My wife and I took your cruise last easter. Grand cayman I rented a car and we toured the island. I also arranged for a trip to Stingray city with a private company. about 20 guests on the boat. It was great. My wife held stringrays and we snorkled at one othe stop. the cost of renting the car and our excursion was less than the cost of the stingray city excursion from the ship would have been for the both of us. I'm a little adventuresome but not too. Driving on the "wrong" side of the road is challenging. In Jamacia we took a ships excursion down a river on a raft. It was OK but the raft drivers try to sell you their carvings and they are quit pushy(wouldn't do it again) Jamacia feels uncomfortable(scary) many armed police even in riot gear. this is the second time we've stopped in Jamacia and if again we will probably choose to stay on board. Costa Maya has this long pier that leads to an area of resturants and shops. there is a beach area but other than that this is in the middle of nowhere. We took the ships excursion to Mayan ruins. A long drive but worth it. Very interesting and a guided tour at the ruins. They have a wonderful piano bar. If Randall Powell is at the piano, he is wonderful. Very talented, plays musical games with guests and has great getups.
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