Brewer's Bay, chair rental, snorkel and condition

I am travelling with a family of 11 ranging in ages from 10 to 74. Looking at Brewer's. Are there chairs to rent? How is the one beach bar and facilities. I hear it is a good place to snorkel, but do they have snorkel rental?

I am travelling with a family of 11 ranging in ages from 10 to 74. Looking at Brewer's. Are there chairs to rent? How is the one beach bar and facilities. I hear it is a good place to snorkel, but do they have snorkel rental?

No Chairs but have sun-beds (basic quality)

Plenty of beach space, drag the beds to favourite position or the beach captain will assist for a small gratuity ($1.00 per bed is the norm)

The beach bar is a basic no frills establishment, same with the facilities

Fun to snorkel out from the front of the beach bar to the rocks on the left. Watch pelecans dive around one while in the water, but if lucky, get to see the Tarpon.

Plenty of taxis for the return to ship.

Because if it's geographic location, it has been known to rain mid/late afternoon.

Thanks for the info. Do they have snorkel rental or do you have to bring your own equipment?

Thanks for the info. Do they have snorkel rental or do you have to bring your own equipment?

Bring own :)

My mother-in-law has bad knees. She can walk on her own but is not good with rocky or bumpy or rugged terrain, and long walks are difficult for her. Would Brewers Beach be okay for her?

Are there any lockers or a way to secure your belongings if you're snorkeling? Thanks!!

My mother-in-law has bad knees. She can walk on her own but is not good with rocky or bumpy or rugged terrain, and long walks are difficult for her. Would Brewers Beach be okay for her?

Yes

From taxi drop-off to beach is an easy flat walk of about 20 Yards. Beach is also flat. Enjoy. But sometimes Brewers will experience a rain shower, but the beach bar (basic bar and facilities) will offer shelter and drinks. Plenty of taxis about for the return trip.

Are there any lockers or a way to secure your belongings if you're snorkeling? Thanks!!

No lockers, but have never experienced the beach suffering from crime.

If having a crime concern, one can always ask the beach bar to hold your belongings safe (in a bag) whilst your party is in the sea. ;)

The view out to sea is wonderful.

A belated thank you, Port Royal, for your reply to my question re my mother-in-law! Really appreciated the info!

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A belated thank you, Port Royal, for your reply to my question re my mother-in-law! Really appreciated the info!

 

 

 

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Wishing you alll a great day. :)

Yes the walk is very flat and would not be a problem. There are also nice shaded spots to relax in. Very nice bay with a much quieter vibe than Cane Garden Bay, for example. But larger groups traveling together can change that of course...

For someone looking for more amenities CGB is also a nice beach and very flat with easy water access, but CGB also attracts the most visitors as a result. But if you are in port for awhile and wanted to enjoy a quieter beach and also have a nice lunch, you could enjoy Brewers, then taxi to CGB for a lunch at Myett's and enjoy the nice view of the boats moored there and perhaps visit the Callwood rum distillery. Just a thought as the beaches are pretty close via taxi.

These beaches, along with Josiah's Bay, Long Bay (West End), and Smuggler's Cove are on the north shore and can be impacted by rougher sea conditions. There was high surf and heavy flooding recently that had closed so many BVI and USVI beaches for a couple weeks. We've been watching the webcams at CGB and beaches on other islands and the water has been nice and calm. Rain showers can pop up anywhere at anytime in the islands of course but generally pass over quickly.

But do enjoy your day at Brewers and be sure to report back on your experience! :)

This is a link to some info on our day at Brewer's in Oct 2015 based on questions people had asked me to check on before our cruise. Hope it is helpful!

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2276435&highlight=seasidememories