|
Dear Friends,
Our Bluefields Bay summer is turning out to be
fantastic! After years of contemplation, we are in the process of
adding a great new amenity.
In view of our mission to benefit the local community, we
commissioned a local builder to construct our first boat. It is a 29'
long x 10' wide glass-bottom boat with roof (shown above) and includes
everything we feel our guests will want: glass windows to view the
fish and coral without leaving the comfort of the boat; a large roof to
shade guests from the sun and to provide snorkelers with welcome relief;
an easy platform for boarding the boat; stairs that go into the water to
simplify getting in and out of the sea; and of course plenty of space to
enjoy drinks and snacks too! We expect its completion and delivery
in early July.
We are delighted to announce a partnership with the local
Bluefields Bay Fishermen's Friendly Society to maintain and operate our
boat. With Jamaica known for over-fished waters, Bluefields Bay is
happily now the most successful of Jamaica's 7 protected fish
sanctuaries. This means that local fishermen must fish less until
fish stocks increase, and providing them with new sources of income
(stewarding and maintaining this boat) is something we hope our guests
will welcome and support. Please know the local fishermen have navigated
these waters safely for many years.
With this boat, we will be able to offer:
- Morning birding tours to
Bird Island, a group of mangroves with thousands of nesting birds
- Snorkeling at both reefs
located in Bluefields Bay
- Glass-bottom daytime boat
cruises to see the successful revitalization effort
- Sunset cruises in
Bluefields Bay-style with served drinks and appetizers
We also want to mention that, due to an El Nino, the
National Hurricane Center is predicting a well-below-normal year for
hurricanes. We hope they are correct.
Book your Off-Peak Season 2014 vacation now with promo
code "Boat". The first 2 bookings get 1 complimentary
night. The next 3 bookings get a $500 credit for new boat trips or
spa services. After those first 5 bookings, you receive a 2 hour
snorkel trip free once the boat is delivered. If it is not yet
delivered, you get a free Couples Massage.*
rpmarketg@aol.com
|
No comments:
Post a Comment