The Boat Trip

[TotallyOz]

Having gone on a few fishing boats over the years I have learned a few things. One, the less Farangs the less drama. Two, the less whiskey, the less chance of accidents. Three, you pay for what you get when you book a boat.

 

I have used the same boat for a few years and once again talked to the owner about renting the boat for a 24 hour period. I took 14 Thai guys. Well, actually I took 10 guys and 4 of their ladyboys for a total of 14. I was the only Farang and not sure if I fit into the guy category or the ladyboy category as I spent the majority of my time with them playing games and cards. The ladyboys on the trip I have known for a few years and all speak perfect english and we had so much fun playing UNO and cards. We met the boat at 5PM and set sail for a 24 hour adventure at sea.

 

We brought out own drinks and they provided all the food and fishing equipment. After we were out for a bit we were able to watch the sunset over Pattaya and we were served a delicious seafood dinner with fresh seafood and vegetable they had bought that day. The food was delicious and it was great to each which watching the sun set over sin city.

 

We took the boat out further and they put out these long poles beside the boat with spotlights and that light up the water so we could fish for squid. The boys all got into the fishing and they caught over 200 Squid over the course of the night. After several hours of fishing, the captain took the squid and placed it on a BBQ and grilled it for us to eat fresh. We also saved a lot of squid for the fishing bait the next AM.

 

The real fishers among the boys stayed up all night long and fished and fished until the sun rose. Me, I had a nice Queen bed (not build for a Queen but an actual size Queen Bed). There were plenty of places for the entire group to sleep and relax. Some chose to sleep a bit and others choose to drink and fish all night.

 

The next AM, we all awoke early and fished all day. In between the rounds of fishing were several rounds of swimming and snorkeling. Lunch was prepared for us which was in abundant and there was so much left that we had food until we docked again at 5PM.

 

We caught a hundred or so fish and we took them and the boys gave them to their perspective friends. I took with us 5 bottles of whisky and only 2 were opened. We had 7 cases of beer and most of that ended up gone but I think the majority by 4 of the guys. We also took sodas and water and other drinks.

 

The boys were happy and all seemed to have a fantastic day. We spent time playing cards Thai style and I also taught the lady boys how to play UNO. They loved it and we all laugh until we couldn't laugh any longer.

 

It was my birthday celebration and to my surprise, many of the boys had spent their hard earned money on gifts for me. I asked them not to do that but they did anyway. I was very moved.

 

The 24 hours was fun and enjoyable and we all had a blast.

 

The boat rents for 1,000 an hour so we paid 24k for the boat. The food was 250 bath per meal for regular meals per person and 450 for the seafood feast. We got the drinks in bulk from the drink warehouse near soi Sunee and Day/Night.

 

The boat crew was excellent and we had a fantastic time. If you ever want a special event or evening planned, I suggest you give these men a try. They had the best boat at the docks and for my 7 or so times using them, I have had few if any issues.

 

 

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