African Queen Boat Trips - Info Required

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
03/10/2010 13:21

Ship Ahoy!



Wanting to try out this much talked about ship, however I dont know much about it.



When it sails, from where, how often, how much etc?



Any info would be appreciated



Ace!

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
03/10/2010 13:59

FYI



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

gates


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
03/10/2010 14:06

If you go down at the moment they are having a war and they are doing it for £10 if you push whitch is realy cheap just go down to the harbour next to 6 brothers have a good day for that money its as cheap as chips

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
03/10/2010 18:44

good tip gates!

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
03/10/2010 18:47

You wont regret a trip on this one. Ask for my friend Maz, she will look after you x

Rogerdodger


Joined: 24/04/2008
Posts: 271

Message Posted:
03/10/2010 19:38

Been on this boat many times with family and friends, day cruise, sunset cruise, curry cruise, never been disapointed, good people, great food, great time.

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
03/10/2010 20:16

Thankyou all. I emailed them, and found out when they are going out this week as coming to the end of the season!





Ace!

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
03/10/2010 21:34

Enjoy, big man. Lovely people and great experience.

Jonesy299


Joined: 07/02/2009
Posts: 367

Message Posted:
04/10/2010 00:56

I have had a trip on this fine boat every summer (and taken friends and family).



I echo what others have said - great day out, comfortable boat (plenty of room even when busy), nice clean toilets (important), charge v.reasonable prices for drinks onboard (no rip off prices) and the food is fab. All in all a great day out and worth every penny .. or lira!



Go once and you will go again (promise)

janet986w


Joined: 04/10/2010
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
04/10/2010 07:46

Hi !

I've just visited this forum. Happy to get acquainted with you. Thanks.

Markyboy



Joined: 05/06/2010
Posts: 228

Message Posted:
04/10/2010 08:18

Hi all, does anybody know when they will be finishing for the season?? Arriving 13th October and wondering if any trips planned?



Thanks



Mark

mamachina


Joined: 22/11/2008
Posts: 730

Message Posted:
04/10/2010 10:43

We went on a sunset cruise and were disappointed - hey - it might have been a bad day!! I try not to recommend anything in glowing terms - things change so fast here!!

Chessy


Joined: 09/06/2010
Posts: 32

Message Posted:
04/10/2010 10:50

markboy



It all depends on the weather, i have know them go out as late November, we are normally in cyprus the last week of october and the first week of Nov, and have always known them go out.

If you are also interested, the owner also has a jetski, which he rent out and it will come to the boat at sea, just as for Gengis, and say Lee from England sayed so, Gengis is a good friend and i know he will look after you.

Markyboy



Joined: 05/06/2010
Posts: 228

Message Posted:
04/10/2010 10:59

Thanks Chessy, i know about the jet ski and all, been out on the Queen before and also some of the other boats in the Harbour, just never been this late in the year before and was just wondering if they had a set date they stopped running. Thanks for the info anyway and hopefully the weather will be kind

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
04/10/2010 12:05

Markyboy - I emailed them yesterday, and they said the likelyhood is that they will be stopping soon due to demand I guess.



They said last year they ran to the end of Oct, but unlikely this year. Best bet is to check out the website, and drop them an email.



Also, does anyone know what the drink/snack prices are like?



Many thanks



ACE!

Chessy


Joined: 09/06/2010
Posts: 32

Message Posted:
04/10/2010 12:29

ACE



Cheaper than it would be to drink in the harbour its self

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
04/10/2010 12:45

Refresh me on harbour costs??

Markyboy



Joined: 05/06/2010
Posts: 228

Message Posted:
04/10/2010 13:03

Cheers Ace, if I remember correctly it was about 5ytl for Efes but don't hold me too it.

We brought our own snacks on but there was plenty of food served at meal times.



If there are no more planned trips, I may charter a private hire from one of the smaller boats :-(

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
04/10/2010 13:06

Best to email Markyboy.



But here is what they said to me



"Last year we managed to stay open till the end of October. We will try for the same this year but soon there will hardly any demand and the weather will start changing too. Wish we could operate all year round, that would be great but unfortunately not a reality. We start our season again from mid - late March.



We are running the day trips approx every second day now, according to demand. For example, this week we have trips on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday."

gates


Joined: 08/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
04/10/2010 14:55

my partner has the blue dolphin spoke today the african queen is still doing £10 a bit of a war going on so get down and book as they are tring to go and will if weather good dolphin going to pack it up this year but next year they are getting a bigger boat

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
04/10/2010 17:28

Anybody know the rough costing for snacks/drinks onboard?



Ace!

Boat Tours


Joined: 26/05/2008
Posts: 137

Message Posted:
04/10/2010 21:43

The Big Man



We are planning to sail on Thursday weather permitting.



To see my customers comments please copy and paste the following into the search box...



Bayram,



I have to say that you do the best boat tours and you are unbeatable in value.



Your food is well cooked and there, unlike others, is lots to go round and you are the only one who offers melon on the way back.



Keep it up and you deserve a lot of business.



Angus

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
04/10/2010 21:49

Do you have a website?

Sandcastle


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 215

Message Posted:
05/10/2010 00:17

We did it this September for the first time. Had a great day.



It stopped at several beaches, one offering water sports. There was no rush as they waited till everybody was ready to move on. In fact so much so that we got back over 1 hr late, but that was great and nobody moaned about getting extras.



Drinks were very reasonably priced. Cheaper than many bars. Food was lovely and they made sure that everybody had enough.

geronimo


Joined: 30/08/2009
Posts: 296

Message Posted:
05/10/2010 09:02

Food - excellent. Drink - not as expensive as some we have been on (and no longer use) went on Friday - Efes 5tl. You certainly do not need any snacks as food is plentiful. And msg 22 we always have had melon, both kinds, on African Queen both day and evening trips when we have been with them. Cengiz and Sidi are terrific hosts and the staff they employ are very kind and helpful. Have a great trip.

Chessy


Joined: 09/06/2010
Posts: 32

Message Posted:
05/10/2010 11:06

geronimo



i second that, we went on the african queen the first time about 4 years ago, and have been good friends with Gengiz and sidi ever since

Boat Tours


Joined: 26/05/2008
Posts: 137

Message Posted:
05/10/2010 13:43

The Big Man... Do you have a website?

No but go onto facebook and type Bluebird Boat

Sandcastle


Joined: 16/03/2009
Posts: 215

Message Posted:
05/10/2010 16:29

Try http://www.sailcyprus.com/site/The_African_Queen.html It has a phone number on there too.

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
05/10/2010 17:08

MSG 27 - Think we will stick with the african queen ;o)

Boat Tours


Joined: 26/05/2008
Posts: 137

Message Posted:
06/10/2010 16:28

We definately going out tomorrow as have enough customers.



Give us a wave....wear a carnation in your trunks.

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
06/10/2010 18:06

Really great trip on the African Queen today!



Burnt to a crisp and full of the sea air, will sleep for a week!



Plenty of food about, and cheap booze!



Great day!

RachB



Joined: 07/05/2010
Posts: 75

Message Posted:
06/10/2010 18:14

We went on the African Queen this time last week and had a great day - we met lots of lovely new people, had a great day and the food was fab! Drinks were reasonable and I got to top up my tan nicely. I would definitely recommend to anyone

The_Big_Man


Joined: 14/06/2009
Posts: 112

Message Posted:
06/10/2010 19:38

It really is top notch! Anyone else go today?