LindyLarge Posted November 26, 2021 Report Share Posted November 26, 2021 I have never been to either St. Thomas or St. Maarten and I think taking tours of those islands would be the best excursions for me. I’m trying to figure out if I would be better off taking an RCL excursion or a tour through a 3rd party. Normally, I don’t hesitate to take a 3rd party excursion, but I am traveling solo on this sailing and have been told it might be best to stick with RCL. Does anyone have any recommendations on this topic? Whether it’s for an RCL excursion or a 3rd party. I’m open to all advice and/or recommendations. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14Terry Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 For St Maarten, you might try Bernard’s Tours (3rd party). They have great reviews on TripAdvisor! We enjoyed a very nice island tour with them and wouldn’t hesitate to do again. LindyLarge and SailorDave17 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 Pre Covid in St Maarten, we did the America’s Cup Regatta that we booked on our own cheaper than through the Cruise Planner. About half of the people that were on our boat booked through Royal (and paid more). For our January cruise that goes to St Maarten, we’ve already reserved a spot on a non-Royal excursion. The company has already reached out to us to see which ship we’ll be on. I think most “reputable” third party excursions are aware of the bad reputation they’d get if any of their guests missed their all aboard time. SailorDave17 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggbert Posted November 27, 2021 Report Share Posted November 27, 2021 (edited) Best Caribbean tour we have done is Captain Bob - a speedboat snorkeling tour around the whole island. Doing it again in January. Souliga Destinations. I have never been close to missing the boat on a non-Royal excursion. As Teddy mentioned, they know the price of the bad press so they won't risk it. Edited November 27, 2021 by Eggbert added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psternklar Posted November 28, 2021 Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 Another vote for Bernards on St Martin. Have used them twice, excellent. LindyLarge and 14Terry 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindyLarge Posted November 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2021 I read up on Bernard’s. They look solid. I booked myself a placeholder tour on RCL for $26 during the weekend sale. Will book with Bernard if I make some friends ahead of the May sailing. Thanks everyone! 14Terry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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