We met up with Alejandro, Duy and Aimee at Aqua Mania and were happy to see that another island family we've become friends with, the Hayden's, were also going on the tour. Once on the boat we were served Rum Punch, beer, sodas and water throughout the day.
We set sail out of Simpson Bay and made our 1st stop on Long Bay Beach on the French side. It was just a quick stop to cool off. I stayed on board with Ian, but quickly regretted that, because it was a hot day!! Next we sailed to Creole Rock for snorkeling. Snorkeling gear was provided by Aqua Mania was nice and they had child sizes. Again, I stayed on board with Ian (I think he was napping by this time) but I was able to watch Bradley with Jordan. I actually welled up with some tears watching Bradley just out in the open water swimming..looking like such a big KID. So proud. Jordan was able to snorkel and see some cool underwater stuff! He saw a family of sea turtles, a sting ray and coral reef.
Next, we stopped at Grand Case for lunch. You can either bring your own lunch, or eat at one of the many restaurants available as soon as you get off of the boat. The restaurants are ready and waiting for you when you get off the boat! We ate...somewhere..don't quite remember the restaurants name, but I had bbq chicken, Bradley had spaghetti and Jordan ate a whole FISH! Grand Case is beautiful. I can't wait to go back for an actual all day beach day there.
Our next stop was at Tintamarre Island. This is where my calm, easy-going attitude changed a bit. I was finally ready to head into the water myself! I got into the water with a pool noodle and had Jordan hand Ian to me in his life jacket. Little guy was not having it. Ian just screamed whenever we put the life vest on him. He also wanted to nurse for comfort as soon as we got into the water which I just couldn't do. So I was getting a little flustered trying to calm my little baby down. Then I was totally out of breath from trying to tread water to keep myself above water with an infant. I may or may not have had a slight panic attack. I wanted back on the boat ASAP. So I got back on the boat with Ian and got him all calmed down, but if I'm being 100% honest with myself I was completely tense the rest of the boat trip after that experience. I still enjoyed myself, but quickly realized swimming in open water was not for me.
We stopped at Pinel Island quickly before making our way back to Simpson Bay. It was super shallow so I felt comfortable in the water. We ordered some ice cream to enjoy and then back on the boat to round out the tour. On our way back to Simpson Bay we went through some really rough water! Luckily no one on our boat got seasick so I can definitely understand why some do, especially if they've had a little too much to drink! The waves didn't bother Bradley though! He fell asleep on the last leg of the cruise- poor boy played so hard all day! The cruise was from 10am to 6pm so it's definitely an all day affair. By the time we docked and got to our car we were so exhausted! We were all asleep for the evening by 9:30pm!
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