ClassyCruiser00 Posted August 16, 2004 #1 Share Posted August 16, 2004 I heard that the actual time you spend underwater on this excursion is only 1/2 hour. Can anyone please confirm this? Thanks.. Holly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Mountain Tim Posted August 16, 2004 #2 Share Posted August 16, 2004 That is correct. We were divided into two groups. Alternated BOBing and snorkling at 30 minutes each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor moon Posted August 16, 2004 #3 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Is this excursion worth the price?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles2 Posted August 16, 2004 #4 Share Posted August 16, 2004 In my opinion, yes. You should do a search on BOB...there are several threads about this already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iswimlikearock Posted August 16, 2004 #5 Share Posted August 16, 2004 our tablemates did it on our last cruise and really enjoyed it, cant wait to go back to st thomas to do it ourselves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKeeganS Posted August 17, 2004 #6 Share Posted August 17, 2004 My husband and I will be doing the BOB adventure when we're in St. Thomas in October. From what I understand, you're taken out on a yacht and while you're not on the BOB, you can snorkle, sunbath or go for a swim off the boat. We did the "Planet Aqua" tour the last time we were in St. Thomas. For that, you're only really underwater for about 20/30 minutes, but it was such a unique experience. Afterward, we walked around the aquarium and got some food. That was our favorite part of the entire cruise. I'm hoping BOB is more of the same. If you do a google search on "Breathing Observation Bubble" you can find some more information and pictures on it. Have yet to come across a bad review of the experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassyCruiser00 Posted August 18, 2004 Author #7 Share Posted August 18, 2004 Ok.. sounds like it might be worth it from what I read. Does anyone know if they have this excursion in St. John? I really wanted to see St. John while we are docked in St. Thomas, but I am afraid that we wont have time if we do both the BOB in St. Thomas and try to go to St. John. ~Holly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin69 Posted November 11, 2004 #8 Share Posted November 11, 2004 :) Hello, we just got back from our RCCL cruise and my husband did the BOB excursion and said it was SUPER. He would gradly do it again if given the chance. The diver even took about 6-7 pictures of him riding the scooter. They only take 6-7 down at a time I guess but everyone really enjoyed it. I do have a favor to ask-for anyone that has either already been on the BOB excursion this year in St. Thomas or plans on doing it very shortly. After the excursion, my husband wanted to purchase a T-shirt, but forgot his wallet back on the ship and thus could not purchase a t-shirt. I was wondering if anyone would have the name, phone number or web site address of the guys that do this excursion so we could contact them and see about getting my husband a t-shirt. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I did try phoneing RCCL and they were no help nor was the other 7 phone numbers everyone kept giving me in the hope the next person would know something- so anyone else help, would be appreciated. Thank you and Happy Cruising to all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassyCruiser00 Posted November 11, 2004 Author #9 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Hi.. We are planning on going on the Bob when we go on our cruise to St. Thomas. We will be leaving on our cruise on Nov 28th. If you want... email me directly and I can see what I can do. Glassygal00@aol.com ~Holly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rburns44 Posted November 11, 2004 #10 Share Posted November 11, 2004 Just got an e-mail from Laura at BOB. Her addy is laura@bobusvi Becky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin69 Posted November 11, 2004 #11 Share Posted November 11, 2004 :D Hello Holly and Becky- thank you guys so much for helping me on this one and for responding so quickly. Becky thank you for Lauras email address. I'm going to give her a shout and see if she can help me. If not, Holly I will definately give you a call - okay. Thanks again - Holly you guys will just love BOB, my husband hasn't stopped talking about it yet - smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerak Posted November 12, 2004 #12 Share Posted November 12, 2004 We had a great time on the BOBs! It is such an unique experience. **Just be careful of the medical wavier they have you sign...once you are on their boat. (This was last year, so I am guessing they still do it). Originally they said if you checked yes to anything they would not let you do it. My husband has asthma and checked yes. At first they were not going to let him go under, but after some discussion and he signed that it was his choice... they let him. It also asked about high blood pressure, meds, etc. There are EMTs on board and everyone knows CPR which is great. Honestly though, we found it to be VERY safe. This is definately a "must do", just to say you did it once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassyCruiser00 Posted November 12, 2004 Author #13 Share Posted November 12, 2004 The only thing I was worried about was if it was worth the money. I heard it only last half an hour and you pay almost $100 for it. ~Holly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negc Posted November 