Blaues Loch, Driftschnorcheln und Schildkröten

Can't say enough good about this excursion. The guide was amazing, the drift snorkeling was incredible, and the food at the small local town that no other tourists were at made the trip. The sea life and coral all the colors took our breath away. They also ensured that we got back to the ship in more than enough time.

This is one of the best excursions we have been on so far. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. All the sea life that we saw was incredible. Being able to actually drift while snorkeling made this experience amazing. We also were able to eat at a local spot that the guide took us too. This was some of the best food. We did this we 3 of our friends and it was just the 5 of us. Can not say enough good things about everything.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO - other than 45 minutes of drift snorkeling, our trip bore no resemblance to what is described in other reviews. We were supposed to be picked up at 8:45. It was 9:30. We were told the drive to the East End of the island was 45 minutes. It was an hour and a half. That was three hours in a vehicle for a five hour trip. The local taxi service, Brice's Taxi, is your transportation. It was a rickety taxi bus. No shocks and it shakes as you drive. Our driver must have been used to one way roads because he constantly drove along the center of the road and had to swerve to avoid oncoming cars. Not only was it a long ride, but it will feel like the longest of your life. All 13 passengers complained about being afraid. Once you get to the boat, it was a water taxi, not a pontoon. Getting in was a challenge in low tide for several passengers as was getting back in after snorkeling. No ladder, no steps. We never visited a blue hole. We had fun drift snorkeling for about 45 minutes. The turtle visit is a hike from a pier. Several passengers did not feel comfortable getting out of the boat because it would have been a climb up to the pier. Plus, no turtles. There was no meal included. Some guests purchased a meal from a restaurant by the turtle park, but it was a choice between chicken or fish with fries or rice and beans. While sitting in the water taxi waiting for the people who ordered a meal to eat, we were also advised that we each owed $25 per person for a water taxi fee. Why not fee inclusive? Why ask for cash near the end of the trip? At the price you charge, why did you need to ask for more? They must be used to complaints because Rika's response was to call her boss so he could confirm it. At the end of the trip, she offered his contact info in case we wanted to talk with him more. Friends, there are easier options that will leave you more time to enjoy Freeport. We should have been back by 2-2:30. We barely made it back to our cruise by 4:30 for our departure because the taxi driver mentioned above wanted to drop off fish to a lady friend on the way back. In short, snorkeling was great but the rest made it not worth it.