Aunt CC Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 My husband and I are going on our first cruise. I have been looking but have found some conflicting answers. We have our own snorkel gear. Will we be able to snorkel at Coco Cay without having to pay a rental fee as well? Will I need to rent a snorkeling life vest or would I need to bring my own? foxrunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 You won't need to pay any fee with your own equipment. We bring ours all fo the time. I don't know about the life vest as we never use them. foxrunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 Take a vest as I was almost carried out to sea by a strong current. You can order online (inflatable). I go to cove at Chill Island. foxrunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted February 21, 2023 Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 On 2/18/2023 at 11:31 PM, Aunt CC said: My husband and I are going on our first cruise. I have been looking but have found some conflicting answers. We have our own snorkel gear. Will we be able to snorkel at Coco Cay without having to pay a rental fee as well? Will I need to rent a snorkeling life vest or would I need to bring my own? There are life vests hanging up in various areas around the island, near the pool and near the snorkel shack to name a few.... they are free to use. I know they have them for kids and adults...and I saw people just walking up and grabbing them, so as far as I know, they are free and available. foxrunner and ChessE4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted June 30, 2023 Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 Can anyone confirm if the vests are still free for use for adults with your own equipment? I'm not sure I want to spend the money to buy a vest....I've seen conflicting information that they are either free or cost $10 to rent for the day. foxrunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO & LO on the go! Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 We use our own snorkel gear at Coco Cay and all snorkel excursions. Much nicer than what they offer! I usually don't use life vests if they don't require it and Coco Cay does not require it but you need to pay attention to the water conditions. Some times it can get pretty nasty there. Chill Island is the best spot in my opinion and has things in the water to see (plane, etc). WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxrunner Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 7 hours ago, MO & LO on the go! said: Chill Island is the best spot in my opinion and has things in the water to see (plane, etc). How do find the plane? We have found all the artificial reef buoyed sites. When I have asked the lifeguards they say it has been removed. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO & LO on the go! Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 28 minutes ago, foxrunner said: How do find the plane? We have found all the artificial reef buoyed sites. When I have asked the lifeguards they say it has been removed. Thanks Oh, maybe it was removed, we haven't been since 2020 before covid. We couldn't stop on our 2023 cruise because of weather. It was literally in the middle of the bay from what I remember. foxrunner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseMommyOf3 Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 Hi! I was actually wanting to ''snorkel'' with the kids on Coco Cay so they can experience to see fishes or stuff in the water. Is there a spot where is better to see fishes if any? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxrunner Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 33 minutes ago, CruiseMommyOf3 said: Hi! I was actually wanting to ''snorkel'' with the kids on Coco Cay so they can experience to see fishes or stuff in the water. Is there a spot where is better to see fishes if any? Thanks! The buoys mark the places were artificial reefs have been created. I wouldn't call it world class but free and fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 11 hours ago, CruiseMommyOf3 said: Hi! I was actually wanting to ''snorkel'' with the kids on Coco Cay so they can experience to see fishes or stuff in the water. Is there a spot where is better to see fishes if any? Thanks! A more general answer... head towards chill beach and ask a crew member for the best spot to snorkel and they will help you. WAAAYTOOO and CrimsonCruiser 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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