Princess St Vincent Excursion question

[kellanrevere]

Has anyone been on either of these and what is the difference other than the first seems to make more stops and lunch is served "at water's edge" rather than on board.I am also a little concerned with the possibility of a schooner rather than a catamaran on the first one. Thanks in advance for any advice . :)

Full Day Catamaran Sail & Snorkel With Lunch

Experience a relaxing day onboard a classic catamaran or schooner as you sail to Turtle Cove, off Buck Island, and Honeymoon Beach.

Board your vessel at the pier and sail for approximately one hour to deserted Buck Island. Once at anchor in Turtle Cove, your friendly crew will provide snorkeling equipment including snorkel vest, instruction and safety tips. Swim, snorkel, and explore fantastic coral formations, and see the colorful tropical fish and serene turtles. Back on board, beverages, chips and salsa will be served with pleasant music, as you continue your sail to unspoiled Water Island's Honeymoon Beach, only accessible by boat. Enjoy a walk on the soft sand, swim, or do more snorkeling. A freshly prepared Caribbean barbecue lunch will be served at the water's edge. Rum drinks, beers, sodas and water are available. Cruise through St.Thomas Harbor and past the bustling waterfront on your motorized return to the pier.

 

Full Day Catamaran Sail To St. John With Lunch

Take this exclusive sail-away tour to the enchanting island of St. John.

Step aboard a sailing catamaran for your two-hour sail to the pristine, palm fringed beaches of St. John, safe guarded by the U.S. National Park Service. Glide through Current Cut on the eastern end of St. Thomas, with your destination beckoning in the distance. At the special anchoring location across Pillsbury Sound, you will have approximately two hours to sunbathe, beach comb, swim, snorkel, or just relax onboard the catamaran or under a swaying palm on the beach. This idyllic setting is the perfect backdrop for your elaborate Caribbean-style buffet luncheon, served onboard. Champagne and a complimentary bar are available after snorkeling and nonalcoholic beverages are available throughout the fun-filled excursion.

[Toto2Kansas]

Has anyone been on either of these and what is the difference other than the first seems to make more stops and lunch is served "at water's edge" rather than on board.I am also a little concerned with the possibility of a schooner rather than a catamaran on the first one. Thanks in advance for any advice . :)

 

Full Day Catamaran Sail & Snorkel With Lunch

Experience a relaxing day onboard a classic catamaran or schooner as you sail to Turtle Cove, off Buck Island, and Honeymoon Beach.

Board your vessel at the pier and sail for approximately one hour to deserted Buck Island. Once at anchor in Turtle Cove, your friendly crew will provide snorkeling equipment including snorkel vest, instruction and safety tips. Swim, snorkel, and explore fantastic coral formations, and see the colorful tropical fish and serene turtles. Back on board, beverages, chips and salsa will be served with pleasant music, as you continue your sail to unspoiled Water Island's Honeymoon Beach, only accessible by boat. Enjoy a walk on the soft sand, swim, or do more snorkeling. A freshly prepared Caribbean barbecue lunch will be served at the water's edge. Rum drinks, beers, sodas and water are available. Cruise through St.Thomas Harbor and past the bustling waterfront on your motorized return to the pier.

 

Full Day Catamaran Sail To St. John With Lunch

Take this exclusive sail-away tour to the enchanting island of St. John.

Step aboard a sailing catamaran for your two-hour sail to the pristine, palm fringed beaches of St. John, safe guarded by the U.S. National Park Service. Glide through Current Cut on the eastern end of St. Thomas, with your destination beckoning in the distance. At the special anchoring location across Pillsbury Sound, you will have approximately two hours to sunbathe, beach comb, swim, snorkel, or just relax onboard the catamaran or under a swaying palm on the beach. This idyllic setting is the perfect backdrop for your elaborate Caribbean-style buffet luncheon, served onboard. Champagne and a complimentary bar are available after snorkeling and nonalcoholic beverages are available throughout the fun-filled excursion.

 

I think you might have put the wrong port of call in your subject line? But I can see you are asking about the tours in St. Thomas, not St. Vincent. ;)

 

We have taken the all day sail with lunch to St. Johns several times and it is a nice relaxing day with a long sail over and back. Usually it takes place on the Heavenly Days, which is a wonderful, large catamaran. If you enjoy the Cats and sailing for a couple of hours both ways, this would be the excursion of choice.

 

In January, we have decided to try your second choice for the first time. Mainly as there is more than one stop for water activities and snorkeling. Won't know which is better until January, but we thought we would try something new this time. Not sure when you sail, or if anyone else has done this alternate tour that can share information with you, but if you don't find out any anything and are sailing after us, I would be glad to report back when we return. :)

 

Edited-Opps, sorry, didn't notice you were also sailing in January. Guess there wouldn't be time for me to report back to you. I tried! ;)

[kellanrevere]

Yup, you're right.. I meant St Thomas... that's what happens when you post immediately upon getting home from work.. LOL

I should have had my cup of tea first.

 

Any further insights are appreciated.