which boat trip please?

dash 70


Joined: 17/01/2008
Posts: 56

Message Posted:
19/06/2011 14:41

hi to all, my family are coming to n,cyprus early aug and was just wondering which boat trip would you recommend from the harbour and would they be suitable for children aged 5 and 8.any help would be appreciated.thanks dash70

geronimo


Joined: 30/08/2009
Posts: 296

Message Posted:
19/06/2011 15:03

We always use the African Queen when our families and their children come over. We even used it when our son married and all their friends who came over with their assortment of children of all ages. Enjoy, it is a great day out and night if you want a curry cruise to see the sunset.

shrimp


Joined: 01/09/2010
Posts: 939

Message Posted:
19/06/2011 15:59

curry cruise on African Queen at sunset was such a memorable evening, nothing was too much trouble for them.......would definately recommend...........

Markyboy



Joined: 05/06/2010
Posts: 228

Message Posted:
19/06/2011 16:19

African Queen is very nice but with Children i'd suggest the Princess (Prensses) they have a water slide on board. Both do a lovely day trip.

Sandcastle


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 215

Message Posted:
19/06/2011 17:33

African Queen is very good and provides good food for families. The one with the slide looks fun but have never used it.



Which ever one you choose, take those foam tubes with you. Even though the boats provide some, its best to make sure especially with kids.



As adults and strong swimmers, we take them as its great just lazing in the water with them instead of treading water for a length of time.

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
19/06/2011 18:04

In the interests of public health,given the recent high levels of E-coli near the Dome Hotel ,try to pick one that doesn't tip his "Lavi" overboard....

halffull


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
19/06/2011 18:13

Get a life MartinD41,

cavalryman


Joined: 08/11/2010
Posts: 314

Message Posted:
19/06/2011 19:24

Agree african queen or for smaller parties amanda suzanne run by same people and same food.

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
19/06/2011 19:37

msg7..............."Get a life Martin D41"





Got one thanks,It's not me you should be concerned about.....By the way ,have you been for a swim in the E-coli rich Med yet ?? I do hope so ...

sloan



Joined: 24/02/2009
Posts: 808

Message Posted:
19/06/2011 20:43

I have recently been on the Prensses boat trip for the first time this year and the watershoot has been added since I went last year. It looks great fun, but I don't think it would be suitable for children of 5 and 8. That said, I must praise 'the Brothers' for the fantastic food and lovely atmosphere aboard. No doubt, I will be having a few more trips this season with them, as it is a great day out when entertaining visitors.

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
19/06/2011 22:01

msg10...Do they tip their Lavi's overboard ?

mikeyCBBR


Joined: 05/01/2009
Posts: 168

Message Posted:
19/06/2011 23:17

Sabina is quite and classy but the kids do like that one with the duff duff music and water slide but its noisy

UPNorth


Joined: 20/01/2009
Posts: 107

Message Posted:
20/06/2011 09:28

I had a lovely trip last week on the African Queen, we had a 2 month old baby with us and they couldn't have been more helpful re buggy/shade etc.They also now do BBQ fish or chicken for your lunch.

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
20/06/2011 09:58

I have ben on the Prences (six brothers) 3 times no complaints. I guess they are of a muchness and some seem keen to criticize others to sell you a ticket. The larger the boat I guess there is less effect when the waters are a little choppy. As for the stops for swimming fine but cant remember seeing one fish so yes you can snorkel but little to see (sea)

jacroy1


Joined: 04/08/2010
Posts: 127

Message Posted:
20/06/2011 13:47

I have always used the Blue Boat which I have found to be very good food and a very nice boat with plenty of shaded area.

jenfarrall


Joined: 21/09/2008
Posts: 297

Message Posted:
20/06/2011 15:44

The African Queen is definitely our families favourite.Daytime cruises more suited to kids i guess,sunset cruises are amazing,curry cruise a gastronomic delight

All three cruises great value and superb hospitality ,wouldn't consider any other boat.

dash 70


Joined: 17/01/2008
Posts: 56

Message Posted:
20/06/2011 19:38

thank you to all who replied your all very helpful.

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
02/08/2011 18:42

Does anyone have a contact number for the 6 Brothers' Princess boat please.

swyflot


Joined: 07/11/2008
Posts: 916

Message Posted:
02/08/2011 18:50

Afrucan Queen every time

swyflot


Joined: 07/11/2008
Posts: 916

Message Posted:
02/08/2011 18:51

Oops, hit wrong key, I meant African Queen of course

mozgor



Joined: 16/06/2010
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
02/08/2011 18:53

I totally agree, The African Queen is a lovely trip and the lunch is very good:-



http://www.sailcyprus.com/site/The_African_Queen.html

Furryfriends


Joined: 07/10/2010
Posts: 165

Message Posted:
02/08/2011 18:56

jacroy1



Think you mean the BlueBird Boat.

tonyhickey



Joined: 13/06/2007
Posts: 413

Message Posted:
02/08/2011 19:17

Have been on the Princess boat in June this year, brilliant food and so enjoyable. Tony.

moxie


Joined: 23/05/2009
Posts: 969

Message Posted:
03/08/2011 03:51

African queen £10 on a thursday...£5 children..same sea.. same stops ..same food...but good!! book it

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
03/08/2011 07:01

we booked african queen in july ,but sadly the boat was in dock with a part needed ......so we thought it would be ok as guy from african queen recomended it and showed us onto it at the harbour ....sadly it was not as good.

the food was ok but the trip boring with no music and no atmosphere ,whilst at escape beach i could have swam ashore and jumped the dolmus back to girne .......so when over in september will check african queen again



kav

BoBoBear


Joined: 02/06/2010
Posts: 121

Message Posted:
03/08/2011 08:14

Highly recommend the African Queen

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
03/08/2011 09:24

As regards the discharge of blackwater overboard, unfortunatley there are no pumpout facilities in North Cyprus, exept a planned one for Karpaz gate and that is obviously to far to go.



It is a very difficult problem and no answer.