What Past Guests Say

YOU MADE MY DREAM COME TRUE - FROM SUE, BIRMINGHAM, U.K.

Dearest Jackie,
How can I ever thank you, you made my dream of a lifetime come true. I was really scared about coming alone,  I asked you about a million questions. After all my questions it turned out I need not have worried at all.

I am in tears as I look at the lovely photos and the video of me actually in the water swimming with dolphins. What can I say, the captains and the crew are all fantastic, you all work so hard. I realize us passengers do not see all the dirty work you have to do behind the scenes, keeping the boat clean and everything running right. The food was amazing, how do you find the time to prepare all those wonderful meals, the shopping trips must take a whole day at least. I think food was the best I have ever had on any holiday anywhere (and I have been around a bit).

You can be sure I will return. Next time I am bringing all my friends, they just have to experience this for themselves.  Thank you to you all. 

Sue

NO NEED TO WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING - FROM SONIA, EDGEWARE, LONDON U.K.

I have been on a couple of dolphin trips on different boats so I have a good idea of what you need to know.

As a swimmer, I am average to good, but my main concern was being out at sea for a week without seeing land. Actually it was a big concern! Especially when you're on the boat with the same people and there's no escape! When I actually DID the trip I found that my anxieties vanished. Partly because the whole environment of the boat is quite spacious and relaxed, and also because (in reality) land isn't that far - even though it can't be seen, it can be reached in a couple of hours or so. Jackie was crewing my first trip and that's how I met her.
Traveling on my own did not concern me, on both trips I have found there is a mix of people - families, couples, friends and many singles, so you do not feel on your own and you do not feel claustrophobic either. I have tended to share in larger bunk rooms but the boat has a range of rooms from 2 to 4 bunks (including some double beds). Accommodation is comfortable, clean and basic - sheets and a blanket provided but you may want to bring something warm to wear at night, the air-con is cool.

I was a little worried about food being a vegetarian, but the cook made just as many vegetarian options as meat.  Also there are loads of snacks, yogurts, fruit, cakes etc so you do not need to get hungry before mealtimes. If there is something you want that's not out you just ask the cook. You help yourself to teas/coffee/soft drinks etc.

The days are spent just cruising the waters for dolphin sightings, and they are quite common so you're in and out of the water many times over the space of a day. So bring loads of swimming costume changes. You also need your own mask, snorkel and fins to keep up with the dolphins. It feels very safe swimming with them and on my second trip I was fortunate enough to have one allow me to touch it. As soon as they get bored they're off so you need to swim around loads, dive down if you can and just try to keep them interested.

Some people get the impression that the ocean is deep and dark and has many rocks and plants hiding scary sea creatures, however, I found from my trips that the dolphins tend to swim in clear, light waters. So when you jump in it's just like a huge swimming pool with sand on the bottom - really not scary at all. Also, there is usually a member of crew that jumps in too, so ideal if any of the passengers are uncomfortable in the water.
There is no pressure. If you want to sleep all day, or sunbathe on the top deck or watch videos you can. All the crew know it's a holiday, not a 'mission'. I find that I do not get in for all the dolphin sightings and spend just as much time sleeping and reading on the spacious top deck of the boat - there are sun beds up there too. The main cabin is quite large and the place where meals are served. Treat it like a living room. There's a TV and video, tables and books. The boat is not a luxurious floating hotel but it is spacious, well-equipped and much better than most - you will not feel that you are lacking ANYTHING.

It really is a wonderful experience and that's why I've been back. I have also been on the boat for diving trips.
Goodness I've written an essay! But if you want to know anything else just drop me a mail.

xx Sonia.