Mermaid Cruises opens new restuarant

Post by **mai thai** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:42 pm

I would like to say good luck with your new venture ,I attended the opening night and enjoyed the food, also met a few new people, since then we have eaten there a few times sat outside over looking the beach and enjoyed the both the food and drinks.

Post by **(buffalo) Bill** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 5:36 pm

Barry, when does the new CAT arrive? Can’t wait to see it parked up in the front; will you have a special event? Can you give us some information?

Post by **mikesinger300** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 8:33 pm

What a lovely place to sit, relax, have something to eat and drink. Breakfast in the morning over looking the sea in the thatched salas, good, full portions and if it's not on the menu just ask!

Lovely place Barry
Cheers

Super Joe · Post by **Super Joe** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 2:36 pm

Barry, when does the new CAT arrive? Can you give us some information?

Do you have any updates Barry ? Emailed them over a week ago with a polite enquiry but not heard nothing back!?!?

Hope it's just a delay and nothing more

SJ

Post by **barrys** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 6:27 pm

Hi SJ

We're actually talking about 2 different catamarans here.
I assume you're referring to the ferry between Pattaya and Hua Hin.
I've just returned from Pattaya after seeing the boat again and talking to one of the owners.
Following the sea trials, they decided to make some modifications.
The boat has now been taken out of the water for the work to be done.

The owners expect this will delay commencement of the service by around 2 months.

I'll report here as I get more news.

Post by **(buffalo) Bill** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 5:47 pm

For those of you who enjoy a great day out, I thoroughly recommend a trip with Barry's Cruises. I arranged for myself and my children (currently on half term break) and some friends to go out on Wednesday and we had a fantastic time from start to finish.

We were picked up at 9.30am and driven down to the banks of the Pranburi river a short distance away. We boarded the lovely big twin decked boat around 10am. After about an hour at sea, during which tea, coffee and fresh fruit was served, we stopped to do some fishing. Rods and bait were supplied, and everyone caught literally loads of fish. After this, another pleasant onward journey past Sam Roi Yod National Park and then stopping for some more fishing, or the choice of boarding a speed boat to go across to Monkey Island. The children obviously chose the speed boat ride, and once on the island they were supplied with fresh fruit by Barry's staff to feed the monkeys.

Returning to the fishing boat, we were then served a delicious lunch of various Thai dishes, as well as lots of lovely fried chicken, followed by fresh fruit. There were people of all nationalities on board, including young children, and everybody enjoyed the food, there being something for everyone.

After lunch, we travelled further south to a sheltered bay and enjoyed some swimming in the crystal clear water.

Our return journey began around 4pm, arriving at Pranburi approx 6.15pm. The journey back was very pleasant and included a wonderful sunset and G&T's - a perfect end to a lovely day.

The boat is one of the most comfortable vessels I've travelled on, with fully reclining sunbeds on the top deck (under a sun canopy), and very clean western toilets!!! Ten out of ten to Barry and his team, (wife Tan, Able, and excellent staff) who really looked after us all and catered to everyone's needs.

Lorraine.

Post by **dtaai-maai** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 11:31 am

I had a very similar day on the same boat for our wedding 'reception'. The food was unbelievable!

elem · Post by **elem** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 12:59 pm

Thanks for the report Lorraine!

Post by **barrys** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 2:32 pm

Many thanks to Lorraine and Bill (and Dtaai-Maai) for the kind words.

It was a great pleasure to have you all on board - we really enjoyed your company.

Many thanks too from the crew for your generosity.

Post by **buksida** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:42 pm

Ventured into 'Crepes and Cruises' yesterday and was pleasantly surprised, its quite unique for Hua Hin being literally right on the beach. Most other places are either those factory style seafood joints or on piers, this one has sand underfoot!

Didn't sample the menu but there was a good selection including breakfast at 140 baht. I had a couple of cold ones and watched the boats come in, its a great little oasis in the middle of town.

You can find it on the map: www.maphuahin.com

Post by **London Boy** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 3:55 pm

Could not agree with you more, absolute gem of a location.
Like you the wife & I had a couple of cold ones when last out in Nov. but will be sampling the food as well when back in Jan.

Post by **nevets** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:51 pm

All the best Barry , i wish you good luck for the future.