We did the “without lunch” option in August with
DCL and returned to the Fantasy for lunch in Cabanas. It was a great excursion and we would recommend it. We were the first group off the Fantasy, which was the only ship in port that day, so it was not a crowded excursion at all. You do get to swim at the first beach (we spent approximately 3/4 - 1 hour there) before going through the boulders to the second beach where we spent another 3/4 - 1 hour. Just a quick tip - if you are susceptible to motion sickness, sit outside at the back of the ferry. That way you are facing forwards and get fresh air during the trip over and back. We saw a few “green-looking” people come out of the enclosed cabin during both ferry rides. The crew gave them some water and let them sit on the floor where they could get the wind blowing on their faces.