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Sea Otter · 09-29-2006, 04:02 PM

This sure gets difficult. Since Harrison's Cave is closed, there isn't much besides island tours, beach, and boat thingies. You said you already did an island tour.

I went into town once but the shopping wasn't so good.

bigdaddyk · 10-01-2006, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by hapinowagain

I think my original question went unnoticed once the Silver Moon got mentioned. Maybe I need to ask the question somewhere else. Any suggestions?

You can always try one of the 4x4 island tours. They take you off the beaten track and the vehicles are covered so the exposure to the sun is minimal/non-existent.

You can also take a taxi and personalize your tour. They are very good at that and will be more than happy to show you the "true" Barbados...which I can assure you is QUITE a bit of fun

I don't know what your particular interests are but we have some very interesting landmark buildings with great architecture...there is also the local museum and there is the "Animal Flower Cave" ..which despite the name has no animals...lol.

Let me know what you would be interested in and I would be happy to point you in the right direction.i

Sheffie · 10-07-2006, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sunlover

Your photos are excellent.

I can't believe how close you were to the turtles! Do you know if they are always that close? I guess you were snorkeling and swimming right with them. Did they come close enough to touch them? We will be on the Silvermoon II in April and I would love to see them.

Hey, I'm from Powhatan, too!

Small world, isn't it?

Yes, it IS a small world!

Others have answered your question, and I completely concur. The guide has food for the turtles, so they come right up to him, and you can reach out and pet them. I have never heard of anyone NOT having the turtle encounter.

Have a great time on the Silvermoon. We will be on the boat in April, too!

Rosie · 10-07-2006, 11:02 PM

We're on Silver Moon in March!!! CAN'T wait!!!!!!

Arubalisa · 01-25-2007, 06:15 PM

Our family just took an excursion on the Silver Moon II for the second time.

I said it the last time and I will say it again, "WOW, what a way to spend the day"! This was the second time our family has sailed aboard the Silver Moon II and believe me when I say that life does not get much better than this.

Our family made up 10, out of a total of 18 people aboard. There was plenty of space for everyone to spread out. Never did we feel crowded. There was shade, and cover from the passing shower, for my Grandmother and anyone else who wanted it and plenty of spots for sunning and relaxing. Captain and crew treated us terrific and spoiled us from the first moment we stepped on board.

Our excursion had a bit of a late start due to waiting for folks who simply never showed up. Our five hour excursion remained the full five hours though, there was no skimping on the time we were allotted. Our group was transported via mini-bus the 2 minute ride to the marina. The boat is kept clean as a whistle, so prepare to remove and leave your shoes at the dock before you step aboard. We were a little concerned about my grandmother being able to get on board, but the crew very very carefully and skillfully cajoled and assisted her. Once we were all aboard drink orders were taken: soda, beer, water, rum punch and we began our 5 hours of bliss...and the glasses were always replenished!

Our only disappointment the last time we had sailed the Silver Moon II, and certainly no fault of theirs, we were unable to swim with the turtles because there were some large swells in the area that the turtles are know to frequent. Well, this year, it was all go!

First stop though was a shallow snorkel just off shore. The crew passed out high quality and well kept, snorkel gear. At each stop one of the crew members snorkeled with the group and acted as guide. Everyone in the water was required to wear a snorkel vest.

Following this snorkel, everyone re-boarded, rinsed off with the fresh water hose and off we went to our next stop to swim with the turtles! When we arrived the simple instructions were no swim fins, and only "pet" or rub our hand across the turtle's shell- no grabbing, no riding, and no nonsense. Easy enough, so we all got into the water and it seemed that like magic, the turtles just appeared. The crew member who was in the water with us was floating bait about in the water. My husband and I have dove with dolphins and felt that experience would be hard to beat, but these turtles were no less stunning in their grace.

When the turtles finally took their leave, it was time for lunch! There was a bountiful spread of chicken, fried flying fish, 2 kinds of salad and garlic bread. While the crew cleaned up we were free to swim or relax. Once they completed their housekeeping chores it was time to serve some banana bread and a choice of pina colada or strawberry daiquiri.

Seeing some of the other passing catamaran excursions packed to the gills, we knew no matter how much others had paid for their excursions, we had the best value for our money and it was the absolute best decision to go with Silver Moon. I would not hesitate to recommend this day to anyone.

Swimming With the Turtles

Rosie · 01-25-2007, 06:47 PM

Lisa, thanks so much for the wonderful review of Silver Moon. We are SOOOOOOOOOO excited for March! We were able to move our group of 5 from II to SM I when some others on our cruise had to cancel. I am sure we will have the same wonderful experience you did! Love the turtle!!!!!