19 Mar 2023
It is important to note that two of us had a great dive experience but two of us had a very poor snorkeling experience. This shop seems to focus on divers and not on snorkelers. It is also possible that weather conditions influenced the ability to snorkel further out in the ocean. But we felt it important to communicate what happened so other snorkelers can be aware before booking.
On exiting the cruise terminal (which is a maze) my wife and son were made to wait on the taxi van until it was full, and that added to the time to get to the excursion.
Once at Doctor Dive, they were again made to wait for a lengthy period of time for other snorkelers. When the boat was finally loaded it took them to an area just off the beach which was no more than 5-6 feet deep. The guide insisted everyone wear life jackets, even for experienced swimmers. The vests were old and looked dirty. And anyone who took the vest off was told to put it on or return to the boat. The snorkelers were led in a group around the area and were not allowed to explore on their own unlike other snorkeling tours we have been on. The vests also prevented free diving . They felt they were bunched too closely together and people were bumping into each other. The snorkelers were in the water for one snorkel location and then they were returned to the dive shop. There was only a pitcher of water provided back at the shop.
Having experienced the diving, we would recommend this shop for divers but would have to withhold recommending it for snorkeling given this experience for the rest of our family.