taxi to Lindquist beach, and information about the beach

[JOHN 57]

could anyone, tell me how much a taxi from the ship to Lindquist beach would cost, and if there is a snack bar and restroom with showers. Thank you. John

[Ms411]

Taxi is $10 per person each way, and no food/drinks. Only port a potties.

[JOHN 57]

hello Ms411, thank you for information, sounds like Sapphire is better.

[sail7seas]

Taxi from which dock?

 

Havensight or Crown Bay?

[O2B@Cagain]

hello Ms411, thank you for information, sounds like Sapphire is better.

John: "Better" is always subjective. If you are looking for snack bars and restrooms with showers, then Magens would be "better" than Sapphire or Lindquist.;)

[crewsweeper]

hello Ms411, thank you for information, sounds like Sapphire is better.

 

John: "Better" is always subjective. If you are looking for snack bars and restrooms with showers, then Magens would be "better" than Sapphire or Lindquist.;)

 

John,

 

I think the taxi rate for 4 or more to Magen's is about the same as to Sapphire Beach, maybe a buck or 2 cheaper per person. However, with 3 ships in port with us, Magen's might get crowded and if you're looking for snorkeling Sapphire is way better. Lindquist (Smith's Bay,now?) is gorgeous but undeveloped. Might be worth a stop by just for a photo op and a dip.

[Ms411]

Here's a photo slideshow of Lindquist.

 

http://www.everytrail.com/view_trip.php?trip_id=1471903

[CelebrityFM]

Hi,

I want to save the $36RT for the taxi. Does it make any sense to take the VITRAN bus for $4RT to Redhook and walk to Lindquist beach. Where would I find the bus stop?

[sail7seas]

Thanks for the slideshow....... beach is beautiful.

[Ms411]

The VITRAN bus is probably the least reliable transportation in the western hemisphere. So, no, that's not a good idea.

 

Since you need to bring your own food and drinks, you'll save on restaurant/bar food prices, so that goes to your transportation, IMO. Beers at the convenience store are $1.50 vs at least $3 at a bar/restaurant. Sodas are at least $2 in restaurant and $1 in convenience stores.

[Ms411]

You're welcome, sail7seas. That might be my new favorite beach right now. I like the fact that it's not developed. It's nice to see a natural beach.

[Karysa]

You're welcome, sail7seas. That might be my new favorite beach right now. I like the fact that it's not developed. It's nice to see a natural beach.

 

Is this beach in a remote place on the island or just quite a distance from where the cruise ships dock?