I don't think the regular is much cheaper, but your comparing apples to oranges. Just booked my 5th yesterday.
The O/P said, "a regular ride over to the island...." Oh boy... SO much more than that! Worth every cent and you may want to go one day, skip a day, then go again! You'll understand when you do it, you need that day of rest in between!
This is terrific you guys! You've convinced me! Can't wait to meet new friends and have a blast! In the end, memories are worth so much more than any cost you remember. Thanks so much for the terrific feedback!
I'm 6'2" and when I went under to use the bathroom I cracked my head on the top so badly that when I removed my hat blood poured down my face as if I was stabbed in the head. The crew was great and instantly cleaned me up and tapped a massive amount of gauze to my head. This was 10 minutes into the cruise when I was stone sober. And I still had a blast. So yeah, it's worth it.
Is the water very ruff going to isla and back my wife gets sea sick if it's really bad. I see its a good size cat that your on so that definitely helps.