Calabaza is rated number 1 on trip adviser for a reason, what would inevitably be a great experience was enhanced by the warm, informative and entertaining crew.
We had booked a sunset tour, which starts around 2 for 3 hours of swimming with turtles, exploring shipwrecks and partying on board. After being picked up from our apartment location, we arrived at the port and shortly boarded our boat.
This Calabaza Sailing Cruise was run by Chris, Cody and Danny- friends who shared their exciting tales at sea of scuba diving and swimming with sharks (don't worry- these waters had no sharks). There were around 15 people in our group. All of which were great fun and a pleasure to meet. As soon as we got on the boat we were handed cocktails or the drink of our choice. Once the boat had taken off Danny gave us an excellent guide to the island as we passed landmarks along the coast.
Within around 10 mins we had reached our first destination to swim with turtles. Snorkel equipment was provided and Chris was in the water to feed the turtles and assist anyone. There are also life vests and floats available if you're not a confident swimmer. We saw 3 turtles, it was great to see such large majestic animals so close.
As the rum kept flowing and people kept drinking the group warmed up more and jokes were cracked in the sun on the way to the second location of the ship wreck. The first as Danny tells it was sunk around 1919 (I believe) and the story goes that the crew fell in love with Barbados , didn't want to return and so sunk the ship. Having visited this beautiful island and fallen in love I can say I know the feels 😂.
After the ship wrecks the music was started, delicious food was circulated - fish cakes, chicken wings stuffed mushrooms - as well as a healthy dose of cocktails, white wine and beer. The crew was very attentive- as soon as one drink was finished another was refilled.
And so with my glass topped up and my tan secured I sat on the front of the boat, wind blowing in my hair - talking to the cre and fellow tourists whilst admiring the beautiful coastline of Barbados - from Bridgetown to Holetown as the sun set.
The perfect way to spend the first Monday of the new year don't you think?
All of this cost $90 US and was surely worth it. In fact- I may go again. To book visit Calabazasailingcruises.com.
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