12, 2004 #14 Share Posted November 12, 2004 IMHO, it's definitely worth the money. When you aren't in the BOB you can snorkel off the boat or just relax onboard. If you check the details of most excursions, you will find that much of the time involved is used up getting to and from the site and that the activity itself is of limited duration. Just check the beach excursions to Trunk Bay or Magen's Bay and you will find that a good portion of the time is spent in transit. The ultimate test of value is how much you enjoyed the excursion, not the amount of time involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie&Rob Posted November 12, 2004 #15 Share Posted November 12, 2004 DH and I did the BOB tour last year in St Thomas and it was one of the highlites of our trip. You are on the scooter for only about 1/2 hour, but what a 1/2 hour it is! Invest in an underwater camera before you go, the divers that accompanied us took lots of great pictures of us, the tropical fish and the sea turtles that were swimming around us. While others were on their trip, we snorkeled about the ship and were able to watch them scootering about below us. We are not usually this adventurous and were a bit nervous on the way out, but are sooooo glad we did it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvose Posted December 4, 2004 #16 Share Posted December 4, 2004 BOB sounds like a lot of fun. Is it claustorphobic (sp?) though?? Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor moon Posted December 5, 2004 #17 Share Posted December 5, 2004 It was slightly claustophobic for me but I tried to focus on what I was seeing versus what I was inside of. The helmet is like wearing a fish bowl on your head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixxhome Posted December 5, 2004 #18 Share Posted December 5, 2004 If you have the opportunity to BOB then please do! I took my then 13 yr old daughter, we both loved it. BRING an underwater camera or be prepared to buy one on the BOB vessel. The guide will take photos of you, your group etc. with your own camera...If you are VERY large, it might be a tad uncomfortable..i'm 6' 3" and was about 250 lbs then...if you are bigger than that the scooter may start to feel a little small...have fun! nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassyCruiser00 Posted December 7, 2004 Author #19 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Just got back from cruise and I LOVED the BOB. I even got to do it twice. Its really made me want to consider getting my PADI certification. What an awsome experience and totally worth the money. ~Holly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2travel2 Posted December 7, 2004 #20 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Just did the BOB on Saturday. It is definitely worth the money. They took us out by Bird Island about 30 minute ride out. They brief you on how to get in, decompress, operate and get out on the boat. We were on the "Mustang" which was coast guard approved. They take you out in small groups (they try to keep the family and friends in the same group). They give you life jackets to wear. Then they call you in the water. Each Bob has its own certified diver to again instruct and get you decompressed. Then when the entire group is ready you follow a leader out. They will take pictures of you if you have a water camera (they also sell them on board for $20.00). We purchased one and they took several pictures of my daughter and myself separate and together. They also have divers up above watching. You are in the water approx. 30 minutes (20 minutes is more like it). While you are waiting your turn you can sunbathe or snorkel as they have all the equipment. There was also a ship wreck to snorkel too. They provide free drinks (non-alcoholic) and snacks. It was well worth it in my opinion. If you can't scuba than this is the next best thing. Also, the crew was fantastic. They do offer shirts to purchase at the end of the tour. They do have a website online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarkat Posted December 8, 2004 #21 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Can anyone tell me how much the T-shirt cost for BOB? My husbund and daughter are doing the excursion in St. Thomas and would like to know how much money to take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njcruisebunny Posted December 8, 2004 #22 Share Posted December 8, 2004 What do you mean by decompress? I thought you are only down a few feet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixxhome Posted December 8, 2004 #23 Share Posted December 8, 2004 nj....i think he meant exhale... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2travel2 Posted December 8, 2004 #24 Share Posted December 8, 2004 The t-shirts are $20.00 they had sleeve less and regular. Really cute with an Iguana riding a BOB (I think they had another style but that was what was shown to us) What I mean by decompressing is that once you get in the bubble and you start to go down you have to pop your ears or you can blow your ear drums out. They show you several ways to do this and it must be done. I had a hard time popping mine and they kept adjusting the air until finally my ears popped. The guys are all expert divers and are right there with you telling you and showing you what to do. You have to do this several times until you get down to the final depth. My daughter had no problem popping hers. It was a great excursion and I would do it again in a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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