tell me about barefoot cruises

OceanCityGirl · Post by **OceanCityGirl** » January 20, 2007 11:46 pm

looking for info. Where did you go? Are there good deals to be had and when? Would older teens to early 20's like it if there parents are there or would it be too small a space?

SharkOnLand · Post by **SharkOnLand** » January 22, 2007 12:15 pm

I've never been, but was looking into it as well...

About the deals, there are pretty good deals all the time, they are pretty much 'last minute', but you can get a big chunk off of their normal rates... sign up for their email newsletter... you'll get 3 or 4 of them a week, with pretty damn good prices.

The Lost Manatee · Post by **The Lost Manatee** » January 22, 2007 5:23 pm

Are you talking about Windjammer Cruises or chartering your own sailboat?

If you are taking the whole family on a Windjammer Cruise I would suggest going on one of the family themed cruises since there will be more teens on board on those sailings.

I've done several Windjammer Cruises and I loved each and every one. I've never managed to get a "deal" on one and I don't regret it either. I feel like I got my money's worth even though it was more expensive then a 7 day cruise on the big ships. What makes it worthwhile is the fact that you can visit places none of the big ships go to. Also there are a lot more of making your own fun then having the Vegas revue, etc. on the big ships. It is more like staying in cabin vs. staying in a full service Marriott. It is a bit more rustic and yet it is a great deal of fun and you really get to know the other passengers since there aren't that many of you.

I would suggest contacting a travel agent who does a lot of bookings with them to see what deals there are.

UpstateNYPH · Post by **UpstateNYPH** » January 22, 2007 6:41 pm

this looks awesome...but i get sick on little boats in the ocean

big ships im cool with, but little boats hurt my tummy

nutmeg · Post by **nutmeg** » January 22, 2007 6:51 pm

If you're taliking Windjammer Barefoot Cruises...I've done a couple and loved every minute of both!

We did the Grenadines out of Grenada and the British Virgin Islands out of Tortola (with a stay at Cane Garden Bay for a few days before we took off). Both were wonderful

The ships are small enough that you get to know the other passengers and the captaina and crew. You don't overwhelm a port when you arrive.

You get to do all kinds of crazy fun stuff on board. The places these visit are cool...At one Island we were all instructed to buy a bottle of wine on the island. When we returned they had a giant wine and cheese party with all the different wines people bought.

The captain sits o the deck every morning and gives a briefing of what is going on that day. The captains are chosen for their personalities as well as their sailing abilities...they are all a stitch.

The ships are NOT fancy or fussy. Food is good but not fancy. Older teenagers would love it.

The Windjammers don't tend to be terribly expensive...If you are on their Cyber sailors plan, they e-mail out specials quite frequently....but they are usually for last minute filling of a particular sailing.

OceanCityGirl · Post by **OceanCityGirl** » January 22, 2007 7:37 pm

windjammer is what i'm looking at.

frozen bird · Post by **frozen bird** » January 23, 2007 6:05 pm

We were on the Polynesia last February and when we got on, there was one teenager, about 50 people in the 30-50 year old range and about 30 people living in their "golden years." For the first hour or so, the teenager had a look of "oh no, what have my parents gotten me into this time" on his face. Then the fun started and the kid never looked back. On the last day of the trip, he said to me, "this is the most fun I've ever had!" He was truly treated like one of the adults by everyone on board and when he wanted to learn how to dive, and his parents wanted nothing to do with it, two guys going on the dive expedition offered to "babysit" for the day. Last I heard, the kid and his Dad were set to fly to Mexico this winter to dive with the two guys there.

No matter where you go, the crew makes darn sure you are having fun and enjoying the trip. Just be prepared to relax and let your hair down and you'll be looking to book your next trip before you end your first one.

