Martell1979

Thanks Terry. We have decided to definitely go with the Woodwind tour. All reviews are excellent and where people had doubts all have said that they got back to the ship in plenty of time.:). Flying out from Gatwick on Sunday so not long to wait.

Thanks again.

Helen

Thankyou both.

Thanks Terry. I already have a provisional booking with Woodwind but they could only give me the afternoon excursion 2.00 to 5.00pm. As we are due to sail at 6.00pm I am now worried that this will be cutting it fine (although they have assured me they will have us back at pier by 5.30pm).

We have our own snorkel gear so we could use Spice Beach as you suggest. Were the sights much better with the Woodwind snorkel as opposed to doing your own snorkeling? At least then we can ensure we are back on the ship in time :).

Thankyou

Helen

Hi. Has anyone been on the snorkeling excursion in Bonaire available to book with Thomson cruise? If so was it good and can you remember roughly how many passengers were on the catamaran e.g 40, 50, 60+. Fancy doing this but a bit concerned about large numbers.

Thankyou.

Morning excursion fully booked, hence the provisional booking for afternoon. Has anyone done the snorkelling excursion on Bonaire with a cruise ship excursion? Was it good?

Thanks again.

Hi John Bull. Thanks for the advice. I made the provisional booking based on the info provided by the company in which the owner stated the following:

"You know we are responsible for you and have to pay all expenses for you and 23 more to catch up with the ship on your next island. That is VERY expensive so we have backup and backups on the backup to prevent that from happening.

You will be back onboard the ship for your all aboard 17.30 100 % guarantee.

Please let me know if you change your mind.

Best regards"

So sounds fine, particularly if their jetty is not far from the cruise pier. It's just that I'm getting last minute nerves!!

Thanks

Thankyou all for your advice. I have to confess I stated Barbados (our embarkation port) I should have said Bonaire!! We have provisionally booked Woodwind for snorkelling trip 2.00 to 5.00. Pick up at pier at 1.30, drop off at pier by 5.30. They have guaranteed the drop off time but now I am getting nervous. What would you do, cancel or go? Beginning to think we should cancel and perhaps book snorkelling trip with ship. I know it's my choice but would like to know what you would do.

Thankyou so much from a novice cruiser :).

Hi everyone. I have picked up a lot of tips from reading on this site but I still have a question. If we are due to leave port at 6.00pm what is the latest time we should be back on board? I am looking to book a snorkelling trip in Barbados and want to make sure I don't miss the boat,

Thankyou

Hi everyone. I have picked up lots of tips on this site but still have one query. If we are due to leave port at 6.00pm what is the latest time we should be boarding ready for sail away? I am looking to book a snorkelling trip in Barbados and want to make sure I don't miss the boat, Thankyou.