I had one of those rare moments when I actually managed to come up with a good idea at the right time and an hour or so later, we were heading off down to the Sea Terminal for an afternoon cruise to Dhoon Bay and back.
The M.V. Karina is a 65 foot pleasure craft, built in Dartmouth just after the war. She was purchased by the Laxey Towing Company in 2000 and Captain Stephen Carter provides daily outings around the Island or alternatively, you can hire her for private parties.
For more of her history and information see:
Captain Carter provides an illuminating commentary and although I knew many of the stories he told and facts he related, I learned a great deal too.
Personally, I've never seen a seal on the east coast, so I was very excited when told to look out for them on a certain rock. Unfortunately, they must have heard word that we were on the way and must have decided to go out for their Sunday roast.
And it was a similar situation with the feral goats, though everyone else said they could see them.
To round off our afternoon, we took the horse tram for the first time in ages and sat and had a drink in the sunshine at the Terminus Tavern.
The 2 hour cruise on the Karina cost £12 and the horse tram £3 for the single journey. Tea and coffee is sold on board the vessel but not much else besides a few snacks. Another family had taken their own picnic, so that may be well worth considering if you take one of the trips.
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