jonsmom Posted December 31, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I am trying to do some research on beaches in Antigua. Fryes Beach looks beautiful but I am not finding anything while searching. Has anyone been to this beach? Is it easily accessible by taxi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamatoJack Posted December 31, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I'm not sure about taxis. We took the RCL excursion that went there and we thought it was very nice. They charged an extra $10 for the umbrella, but the chairs and lunch, as well as two drinks each, were included in the cost we paid. The beach was nice, though I overheard some others complaining that it wasn't the best beach in Antigua. It didn't have a steep drop off, my son was able to get in and out quite easily. There were some rough waves that he really enjoyed jumping around in. There were a number of vendors on the beach but they left us alone after we said no thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsmom Posted December 31, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I'm not sure about taxis. We took the RCL excursion that went there and we thought it was very nice. They charged an extra $10 for the umbrella, but the chairs and lunch, as well as two drinks each, were included in the cost we paid. The beach was nice, though I overheard some others complaining that it wasn't the best beach in Antigua. It didn't have a steep drop off, my son was able to get in and out quite easily. There were some rough waves that he really enjoyed jumping around in. There were a number of vendors on the beach but they left us alone after we said no thank you. Thanks - I am on the fence between this beach and Beach Limerz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA cruisers Posted May 4, 2018 #4 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Thanks - I am on the fence between this beach and Beach Limerz. jonsmom, which one did you decide on? We are going there in October 2018 and trying to figure out the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsmom Posted May 4, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted May 4, 2018 We aren't going til next April I think that particular beach is far from cruise terminal. There is a private excursion company that will take you on a beach tour of several beaches or single beach. I think what we may do is an island tour then beach afterwards. Antigua is our first stop on this cruise and I don't want to ruin the rest of my vacation with a sunburn. Easy does it...what are you looking to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA cruisers Posted May 4, 2018 #6 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Funny I thought Ffryes beach was the one closest to the port. I guess I better check that out. It's the 3th day of our cruise of a very port intensive cruise. So far we've planned shopping in St. Martin Day 1 (got to get the tequila and cigars); day 2 - reggae beach bar in St. Kitts (repeat visit from 2014); Day 3 is antigua; Day 4: St lucia, i thinkwe are going to Viggie beach; day 5: Barbabos we are going to Pirate's cove, day 6 at sea. We are a group of 14 most of which enjoy the beach but need some shade too. A few of us are interested in snorkeling the rest are happy with an umbrella and a beach chair and a drink with an umbrella in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsmom Posted May 5, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Funny I thought Ffryes beach was the one closest to the port. I guess I better check that out. It's the 3th day of our cruise of a very port intensive cruise. So far we've planned shopping in St. Martin Day 1 (got to get the tequila and cigars); day 2 - reggae beach bar in St. Kitts (repeat visit from 2014); Day 3 is antigua; Day 4: St lucia, i thinkwe are going to Viggie beach; day 5: Barbabos we are going to Pirate's cove, day 6 at sea. We are a group of 14 most of which enjoy the beach but need some shade too. A few of us are interested in snorkeling the rest are happy with an umbrella and a beach chair and a drink with an umbrella in it. I agree about the shade. We are doing an Ultimate 10 day Caribbean. 5 port days -bookended with 2 sea days on each end. Antigua first - island tour/beach Barbados - Calabaza Catamaran St. Kitts - Unsure St. Lucia - Viggie Beach St. Martin - Great Bay Beach which is supposed to be close to the pier We have only visited St. Martin about 16 years ago. The rest are all new to us. Looking forward to the change from Eastern/Western Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA cruisers Posted May 7, 2018 #8 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Wow your itinerary sounds great and yes, we are very much looking forward to visiting new islands as well. If you need a recommendation for St. Kitts, we have used Liz Pereira Tours in the past and I highly recommend her. She is on FB and she has received great reviews on Trip Advisor. I love a sea day on each end of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsmom Posted May 7, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Wow your itinerary sounds great and yes, we are very much looking forward to visiting new islands as well. If you need a recommendation for St. Kitts, we have used Liz Pereira Tours in the past and I highly recommend her. She is on FB and she has received great reviews on Trip Advisor. I love a sea day on each end of the cruise. t Thanks for the recommendation but I have seen more negative reviews on Liz Pereira Tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
