exodus farm Posted October 2, 2011 #1 Share Posted October 2, 2011 This will be our first time not buying a tour through the ship. How do we know what bus to take to either of these resorts? Do we need to make a reservation ahead of time or do we just show up and pay? Which one is better? Is it easy to get a cab or bus ride to get back to the cruise ship on time? How far from Port are these resorts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookbabe Posted October 2, 2011 #2 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Both beach clubs are sections of Seven Mile Beach, about 10 minutes or so from the port area. Royal Palms is a bit closer than Sea Grape, but both are very easy to get to. A taxi is about $4-6 pp each way, or the bus is $2.50. Taxis will be waiting outside the terminal and the directions to the buses can be found in most of the bus threads currently active here. Both are free, and there's no need to pre-book. They're very similar in terms of facilities...showers, restrooms, beach bar/restaurant, rental chairs/umbrellas, watersports operators, etc. Royal Palms has a pool and there's a playground near Sea Grape. You will find that most people have their favorite of the two, but they're really very similar spots when it comes down to it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar Dude Posted October 3, 2011 #3 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I've only been to Royal Palms. I loved it...except it's expensive! $10 for chairs, $10 for umbrellas. A beer and a hamburger were just shy of $20 American dollars! So, be prepared. I doubt it's any cheaper at Sea Grapes. Here are a few pics from Royal Palms. The water is beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redsfan Posted October 4, 2011 #4 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I've only been to Royal Palms. I loved it...except it's expensive! $10 for chairs, $10 for umbrellas. A beer and a hamburger were just shy of $20 American dollars! So, be prepared. I doubt it's any cheaper at Sea Grapes. Here are a few pics from Royal Palms. The water is beautiful! look like the WB bus does go there? Thought I read this resort can only be travelled by cab? Is this a day pass resort or just visit and pay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar Dude Posted October 4, 2011 #5 Share Posted October 4, 2011 look like the WB bus does go there? Thought I read this resort can only be travelled by cab? Is this a day pass resort or just visit and pay? We took a cab to get there so don't know about the bus. It's pay as you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerOne Posted October 11, 2011 #6 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I've only been to Royal Palms. I loved it...except it's expensive! $10 for chairs, $10 for umbrellas. A beer and a hamburger were just shy of $20 American dollars! So, be prepared. I doubt it's any cheaper at Sea Grapes. Here are a few pics from Royal Palms. The water is beautiful! Ok, so we are going to do an AI (Nachi Cocom) in Cozumel and it's $98 for the two of us. So,in GC, two chairs ($20), one umbrella ($10) and a hamburger and a couple of drinks should run about the same as the AI in Cozumel, just not all you can drink. I think we can live with that. Royal Palms looks great and I like the adults only pool idea. Thanks for sharing:D Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessz79 Posted January 1, 2012 #7 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Does anyone know if Sea Grapes has the nets up, too? I see the pictures of them in Royal Palms. There's just something reassuring about those nets to someone that's a little phobic about ocean life ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Kat Posted January 2, 2012 #8 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Don't think they are nets - just floats. Usually used to keep jetskis, etc on one side, swimmers on the other. Though I see swimmers/waders on each side, so not sure what they are used for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirasmom Posted January 2, 2012 #9 Share Posted January 2, 2012 we did royal palms. it was not bad but nothing to write home about. being that we travelled with our 5 year old it was disappointing that we could not use the pool. i'm going to research sea grape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted January 2, 2012 #10 Share Posted January 2, 2012 It's all part of 7-mile beach. No need to book a hotel to use the beach or facilities that are avail all up and down the beach! There are chair/umbrella/watersport rentals all along the beach area. Restrooms and food/drink are avail, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcaha Posted January 5, 2012 #11 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Loved Royal Palms, but there were only 2 ships in port that day. It started to get crowded in the afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajtv Posted January 5, 2012 #12 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Does Royal Palms accept American money? How about the cabs? If not, is there an ATM near the pier to get CI dollars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurtleTagger Posted January 5, 2012 #13 Share Posted January 5, 2012 USD are accepted everywhere in the Cayman Islands. However, any change will almost always be in CI$. There are ATMs located at most of the banks in George Town. Many will let you select if you want USD or KYD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar Dude Posted January 6, 2012 #14 Share Posted January 6, 2012 we did royal palms. it was not bad but nothing to write home about. being that we travelled with our 5 year old it was disappointing that we could not use the pool. i'm going to research sea grape Don't know what you're referring to. We used the pool when we were there. Maybe it's just kids that can't use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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