mcmarya Posted May 14, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Not sure when he started offering this but is says "new" on the website. The tour is just snorkeling--1 hour at Jalousie/Sugar beach and 1 hour at Anse Chastanet, total 3 to 3 1/2 hours, by speedboat. We are thinking of doing this and wondered if anyone would recommend it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fielddreamer Posted May 17, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 17, 2017 He has a big following on the island. Check his post from customers on TripAdvisor . We are using him in Dec ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmarya Posted May 21, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Unfortunately, our cruise has a very inactive Roll Call and so far no one has signed up for this tour which requires 10 to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted June 3, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 3, 2017 We have this tour booked in December, and are really looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliavewal Posted July 6, 2017 #5 Share Posted July 6, 2017 We're doing it in October and I haven't been able to find reviews on that particular package either. But it offers stops at 2 of the beaches I most want to see (Jalousie only for a good view of the Pitons and Anse Chastanet for the black sand). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rjm11 Posted July 27, 2017 #6 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I am also interested in hearing about this tour- specifically about whether you can use the beach at all at either stop? Or do you just snorkel right from the boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliavewal Posted July 27, 2017 #7 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I asked because we're not interested in snorkeling and he said yes, they go to the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merinski Posted August 19, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I am also looking for info on this tour. I emailed, but have not heard anything. I am wondering what the boat is like, if it has shade... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedprincess Posted August 19, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I am also looking for info on this tour. I emailed, but have not heard anything. I am wondering what the boat is like, if it has shade... It's a speedboat, with a tarpaulin shade cover over a portion of it - it's not full shade at all, and what shade there is will depend on where you're sitting, where the sun is, what direction you're traveling, etc. Be prepared with your own coverage if it's a concern. There's photos of the boat at his website, and in the reviews at TripAdvisor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merinski Posted August 21, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 21, 2017 It's a speedboat, with a tarpaulin shade cover over a portion of it - it's not full shade at all, and what shade there is will depend on where you're sitting, where the sun is, what direction you're traveling, etc. Be prepared with your own coverage if it's a concern. There's photos of the boat at his website, and in the reviews at TripAdvisor. Thanks. Was it a good tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted August 22, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 22, 2017 So I wonder for a first time visitor if this tour of his ormthe Land/Sea adventure tour would be better. I suppose it depends on whether you want more beach time or touring time.....but would visiting these two beaches provide you the same type of scenic tour of the island from water as the other.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merinski Posted August 22, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 22, 2017 So I wonder for a first time visitor if this tour of his ormthe Land/Sea adventure tour would be better. I suppose it depends on whether you want more beach time or touring time.....but would visiting these two beaches provide you the same type of scenic tour of the island from water as the other.... If it is your first time there, I would do the Land & Sea or Cosol Land & Sea tour. We went with Cosol last time, that is why we are thinking of just the sea tour this time. I guess it depends on what you like, but the Land & Sea gives you a great look at the Island. I think you will see a lot from the sea and it will be somewhat different, but you won't get the waterfall and other land sites. JMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted August 22, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Thank you merinski - I tend to agree with your input and most likely will keep our Land/sea reservation. The driving on twisting roads the whole way with Cosol will in all probability not make my stomach happy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merinski Posted August 23, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Thank you merinski - I tend to agree with your input and most likely will keep our Land/sea reservation. The driving on twisting roads the whole way with Cosol will in all probability not make my stomach happy... I don't think St. Lucia is as bad as some other islands, like Dominica, but I would take some bonnine antinausea before going, just in case. I also heard that pineapple can be bad for nausea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted August 23, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Thank you again... Bonine and ginger are my go-to's!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merinski Posted August 24, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Thank you merinski - I tend to agree with your input and most likely will keep our Land/sea reservation. The driving on twisting roads the whole way with Cosol will in all probability not make my stomach happy... It was one of our favorite tours of all the Caribbean! Have fun!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merinski Posted August 25, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I am also looking for info on this tour. I emailed, but have not heard anything. I am wondering what the boat is like, if it has shade... Sorry, I was talking about Herod on this one. I got a reply right away from Spencer! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siren Posted August 29, 2017 #18 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I also emailed them with no response. Has been about 3 days. Their website says to bring your own snorkel gear as they do not have every size. I do not have my own gear. I wonder if anyone has any experience with going with them and no gear available???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merinski Posted August 30, 2017 #19 Share Posted August 30, 2017 I also emailed them with no response. Has been about 3 days. Their website says to bring your own snorkel gear as they do not have every size. I do not have my own gear. I wonder if anyone has any experience with going with them and no gear available???? Are you talking about Herad or Spencer? We like to take our own gear, especially the snorkel... We heard the same day back from Spencer when we emailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merinski Posted October 15, 2017 #20 Share Posted October 15, 2017 We have booked this for Feb. I am wondering which dock we will be at on the RCCL Anthem of the Seas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvi Posted November 5, 2017 #21 Share Posted November 5, 2017 We are booked on this half day snorkel with Spencer Ambrose Tours for December. Spencer emailed back promptly and we received a confirmation email as well. We initially tried booking with Herod because we've been on his tours before, but no email back from Herod, no reply on his Facebook, and no Tripadvisor reviews on Herod Tours since April, so perhaps Herod is no longer in business. I've been to both Sugar Beach / Jalousie and Anse Chastenet beaches and they are both very beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merinski Posted December 23, 2017 #22 Share Posted December 23, 2017 We are booked on this half day snorkel with Spencer Ambrose Tours for December. Spencer emailed back promptly and we received a confirmation email as well. We initially tried booking with Herod because we've been on his tours before, but no email back from Herod, no reply on his Facebook, and no Tripadvisor reviews on Herod Tours since April, so perhaps Herod is no longer in business. I've been to both Sugar Beach / Jalousie and Anse Chastenet beaches and they are both very beautiful. Are you back yet? Wondering how this tour was?:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvi Posted December 23, 2017 #23 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Are you back yet? Wondering how this tour was?:D It was good! The snorkel adventure is very much a DIY tour, meaning it’s mostly just transport to and from the beaches and less of a “tour”, but we like that. The guide was friendly and humourous. We left on time. We were quite late getting back, but still plenty of time to browse shops etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merinski Posted December 24, 2017 #24 Share Posted December 24, 2017 It was good! The snorkel adventure is very much a DIY tour, meaning it’s mostly just transport to and from the beaches and less of a “tour”, but we like that. The guide was friendly and humourous. We left on time. We were quite late getting back, but still plenty of time to browse shops etc That's great! I am wondering about the boat, is it hard to get in & out of it? do you use a ladder? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvi Posted December 24, 2017 #25 Share Posted December 24, 2017 No ladder, but one big step onto the dock. The guys will help anyone who needs assistance. I took my grandma on this tour a few years ago so anyone for the most-part able bodied should be ok. I should also note that it’s a speedboat and can go fast / be a bit of a rough ride, which we found a blast ;) Oh and you never get in or out of the water from the boat itself. Always via pier then beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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