Deer Island

merezy
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4 out of 5
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4
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Deer Island Tour

  • March 6, 2005
  • Rated 4 of 5 by mustang67fb from Wolfforth, Texas
This is an island across the water from many of the major hotels. The tour lasts nearly 6 hours. The snorkeling is fair, but there is ocean kayaking, beach volleyball, banana-boat riding, etc. The meal included in the price was plentiful and very good. All the beverages you could drink were included.

From journal Magnificent Mazatlan

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Deer Island

  • April 13, 2003
  • Rated 2 of 5 by Ruth48 from St. George, Ontario
The large trimaran was comfortable with plenty of seating. The crew was friendly and the price of the trip included all you can drink and a buffet lunch at Deer Island. For $35.00, the activities at Deer Island such as snorkelling and kayaking were included.

The snorkelling was the best on the northwest side of the island, but you had to stay close to the shore in the rocks in the shallow water (4-5 feet). I saw a very small eel, baby lobster, small octopus and plenty of fish. A group beside me also saw angelfish. My husband went kayaking and the current caught the boat and it turned over. He managed to swim it back to shore upside down, but it was rather disappointing that the crew did not even offer to assist. The buffet included chicken fajitas, refried beans and fruit.

Caution: The trimaran anchored off the island and you had to take a rowboat to get to shore. The trimaran had no ladder, so it was very difficult to get from the rowboat back into the boat. The deck of the boat was very slippery and once you managed to haul yourself up approximately 3 1/2 feet to the deck, it was dangerous. My husband fell on the deck and scraped his leg and arm. Luckily the camera was OK. There were senior citizens who also had difficulty and had to be hoisted by the crew to the deck.

I really enjoyed an unplanned visit by a dolphin as the boat was heading back to the harbour.

From journal Marvelous Mazatlan

Deer Island Tour - through El Cid

  • February 12, 2003
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Suzie S from Wausau, Wisconsin
This is a trimaran with free drinks and music along the coast of Mazatlan from the marina to the lighthouse and back to Deer Island (which is fairly close to the Marina).

Once at the Island, snorkeling, beach volleyball, sunning, and banana boat rides are available, as well as more drinks and lunch. There are more drinks on the trimaran back to El Cid. How could this NOT be fun?!

From journal Marina El Cid, Mazatlan, Feb 2003

Deer Island

  • February 2, 2003
  • Rated 4 of 5 by merezy from puyallup, Washington
Take the boat from the El Cid Marina to the island. Enjoy drinks and the view of Mazatlan on the way there. Have fun with the sea lions sunning on a rock. Snorkel until lunch. Don't pass up the banana boat, it's worth the ride.

From journal The Emerald of Mazatlan

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