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Re: Help! All the sudden it's trip time.
[Re: katyordy]
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11/15/2023 12:44 PM
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On the masks and related snorkeling equipment, renting would seem to make the most sense. This site, which has facilities in both Tortola and JVD ( https://www.bviscubaco.com/find_us.shtml) advertises that it rents all manner of diving equipment, including a full set of fins, masks and snorkels for $6, and I'd be surprised if it did not have equipment for children: EQUIPMENT RENTAL: lowest prices in the BVI FREE DELIVERY & DIVE SITE BRIEFING BCD's & Regulators (SHERWOOD) . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9 each Scuba Tanks, Tank Racks, & Air fills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5 Masks, Fins, Snorkels (full set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6 Wetsuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5 Weights & Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3 https://www.bviscubaco.com/scuba_rates.shtml
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Re: Help! All the sudden it's trip time.
[Re: katyordy]
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11/15/2023 01:18 PM
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Agree with Fitzhughlaw on renting, given the number you have. Island Surf and Sail (BVIWatertoys.com) also has them (in kids sizes). We also always order paddleboards from them which should be fun for the kids. Everything is delivered to the boat before you arrive. We now have older teenagers, but did our first charter with a 6 and 9 year old, so hear are a few thoughts:
Food/Provisionsing - We usually provision through Riteway and get other liquor through Tico or Caribbean Cellars as needed Easy Kids Meals: Kraft Mac n cheese Grilling Burgers and dogs Grilled Cheese, PB&J Grill Chicken with Jerk Seasoning, black beans and yellow rice Bowtie Pasta with a Red Sauce and add Italian sausage Make them drink lots of water!
Fun Things with Kids: Go with the Pirate theme - read up before and bring a couple of books Go to Michael Beans Pirate Show at Leverick Bay - have the kids dress up Obviously the usual easy snorkeling spots (Indians, Caves - maybe put a hidden treasure there for them to find, Monkey Point, Cistern Point (Cooper - but also small reef just off the beach to the right of the restaurant), Kitchen Point (Dogs) Jump off Willy T (at lunch - don't take them later). Food is actually good too. Watersports at BitterEnd (i.e. Hobie Cats) Feeding of the Tarpon at Saba Rock at 5 PM. Hiking and Crawling through the Baths - avoid Cruise Ship days and maybe better to cab from Leverick or Spanish Town vs swimming in. Swim in the pool at Top of the Baths after Get a drink or lunch at Hog Heaven and take in spectacular view of North Sound Anegada - rent a safari truck for the day and go to Loblolly and Cow Wreck, see the Flamingos. Consider a dinner out on the sand (lobster for adults) at Anegada Reef Hotel Hike to the Bubbly Pool at Diamond Cay (by Little Jost). Eat at Foxy's Taboo White Bay Jost - beach day with games at Soggy, Hendo's, etc. We like picking up picking up pizza to go at Coco Loco. Corsair's Pizza in Great Harbor is good as well, but not inexpensive.
Don't stress. You will have a great trip!
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Re: Help! All the sudden it's trip time.
[Re: katyordy]
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11/16/2023 08:48 AM
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These sound like awesome recommendations! As far as snorkel gear, check with your charter company - I only have experience on sail boats with BVI Yacht Charters, but they always have mask, fins, snorkels included with the boat - their system is they have a box full on the dock, and everyone just grabs what they need before leaving… you’re right about fins for kids, but I find about a 50/50 preference for or against fins anyway, maybe rent some kid fins to fill the gap…
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Re: Help! All the sudden it's trip time.
[Re: GeorgeC1]
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11/16/2023 12:08 PM
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Was that pre or post covid? Most companies dumped the masks during covid. Good point, I was all anxious about the availability, was DURING…2021. I’ve always brought my own, but some of our guests used the loaners.
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