island284 Posted May 22, 2018 #10 Share Posted May 22, 2018 We took a private excursion company to Frey’s Beach in November and I have to say it was exactly what we wanted. The beach was soft, the water clear, and best of all not crowded. There is little to do there other than sun and swim. Our tour had a lunch provided which was cooked there. The island people were so friendly. I don’t remember anyone selling things but I could be wrong. The ship excursion gots to a different spot on Ffryes. The trip there was about 20 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadarocks Posted May 23, 2018 #11 Share Posted May 23, 2018 We took a private excursion company to Frey’s Beach in November and I have to say it was exactly what we wanted. The beach was soft, the water clear, and best of all not crowded. There is little to do there other than sun and swim. Our tour had a lunch provided which was cooked there. The island people were so friendly. I don’t remember anyone selling things but I could be wrong. The ship excursion gots to a different spot on Ffryes. The trip there was about 20 minutes. Do you remember the company's name? We've got a booking right now with ShoreExcursioneer, but I like to eliminate the "middle man" if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noreen411 Posted May 27, 2018 #12 Share Posted May 27, 2018 I agree about the shade. We are doing an Ultimate 10 day Caribbean. 5 port days -bookended with 2 sea days on each end. Antigua first - island tour/beach Barbados - Calabaza Catamaran St. Kitts - Unsure St. Lucia - Viggie Beach St. Martin - Great Bay Beach which is supposed to be close to the pier We have only visited St. Martin about 16 years ago. The rest are all new to us. Looking forward to the change from Eastern/Western Hi Since you are unsure about St Kitts, we have gone to Carambola Beach club several times and really enjoyed it. Nice beach, clean bathrooms and changing rooms, outdoor shower, restaurant and bar. Lounge chairs and umbrellas for rent. Email them in advance to reserve then pay when you arrive. No charge to go in, just for chairs and umbrellas. Cabs available at the pier to take you. Enjoy Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsmom Posted May 27, 2018 Author #13 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Hi Since you are unsure about St Kitts, we have gone to Carambola Beach club several times and really enjoyed it. Nice beach, clean bathrooms and changing rooms, outdoor shower, restaurant and bar. Lounge chairs and umbrellas for rent. Email them in advance to reserve then pay when you arrive. No charge to go in, just for chairs and umbrellas. Cabs available at the pier to take you. Thanks for your reply - do your remember how long the taxi ride was and how much it was? Enjoy Thanks for your reply. How long a taxi ride was it and how much was it. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thanks for your reply - do your remember how long the taxi ride was and how much it was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmBear Posted June 19, 2018 #14 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Funny I thought Ffryes beach was the one closest to the port. I guess I better check that out. It's the 3th day of our cruise of a very port intensive cruise. So far we've planned shopping in St. Martin Day 1 (got to get the tequila and cigars); day 2 - reggae beach bar in St. Kitts (repeat visit from 2014); Day 3 is antigua; Day 4: St lucia, i thinkwe are going to Viggie beach; day 5: Barbabos we are going to Pirate's cove, day 6 at sea. We are a group of 14 most of which enjoy the beach but need some shade too. A few of us are interested in snorkeling the rest are happy with an umbrella and a beach chair and a drink with an umbrella in it. Look north of the port, Ft Howard, Runaway, Dickerson are all closer then Ffryes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noreen411 Posted June 24, 2018 #15 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Thanks for your reply - do your remember how long the taxi ride was and how much it was? Hi It was $4 per person each way to Carambola. Maybe a 15/20 minute ride. They fill the taxi before they go and also will arrange to come back for you if you want. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsmom Posted June 24, 2018 Author #16 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachycruzer Posted June 26, 2018 #17 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Hi Since you are unsure about St Kitts, we have gone to Carambola Beach club several times and really enjoyed it. Nice beach, clean bathrooms and changing rooms, outdoor shower, restaurant and bar. Lounge chairs and umbrellas for rent. Email them in advance to reserve then pay when you arrive. No charge to go in, just for chairs and umbrellas. Cabs available at the pier to take you. Enjoy Sent from my iPhone using Forums Hi—How is the beach at Carambola? Is there a steep drop off when entering and exiting the water? Thanks... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noreen411 Posted June 27, 2018 #18 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Hi—How is the beach at Carambola? Is there a steep drop off when entering and exiting the water? Thanks... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Hi No, there wasn’t a steep drop in and out of the water when we were there. Noreen Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachycruzer Posted June 28, 2018 #19 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Hi No, there wasn’t a steep drop in and out of the water when we were there. Noreen Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thank You! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schenectadycruiser Posted July 5, 2018 #20 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Do you remember the company's name? We've got a booking right now with ShoreExcursioneer, but I like to eliminate the "middle man" if possible. Perhaps you would like a recommendation for St Lucia. We went on Spencer Ambrose's Land and Sea Tour and had a great time. I did the mud bath option. The tour was excellent from beginning to end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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