Blue12

It was $20 total for the taxi ride and there were 2 of us. . I just asked the reception desk to call us a taxi and it was there in no time.

I found the Avila Resort on Facebook and messaged through there. I think there is also an email you could use. They do like you to book ahead just to make sure the resort isn’t too full. We had no trouble finding an umbrella/lounge chair near the pool or on the beach but we got there in the morning. Here is the info they sent to me: The regular day pass (Nafl. 25 / $15 adults & Nafl. 15.00 / $9 kids 4-12) Beach access Pool access Access to beach chairs and umbrellas Usage of stand-up paddle boards Usage of reef safe sunscreen General: - Reservation has to be in advance. - Daypass is from 8am till 6pm. - Payment is upon arrival by the front desk - During your daypass you can buy food and drinks at our restaurants and bars. Our restaurants and bars are cashless.

I didn’t see anyone snorkelling when we were there but when I was swimming I walked along the edge by the rocks and I could see lots of fish! 🐠

We went to the Avila Beach Hotel - walked there from the port (about a 35 minute walk) and took a taxi back to the ship ($20). It was $15 each for the day which included wifi as well as lounges/umbrellas around the pool and on the beach. You could buy food and drinks if needed. Nice small resort with a refreshing pool and two small beaches as well as wifi to catch up at home - just what we were looking for! 🏝️

I don’t know if this helps but we brought free rapid tests from home and used Azova ($20 U.S. each) for the tele monitoring part. We sailed MSC out of Genoa, Italy on May 14 and had no problem at all.