lacrosse fan Posted August 14, 2011 #1 Share Posted August 14, 2011 If you bring your own mask and snorkel, will they rent you just the fins and vest? And how much is it? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacrosse fan Posted September 12, 2011 Author #2 Share Posted September 12, 2011 If you bring your own mask and snorkel, will they rent you just the fins and vest? And how much is it? thanks just bumping ahead. if anyone could answer this question, it would be very much appreciated Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted September 13, 2011 #3 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Yes, they will, but I have no idea what they'd charge....I would assume they'll charge for the entire "set-up", whether you have some of the equipment, or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurtonRiderT6 Posted September 15, 2011 #4 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I normally bring my own stuff with the exception of a snorkeling vest. I do know they charge $5 for the snorkeling vest, other than that I do not know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slrmerc73 Posted October 10, 2011 #5 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Bumping this up since I have the same question. So we know it's $5 for the vest...anybody have any idea how much it costs to rent fins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted October 13, 2011 #6 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Anyone know the price of the entire snorkeling gear (fins, mask, tube) as well? Anyone been there recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidnicely Posted February 27, 2012 #7 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I've seen a couple of places on CC that to rent all the gear is $29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackinthebox422 Posted February 28, 2012 #8 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Just there last week - DONT DO IT - the $29 is way too much, and the water is OK, we had far better anc cheaper in the Caymans. Eden Rock -charges me $15 a person for full gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted February 28, 2012 #9 Share Posted February 28, 2012 We ended up buying our own equipment. We snorkel too much at each port not to. $29 is a crap load of money if you have a big family. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursebubba Posted March 4, 2012 #10 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I am pretty sure ncl will rent you equip that you keep for the week. Check that out but still go with we have never been sorry we bought our own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_atlanta Posted July 3, 2012 #11 Share Posted July 3, 2012 So if you get snorkeling equipment for the whole week you get it on the ship? Or on the private island? I know that snorkeling excursions at other ports generally include the equipment -- but I know some people are germ freaks and prefer to have their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyd Posted January 2, 2013 #12 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I Just got back from here (12/29) and thought I would add some notes from memory for people who search on this later on. It is indeed $29 for mask, snorkel, fins and vest. This is a flat-out rip-off!!! Please buy your own stuff!! Go to Amazon and look at mask / snorkel packages. GSC is very strict about wearing a vest if you snorkel. I didn’t bring one and had to rent one for $4.99. Also, I did not bring my fins and kind of regretted it. The current was a tad strong and was a fight to get from one spot to another. Also, I have been snorkeling for 20 years on and off and got some great advice two years ago. Snorkeling and scuba is all about how SLOW you can go, not about SPEED or covering a big area. If you just hover over a good section of coral you’ll be amazed at what comes back out to play after “they” think you left. All sorts of little fish, flounder, lobster, etc. will all reveal themselves to you so take it SLOW and you’ll see things you’ve never seen before. GSC offers GREAT snorkeling from beach in front of the private cabanas. This is the beach to the far left as you look at the ocean Stay to the left of the beach in front of the cabanas and snorkel almost to the other beach (to your left looking at the ocean) for amazing fish. If you bring your own gear (and u should) you'll also need a vest or the life guards will stop you. Don't bother snorkeling towards the crowded beach area to the right, it's too busy and no nearly as many fish as staying to the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyd Posted January 2, 2013 #13 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Okay - I did a quick mark-up to the GSC map. The good snorkeling is shaded in red. Again, it's in front of the private cabanas and off to the left. PM or post here if you need more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkmanstudio Posted January 2, 2013 #14 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Was the stingray area open to the right by the rocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted January 2, 2013 #15 Share Posted January 2, 2013 GSC is very strict about wearing a vest if you snorkel. I didn’t bring one and had to rent one for $4.99. Also, I have been snorkeling for 20 years on and off and got some great advice two years ago. Snorkeling and scuba is all about how SLOW you can go, not about SPEED or covering a big area. If you just hover over a good section of coral you’ll be amazed at what comes back out to play after “they” think you left. All sorts of little fish, flounder, lobster, etc. will all reveal themselves to you so take it SLOW and you’ll see things you’ve never seen before. GSC offers GREAT snorkeling from beach in front of the private cabanas. This is the beach to the far left as you look at the ocean Stay to the left of the beach in front of the cabanas and snorkel almost to the other beach (to your left looking at the ocean) for amazing fish. If you bring your