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The
COMPLETE
info
of
this
cruise
4
of
us
went
on
this
cruise
in
Jan
2019
and
I
decided
to
write
a
review
because
so
many
reviews
do
not
provide
information
that
would
benefit
all.
The
Pros:
Good
music
(not
hard),
excellent/helpful
crew,
very
good
snorkel
equip
w/
fins
(location
of
vest
makes
it
difficult
finding
your
size),
plenty
of
cold
drinking
water
and
includes
hot
chocolate/coffee,
coke/sprite/soft
drinks.
Lots
of
fruit
snacks,
all
day!
Once
at
the
snorkel
areas,
many
variety
of
fish.
The
Cons:
Boat
is
too
small
for
40
customers
plus
6/7
crew
members
(often
bumping
into
each
other).
The
amount
of
seating
is
for
only
half
the
customers,
others
have
to
sit
on
the
floor
cushions
(keep
in
mind
this
is
6
hr
tour).
WARNING-
do
not
select
the
floor
cushions
in
the
center
of
the
boat--it
gets
very
wet
and
high
traffic
area.
The
buffet
dinner
is
actually
a
lunch
with
5
items
(I
live
in
Thailand
so
I
know
the
difference
from
Thai
lunch
and
dinner)
and
you
balance
the
food
on
your
lap
(which
is
tricky
if
sitting
on
the
floor).
At
the
2
snorkeling
stops,
they
anchor
the
boat
about
75
yards
from
snorkel
area
(thank
god
for
fins)
so
be
ready
to
swim
300
yards
(not
including
the
swimming
at
the
snorkel
area).
Caution
when
accessing
the
Top
Deck
(not
shaded)
as
you
must
use
a
pirates
rope
ladder
loosely
strapped
to
the
side
of
the
boat.
The
last
stop
for
bio-plankton
swim,
our
group
passed
on
this
--
waste
of
time.
You
must
move
your
arms,
hands
&
legs
very
fast,
as
long
as
possible--maybe
5
minutes,
to
create
a
small
amount
of
green
glow,
all
awhile
the
bright
lights
from
Pranang
Beach
diminish
the
opportunity
to
see
more.
Getting
off
and
on
the
boat
with
40+
people
and
1
ladder
you
may
wait
some
time.
Tips:
The
pick-up
area
is
across
the
street
from
7-11
so
you
may
select
alcohol
drinks
(unless
they
change
the
rules)
and
snacks.
I
bought
Barricade
Coolers
and
they
provide
free
ice
in
cups.
I
also
bought
several
small
cans
of
beer,
1/3
the
price
of
on
the
boat.
For
mixed
drinks,
buy
a
pint
of
whatever
at
7-11,
they
provide
the
mixer
and
ice.
Their
cocktails
are
Thai
well
drinks
for
a
high
price.
Prepare
your
dress
and
shoes
to
get
wet
(up
to
the
waist
for
some)
when
transferring
to
and
from
on
the
longtail
boats.
When
the
sun
goes
down
your
wife
may
want
something
to
cover
with
as
it
could
get
cold.
Overall:
My
opinion,
this
cruise
is
for
ages
16
-
45,
healthy/in
good
shape,
not
concerned
about
the
price
of
alcohol,
lunch
vs
dinner,
the
limited
food
options,
and
have
deep
pockets
$$$.
After
the
2
snorkels
and
lunch
we
were
ready
to
go
back
to
the
beach,
skip
the
bio-swim.