Self Dive Private Boat Excursion

[ash&geoff]

Has anybody done this excursion through Island Marketing?? If so, how was it?

[Karysa]

Has anybody done this excursion through Island Marketing?? If so, how was it?

 

We rented small boats from the Boathouse Boat Rental on the Simpson Bay Lagoon. The lagoon was a great place to explore and we docked at Marina Royale in Marigot and went to the Marigot Market and to Seraphina's. There were 2 couples so we didn't go very fast but we all really enjoyed it.

[ash&geoff]

That's where we're headed. Thanks for the info!

[Karysa]

That's where we're headed. Thanks for the info!

 

You are welcome.

 

The new owners are a nice family from Conneticut ( I believe). It's a very good idea for a business on the island. I hope that it works out for them. Have fun!

[printingchick]

We've reserved a small boat from this company for our March cruise on Jewel of the Seas.

 

Karysa (my daughter's name too, but different spelling!), would love to hear more about your day.

 

 

• Did you do the half day or full day?
  
• Ray mentioned that there was a beach with caves where you could stop and do snorkeling. Did you do that? How was it?
  
• Did you do any fishing? I understand they supply gear.
  
• Did you utilize their transportation, or get your own cab from the ship?
  
• The lagoon looks very large. Did it feel that way to you?
  

 

 

Tell me more!!! :D

 

 

THANKS!

[Karysa]

We've reserved a small boat from this company for our March cruise on Jewel of the Seas.

 

Karysa (my daughter's name too, but different spelling!), would love to hear more about your day.

 

 

• Did you do the half day or full day?
  
• Ray mentioned that there was a beach with caves where you could stop and do snorkeling. Did you do that? How was it?
  
• Did you do any fishing? I understand they supply gear.
  
• Did you utilize their transportation, or get your own cab from the ship?
  
• The lagoon looks very large. Did it feel that way to you?
  

 

 

Tell me more!!! :D

 

 

THANKS!

 

 

We took a taxi to the Sonesta Maho and met my DS and BIL and then we drove to the Boathouse. We rented the boat for 3 hours. We did not fish or swim. Can't imagine swimming in the lagoon. It's a very big lagoon and we did not get a chance to explore all of it. Going to Marigot to the market and to Serafina's bakery by boat was great. We only rented the boat for 3 hours but that was plenty for us.

 

We went to Karakter beach bar at Simpson Bay beach for lunch and it was fantastic. It's a lovely beach.

[printingchick]

Thanks, Karysa. We booked a full day. Very excited. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[Karysa]

Thanks, Karysa. We booked a full day. Very excited. Thanks for sharing your experience!

 

You are welcome. Peurto Cupocoy is another place you may like to visit. I don't think that it would be a far walk from the dock there to Cupocoy beach. Perhaps those are the caves that you mentioned. It's a really nice area of the island and worthy of a visit since you have 6 hours. Cupocoy is between Mullet bay beach and Long Bay. Have fun and let us know how it was!

[printingchick]

You are welcome. Peurto Cupocoy is another place you may like to visit. I don't think that it would be a far walk from the dock there to Cupocoy beach. Perhaps those are the caves that you mentioned. It's a really nice area of the island and worthy of a visit since you have 6 hours. Cupocoy is between Mullet bay beach and Long Bay. Have fun and let us know how it was!

 

Will do. We're really looking forward to it. Thanks for the information!

[Karysa]

Will do. We're really looking forward to it. Thanks for the information!

 

It's fun!:)

[printingchick]

Karysa - Did it take you a long time to get your confirmation? I got an email from Ray Rapp almost immediately. Yet, I have not received a bill for a deposit or a confirmation number. I've emailed a couple times since and get a friendly response saying they have recorded my reservation and he'll be sending me a PayPal invoice for the deposit, but still nothing. I just want to make sure we have a boat there when we arrive!!

 

 

Thanks!

[Karysa]

Karysa - Did it take you a long time to get your confirmation? I got an email from Ray Rapp almost immediately. Yet, I have not received a bill for a deposit or a confirmation number. I've emailed a couple times since and get a friendly response saying they have recorded my reservation and he'll be sending me a PayPal invoice for the deposit, but still nothing. I just want to make sure we have a boat there when we arrive!!

 

 

Thanks!

 

 

My sister took care of that for us as we rented the boat together. She only rented it a couple of weeks before we went though.

[printingchick]

My sister took care of that for us as we rented the boat together. She only rented it a couple of weeks before we went though.

 

Thanks. Maybe I'm just trying to lock things down too far in advance. I tend to do that! I booked my March 2014 cruise in May 2012!! I'm a bit anxious!!

 

I appreciate your help!