raerom Posted October 29, 2012 #1 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Anyone done the Red Stripe Beach Falmouth excursion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibyrd Posted October 30, 2012 #2 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I asked this also and no responses - wonder if this is new! Anyone know?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonath Posted November 2, 2012 #3 Share Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) I found a review: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=34206744#post34206744 Scroll back to #72 for pictures, and then also down past #82 for more info and pics. Seems pretty basic. Edited November 2, 2012 by jonath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raerom Posted November 2, 2012 Author #4 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I found a review:http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=34206744#post34206744 Scroll back to #72 for pictures, and then also down past #82 for more info and pics. Seems pretty basic. Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseCrazyTraveler Posted February 3, 2013 #5 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Jan 13, 2013 we cruised on Celebrity and Falmouth, Jamaica was one of the ports of call. In the very nice, new port shopping area there were individuals selling trips to Red Stripe Beach and they said that we could charge it directly to our Celebrity sea pass card. The price of $24 per person was a bit high for transportation only but we felt that since Celebrity was endorsing this by allowing it to be charged to our sea pass then it must be a very nice beach. What a disappointment....... it was about a 15 minute ride and when we arrived at the entrance with a locked gate and barbed wire and the gate opened to a dirt road into the woods it was not inviting and a bit concerning. It was approximately 10a and they were already out of chairs to rent at $5 a chair. The ladies selling at the port said that there was shade available but they neglected to explain that you would have to sit in the underbrush with the litter to get some shade. The toilets and showers stopped working and the place was really a dump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kepster Posted February 3, 2013 #6 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Anyone else have a similar (poor) experience with the excursion to Red Stripe Beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktfelder Posted April 4, 2013 #7 Share Posted April 4, 2013 (edited) Anyone done the Red Stripe Beach Falmouth excursion? We just got back from a cruise (3/30/13) with an excursion to Red Stripe Beach. It was our favorite excursion! Yes, you will have to pay $5 each for a chair, but the beach was by FAR the nicest of the 3 we went to, including Grand Cayman & Cozumel. The beach was immaculately groomed (best we went to) and the staff were super nice and eager to please. It wasn't crowded in the least. The bathrooms and changing rooms are newly built and very clean. I would especially recommend it for adults as, while children are welcome, it is not a big hangout with lots of kids. It was our favorite excursion if you want a true Caribbean beach experience, without the crowds. And yes, this excursion is new - and staff are very eager to please. We have wonderful photos from this excursion, but am new to this and don't know how to add them. Edited April 4, 2013 by ktfelder Add info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sycomom Posted May 2, 2013 #8 Share Posted May 2, 2013 thanks for the info. and it was close to ship ? do you book it with cruise line ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlFolks Posted May 5, 2013 #9 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Looks like reviews are mixed for Red Stripe. Any spring 2013 visitors with useful info to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket2010 Posted May 6, 2013 #10 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I asked about this excursion too, and from what I have seen it is fairly new. I'm cruising on 5/12 on the Freedom of the Seas and have this booked. I will post my thoughts when I return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karena1 Posted May 9, 2013 #11 Share Posted May 9, 2013 We just got back from a cruise (3/30/13) with an excursion to Red Stripe Beach. It was our favorite excursion! Yes, you will have to pay $5 each for a chair, but the beach was by FAR the nicest of the 3 we went to, including Grand Cayman & Cozumel. The beach was immaculately groomed (best we went to) and the staff were super nice and eager to please. It wasn't crowded in the least. The bathrooms and changing rooms are newly built and very clean. I would especially recommend it for adults as, while children are welcome, it is not a big hangout with lots of kids. It was our favorite excursion if you want a true Caribbean beach experience, without the crowds. And yes, this excursion is new - and staff are very eager to please. We have wonderful photos from this excursion, but am new to this and don't know how to add them. How long of ride was it to the beach? Can you just grab and cab and go to the beach and rent chairs once you are there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahecht Posted May 15, 2013 #12 Share Posted May 15, 2013 How long of ride was it to the beach? Can you just grab and cab and go to the beach and rent chairs once you are there? I answered your question in the other two threads that you posted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlFolks Posted May 16, 2013 #13 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Thanks ahecht - can you provide a link to that thread? Hope y'all had a good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahecht Posted May 16, 2013 #14 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Thanks ahecht - can you provide a link to that thread? Hope y'all had a good time! http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1833193 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1793874 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlFolks Posted May 17, 2013 #15 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Red Stripe sounds like a winner. Thanks! 7 days and counting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmama Posted May 18, 2013 #16 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Can't help but notice ktflder has only 1 post and it is a incredibly favorable review.... Hmmmm:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingGAL82 Posted February 2, 2015 #17 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Any recent reviews and thought on this beach??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R & T Posted February 3, 2015 #18 Share Posted February 3, 2015 We were there in Nov. 2014 on a RCCL excursion. It was about a 10 min. bus ride from the pier. We really enjoyed our day. The beach was very clean, had a lifeguard, no venders, food & drink @ a reasonable price, shade, chairs @ $5 each, very clean bathrooms and safe (locked gate entry). It was small, but not took small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayeen143 Posted May 5, 2016 #19 Share Posted May 5, 2016 anyone been at Red Stripe Beach this year? is there a place at Falmouth port to book this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbmrt Posted May 24, 2016 #20 Share Posted May 24, 2016 We were thinking of just shopping in Falmouth and getting back on the ship. We walked around there a year or so ago and it was pretty rough. However, recently saw Red Stripe Beach and perhaps may consider this. Can we take a taxi there from port? Time? Cost? or must be book ship's excursion? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigi65 Posted June 13, 2016 #21 Share Posted June 13, 2016 We enjoyed Red stripe beach. It was relaxing day - Very simple small beach area that I believe is owned by RCI. It wasn't crowded and the shuttle bus runs every 30 mi. Or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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