So I was on a boat every day of my stay (4 days in a row) & this one was the best!!! I happened on Pirates Cove after Sundivers canceled my trip the day before I was scheduled to go (they did refund me, to their credit) & another company was already full, but I would come back & snorkel with Pirates Cove Watersports again! They are laid back & easygoing, but also knowledgeable & helpful. Captain Brad is actually very funny (& I have been hearing 3days of captain & boating jokes prior. He also ensured we had good visibility & good diving conditions around the reefs. He really knows the ins & outs about the reefs & wreck sites & as a bonus, did a "driveby" on the way back to see Christ of the abyss statue that is famous.
I saw lots of different fish, sponges, a small shark & stingray.
The brave & curious swam through a smack of moon jellies & were able to catch a glimpse of the famous statue because he was kind. Brandon, the first mate was very helpful. Kelly, who led the scuba-ers was also pleasant & answered my question even tho I was not a scuba diver.
The ship was a level up, I could tell. They had a nicer dry area for our things than the other boats & they PROVIDED the REEF-SAFE SUNSCREEN!! & they have a fresh water hose/shower right outside where they dock, which was super cool because I was flying out that evening, but did not have to smell like ocean on the plane.
It was a great day!!! My photos aren't doing it justice!