Excursions at RPDC?

[luv2sun]

Going to RPDC in late Nov. wanted to do an excursion or two, do they book them at the resort or am I better off elsewhere? Never been to Playa Del Carmen only Cancun, what is a must do excursion? Any advice would be great, thanks.

[Dot Nrunk]

You can book them there, Best Day has a desk in the lobby. We chose to book our own and saved a couple of dollars. We wanted the flexibility to be able to go on our schedule. I have read numerous posts on this web site that playa.info is a great place to book an excursion.

[Marman]

Originally Posted by Dot Nrunk

You can book them there, Best Day has a desk in the lobby. We chose to book our own and saved a couple of dollars. We wanted the flexibility to be able to go on our schedule. I have read numerous posts on this web site that playa.info is a great place to book an excursion.
If you have never done it, spend the money and swim with the dolphins. It was awesome. You can do it at Xcaret ( that is where we did it) and I believe you can also do it at Puerto Adventuras (sp)

Oh No! Dont ever suggest someone go swim with a Dolphin!!!!! Your gonna get beat up from Mexico to Canada and back!...trust me I know from experience! But go do it if you want. I had a Blast doing it.

[kayt707]

i know they have a place to sign up in the lobby there. We were lazy and didnt do anything this time so I have no personal experience but our friends went on one through the hotel and enjoyed it.


I've also heard that Playa.Info has some great tours with some guide that everyone raves about....I think his name is Mitch

James do I get extra credit points for this

[Babaloo]

Originally Posted by Dot Nrunk

Best Day has a desk in the lobby.

hehe
scared huh?
don't be

[Dot Nrunk]

Generally non confrontational.

[kayt707]

Originally Posted by Dot Nrunk

Generally non confrontational.

See how long that lasts here

BTW, you will probably be told to get a thicker skin soon. Dont let it get to you. Just tell them your skin is fine the way it is

[Babaloo]

Originally Posted by Dot Nrunk

Generally non confrontational.

if you liked the dolphin swim...good
you don't have to defend your likes or dislikes to the bozos around here


and kayt has thin skin

[james]

Originally Posted by luv2sun

...am I better off elsewhere?

yes, you are better off booking them with this site, Playa.Info. Better prices, better service and premiums, like free t-shirts and stuff. Plus, this site gets a free bowl of soup when you use our services, which helps feed the monkeys that keep the servers running.

[kayt707]

Originally Posted by Babaloo

if you liked the dolphin swim...good
you don't have to defend your likes or dislikes to the bozos around here


and kayt has thin skin

Ah youre just upset I promoted this site before you could!

Love ya Rick!

[Tommygurl]

What James said!

We did the Fat Cat & loved it! I have done 2 Dolphin swims too which I am not afraid to say I loved.

Enjoy the Royal it is awesome!!

[raquelle261]

Originally Posted by Tommygurl

I have done 2 Dolphin swims too which I am not afraid to say I loved.

Which ones did you do Tommygurl, and which one did you prefer (if they were both different)?

[Tommygurl]

Originally Posted by raquelle261

Which ones did you do Tommygurl, and which one did you prefer (if they were both different)?

I have been to Delphinus at Xcaret & Dolphin Discovery at PA. I enjoyed Delphinus more but that could be because I did the Royal Swim there vs the Dolphin Encounter (my 6yr old was with me) at Dolphin Discovery.

Now waiting being hit by

[raquelle261]

I have swum with dolphins when in Cuba a couple of years ago. It was in the middle of the ocean somewhere (our boat dropped anchor at a pen and a pier in the middle of the sea) and it wasn't very enjoyable - partly because it was the first time I had been plonked in the middle of the ocean miles from anywhere and I couldn't get the bloody "Jaws" theme tune out of my head but also partly because there were about 30 of us in the water at the same time and the dolphins just swum around the edge of the group. Not exactly what I had thought the experience would be.

At the risk of being struck down myself... ... I would like possibly to have a dolphin swim again while I am in Playa, this time more of the "proper" experience. Although I would love to do it, I am not a diver and daren't venture out into the open sea for a chance encounter so (awaits lightening bolt) am considering one of these "parks".

I am travelling alone though and am aware some of these places are only enjoyable if you have others with you and are wanting to spend the whole day there. On that basis, would you recommend Xcaret?

[Tommygurl]

Originally Posted by raquelle261

I have swum with dolphins when in Cuba a couple of years ago. It was in the middle of the ocean somewhere (our boat dropped anchor at a pen and a pier in the middle of the sea) and it wasn't very enjoyable - partly because it was the first time I had been plonked in the middle of the ocean miles from anywhere and I couldn't get the bloody "Jaws" theme tune out of my head but also partly because there were about 30 of us in the water at the same time and the dolphins just swum around the edge of the group. Not exactly what I had thought the experience would be.

At the risk of being struck down myself... ... I would like possibly to have a dolphin swim again while I am in Playa, this time more of the "proper" experience. Although I would love to do it, I am not a diver and daren't venture out into the open sea for a chance encounter so (awaits lightening bolt) am considering one of these "parks".

I am travelling alone though and am aware some of these places are only enjoyable if you have others with you and are wanting to spend the whole day there. On that basis, would you recommend Xcaret?

Hey there,
I actually only did the swim at Xcaret so I have never been to the actual park! The Dolphin Swim would be just fine for you by yourself as they put you in a group of 6-8 anyway. There were a few people by themselves & they joined us!

Have a great trip!