Jamacia Excursions

[Alysia85]

Has anyone done a deep sea fishing excursion???

We are travelling in May ... my dad really wants to take the guys out to do this... but Island Routs is over $200 pricing per person.. a little much.

 

If anyone has any suggestions or recommendations let me know! Thanks

[Alysia85]

Hey Morgan,

 

Did you ever find a cheaper rate for the deep sea fishing ?????

 

Originally Posted by morgan7 

i have contacted island routes and they quoted me $230 pp. We were looking for something closer to $100 pp.

 

[allieplask]

Has anyone done a catamaran thing?  I'd love to rent a boat for our group for the day - just go out on the water and snorkel.. hang out and drink!  I saw somewhere that one bride paid like $60 per person which doesn't sound bad.  I just can't remember where I saw that?

 

Also, I have done the canopy tours in Jamaica and they are a lot of fun!!!  Would definitely recommend.

[Tia529]

We are doing a catamaran after our wedding in July.  It'll be exactly how you mentioned- we'll dance, drink, swim, and snorkel.  We're going through Cruise Adventures Jamaica, and it'll be around $60-70 a person, depending on how many people go.

[allieplask]

I acutally got a reply from Island Routes Caribbean Adventure Tours.  Here is what they said.... I think the price they quoted is pretty good - especially if we have a large number of people.  Because if we have 100 people, $60 a person would be $6,000 total.  This would be max $4425 for 100 people.  We're not sure how many people will be attending the wedding.  If it's only around 50 than maybe the per person makes sense?

 

In the $60-$70 you were quoted - does that include transportation from the hotel?

 

Island Routes Private Catamaran Charter Cruise - Experience the magic of an Island Routes catamaran cruise, one of the Caribbean’s most wet ‘n’ wild adventures full of delectable appetizers, exotic cocktails, and the best panoramic views you’ll ever set your eyes on! Laugh out loud with newfound friends as the undulating shoreline passes you by. You’ll find yourself swaying to the rhythms of reggae music, new and old, while learning the latest island dance moves and enjoying our signature catamaran cocktail. There’s nothing quite like this ‘club on water’ to feel the pulse of the island vibes and see the wonders of the Caribbean. [NOTE: Snorkeling is included; Port of call highlighted locale is Margaritaville] 3 hours. The maximum capacity is 110 persons.

Our charter net rates are very competitive and begin at $1950usd for 2 hours and $975 for each additional hour. This includes an open bar with Rum, Vodka, Gin, Wines, Tequila, Beers, Sodas, Juices, Water, Finger food! Live D.J. spinning dancing tunes, first class crew lifeguard, CPR and service trained aboard a state of the art 65ft luxury catamaran custom fitted with double netting, seating areas inside and outside, high tech navigation systems with the best features in Jamaican waters! Charter rates may increase if the date requested is during scheduled cruises and do not include transfers.

We are pleased to provide round trip transfers from IberoStar for $15 per person.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if there is any other way that I may be of assistance.

Thanks and have a good day!

[Tia529]

That does seem pretty good.  Yes, the price I was quoted included round-trip transportation.

[allieplask]

how many people are you having attending your wedding? and are you making the trip optional for everyone?

[kfarkas26]

We are going to do a catamaran too for our guests, making it optional, my travel agent is working with the charter company right now so I will keep you posted. ALSO we are going to Montego Bay May 12 to do a site visit at the Iberostar (22 days WOO!) and the two of us are 100% doing the catamaran so hopefully we will be able to talk to them in person and get a good rate. I'll keep you guys posted. We did the trip two years ago and the catamaran was the absolute highlight of our trip, it was so much fun and we want to share that with our guests. I can only imagine how much fun its going to be having it rented out with just our friends and family.

[allieplask]

Awesome!  Yes, please let me know how it is! and what company you are going through.  We plan to do the same for our guests - charter the catamaran and make it optional for guests, but i hope everyone comes!  Another thing, we for sure have 3 kids attending the wedding - my brother who will be 15 and my FI's cousins (who are in our bridal party) and will be 8 and 10 at the wedding.  Do you think the catamaran is appropriate for them - especially since it will be only our guests and not random people?  I know the lady I have been speaking with at Island Routes said yes, but i'd like another opinion - preferably from someone who has been on it before.

 

Thanks!

 

And have an awesome trip!

[kfarkas26]

Well when we went last year we did the 3pm one which was the later trip specifically because they said that kids/families generally don't go on the later trip (they tend to book the 11am catamaran) So kids DO go on them however the one we went on it was a pretty rowdy crowd-so rowdy that they didn't let some of the people snorkel  because they were wasted beyond belief and then those people stayed at margaritaville, on the way back the workers gave the women foot massages and some got a little raunchy- I mean I'm 24 and I felt uncomfortable watching 50 year old women getting their feet licked... BUT with all that being said it's not gonna be like that if you have a private charter. I think the age of the kids that your having will LOVE it, the snorkeling is AMAZING so pretty and they have so many guides to show you around, and margaritaville is super fun too!  I will keep you posted with updates next month!!!

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Originally Posted by allieplask 

Awesome!  Yes, please let me know how it is! and what company you are going through.  We plan to do the same for our guests - charter the catamaran and make it optional for guests, but i hope everyone comes!  Another thing, we for sure have 3 kids attending the wedding - my brother who will be 15 and my FI's cousins (who are in our bridal party) and will be 8 and 10 at the wedding.  Do you think the catamaran is appropriate for them - especially since it will be only our guests and not random people?  I know the lady I have been speaking with at Island Routes said yes, but i'd like another opinion - preferably from someone who has been on it before.

 

Thanks!

 

And have an awesome trip!