If only we could!

Recently we had a visitor who wanted to celebrate a wedding anniversary and we were asked to provide some entertainment and food.

  1. music and dancing on the boat
  2. vegetarian food when we got to the island destination
  3. firework display

And all of this included in the charter. We had to answer in the negative even though we tried to come up with some solutions. The islands pride themselves on their fresh seafood and trying to get vegetarian food for 30 within the budget was impossible. the boat is very stable as it can go out to sea but we thought that 30 people dancing on the boat was a tad dangerous. As for fireworks on a boat; distress flares etc, we thought that it was not a good idea.

Notwithstanding the difficulty with the above wedding anniversary we are taking a wedding party of 6 out for an evening cruise with champagne and canapes and looking forward to it. A very quite affair cruising Pattaya Bay.

ALL ABOARD

High Season Accomodation

With the high season approaching quickly; decent accommodation from November through to January is becoming scare or expensive. One example of a hotel I was recommending (but no longer) will be charging 5,000 baht per night for a large studio they are now having problems selling at 1,200 baht per night.

With this in mind we can recommend one of the best serviced apartments in Pattaya. Click on the link and see what they have left. A large 1 bed suite can be had for as little as 1,800 baht per night. Or drop them an email for a quote for longer stays.

Gay Cruise and Beach Party

Fancy a day at sea with the boys? 21/11/12 @ 10 am leaving Ocean Marina. Cost is 1,200 baht per person for a day to remember at a secluded beach with decent sand and clean seas. If you require transport to and from the Marina is 200 baht per person.

 

Numbers are limited to 25 so first come first served.

Gay Cruise and Beach Party

A day out with the Boys. We have still to decide which beach will best suit us, but the date is 21/11/12. Cost is 1,200 baht per person. If you require transport to and from Ocean Marina it is 200 baht per person. There will be ice, water and plastic glasses supplied free of charge. Bring your own food and drink.

Numbers are limited to 25 so book early:

Why Choose Pattaya Cruises? | Is It Fun?

The reason I have become involved with Pattaya Cruises is that I was at a beach party that used the Duchess as our choice of yacht hire. The boat was great but the organization was not up to it. Who would organise the booze? Who would organise the food and snacks? Who would organise the transport to and from the Marina? Who would organise the waiters? How much would it cost? To tell the truth it was all of a bit of a dog’s dinner.

However the day out was truly, truly amazing. Once we got our act together and someone shouted down a couple of baht buses we got on our way to the marina. It was a great morning with the sun shining and a very slight breeze. This is where I made my first mistake, it was so nice I did not put on as much sun screen as I should have. Beware if you are fair or even have a tan skin. Sunscreen is needed.

The driver, or Captain as he is known in seafaring terms, sailed us over to Monkey island, which I had never heard of. On the way there we had consumed a few beers. When we anchored just off shore we could see the little buggers (monkeys) all over the island, but we were here for a swim. Here was mistake No 2. Having not swam for a few years and indulging in a few beers I thought I was Mark Spitz and dived into the sea. Sadly the sea is deeper than I am tall, so it was a bit startling not to find the bottom. Or maybe I was lucky not to find the bottom! A great stop, but remember to take care if you are swimming. Some of the younger passengers were diving from the 3rd level of the boat: quite impressive and better left to those under 30.

Then it was off to Koh larn for lunch and some sunbathing. Mistake number 3 for me. More beer, food and volley ball and no sunscreen. By this time I was a nice shade of pink: say no more.The meal had not been arranged and it was all a bit of a balls up. We eventually had a reasonable meal, but quite expensive for the fare offered. That is why Pattaya Cruises offers a buffet or a set meal in our price. So that you know how much it is going to cost and the restaurant knows that 30 people are going to appear.

Then it was back on board for the short trip to Ocean Marina and it only took a couple of beers to be back in Pattaya.

Overall vote was that it was a fantastic and unforgettable day out.

I have teamed up with the owners of the Duchess and we organise all sorts of cruises and charters. What do you want?

let the fun begin

The “Duchess” is launched and awaiting ye land lubbers to board! After being laid up for extensive refurbishment our converted fishing boat is ready to sail you around Pattaya Bay on an evening of champagne and canapes or a beach party at a secluded beach with white sands and clear water.