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Yes Spring Bay is home to condos and is not developed for day visitors other than what the cruise line provides. Best to bring a towel, water, sunscreen and snorkel gear. A backpack is the easiest way to get your stuff there. If your port times are conducive to working around your fellow cruisers and visiting The Baths when not jam-packed you are close enough. If you want an even more private snorkel day, have a driver drop you at Savannah Bay for the beach and snorkeling!

Posing this question on the TA SXM forum, but also here in case there are any recs on a local driver for transfers? We’ve stayed on both sides of the island and rented vehicles, this visit we are just looking for a favorite driver and any recommendations are appreciated!

Posing this question on the TA Antigua forum, but also here in case there are any recs on a local driver for transfers? We’ve enjoyed a private island tour with Lawrence, this visit we are just looking for beach time and any favorite driver recommendations are appreciated!

We also had an excellent private tour day with Lawrence. We stopped at Pigeon Point for beach time and a great lunch.

Posing this question on the TA Barbados forum, but also here in case there are any recs on a local driver for transfers?

From their website and reviews info the forums Laluna looks very serene with a rustic, bohemian vibe…

Also our first visit to Spice Island, and for that reason we wanted to get away from the port area and get a nice overview of the island followed by some time on a 🏖️. We often return to islands on land vacations, so we (2 couples) reserved a private tour so we can choose our own itinerary. We’ll leave time to enjoy one of the less-crowded beaches and stroll the port area after… If interested, we reserved with Stan at JNJ Tours, but there are others recommended in these forums, including Allan Medford.

@Rebels82 I meant to reply to you above so you would see this - From Laluna via WhatsApp - Day Pass You can experience Laluna and use our facility and services even only for the day from 9 am to 9 pm Silver USD$105.00 per person including: two Course Lunch in our Italian restaurant, two cocktails, 1 yoga session (check yoga schedule here), the use of our beach facilities, including pool, beach chairs and lounge, the use of our water sports, Tax & Service Gold USD$195.00 per person including all Silver plus 55 minutes balinese massage in our spa Platinum USD$265.00 per person including all Gold plus Brunch OR 1 bottle of Prosecco. And you can purchase more drinks and food if you desire…

From Laluna via WhatsApp - Day Pass You can experience Laluna and use our facility and services even only for the day from 9 am to 9 pm Silver USD$105.00 per person including: two Course Lunch in our Italian restaurant, two cocktails, 1 yoga session (check yoga schedule here), the use of our beach facilities, including pool, beach chairs and lounge, the use of our water sports, Tax & Service Gold USD$195.00 per person including all Silver plus 55 minutes balinese massage in our spa Platinum USD$265.00 per person including all Gold plus Brunch OR 1 bottle of Prosecco.

We booked our March cruise (first Celeb cruise) in February with the 2nd guest 75% off and free basic WiFi/drink packages. We upgraded to the premium drink pkg with a 45% flash sale. The ship has been sold out for some time, so I’m guessing there won’t be any move-up offers unless we see cancellations? And unless someone changes to another Celeb cruise, or cancels per their trip insurance requirements, the deposit for this booking promo is non-refundable…

Ok - I’m following the other thread (Riverside or Hyatt Place), and there are comparisons made between HP 17th st through Value Trips and Riverside…so a bit confusing… So it is the HP Cruiseport & Convention Center on 10th, I just had the wrong address listed above… It’s funny that I’m seeing lower rates quoted booking direct than through VT…

Since the taxes and fees are not included in the VT listing price, do you see the all-in price when you receive the approved booking from VT? And the VT price for early April weekdays is $209, booking direct is $180 (taxes/fees)… This is the 17th St Hyatt Place Cruiseport & Convention Center, correct?

Looking at the 2022 posted rates, if still current $20 for 1 - 2 people. I’m not sure if the 3 - 5 people rate = $29, or $38? Is the $9 per person? Some key taxi rates that apply to popular visitor routes for 1-2 persons (additional charge 3-5 persons / additional charge 6+ persons): Taxi Rates from the St. Maarten Cruise Port to popular activities and sights: St. Maarten Cruise Port to Philipsburg / Great Bay Beach / Little Bay Beach: $10 ($5 / $5) St. Maarten Cruise Port to Maho Beach (where airplanes fly over): $20 ($9 / $8) St. Maarten Cruise Port to Rainforest Adventure Park: $12 ($5 / $5) St. Maarten Cruise Port to Simpson Bay (Kim Sha Beach, Simpson Bay Beach)area: $18 ($7 / $7) St. Maarten Cruise Port to Orient Bay Beach: $30 – $45 St. Maarten Cruise Port to Grand Case: $35 – $40 ”

Thanks. So the HP price is considerably higher…

Meant to note that the actual rates may vary, but the shared tours are a great value…

We’re staying two nights post-cruise (April 7-9) and just changed our hotel reservations to the Riverside because the rates dropped. They were probably inflated due to the music festival just prior, and the drop made it possible for us. I see the VT rate is $209, not sure if that includes all taxes and fees? But still higher than Riverside, and that location looks much better…

Shared safari taxi island tours? Per the updated taxi fare list 4 hr shared tours with a beach stop are $35/pp. very reasonable and a great way to see beautiful Tortola! You’ll see drivers offering different tours, or inquire at the information center.

Phone/text# 17587255210

So when you pay for the upgrade package you pay the 20% gratuities then, and when you get a drink there is no tip added?

I’ve sent her a request for that…

The cruise line-sponsored cat sails we researched are quite expensive and overcrowded as well. And we (2 couples) wanted a day sail with a small group, a relaxing itinerary, and just a 5 hr sail. So we organized a private cat sail on our Roll Call for us and ~20 fellow cruisers through Mystic Man Tours, a highly respected outfit in St Lucia. We’re on a beautiful cat with drinks and snacks for just $88/pp! Just a suggestion - a much better value , and Sheraline at MM Tours is great to work with! If you decide on just hiring one of the small “water taxis” for 2 - 4 ppl, Nio had the best pricing and equipment…

We got the premium drink pkg at 45% off earlier in the year for our March ‘25 cruise which we booked last January. We’ve seen 35% at different times since…

See my post you quoted…☺️ Nio Rosiere would be our choice. You can contact her on Facebook messenger…

Magen’s is the most advertised beach destination and is the favorite of many who aren’t looking to snorkel. It is a nice calm bay with amenities as CrewSweeper noted. We’re more fond of Sapphire and would choose that over Magen's and Coki, especially being the only ship in port. Gorgeous water colors and island views and the amenities you’d want…👍

SH is a favorite beach to many land and day visitors…A very calm bay, and one of the few East End beach choices with lounge/umbrella rentals and other gear, plus a great restaurant. We prefer Sapphire, but we’re more about the beach size, water colors and island views…