29 Apr 2023
Note we had done the same tour in 2019 how things have changed.
So we had a pick up time of 7:30 am at the lobby. Bus didn't show up until 7:55. It was a way bigger bus than last time there was at least 45 people on this bus compared to maybe 20 last time. So we sat in the back of an old bus there were 3 more resorts after us, and then we were on our way. The. Guide mendy was great very informative. Once we arrived we took our shoes off and left them on the bus. We were guided to a speedboat which sat 16 people on the way there there was 3 boats last trip we were all on a small catamaran type boat that was much much comfortable , not sure exactly how many were in the other boat. After a very fast and rough ride to the island we got to relax and enjoy some sun and beautiful water this had not changed. Rum last time was delicious brugal but this trip we had the cheapest rum in the dr. It wasn't very good, but the fruit was the same, banana, pineapple and watermelon. After 2 or so hours on the island we sped over to the mangroves and then returned to shore. As we re embarked on the bus some french guy decided he was going to sit in my wifes seat. Not cool. We then drove 10 minutes to where we were served lunch. Last time lunch was on the beach. Unfortunately we were on the back of the bus so by the time we got to the buffet there wasn't much food left. I got 2 chicken wings with neck attached and my wife got 2 back with a little bit of rib meat on them. Pretty sad. Also had spaghetti in what tasted like tomato soup but it was cold and a few salads that were now warm. With kola real or water to drink. Left hungry. But got on the bus before french guy so my wife and I could sit together. At that point the guide sent the group of french rude people on a different bus. And we returned back to our hotel with a quick stop at the cigar shop. Last time we got a free cigar and a nice demonstration on how they were made but not this time. By the time we got back we were so thirsty and hungry we both had headaches. We were both pretty disappointed with this tour for the cost. And EVERYONE WANTED A TIP. glad we got to go back to paradise island but we will not be recommending this excursion to anyone anymore. It was disappointing.