Rose Island Adventure: Snorkel, Sea Turtles, and Private Beach

O07 outfitters was our boat and we were put on Shore to shore which was the wrong boat and I asked 2 times and we were herded on there and the snorkeling was sub par at best then some how When it was time to heat every body got jerk chicken the Shawn first mate called us out on the speaker as who was with OO7 then gave us horrible hamburgers and made a point that we should have used them needless to say I was not impressed

The experience was very fun. The captain was a bit rude. The two other helpers on the boat were fantastic and helpful. Overall a very fun day.

We have a group of 10 including 4 kids. We all enjoyed the boat ride (beautiful clear water) and the island. We wished we had more time for snorkeling. By the time we got in the water we only had about 10-12 minutes. We saw several sea turtles and the fish at the snorkeling were beautiful. Swimming at the island was a highlight. Helpful hint - if you contact them ahead of time they will pick you up within walking distance of the cruise (8 or more people). Saved time and money taking a car to Margaritaville.

Staff were excellent. Ad was misleading. You do not snorkel with turtles. That was main reason we booked the trip as did other families who were surprised. Beach club very good. Snorkeling short maybe 20 mins total.

The staff was great. The boat was packed so it wasn't very comfortable. Snorkeling only lasted for around 20 minutes. I really was going for more. Additionally, the reef was deep, so you really couldn't get a close up view except for the fish that would choose to swim near you. After searching for turtles, we went to their private club for lunch. This was really just sitting on a beach for a couple hours. While beautiful, I could have just stayed at the resort if I wanted to lay around. I did enjoy the views while boating to and from the marina.

The snorkeling and Rose Island were beautiful (8/10), but the excursion was extremely poorly managed. Our tour which was supposed to be 10 AM-2 PM was rescheduled twice on the day of the excursion, with a final time of 12:30 PM-4:30 PM. We called Viator to cancel because we were worried about missing our 5:00 PM cruise. The operator then arrived, asked us not to cancel, and repeatedly guaranteed we'd be back at the cruise port by 4:30 PM and dropped off directly at the terminal. Based on those assurances, we withdrew our cancellation request. The excursion itself was enjoyable, but everything fell apart on the return. Despite reminding the crew multiple times that we had a cruise to catch, there was no urgency or organization. Passengers weren't called back to the boat, we didn't leave Rose Island until about 4:22 PM, and the captain even slowed down for 5 minutes so everyone could watch sea turtles. We weren't dropped off until 5:02 PM, forcing us to sprint 10–12 minutes to our ship. We only made it because others onboard intervened. Otherwise, we would’ve definitely missed our ship. What makes this so disappointing is that the issue wasn't bad weather or circumstances beyond their control—it was poor planning, repeated delays, disorganization, and promises they failed to keep. Throughout the ordeal, no one apologized or acknowledged the stress they caused. The snorkeling was good, but the operation deserves 1/10. If you're arriving by cruise ship, I strongly recommend choosing a different operator. Missing your ship is simply not a risk worth taking.

They are hilarious 😂 “Tips are not required, they are expected” I went with my whole family and it was so fun and enjoyable from the pigs to the food and all of it was just so good 10/10 would recommend for family’s on vacation or just by yourself!!! Totally worth the price! We went for around 4hrs and it was fun! They were 1hr and a half late but the atmosphere and everything was worth it! Around 3-4 staff (who were super kind and helpful) per boat ride and it fit around 20 passengers on it! Had so much fun!!!

The crew was professional and friendly. They truly made the experience enjoyable. Be sure to bring cash to tip. The boat was a little fast so just be cautious if you are prone to motion sickness. 10 out of 10

Captain Deon and first mate Andrew made the ride to and from the island a blast! We felt safe and entertained the whole time! Rose Island was beautiful and we spent just enough time snorkeling, eating lunch and swimming at the beach. This was definitely the highlight of our vacation. I would highly recommend this tour!

This as a fantastic experience. The captain made sure to look for turtles for us to swim with before letting us off to snorkel. The island was beautiful and there were floating trampolines, paddle boards and floats to use. I will say I wouldn’t plan anything to close. If you are hopping off of a cruise for a short time this probably wouldn’t be the best excursion. Our time was moved back, and the boat was still delayed about 30 minutes at our arrival.