As the OP just wanted to thank everyone for their advice and report in on our experiences on our latest charter.
We ended up with 11 people on a 52 lagoon. We did take a second dinghy and while it wasn’t a requirement- it did certainly provide the group with appreciably more flexibility when at anchor and it really wasn’t any additional trouble. I would certainly classify it as a “nice” rather than “need” to have. But that said- the group would probably elect to do the same next time.
We found the lagoon 52 was great for a group this size with lots of room for all to find their spots and do their thing while under way and at anchor.
Other random trip observations:
- DYC base at Scrub very nice indeed- but would try hard to fly in and out of EIS for convenience if using them again
- first trip back since Irma - and I’m not sure if it is connected or just general climate impacts but snorkeling seemed generally less vibrant in most of the usual spots
- absolutely wonderful meal at foxys taboo!
- maybe it was just the night we visited- but Willy-T seemed much quieter in its new local with smaller anchorage to provide potential attendees
- overall pleased to see the progress with recovery and rebuilding
Can’t wait to return.
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