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This is exactly what we would like to do next week. We don't want an organized tour either as we are not sure how long we will want to be the the dockyard. Wondering if you have already done this and how it worked out? Did you Taxi to Nelson's Dockyard, spend time there, get another taxi to Valley Church or Jolly Beach stopping at Shirley Heights along the way and finally a taxi back to Cruise port? How much did it cost you? Thanks.

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We ended up dropping our daughters at Valley Church (they didn't fancy the Dockyard) then going from there to the Dockyard / Shirley Heights, $8pp admission, back to the beach for 2 1/2 hours then back to the port. Think we were off the ship ~9.15 and back just before 4 all in price was $140 same driver with us all day - was told a taxi to Valley church alone and back would be $60+

Beach was busy (no problem finding space but chairs could be an issue if you get there later) when we got back ~12.30 so pleased the girls had already sorted ours out along with theirs (think we paid $30 for 4 chairs and an umbrella)

An enjoyable day - distances aren't far but it takes longer than expected as roads are not brilliant

Hope this helps

That night will be open sitting, no set tables.

 

 

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Thanks daiB

So do we just rock up at any MDR at any time (or should we go to our assigned MDR)

We’re planning Shirley Heights, Nelsons Dockyard then Valley Church beach. Intend to go to taxi dispatch desk to get a good deal. It’s amongst the duty free shops up from the Quay. Valley Church is lovely with decent beach bar, couple of stalls, sandy beach and you’re not bothered with loads of sellers

 

 

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Are you planning to get a taxi for the whole day or just book them as you go along?

Any idea how much 'a good deal' will cost?

Just wondering if anyone can add any further info re my earlier post

Still planning to do this independently as opposed to a tour to allow maximum flexibility

Thanks in anticipation

Thanks for the advise

So it looks like a drop of near Chalet Suisse should suit us fine

$30 is a bit steep for 2 chairs and an umbrella IMO so it would be interesting to hear how much others have paid

Can you confirm if there are Public restrooms nearby - pretty sure I've read there are

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We are sailing in Britannia in two weeks time and our Thomson flight from Gatwick doesn’t arrive in Barbados until 4pm so it will not leave us much time to get on-board / change etc and get to 1st sitting at 6.30pm..any ideas how P and O will handle this...

We are planning to get a taxi to Eagle Beach when we are in port

I've read on these boards that it is quieter and nicer than Palm Beach but that it caters more for the local hotels

I've also read there are new concessions / restrooms open in the Chalet Suisse / Costa Linda area or the beach to encourage more cruise ship visitors

So if we get the taxi to drop us in that area will we find

A simple beach bar, restrooms and chair hire welcoming cruise ship visitors

Any advise on price / location for drop off etc would be much appreciated

When we dock on our cruise in Antigua we are planning to get a taxi over to Nelson's Dockyard and then get a taxi (via Shirley Heights) to one of these two beaches.

There will be at least two ships in port on the day we are there and my question is which beach is likely to suit us best / be less busy given we will probably not get to the beach until around mid-day.

A simple bar (maybe serving snacks), chair hire and restrooms would all be handy

Any guidance on prices / itinerary would be greatly appreciate

I know we could probably do a tour but think we would prefer to do this independently