make your own way to the Skyride to Paradise Point, located across the street from the Havensight Mall.
Enjoy a delightful sky ride as the Tramway transports you to Paradise Point at the top of historic Flag Hill. "Ride the view" and take in the spectacular vistas 700 feet above St. Thomas harbor.
Wander the scenic nature trail, marvel at the breathtaking views from the observation deck including a panoramic glimpse of your ship, or shop for some special treasures.
Return to the pier at leisure.


3)Screamin Eagle Jet Boat

Location: St. Thomas/St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
At a Glance
Activity Type: Splashtacular and Teen Adventures and Active Adventures
Activity Level: Moderate
Duration: 1 hour
Adult Price: $49 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: $39 (ages 5-9)
Ages: 5 And Up
Embark on a thrill ride from your wildest dreams on the Screamin' Eagle. After a 10-minute walk to the dock, board this awesome 650 HP turbo-charged jet boat. Enjoy a brief orientation and cruise into the beautiful harbor while your captain shares the rich history of St. Thomas. Then it's off to tour the lush coastline at incredibly high speeds for 30 minutes filled with fun and excitement!



4)Afternoon Beach Bash Tour

Location: St. Maarten
At a Glance
Activity Type: Splashtacular and Family Adventures
Activity Level: Mild
Duration: 3.5-4 hours
Adult Price: $41 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: $22 (ages 3-9)
Ages: All Ages
Take in the captivating coastal sights as you embark on a 30-minute, air-conditioned motor coach drive to one of the Caribbean's best beaches, Orient Bay. Once there, bask in the warm sun, swim in the shimmering ocean or explore the scenic shoreline for two unforgettable hours. Savor the flavor of a splash of rum or fruit punch in a cozy beach chair or, for an additional cost, immerse yourself in the largest selection of water sports on the island. After your visit, sit back, relax and surrender to the sweeping seaside views once again as you embark on a 30-minute motor coach drive back to the pier.

 

[ChuckElias]

Sorry, can't help you with any of those. When we were in St. Maartin, my daughter was about 7 or 8, so we did the island bus tour and butterfly "refuge", or whatever it's called.

 

[mufasa0505]

We did the St. Thomas Skyride on a Carnival cruise. It is a MUST do! The views are incredible. We did it on our own. Walked to it from the port, paid and went up. You can spend as much time as you want up there.

We did Magen's Bay that same day (gorgeous) and a catamaran cruise w/snorkel on our Disney cruise earlier this year (Champagne Cat, so much fun! Highly recommend)

In St. Maarten we took a cab to Dawn Beach which was nice but we wouldn't go again. Too many peddlers and the waves were rough (might have been the day, though).

 

[Crush Dude!]

We did the St. Thomas Skyride on a Carnival cruise. It is a MUST do! The views are incredible. We did it on our own. Walked to it from the port, paid and went up. You can spend as much time as you want up there.We did Magen's Bay that same day (gorgeous) and a catamaran cruise w/snorkel on our Disney cruise earlier this year (Champagne Cat, so much fun! Highly recommend)

In St. Maarten we took a cab to Dawn Beach which was nice but we wouldn't go again. Too many peddlers and the waves were rough (might have been the day, though).

Is it far from the ship to where the Skyride is???

 

[ChuckElias]

Is it far from the ship to where the Skyride is???

I haven't been there in a long time, but I seem to remember that it was a bit of a walk or a really short cab ride.

 

[Jseven]

We did the St. Thomas Skyride on a Carnival cruise. It is a MUST do! The views are incredible. We did it on our own. Walked to it from the port, paid and went up. You can spend as much time as you want up there.

We did Magen's Bay that same day (gorgeous) and a catamaran cruise w/snorkel on our Disney cruise earlier this year (Champagne Cat, so much fun! Highly recommend)

In St. Maarten we took a cab to Dawn Beach which was nice but we wouldn't go again. Too many peddlers and the waves were rough (might have been the day, though).

Thats the one that looked the most interesting to me. And only $18....seems like a great time!

 

[Crush Dude!]

I haven't been there in a long time, but I seem to remember that it was a bit of a walk or a really short cab ride.

Thanx :wave:

Will have to look into it

 

[GenerationX]

Sorry, can't help you with any of those. When we were in St. Maartin, my daughter was about 7 or 8, so we did the island bus tour and butterfly "refuge", or whatever it's called.

I saw the Butterfly Gardens on the St. Thomas list of excursions. Was it interesting?

Has anyone done any of the rainforest zip line tours in Puerto Rico?

How is the snorkeling on Castaway Cay? Do you see a lot of fish, coral, or Disney placed items?

I apologize for piling more questions onto your thread, crush dude!, but we're trying to figure out our eastern Caribbean port adventures, too.

 

[ChuckElias]

I saw the Butterfly Gardens on the St. Thomas list of excursions. Was it interesting?

When we did it, the first half of the excursion was a bus tour of the island. It was interesting to the adults and incredibly boring to the kids who wanted to see lots of butterflies. But the butterfly garden itself was very interesting, lots of fun. We have a great picture of my young daughter with a huge blue butterfly on her head.

How is the snorkeling on Castaway Cay?

Awesome. Beautiful. Gorgeous.

Do you see a lot of fish, coral, or Disney placed items?

Lots of fish, so close you try to reach out and touch them. Lots of Disney stuff to spot. And if you can't find that certain statue of a certain famous mouse, the lifeguards will point you to it, so you are sure to see it.

You know, now that I think about it, the "awesome, beautiful, gorgeous" qualities are probably somewhat dependent on the sea conditions. But on the 2 or 3 times that I've snorkeled at Castaway Cay, it's been fantastic.

 

[Disneyfalcon]

I'm with Chuck. Castaway Cay snorkeling is some of my favorite snorkeling anywhere. Partly because I'm not secretly worried about getting eaten by a shark. :lookaroun


Here's some pics! There's tons more to see this is just a sampling.

 

[GenerationX]

Hey, thanks for the info and the pics, ChuckElias and Disneyfalcon! We are definitely up for the snorkeling at Castaway Cay, and it sounds like the Butterfly Garden is a good diversion, too.

 

[ChuckElias]

Here's my daughter (8.5 years ago ) at the butterfly farm, with a butterfly on her head. My wife is to the right. It's kind of hard to see the butterfly, sorry. Lousy photographer using a lousy camera.

 

[Crush Dude!]

Anymore help folks