I read some reviews and selected the "full service" excursion. It was wonderful, from the time we entered the cabin. We had a group of about 15 folks, picked up at our hotel, delivered to a first class adventure. Wine, water, liquor, a hot lunch, plated and served to us. I would choose the "full bore" option again, there was not a crowd on the deck for taking pictures, it was virtually unobstructed and we met some nice folks. One couple even became engaged on our trip, that was how nice this tour is!!