PamIam Posted January 19, 2009 #26 Share Posted January 19, 2009 We also booked the Island Girl for our cruise in April. They were very prompt with email reservations. I was also wondering how is the ladder situation when you reboard from snorkeling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Gal Posted January 19, 2009 #27 Share Posted January 19, 2009 The ladder is like a step ladder over the side. They help you on your way up by taking your equipment, etc. If you can climb stairs, you can do this. Only issue for me was they didn't put that out when you got into the water. You jump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmy2doxs Posted February 9, 2009 #28 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Let us know if how you liked the Island Girl!!! We loved it! We loved our day with Island Girl! The first mate, Andrew, was from Oklahoma like we are. We had a great time with him and Cpt. Mike. We did a full day and we were glad we did. The first stop was a little crowded with other boats but then we went around to the other side and we were practically by ourselves. We used the little scooters in the water and they were great. We got back on the boat and they made us a fabulous lunch. It was such a relaxing day and it was our favorite stop of the whole trip. We saw lots of fish, turtles and other little creatures. They took us right back to the pier where our ship was and we did a little shopping and then headed back! It was nice not to have to drive anywhere, just got picked up right there. You do have to climb up a ladder getting back on the boat but you hand them your gear and they help you get back up in the boat. Not a problem at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennAngel9 Posted February 9, 2009 #29 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Has anybody successfully taken Island girl to St. John? We have visited most of the major sights of St. Thomas at this point and would really like to sail to St. John on an uncrowded boat. It sounds like Island Girl is perfect for us, but generally only sails to St. Thomas sites. Any shared advice/experiences would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanblue33 Posted February 11, 2009 #30 Share Posted February 11, 2009 this is a question my wife would like to know is there any on Island girl. Is there any shade area on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmy2doxs Posted February 11, 2009 #31 Share Posted February 11, 2009 this is a question my wife would like to know is there any on Island girl. Is there any shade area on it Not really on the sail boat, it's mostly open. Unless she went downstairs inside. I was fine and took plenty of sunscreen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeybun Posted February 11, 2009 #32 Share Posted February 11, 2009 this is a question my wife would like to know is there any on Island girl. Is there any shade area on it The entire area where the captian steers the boat from is covered with an awning. There are seats all around the edge of that same area that are shaded. That's where we sat for most of the sail. Plenty of room too. If you look at the website you will see it in the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanblue33 Posted February 11, 2009 #33 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Thanks so much, my wife is all happy...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribbean crazy Posted May 21, 2009 #34 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I have a couple of questions: Is there any beach area that you can swim to or is all the time spent snorkeling? About how much snorkeling time do you get? It sounds like a nice excursion. Is the cove somewhat protected if I have someone in my group who sometimes gets nervous of what might be in the ocean with them in deep water? :) Also, much of a current in that area? We will have our young adult daughters with us and want to be careful. We went on a private daysail in the past and actually were swept into a current when in open water even though we are both strong swimmers - that was ok with just the two of us - but need to be careful when we have others along with us. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy2Day Posted May 22, 2009 #35 Share Posted May 22, 2009 We were on the daysail on the same trip as Joeybun --- There was not a strong current ..... And, as we worked our way toward a particular area, Andrew was keeping a close eye on our safety by guiding us away from some areas ... well before I felt like there as any danger. On the half-day sail, it seems like we were in the water about 45-60 minutes? Joeybun, do you remember? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribbean crazy Posted May 23, 2009 #36 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Thanks - sounds like they do a better job than most supervising the tourists :) I grew up in the water in Florida and knew how to get myself out of the current....I would hate to think what might have happened to someone else on that trip. Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted June 20, 2009 #37 Share Posted June 20, 2009 The ladder is like a step ladder over the side. They help you on your way up by taking your equipment, etc. If you can climb stairs, you can do this. Only issue for me was they didn't put that out when you got into the water. You jump! You jump!!! Wouldn't they put the ladder if you asked? We're on the brink of booking this trip but I'm not sure I could jump into deep water and that just might be the deciding factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Name Of The Game Posted June 20, 2009 #38 Share Posted June 20, 2009 We also had to jump in the water on our daysail. It took my mom five minutes to muster up the courage. The crew mate told her she wouldn't go under as she was wearing a blow up vest. However, she did go down and the water covered her head by about five feet. She thought she would drown and began to panic when she arose to the top so then he handed her a noodle. After that she said she would not go on another daysail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlette Posted June 23, 2009 #39 Share Posted June 23, 2009 My 10 year old daughter gets carsick, especially driving down windy mountain roads and in stop and go traffic. WOuld I be crazy to think about sailing with her? Definitely not worth the $75 if she is in a fetal position on the deck of the boat.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Name Of The Game Posted June 23, 2009 #40 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Sorry to say she probably will. My mom was feeling nauseous even after taking Bonine for a few days before that. I hadn't taken any and I did throw up. It was kind of embarrassing but the captain was nice about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudhunter Posted June 23, 2009 #41 Share Posted June 23, 2009 My 10 year old daughter gets carsick, especially driving down windy mountain roads and in stop and go traffic. WOuld I be crazy to think about sailing with her? Definitely not worth the $75 if she is in a fetal position on the deck of the boat.:confused: Sorry to say she probably will. My mom was feeling nauseous even after taking Bonine for a few days before that. I hadn't taken any and I did throw up. It was kind of embarrassing but the captain was nice about it. The only thing worse than being seasick is having to share an expensive excursion with others that are. Take a friggin' bonine even if you don't think you need it, or better yet, stay away from free floating vessels. Our last daysail was shared with a woman who got sick endlessly for the entire sail, and kept insisting that the captain "sail the boat slower". Get real, people. It's the ocean, not Disneyland. They can't just stop the ride and let you off. Boy, people who get seasick and don't take meds first really boil my potatoes!:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Name Of The Game Posted June 24, 2009 #42 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Why such hostility? It was my first time on a sailboat, I didn't know I'd get sick! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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