own gear (and u should) you'll also need a vest or the life guards will stop you. Don't bother snorkeling towards the crowded beach area to the right, it's too busy and no nearly as many fish as staying to the left. I wonder why they didn't enforce the life vest when we were there in March. I know I had read about it, but we never did get them while we were there and we have our own snorkel equipment. I don't actually recall anyone having vest on that day. Thanks for the reminder about going slow, I try to do that but will get caught up in seeing a fish and start to follow it. I have floated and just watched for long periods of time and agree...a lot of sea life will come out if they think you are gone. The last time I was there I seen sting rays and also a Lion Fish. It was beautiful and not in the area with all the coral/rocks. He was all by himself hiding under a pole that was out in the water that you would never expect to find anything there. It was a highlight of the day. I had never seen one before in the ocean. Thanks for the info about snorkeling over in front of the cabanas. We didn't go over there last time and when we ever go back to GSC, I will definitely check it out. Do you know if they have that beach done over there past the cabanas? I was thinking this was an "adult" beach. Is this right? We have a, now 4 year old, daughter that snorkels with us. Is anyone aloud over in front of the cabanas? Even if you aren't renting a cabana? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyd Posted January 3, 2013 #16 Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) I really did not see the stingray section. I may have missed it when I walked in that general direction but would guess it's not open. In terms of the vest, I was surprised. I was "caught" twice yet made it out the first time without getting caught. The area in front of the cabanas is not private at all. The next beach spot over is done and it was really empty when we were there. Seeing the Lion fish would be amazing!! I really hoped to see some sting rays but didn't. There were some sections where there were about 1,000 fish all stacked up. Very cool! Edited January 3, 2013 by mikeyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted January 3, 2013 #17 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Seeing the Lion fish would be amazing!! I really hoped to see some sting rays but didn't. There were some sections where there were about 1,000 fish all stacked up. Very cool! This is the Lion fish I managed to see that day. I took several pictures, but this was the only one that turned out any good since he was under this long tubing/pole thing. Regarding your statement..."1000 of fish stacked up" Like this? Can you imagine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyd Posted January 3, 2013 #18 Share Posted January 3, 2013 This is the Lion fish I managed to see that day. I took several pictures, but this was the only one that turned out any good since he was under this long tubing/pole thing. Regarding your statement..."1000 of fish stacked up" Like this? Can you imagine? The stack of fish I saw was more thinned out out than that - that is impressive! The pic of the lion fish is incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkmanstudio Posted January 3, 2013 #19 Share Posted January 3, 2013 mitsugirly did you see if the stingray area was open over on the side you were on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted January 3, 2013 #20 Share Posted January 3, 2013 mitsugirly did you see if the stingray area was open over on the side you were on. When we went was in March. They had not even announced the stingray swim at the time we were there. Sorry :( We just happen to see a few stingrays swimming around close to shore when we first arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sara_m Posted January 17, 2013 #21 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Wow i havent been to GSC since 2007!! looks like they've really put some effort into it :) I am looking forward to snorkling (and i don't even mind paying $29.99 LOL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv06012012 Posted January 23, 2013 #22 Share Posted January 23, 2013 We were there in late June and they were still doing improvements, etc. I didn't see anything about it. Our snorkeling experience there was horrible....barely saw a thing, but maybe it was just a flook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macfin Posted March 25, 2013 #23 Share Posted March 25, 2013 so i have read and even seen video of a previous year at GSC and thy had a stingray advnture...any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteadyEddy Posted July 7, 2013 #24 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Okay - I did a quick mark-up to the GSC map. The good snorkeling is shaded in red. Again, it's in front of the private cabanas and off to the left. PM or post here if you need more info. Great map- thank you- sailing there in 2 weeks on the Gem...really looking forward to snorkeling and want to be sure to find a good spot- have my own gear except for a vest but for $5 I will rent one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulder155 Posted December 26, 2014 #25 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Has anybody had experience snorkelling on your own? We have our own equipment. But even if we can get ourselves to a good beach where we can just go right into the water and snorkel/swim, we can't figure out what we would do with our belongings. If we just leave our bags, towels, etc. on the beach, won't they get stolen? What do other people do in general when snorkelling on your own without a guide to watch your stuff? We will be in Georgetown (GC), Cozumel and GSC, and would like to make use of our snorkelling equipment without spending $$$$ each day on a "tour", but also can't afford to lose our belongings to theft when we go into the water. Any help or suggestons are appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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