And, as a Parrothead, you should be well prepared for PPP night!

nutmeg · Post by **nutmeg** » January 23, 2007 10:19 pm

frozen bird wrote:We were on the Polynesia last February and when we got on, there was one teenager, about 50 people in the 30-50 year old range and about 30 people living in their "golden years." For the first hour or so, the teenager had a look of "oh no, what have my parents gotten me into this time" on his face. Then the fun started and the kid never looked back. On the last day of the trip, he said to me, "this is the most fun I've ever had!" He was truly treated like one of the adults by everyone on board and when he wanted to learn how to dive, and his parents wanted nothing to do with it, two guys going on the dive expedition offered to "babysit" for the day. Last I heard, the kid and his Dad were set to fly to Mexico this winter to dive with the two guys there.

No matter where you go, the crew makes darn sure you are having fun and enjoying the trip. Just be prepared to relax and let your hair down and you'll be looking to book your next trip before you end your first one.

And, as a Parrothead, you should be well prepared for PPP night!

A plumber won our PPP costume contest. He wore very low riding jeans and carried a plunger

ATLparrothead · Post by **ATLparrothead** » January 25, 2007 9:28 am

Go! You will not regret it! We were on the Mandalay last May out of Tortola thru the BVI and it was amazing. All ages were represented 7-80, with the youngest being treated like a princess by all the passengers.

jackiesic · Post by **jackiesic** » January 25, 2007 7:49 pm

I did the Mandalay YEARS ago but i still say it was one of the best trips I've ever taken and I've seen alot of the US including Alaska and Hawaii, the Caribbean, and Europe. My 9yo keet has expressed an interest and if I hit the lottery I'm booking a trip and not looking back.
I actually slept out on the deck under the stars most every night.
My only caution would be for young ladies to watch out for the "friendliness" of the crew.

barefoot gecko · Post by **barefoot gecko** » January 31, 2007 9:26 am

I did they Yankee Clipper out of Greneda 9 years ago. It was great! One little known fact is that in the middle of the cruise, if there are cabins available the next week, they will offer them to you are 50% off! We did it and it was great. In between sails, you stay on the boat and eat with the crew. We really got to know the crew and had a better time the 2nd week because of it! I say go for it!!

green1 · Post by **green1** » January 31, 2007 10:37 am

My wife and I went on the Yankee Clipper out of Grenada about 2 years ago. We loved it. Everything that everybody else has said I will second. People slept on the deck, and even in the widows net below the bowsprit. We touched in some big islands, Grenada obviously but also St. Vincent. But also really small places. Mayreau, Bequia, Canouan (get a bottle of Jack Iron rum, just don't try to take it on the plane as it is considered a flamable liquid), Tobago Cays (one of them was the island where Captain Jack Sparrow and Elizabeth Swann were marrooned on in Pirates of the Carribean). Really fun, really laid back.

barefoot gecko · Post by **barefoot gecko** » January 31, 2007 12:58 pm

Jack Iron rum!!!

Mmmmmmmmm.... I still have some left from 9 years ago. I ran out of gas once and used it instead-I think my car ran better with the rum!

bixxx · Post by **bixxx** » February 1, 2007 10:32 pm

we did the legacy bvi's a few years ago great trip legacy is the largest of their boats can't beat the view get on their mailing list, there are always deals though you only get a few weeks notice, many times 1/2 price it is the airfare that you need to plan for as many trips leave from an island, ie stt or sxm we had a group of 20, we got 20% off the total, plus 2 free fares, which we split between all of us, so, around 90o a piece this is a booze cruise we had only a few kids, and this wasnt really a cruise for anyone under 21 if you bo the bvi cruise, seas are calm, if there are swells, they duck behind one of the many islands do it

Ambition At Bay · Post by **Ambition At Bay** » February 15, 2007 7:35 pm

I usually charter but I can highly recommend Windjammer as well. The Legacy trip (BVI's) was a pretty mixed age group, but THEN I did the Polynesia on a singles cruise, well, ya know, that'd be rated R, whew!!!! Planning to do the Mandalay and Yankee Clipper next. Look for the "repo" (repositioning) cruises, longer trips.

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