igo2travel Posted December 30, 2010 #26 Share Posted December 30, 2010 We just got back from our Christmas cruise. After going ziplining (very fun), we wanted to go to a beach. We took a taxi from the terminal and asked to go to a beach. I had left my information on the ship and couldn't remember if I wanted to go to Friars or Frigate, so we just asked where the good snorkeling was. He said Cockleshell. I had had my doubts as I remember the forum saying it wasn't all that good, but we said okay. The driver stopped at some photo op lookouts on the way. We said we wanted to be at the beach for a few hours. He said he'd wait. I was worried what the cost would be having him wait. My taxi "receipt" said $6.5 per person, but since he was waiting, I was thinking it might be 65 pp. Cockleshell beach has decent facilities and the Reggae Bar. We had conch fritters, which were good, and a bucket of beer, which was cold. The beach was full of shells and full of flies. I did not think it was nice at all, but it had food, beer, facilities, watersports, and terrible snorkeling. My daughter and husband could not see anything in the water. Don't know if that's normal or because of a storm. We ended up leaving after an hour and a half because of the flies. The cost of the taxi was $52 with tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblane Posted December 31, 2010 #27 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Thanks for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbrady Posted December 31, 2010 Author #28 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Are there any regulars out there that can tell me the these flies are normal at Cockleshell Beach? Or, maybe just be because of a storm? We will be there the end of February & I hate to shuttle the whole group out there only to turn around and go back to the port area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staplerman Posted January 5, 2011 #29 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Checked out the Shipweck Bar's website. I am ready to go today. Sailing to St. Kitts on Celebrity Solstice at end of Feb for my 40th birthday, can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblane Posted January 6, 2011 #30 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Having been to both Cockleshell and South Friar's, why not consider the latter. It's less expensive to get to and I found the beach and bar to be just as good. Have done S. Frigate and Cockleshell, thinking of doing S. Friar this time. How bad are the port-a-johns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilith Posted January 6, 2011 #31 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Sailing on the Grand on 1/17. We've been to Frigate several times (Mr X Shiggidy Shack), but last year the water was really dirty and the sandy bottom was mushy so we're afraid to try it again. Does anyone have any recent updates on the beach conditions there, or should we try South Friars. Also been to the Marriott, but the water is really pretty rough on that side. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdiamond Posted January 6, 2011 #32 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Kindly report upon your return. Thanks. Enjoy your trip! Sadly, it rained; hence, we did not visit said beach. However, we will try again in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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