schul296

We are staying overnight pre-cruise in San Juan & are thinking of hiking El Yunque trail. We would rent a car, wake up early & head there...is it worth the extra cost of a car & the hassle of waking up super early? Is it a hike worth taking?

Views look nice but as of now, weather is not looking great so I don't really want to spend the added costs & be disappointed with the experience. We are active people, don't typically just lay on the beach but don't want to waste time/money either.

TIA!!

Yes it was a bit smoggy and bushes and shrubs were overgrown. I think it's about the hike and not about the view. It's not an easy hike at all, at least it wasn't when we went. It was exactly what we were looking for though on that day. We wanted exercise, outside in mostly shade and that is what we got.

 

I like the view from the fort in Marigot better and if you start right in the town ( we don't lol) there are a lot of stairs and that would be good exercise as well and it's free and easier to get to and from as well.

Thank you! That is really helpful! Unfortunately, we're there on a Sunday which seems a lot of Marigot closes on Sunday but this sounds worth the trip!

We enjoyed it. Found it difficult as it was up hill/downhill. There were rocks to climb over etc. I don't think that I was 50 yet but I was close to that age. I do remember thinking that I would have like it better if the view would have been spectacular!:)

Thank you for the insight! Are you saying the view was not spectacular?? Was it worth the climb?

Thank you for the detailed insight!

I think we are going to head to Galleon Beach & hike Shirley Heights for the lookout; and then head over to Nelson's Dockyard; Middle Ground Trail & end up at Pigeon Beach instead.

Some activity but not all day in one area.

We would like to do some sort of hike in Antigua & then also spend some time at Nelson's Dockyard & English Harbor.

Has anyone hiked Mt Obama (Boggy Peak) or Monk's Hill? Which has better views? What is distance/time for each? Can they be done without a tour guide & just get a taxi to drive us there?

TIA!!

We'd like to hike Pic Paradis for part of our time on St. Maarten...what is the best way to get there from the cruise ship terminal (taxi? hired driver?)?

After the hike, we'd like to go to Maho Beach for the planes before heading back to the ship.

Thanks!!

We will be in port in April from 8AM-5PM...we'd like to stop at Timothy Hill for photos & then head to a beach for possible snorkeling, SUP, beach bars, etc...what beach(es) would you recommend for this? Not crazy crowded but not too secluded where there are no facilities/food&bev available. Beach & beer is needed! :) THANK YOU!