Cruises Planned for 2004

Brian · 20 January 2004, 14:59

Cruises for 2004

This is an unashamed plug for three of the Cruises that I have planned for this year.
Please visit the links below for full details but note that potential attendees for The Scilly Isles Cruise will need to make accommodation reservations NOW.

The Scilly Isles
http://www.biboa.com/~sicruise/
1st-3rd. May 2004

South-West Ireland Cruise
http://www.biboa.com/~icruise/
15th-23rd. May 2004

The South-West of England Cruise
http://www.biboa.com/~swcruise/
12th and 13th June 2004

DepSol · 21 January 2004, 14:29

What about Alderney this year?

gingercoastie · 21 January 2004, 14:53

I spent most of yesterday afternoon trying to book somewhere to stay, the only places with any rooms were the Hotels and they were all asking over £100 per night.

All the guest houses and b&b's were full due to the Gig championships that weekend.

As a matter of note, I ended up not booking anywhere as the total cost for a family of four was approx £465, way to expensive for my wallet.

Bittentobuggery · 21 January 2004, 16:08

Did you try the Mincarlo.. Stayed there a couple of years ago. Don't know if the information is still valid but these were my thoughts at the time

Accomodation not brilliant but far better than some of the broom cupboards I have stayed in. Breakfast OK. Bryony Duncan, Manager 01720 422513.

gingercoastie · 21 January 2004, 16:26

I am at work at the moment, but I tried every establishment on the Scillies web site with no joy.

JCW · 21 January 2004, 16:37

Gingercoastie,
I stayed at the Garrison Campsite. Very cheap and good facilities. Just put a tent and sleeping bag in a drybag!!

If you have to cancel due to bad weather etc you then do not loose much.

mstacey · 21 January 2004, 18:48

Quote:

Originally posted by Whiteshoes
. Bryony Duncan, Manager 01720 422513.

easy on the eye to IIRC

Daniel · 21 January 2004, 22:37

Thanks for the (2nd) reminder Brian, i've now booked a 'otel for the Scilly Cruise so consider me there! I must add though, at the price i've paid we'll be going regardless of the weather i hope!

Your SW jaunt is also already in my calender.

MarkWildey · 21 January 2004, 23:22

Brian

I'll be there and have already secured a very nice cabin with excellent sea views.

If Mr Garside and Di are there then I shall bring some very nice coffee to share ( best facilities, and company to think of it, on a RIB I have ever seen ! )

Regards

Mark

Brian · 22 January 2004, 09:12

Thanks All, for your keeness to participate, BUT please remember you MUST fill out the on-line form on the website so that I get notified with all your details and, more importantly, we are covered by insurance.

Depsol.
Dont worry. I will be in Alderney several times this year. Harbour to harbour, it is only 65nmiles for me. I love the place. However I have only been asked to organise the 3 cruises listed above. It is for others to organise official cruises elsewhere.

All
To precis the above cruises:
-The South West England Cruise is for beginners, novices, families etc. You will all be "cuddled" and we move at the pace of the slowest.
-The Scilly Isles Cruise is for those who would like to be a little more adventurous and go "off-shore" perhaps for the first time.
-The South West Ireland Cruise is for nutters.

deetox · 22 January 2004, 12:20

we would really aprrecciate if you could send us some more details of when and where these rib cruises take pace.

we have alot of experience with ribs and have many very close links with the rnli. we would be greatfull of you to inform us of the cruises.

regards deetox crew

mstacey · 22 January 2004, 13:34

See

http://www.biboa.com/cruising.htm

Brian · 22 January 2004, 14:02

Deetox

All you need to do is to go to my first post on this thread and then click your mouse on each of the blue links in turn.
These will take you directly to lots of details about each cruise.

Bern Hanreck · 22 January 2004, 14:27

Brian , any other ideas about accommodation ? I tried the Mincarlo and they too are full. Also tried the Tourist Information Office who said they were refering all new enquiries to the campsites. I nearly fell over when my better half said she wanted to come along ( subject to the weather ) but camping is a no no .

Daniel · 22 January 2004, 15:13

Looks like i got in just in time

by booking yesterday.

Brian · 22 January 2004, 15:52

Bern (and others),

This link:

http://www.scillyonline.co.uk/accomm/stmarys.php

lists a total of 6 hotels, 13 Half-Board establishments and 38 B&B's

I can only suggest that you try each of them, a pain, I know, but I am afraid I haven't got any better insight into the situation.

gingercoastie · 22 January 2004, 15:55

Brian,

That was the sight I tried. I rang every one that would take children (about 4 or 5 didn't), the only places with rooms were the hotels, and they are well above my budget.

Brian · 22 January 2004, 16:39

Look, I am really sorry about this but............what can I do?
The Scilly's do get up booked early, they are expensive comparatively, but that is the lure of the islands.
If you can get in somewhere, it is worth it-promise!
Otherwise, it seems-camping anyone?

I suggest that if anyone wants to come on the South West Cruise, they also book ahead. I have just checked with The Invicta in Plymouth and they still DO have rooms at reasonable rates.

Bittentobuggery · 22 January 2004, 16:49

Quote:

Originally posted by Brian
Look, I am really sorry about this but............what can I do?

I think you should do the honourable thing and turn your accomodation over to ginger's family and you can kip on Cyanide. I'm sure they'll row you out a bacon butty in the morning.

gingercoastie · 22 January 2004, 16:57

Brian,

I am not complaining, I just wanted to save anybody else having to ring all 38 B&B's etc.