lildawgscottFL Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 This is the review I posted on TripAdvisor for Soualiga Destinations Boat Tours in St. Maarten**********************************************************After we did our Speed Boat/ATV/Jungle Trek excursion in Belize, we didn't think anything would ever again top that experience. We've had to wait nearly 10 years for something to compete. The Soualiga Boat Tour has done just that!On the morning of October 22nd, we walked down to Dock Maarten. Captain Bob was all business at the dock, but he has been nothing but professional and helpful from beginning to end. He had a lot to manage that morning, so I can easily overlook any curtness. Besides, from all the reviews I've read, he was a fabulous captain back in the day. And that's okay, because we had Captain Mike and he was great!Before I go any further, I have to say that the lunch they provided was one of the best meals we had during our entire cruise vacation. I really didn't know what to expect, but the creole mahi, red beans and rice, and salad were delicious! (Even if the city was hosting a protest that day. A little unnerving, especially if you bring the little ones. Of course, there is no way I'd ever hold Soualiga accountable for that. Just mentioning it, because you always need to remember that you're entering a foreign country with their own ways of doing things. Stay with the group and you'll be fine.)Back to the trip.... Captain Mike's boat was awesome! He told me that his type of boat is what the government agencies (DEA, FBI, etc.) use because they're powerful and sturdy. We were flying! And bouncing! But, when I pulled him aside to ask him about the power and ability of the boat, he said she was doing about half of what she could handle. He said that he needed to throttle it back so we wouldn't get hurt. It was a rush! I wish we could have gone faster. The 14 other people onboard with my wife and I all had a blast! The boat was also clean and well cared for. I even saw Mike maintaining the hull while we were anchored at Pinel Island. Very fastidious!Along with providing an amazing vessel, Bob and Mike also provided everything we would need to enjoy our stops: snorkel equipment, floating noodles, etc. Plus, there was plenty of cold bottled water, soda, and beer.As for the stops, they were paradise. Pinel Island was probably my favorite, but that might be because it was the first stop, and the most leisurely. The snorkeling at the other stops was fantastic! We saw turtles and all sorts of fish. The waters were clear and warm. Mike also pointed out a lot along the way, like St. Barts - home to the rich and famous! We also saw King Kong island.And, of course, we made the quintessential stop at Maho to see the planes! What an experience! I'd say that seeing it in a boat is better than on land. True, you can get closer to the plane standing on Maho Beach, but Mike had a surprise in store for us. As soon as we saw the landing, he swooped around to the other side of the airport so we could see the takeoff! That may have been more amazing, because that plane had no room for error - it would have hit the mountain! What a sight!As you can tell, we loved this experience. We highly recommend it! I don't write a lot of reviews, but I was too impressed not to say something about the Soualiga Destinations Boat Tour. Matt and koneill65 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Great review, Scott. Do you have any photos to share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildawgscottFL Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 I sure do, but this thing only lets me upload 241KB of files. This isn't 1985. 241KB is half a picture! Suggestions? I could link to them, but I think it would be more valuable to your blog to have them live here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 I sure do, but this thing only lets me upload 241KB of files. This isn't 1985. 241KB is half a picture! Suggestions? I could link to them, but I think it would be more valuable to your blog to have them live here. Where do you see that? Under attach files, it should allow more than 241kb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildawgscottFL Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 This is what I see. And now that I've uploaded that screenshot, I only have 211KB available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 This is what I see. And now that I've uploaded that screenshot, I only have 211KB available. Give it a try now. Should be larger limit now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildawgscottFL Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 You're like the great and powerful Oz! ;) Thank you, kind sir. I'll upload now. Where do you want them? Edit the original post and attach them there? Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Up to you....player's choice :) lildawgscottFL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildawgscottFL Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 done Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunkelBierJay Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Thanks for this topic! My family and I are sailing on Freedom on May 29, and are scheduled for Sint Maarten. I reserved a Jeep to circumnavigate the island counter clockwise with the intention of stopping in Marigot for a while, and then Maho for lunch at Sunset Beach Grill to watch the planes. Given reviews of driving the island, should I go around the island this way, or should I go clockwise? From everything I can tell, the cheapest way to see that much of the island is to rent a car. If the ship sails at 5, what time should we leave Maho? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floski Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 That sounds like a blast! Two questions: How do you sign up, and how much does it cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildawgscottFL Posted February 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 That sounds like a blast! Two questions: How do you sign up, and how much does it cost? Just go to their website: http://www.soualigadestinations.com/soualiga_destinations/Welcome.html Floski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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