So Bryndi and I were talking about the cruise the other night (it has become our favorite topic of conversation, as of late...), and we were discussing things we both really want to do while on this "royal" getaway next month. Bryndi mentioned that she REALLY wants to swim with dolphins and I think that's an incredible idea! I'm not sure if I'll partake in that adventure or not, only because I've heard it can be rather pricey and I'll be traveling on a fresh college graduate's budget, but I told Bryndi that I support her decision to swim with dolphins 100% and will be her cheerleader/photographer throughout the whole experience!
I then mentioned that I would like to parasail in the Bahamas if I can find a decent enough deal while we're there! Parasailing is something that I've always wanted to do, and I figure where better to do it than over the crystal-clear waters of the Bahamas, right!? I think it would be an experience of a lifetime and I would love for this to happen if we can make it work! I know I mentioned shore excursions in one of my previous posts and said that I probably wouldn't partake in them in order to save money, however, if we can find good deals I think it would be worth it to swim with dolphins and parasail. I don't mean to sound like a hypocrite, but I believe that if we do our homework and research the best and most cost-efficient ways to swim with dolphins and parasail, we can certainly justify making this happen.
Do any of you have any suggestions for us? Have any of you readers swam with dolphins or parasailed in the Bahamas before? Also, do you think planning these two adventures through our cruise line or independently makes more sense/would cost less? Let me know!
I then mentioned that I would like to parasail in the Bahamas if I can find a decent enough deal while we're there! Parasailing is something that I've always wanted to do, and I figure where better to do it than over the crystal-clear waters of the Bahamas, right!? I think it would be an experience of a lifetime and I would love for this to happen if we can make it work! I know I mentioned shore excursions in one of my previous posts and said that I probably wouldn't partake in them in order to save money, however, if we can find good deals I think it would be worth it to swim with dolphins and parasail. I don't mean to sound like a hypocrite, but I believe that if we do our homework and research the best and most cost-efficient ways to swim with dolphins and parasail, we can certainly justify making this happen.
Do any of you have any suggestions for us? Have any of you readers swam with dolphins or parasailed in the Bahamas before? Also, do you think planning these two adventures through our cruise line or independently makes more sense/would cost less? Let me know!
The excursions are definitely pricey...and that's not even including taxi costs just to GET to certain beaches or locations you need to get to. I would definitely start checking around for prices and whatnot. Also, on the ship there's always a place (usually the customer relations desk) where you can book excursions and such!
ReplyDeleteSo I love this post because swimming with the dolphins and parasailing are the two things I want to do while I am in Cancun!
ReplyDeleteIn terms of shore excursions on the cruise, we booked our shore excursions directly through the cruise line. There is usually time to do that once you get checked in. I have found through past research that there isn't much of a difference in price whether you book independently or through the cruise line. The typical price for swimming with the dolphins is usually around $200 per person. That is definitely a lot of money to spend...but it would be an AMAZING experience...and really, how many times do you get to go to the Bahamas and experience something like that?! :)