kicker Posted January 7, 2012 #1 Share Posted January 7, 2012 St Maarten last year: got off the ship, got a lounge chair and 2 drinks (beer or soda - your choice) for $10. I've read of some spots on Palm and Eagle that will rent chairs, but does anyone know of a spot that has a combo of chairs/drinks/food? Also welcome: any advice other than what I've read on these beaches (your personal fav spots, etc.). All answers will be appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubalisa Posted January 8, 2012 #2 Share Posted January 8, 2012 No the only thing you will get which includes drinks are all inclusive/day passes. Otherwise, some resorts, such as the Amsterdam Manor on Eagle beach or the Radisson on Palm beach will rent a chaise and shade palapa. Both have their own beach bars/restaurants or you may bring your own beverages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted January 8, 2012 Author #3 Share Posted January 8, 2012 As always, all of us on CC can depend on you to come through with some info. I've looked into some of the AI's - we'll prob just go at our own pace and explore the beach area a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubalisa Posted January 9, 2012 #4 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I've looked into some of the AI's - we'll prob just go at our own pace and explore the beach area a bit. No problem :) NON all inclusive is the least expensive way to go. Now that the high season is here, any kind of day pass is going to be dependent upon hotel occupancy but there are vendors on both Palm beach and Eagle beach who rent chaises and umbrellas. If you end up at Palm beach, there are two vendors at the south end of the Radisson's beach who rent chaises and umbrellas. There is a pier bar there with affordable lunches and some good happy hour bargains. Otherwise you can always bring a soft-sided cooler with some cans of soda off the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseapril Posted January 11, 2012 #5 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Hi- Did you go take the water taxi to the beach in town in St. Maarten? We enjoyed the Radisson in Aruba. Nice pool, beautiful beach, Gilligan's bar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twtudor Posted January 19, 2012 #6 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Do you know of any resorts that have alla inclusive day passes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubalisa Posted January 20, 2012 #7 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Do you know of any resorts that have alla inclusive day passes? http://agents.aruba.com/info/cruises/aruba-cruise-day-passes/ http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=30223276&postcount=14 I have a friend who just phoned the following Palm beach resorts for day pass pricing. All prices are per person: Occidental is 9 am -5 pm $77.00 Riu is 10 am - 10 pm $105.00 Radisson All Inclusive $75.00 Radisson including towel & palapa only $19 Verify all prices and availability with each resort prior to arrival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted January 20, 2012 #8 Share Posted January 20, 2012 We went to the beach, rented chairs/umbrella and there was an "over the water" bar...we got munchies and drinks....no need for a "package". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twtudor Posted January 25, 2012 #9 Share Posted January 25, 2012 http://agents.aruba.com/info/cruises/aruba-cruise-day-passes/ http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=30223276&postcount=14 Verify all prices and availability with each resort prior to arrival. Thanks !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtianmom Posted January 29, 2012 #10 Share Posted January 29, 2012 We were disappointed at Palm Beach. Way too commercial! Lots of people, too many hotels. The best part was we found our way to Hard Rock Cafe and had a great meal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubalisa Posted January 29, 2012 #11 Share Posted January 29, 2012 We were disappointed at Palm Beach. Way too commercial! Lots of people, too many hotels. The best part was we found our way to Hard Rock Cafe and had a great meal! This is a very good observation. Palm beach IS commercialized. Many resort hotels, beach vendors and watersports vendors, as well as some bars and restaurants beachside. Streetside is commercialized as well with three plus large shopping malls, a host of other shops and dozens of restaurants, including Hard Rock as well. It is definitely not everyone's cup of tea, but it does provide a lot of activitity and "action" within a pretty fairly condensed area well within walking distance to provide a nice distraction for the day. Anyone looking for getaway from it all is better off at Arashi beach, but there are no restrooms. Eagle beach is quiet as well, away from the larger resorts, but there are no restrooms here as well unless you purchase a day pass from the Amsterdam Manor. There is La Cabana where if you purchased food or beverage I would think they would permit you to use the restroom, but it is a very large resort with a lot of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin Kay D Posted February 4, 2012 #12 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Coral Princess is only at Aruba from 7AM-12:30PM -- Ridiculous it's so short!! This means we would have to leave a place by 11:30AM to get transportation back to port & get onto ship!! There are 2 ships in port that day -- Caribbean Prin & Coral, so not sure we want to venture out to Hyatt or Radison, etc. Wondering if Renaissance (which is close to port) would allow AM visit to their place?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubalisa Posted February 5, 2012 #13 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Coral Princess is only at Aruba from 7AM-12:30PM -- Ridiculous it's so short!! This means we would have to leave a place by 11:30AM to get transportation back to port & get onto ship!!There are 2 ships in port that day -- Caribbean Prin & Coral, so not sure we want to venture out to Hyatt or Radison, etc. Wondering if Renaissance (which is close to port) would allow AM visit to their place?? I have heard varying reports as to whether or no the Renaissance is still selling day passes. Either way, unfortunately, they never had a half day pass, it was a full day including lunch and one beverage. Your best bet, is to be one of the first ones off the ship and head to either Palm or Eagle beaches by taxi and rent a couple of chairs and an umbrella from one of the vendors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatteras51 Posted February 5, 2012 #14 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Arubalisa, Is Nikky Beach an option for cruisers? Do you know if they sell day passes or half day passes? I can't tell by their website. That would be close to the cruise ships and would be a nice option for them if they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arubalisa Posted February 5, 2012 #15 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I am thinking Nikky Beach is still an option and probably a very good one at that. We have never been there, but it looks quite nice from the photos! http://boards.cruisecritic.com/archive/index.php/t-1307586.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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