Need feedback - Horizon II & Long Distance Day Trips
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Need feedback - Horizon II & Long Distance Day Trips
We are thinking about doing two boating trips this trip. We have three newbies with us and they really want to sail and also do a faster boat.
Can anyone tell me about Horizon II trip to the Baths:
http://newhorizonscharters.com/
and Long Distance sailing trip:
http://www.coralbaystjohn.com/Sailing.htm
Thanks for your help!!
Can anyone tell me about Horizon II trip to the Baths:
http://newhorizonscharters.com/
and Long Distance sailing trip:
http://www.coralbaystjohn.com/Sailing.htm
Thanks for your help!!
We kije NH II. It's a busy long day, but you do pretty much see everything, however briefly. The one thing to know is that you do need to swim in from the boat to the Baths - one our friends had never swum that far in his life. He did OK with a PFD, noodle and a helper. The rest of us were fine with our snorkel gear.
Cheers, RickG (Cruz Bay)
Cheers, RickG (Cruz Bay)
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NHII - just remember you might end up on one of their other, larger boats. We did the trip at Christmas and had signed up for NHII since it was a reasonably small boat. We ended up on one of their other, much larger boats (16 people versus 30+), which made it not as nice - snorkeling was crowded, lunch took forever, etc. As for the baths, we took a taxi to the Baths; didn't have to swim in. Do have to swim in at the Soggy Dollar. Felt a bit rushed everywhere we went but overall it was a decent trip and we got to see a lot.
I would consider Bad Kitty as an alternative.
I would consider Bad Kitty as an alternative.
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We enjoyed the NHII charter overall, but felt the boat was a little cramped, and the food at lunch was not very good. But, the snorkeling they took us to (Guana Island) was outstanding, and the Baths were interesting to see. The staff was very friendly. I thought they did a nice job given the packed itinerary.
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