We have been coming to PCB annually for over 20 years.
With so much happening and limiting our “getting out” with coronavirus concerns, I started looking for other options for things to do during our week stay.
I found reviews for Coldwater Excursions and the more I read, the more I knew this was something I wanted to do with my family.
Our ages are adults to 16, with three college students, one recent high school graduate and an upcoming high school senior.
I kept the excursion a secret until the night before because I knew we were doing it for sure, and I didn’t want anyone complaining about “missing beach time” and hurting my feelings! Lol
We met at Publix and had about a 30 to 40 minute drive to the river with Josh, who was such fun to talk to and super conscientious of his job and making sure we were comfortably seated (asked if anyone got car sick and offered the front passenger seat) He answered all our questions, and we had a ton!
Once we got to the river, we got into our kayaks and the real fun began! Our guide Jason was just as wonderful as Josh ... super helpful, super informative ... and also super kind. We kayaked for about twenty (more or less) minutes and arrived at Cypress Springs.
Do not think that the pictures have been remotely “doctored” or “filtered” in any way... the water is just as pretty as the pictures... the only thing you can’t capture is how cold it is!! But even I was able to adapt to it and enjoy swimming, snorkeling, using the GoPro and I even got to try out paddle boarding with my daughter, thanks to Jason who gave us the 101 on how to do it correctly!
My kids and their friends all agreed that this was the best idea and hope to make it a tradition...
Everything really is wonderful and thought of before you even get there... from protective pouches for your phone to sun screen to goggles and snorkel tubes... lunch was yummy and made to order...
The ONLY thing I regret about the reviews I had read that left me feeling unprepared was making sure I allowed extra cash for tips. Fortunately we had others in the group who could help make sure we tipped well, but if I had read it ahead of time, I definitely would have made sure to have extra myself. So be sure to allow extra for TIPS! They deserve it!!
Y’all need to do this.
The water is beautiful and refreshing and as Jason said, it’s so nice to have a break from the sticky sand and salt water but still swim in absolutely beautiful water while on vacation!
Thank you guys for the most fun day... This Mississippi crew had a blast. ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️