Barbados Beach

[maxydu]

Trying to decide between 2 different beaches- Boatyard or Rockley Beach.

 

Leaning towards Rockley since it is on the south coast; Caribbean Sea.

Does anyone know the distance to either beach from the cruise port?

Which one is more laid back? Are either rocky?

 

Couldn't find these answers on the Ports board.......

 

Thanks!

[dbrucern]

Trying to decide between 2 different beaches- Boatyard or Rockley Beach.

 

Leaning towards Rockley since it is on the south coast; Caribbean Sea.

Does anyone know the distance to either beach from the cruise port?

Which one is more laid back? Are either rocky?

 

Couldn't find these answers on the Ports board.......

 

Thanks!

 

We went to the Boatyard this past may, approximately 15min taxi drive and cost to enter also included taxi ride back to ship. Food and drinks were great. Had fun parasailing and tubing, priced right. A lot of the ships crew were also there for the free wifi. Beach was beautiful and great time was had by all. 8 of us ages 21 to 65

[pcvtmom]

Boatyard is very close to port, and the price of admission also gets you a taxi back to the ship. We love it! (Been there 3 times...)

[*Luv2Cruz*]

Make sure you check out Lobster Alive which is right next to the boatyard! (50 yards to the left of the entrance.) Less expensive, nice, and a bit quieter if that's what you're looking for!;)

[reddgrits]

I agree with going to Lobster Alive. We got there before they were just opening up for the day and stayed until about 1:30. Very beautiful blue water and white sandy beach. Close to the port also.

[rlpolobear9]

Rockley is really nice and quiet go the the bar to the far end bar kaini

[hancogran]

Another vote for Lobster Alive! We also got there first thing in the morning and it was very quiet and stayed until about 1:30 before heading into town. I think it was $5.00 for a lounger but that included a drink coupon and the rum punch was awesome! ;)

[gail8]

My vote is for the Boatyard. We go every year and love it. Calm water, beautiful beach and lots of fun shenanigans to watch.

 

Gail

[jaded_reckless]

Rockley is really great. We went there last year on our Victory cruise and it was totally worth it. Even our cab driver said that it's his favourite beach on the island and he was very pleased with our good taste haha.

It was a beach with some waves which was nice, but also had a sandbar/rock partition area that protected a portion of the beach over to the far side which is good if you have smaller children.

There wasn't many people there at all on the day we were there, and if you want a more low key, private, laid back beach experience, then I think Rockley (Accra) beach would be an awesome choice. Boatyard is much more of an active beach from what I understand.

And cabs are plentiful at Rockley, so no need to worry and we actually had our taxi driver offer to come back at a prearranged time which was awesome.

Rockley all the way!

[OCruisers]

My vote is for the Boatyard. We go every year and love it. Calm water, beautiful beach and lots of fun shenanigans to watch.

Gail

 

For the same reasons as Gail we have enjoyed going to Boatyard from time to time when in Barbados. :)

 

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[kapcruiser]

How much is taxi to boatyard from cruise ship?

[mainescout]

Boatyard is very close to port, and the price of admission also gets you a taxi back to the ship. We love it! (Been there 3 times...)

 

What is the price for admission?

[aimodels]

$12 USD pp.

 

I believe that also includes a chair, umbrella and drink ticket.

 

Cheers, P:)

[enester]

As of last week, we paid $7.00 per chair (2x) and $7.00 for the umbrella ($21.00 total) at Lobster Alive. It included 3 delicious rum drinks (nutmeggy yellow version). We left our stuff and walk down the beach to snorkel. They keep an eye on it - and we had no problem. There were 4 of us so 2 used Carnival towels ~

 

enester

 

PS: If you're snorkeling from shore - it's better to go further down the beach.

 

PSS: If you don't want the hot walk back to the ship, you can still negotiate $2.00 a head to get back by taxi.

 

enester