We were on the Tortuga last year and it was fine. We had a good time and when we stopped at Rick's my group stayed on the boat and hung out with the crews and had drinks. We also swam to the other cats there and they let us tour their boats, it was fun. You may get more for your money on Reds Stripe, when I went on Red Stripe we also had a good time and great food, but there's something about those big boats....plus we love meeting people and there are lots on the Tortuga.