robb

We're going in 2 weeks so I've been doing some research. There's an iguana farm, and some zip line jungle excursions. Otherwise I didn't fund much.

Thanks. That sounds like a perfect thing for us. But I went to Cavetubing.com and it listed 3 Belize cavetubing links, and the cheapest was $264 for the 4 of us! I'm remembering why we 'did our own thing'. I forgot to mention that we are spending a week in Orlando b4 the cruise, so will be trying to keep a lid on the shore trip costs. But I still appreciate knowing what's worth it and what's not. I remember on one cruise we actually walked to a great snorkeling site; another was just a $5 cab ride away. That doesn't mean all shore trips aren't worth the cost, but they gotta be exceptional. The tubing trip may be one of them. Robb

Thanks for the tip. We've done Stingray City (b4 kids), and it was great. I'd be a little worried the 7 yo would freak at them sucking on her, and sharks swimming by though. But we gotta snorkel!

Thanks. We've done ruins in Tulum and other places. The wife and I enjoy that, but the kids would prefer snorkeling, or a jungle tour.

My family (wife and I and 2 girls, 7 &12) are going on NCL Sun the end of January. We've been on 4 other cruises, so pretty well know whats what about cruising. One thing we have learned is that you can save money (and often have a more 'real' experience) by getting local deals rather than the ship trips. We like 'exploring' and snorkeling. This cruise has stops at Roatan and Belize, 2 places we've never been. So my questions are: What should we see/do and avoid at these ports? Know of any good/bad snorkeling spots at these stops? Any tips an getting around at these ports- walking vs. tours vs. cabs. vs renting a car? And any other tidbits that might be helpful? Thanks for any help! Robb