Jan, Hope you won't stay on the ship!
We've been to Isla Margarita three times and have always have a very good time. Guess it helps that we love going to the beach! (Maybe, if we didn't like being at the beach, we would not have enjoyed it so much?)
Do think of it as a "Beach Day" and not a place to snorkel or dive. The excursion to Coche Island is very nice. WOW! Loved being there! No pesty vendors either time we took this excursion. There were plenty of beach chairs with cabana-type covers. A rustic no/cost bar was set up on the beach with beer, rum punch, margaritas, and cokes, etc. Simple snacks were brought around from time to time.
Our first time ,,, there really was nothing at all except a dock. (Cruise line had only tours to the beach which was about 30 minutes away or an inland tour. We went to the beach and had a great time.) NOW, there is a beach right by the cruise dock so you really don't have to take an excursion if you just want to get off the ship for a while and walk around.
Everyone we have ever met on the island has always been very friendly and helpful.
Can't wait to go back!!!!
