Today, Captain Dillon wanted to take us to Hatchet Bay on Eleuthera so we could play in the calm waters for the afternoon. It was once a small lake with no ocean access, but during the 1940s they created “the cut” but cutting away a 90 foot wide section of the outer wall of the lake. This allowed small boats to pass into the lake (now a part of the ocean) and seek refuge from storms. It became known as the “country’s safest harbor” since the former lake was completely surrounded by land. As we entered the bay through the small cut, the captain pulled out the little cannon and let Evan shoot it - announcing our arrival. We found a spot to anchor and the "pool" was open.
We spent the afternoon swimming, jumping off the sailboat, SUPing and boating around in the little "pea pod" boat. Some people went to shore on the zodiac and explored the little town of Alice, but generally we just relaxed and had fun. After another delicious dinner, we spent the evening on the deck listening to music, watching the stars and talking to the other guests and crew. We even saw a couple tarpon swimming around the boat checking us out.
As I was about to head to bed, I walked to the bow of the boat to have a quiet moment alone and heard something in the water. I looked down just as a bottle-nose dolphin popped up and after a short moment, swam away. No one else saw it but I was glad to have that moment by myself with the only dolphin we saw on the cruise.
Adventure Life is always an excellent choice when planning complicated, extreme, or exotic vacations or expeditions. They provide friendly professional services and advice and are enthusiastic and encouraging in helping us to prepare and thoroughly enjoy our trip. They handle all the details which greatly reduces the stress of planning a difficult trip. I'm very impressed with Adventure Life and definitely recommend them to friends and family.
Scott Trochim
2 days ago
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
4 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
5 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.