Mhurst Posted April 18, 2013 #1 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Any feed back from calabrazza catamaran excursion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xcitdcruiser Posted April 18, 2013 #2 Share Posted April 18, 2013 It rates as no. 1 on trip adivsor & plenty onthese boards, may be worth a quick search. They are very popular so you may want to ask if they have availability first as they can book up upto 1 yr in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin KLS Posted April 18, 2013 #3 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Any feed back from calabrazza catamaran excursion? You will find lots of positive reviews on this board for Calabaza. January 2014 will mark our fourth trip with Gina and her crew. Every time we sail with them it is like coming home! The food is amazing. The atmosphere is so relaxed. The rum punch is to die for and swimming with the turtles is one of the best things that I have done in my life. They only take 12 people when they could fit twice that number on the boat. You will not regret booking with them. Money well spent! Kristi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlscruise2011 Posted April 18, 2013 #4 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I reserved my spots about 2 months ago for January 2014 and they already had 2 people booked. Very popular so I didn't hesitate to book early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn_isla_girl Posted April 18, 2013 #5 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I also highly recommend Calabaza! The food was excellent, hot breakfast snacks & full lunch, the drinks were generous, and Gina and her crew were instantly friends! Of course snorkeling with the sea turtles was the highlight. One problem, this excursion will spoil you for all those overcrowded ship tours! :eek: Gina even e-mails you the recipes for food and drinks afterwards. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texkan Posted April 18, 2013 #6 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I am booked for 2014 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValerieJo Posted April 18, 2013 #7 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Glad to hear this. I booked yesterday for March 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaggesAZ Posted April 19, 2013 #8 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I truly cannot say enough great things about the day, Gina & crew and their hospitality! We too booked almost 1 year in advance and paid $110. Here is the review I gave Calabaza: I read many reviews, and had previously sailed on Silvermoon, so we had high expectations. Gina, and her crew Ben and Danny surpassed our expectations!! It is as described by so many here, warm banana bread, drinks and service to die for from the start! The seas were unusually rocky during our entire week at sea on our cruise, and this day was no exception. Gina was honest, and said the visibility may not be good, and swells can affect the turtles, and other times not at all. They are natural turtles, in their environment, so I could not have expected any different answer, and greatly appreciated her candor. There was an hour or so sail out to Payne's Bay and the crew offered snacks and drinks along the way, and pointed out different sights along the way. When we arrived, immediately Shelly (a resident, friendly turtle) popped her head up and brought 2 of her friends. We had an AMAZING experience, and the 3 turtles swam around our group of 12 for at least 1/2 an hour. I could have never left. I truly was so happy, and grateful for such an experience, I cannot put into words the joy I felt, and still feel when I describe it! Due to the swells, we headed back to close to the port, Carlisle Bay (I believe) where we snorkeled over 2 different sites and enjoyed a GREAT lunch. After lunch the catamaran stayed anchored, and we could swim or relax on the boat for about an hour. The day was paced perfectly and could not have been enjoyed more by our family. I truly feel a visit to Barbados without sharing at least 1 sail with Gina and her crew would be an insufficient trip! I know when we return for a land vacation, Gina will be the 1st reservation I make after our accommodations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyinDEN Posted April 19, 2013 #9 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I booked for March 2014 today. Looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landj999 Posted April 20, 2013 #10 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Thanks for the tip. We're booked next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Dawson Posted May 10, 2013 #11 Share Posted May 10, 2013 This sounds like an amazing catamaran trip. Just wondering what the price range is? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texkan Posted May 10, 2013 #12 Share Posted May 10, 2013 (edited) This sounds like an amazing catamaran trip. Just wondering what the price range is?Thanks, Contact: http://www.calabazasailingcruises.com/ for pricing and reservations :):):) Gina can give you the information for the excursion Edited May 10, 2013 by texkan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincycruisincouple Posted May 11, 2013 #13 Share Posted May 11, 2013 We have this reserved for our cruise. Cost is $110/pp and $90/pp under 12. You don't have to pay anything until you get there. You just have to email with the date. Gina has been a great help and replies pretty fast. I understand the spots fill up quickly so I wouldn't wait too long if you want to do this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texkan Posted May 11, 2013 #14 Share Posted May 11, 2013 We have this reserved for our cruise. Cost is $110/pp and $90/pp under 12. You don't have to pay anything until you get there. You just have to email with the date. Gina has been a great help and replies pretty fast. I understand the spots fill up quickly so I wouldn't wait too long if you want to do this You do not have to pay before excursion but you do have to provide a credit card to hold your reservations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaDeb Posted May 11, 2013 #15 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I am a huge fan of Calabaza. The best excursion DH and I have taken. Booked again for October. They only allow 12 passengers on their catamaran so it makes for a great day but not loud and overcrowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aashleyjc Posted May 11, 2013 #16 Share Posted May 11, 2013 We are booked for April 2014, based on the positive reviews here and on tripadvisor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodtimes209 Posted May 12, 2013 #17 Share Posted May 12, 2013 We are booked for March 2014! So excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texkan Posted May 12, 2013 #18 Share Posted May 12, 2013 We are booked for March 2014! So excited! See that this is your first post. Welcome to posting on Cruise Critic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sippican Posted May 13, 2013 #19 Share Posted May 13, 2013 During our recent cruise we booked daysails from both St Thomas and Barbados. Our day with Calabaza was the highlight hands down. In fact, it is one of the very best excursions I have ever taken, anywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubi Posted May 17, 2013 #20 Share Posted May 17, 2013 We're already booked for next April. This is going to be a highlight of our cruise!! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jborosara Posted June 9, 2013 #21 Share Posted June 9, 2013 We went once on a cruise ship excursion - fun but just so many people - once with Gina last year and just confirmed with her to repeat next year - only slightly more expensive than the cruise excursion but way more enjoyable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaHappy Posted June 15, 2013 #22 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Dh and I took our kids on Calabazza in February. It was definitely the highlight of our southern Caribbean cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlscruise2011 Posted June 16, 2013 #23 Share Posted June 16, 2013 This is the only tour I have booked so far for my January 2014 cruise. With all the great reviews and us having 9 people, I booked her months ago to make sure she had availability. With them only taking 12 people per excursion, I didn't want to wait for her to fill up and not have room for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzfiend Posted June 20, 2013 #24 Share Posted June 20, 2013 We were told they are full for our day Jan. 29, 2014, but they have a partner. Sugar Moon (If i heard her right) anyone w/experience with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaggesAZ Posted June 21, 2013 #25 Share Posted June 21, 2013 We were told they are full for our day Jan. 29, 2014, but they have a partner. Sugar Moon (If i heard her right) anyone w/experience with them? I hope you can return to Barbados again and book with Calabaza. We have been home since March 18, and my kids still talk about the day as one of the best days ever! Gina referred you to Silver Moon, and they do a great job. DH & I went with them in March of 2010. When we booked with them, we went on the 24 person cat, that could probably have fit 60+. They will take great care of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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