yancycruiser Posted December 28, 2012 #26 Share Posted December 28, 2012 We will be in Barbados in about three weeks and have enjoyed everyone's post concerning the Island. We like to walk around town on our own and since many of you walked from the ship to the Boat Yard, it appears the town is safe and you felt comfortable walking there. Is this a fair assumption? Thank you, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2tall Posted December 28, 2012 #27 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Yancy, We've been there once before and did a pub crawl in the afternoon (still one of the best excursions ever), which gave us the morning free. We spent it walking all over town and felt completely safe no matter how far away we wandered from the main drag. In fact, I don't think we ever even gave it a second thought. Can't wait to go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising renee Posted December 29, 2012 #28 Share Posted December 29, 2012 can anyone provide walking directions from the cruise port to the boatyard? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted December 30, 2012 #29 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Carib beach bar is not too far from the "famous" Rockley Beach. They actually share the same stretch of beach. That's good to know except I'm trying to figure out how I walk around Cacrabank Point that separates Rockley Bay/Beach and Worthing Beach . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingbajan Posted December 30, 2012 #30 Share Posted December 30, 2012 To Bajan Keith-Which beach do you prefer? Carlisle/Boatyard or Rockley? Honestly I don't have a preference when it comes to beaches on the island. Alot of cruisers prefer boatyard because its close to the port and they have the water toys. Still others prefer Rockley as that is a beautiful stretch of beach. Carlisle is pretty much adjacent to boat yard. You cannot go wrong with any of these beaches, it all boils down to personal preference.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingbajan Posted December 30, 2012 #31 Share Posted December 30, 2012 We're there the week of March 9th...will have to see which day exactly. And, yep, that's the right group. I forgot that it was in April. This upcoming cruise is with many of the same folks: Lita and Arn; aajacques (April and Bobby); capnC (Steve). Thanks for your help, Keith! Now I just have to share your comments with the rest of the group...and tell them the advice came from you! No problem at all. Glad I could help:) April is on my FB (as well as Lita and Arn) and I remember capnc from the AOS Roll Call. Happy New Year to you and the group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingbajan Posted December 30, 2012 #32 Share Posted December 30, 2012 We will be in Barbados in about three weeks and have enjoyed everyone's post concerning the Island. We like to walk around town on our own and since many of you walked from the ship to the Boat Yard, it appears the town is safe and you felt comfortable walking there. Is this a fair assumption? Thank you, What 2tall said....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daWoods Posted December 30, 2012 #33 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Our second visit to Barbados will be in March 2013. The first time we did some kind of water tour and loved it. This time we'd like to see the caves and possibly some beach time. Is it possible to take a cab to the caves and then get back to the boatyard, and have enough time on the beach to make it worthwhile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingbajan Posted January 1, 2013 #34 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Our second visit to Barbados will be in March 2013. The first time we did some kind of water tour and loved it. This time we'd like to see the caves and possibly some beach time. Is it possible to take a cab to the caves and then get back to the boatyard, and have enough time on the beach to make it worthwhile? Depending on how much time you have in port this maybe a tricky proposition. The caves are a bit off the beaten path and depending on the time of day/day of the week traffic could be a problem. This could cut into your beach time significantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daWoods Posted January 1, 2013 #35 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Depending on how much time you have in port this maybe a tricky proposition. The caves are a bit off the beaten path and depending on the time of day/day of the week traffic could be a problem. This could cut into your beach time significantly. Thanks Keith. I think we may just opt for the beach. Caves are so "underground". Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbados Posted January 2, 2013 #36 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Do you have (six) hours? If so, it can be easily done. Get off the ship first thing and find a taxi. You may be the first people to the Caves. With transit and tour it will take a few hours up and back. Budget three (3) to be safe. Have the driver drop you off at any beach between Holetown and points south to Deep Water Harbour. You'll only be 15-30 minutes from the ship at any beach from Holetown south. Taxis are plentiful. You should be on the beach by 1pm and have two to three hours of beach time. Food is abundant, too, not to worry. Please don't miss the Caves. They are one of our best attractions. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daWoods Posted January 2, 2013 #37 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Thanks Barbados. That actually sounds doable. I'd really like to see the caves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingbajan Posted January 6, 2013 #38 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Thanks Keith. I think we may just opt for the beach. Caves are so "underground". Joe I don't want to deter you from your beach day but the caves are indeed beautiful and if you can swing it I think you should do the caves. I am very concerned about traffic in terms of doing both and getting significant beach time though. The time of day and the amount of time tou have in port are paramount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingbajan Posted January 6, 2013 #39 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Do you have (six) hours? If so, it can be easily done. Get off the ship first thing and find a taxi. You may be the first people to the Caves. With transit and tour it will take a few hours up and back. Budget three (3) to be safe. T Have the driver drop you off at any beach between Holetown and points south to Deep Water Harbour. You'll only be 15-30 minutes from the ship at any beach from Holetown south. Taxis are plentiful. You should be on the beach by 1pm and have two to three hours of beach time. Food is abundant, too, not to worry. Please don't miss the Caves. They are one of our best attractions. :) Barbados you beat me to it:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daWoods Posted January 8, 2013 #40 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I don't want to deter you from your beach day but the caves are indeed beautiful and if you can swing it I think you should do the caves. I am very concerned about traffic in terms of doing both and getting significant beach time though. The time of day and the amount of time tou have in port are paramount We're in port from 8am to 5pm, so have to be aboard by 4-4:30. The ship offers a cave expedition that leaves at 9:30, back by 1pm, but how far away is the Boatyard from the dock, and would it be worthwhile to go there for such a short time? I'm thinking the best way would be an early cab to the caves, then get dropped off on the way back. Are cabs readily available at the caves or would I have to arrange for one beforehand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingbajan Posted January 11, 2013 #41 Share Posted January 11, 2013 We're in port from 8am to 5pm, so have to be aboard by 4-4:30. The ship offers a cave expedition that leaves at 9:30, back by 1pm, but how far away is the Boatyard from the dock, and would it be worthwhile to go there for such a short time? I'm thinking the best way would be an early cab to the caves, then get dropped off on the way back. Are cabs readily available at the caves or would I have to arrange for one beforehand? The boatyard is not very far away from the cruise dock so if you are back at one you maybe able to have about 2 1/2 hours of beach time comfortably. It should not take you 15 minutes each way to get to and from the cruise dock. I am not to sure about taxi availability at the caves but if you go the cab route, I am sure if you arrange with the guy that drops you off to come back for you he will have no problem with doing that. This option actually sounds quite feasible.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daWoods Posted January 15, 2013 #42 Share Posted January 15, 2013 The boatyard is not very far away from the cruise dock so if you are back at one you maybe able to have about 2 1/2 hours of beach time comfortably. It should not take you 15 minutes each way to get to and from the cruise dock. I am not to sure about taxi availability at the caves but if you go the cab route, I am sure if you arrange with the guy that drops you off to come back for you he will have no problem with doing that. This option actually sounds quite feasible.:) It does, and I think that's what we'll go with. Thanks you guys for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingbajan Posted January 18, 2013 #43 Share Posted January 18, 2013 It does, and I think that's what we'll go with. Thanks you guys for your input. Hope you have a blast!!:D Be sure to come back on and let us know how it went.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin' from Fl Posted January 21, 2013 #44 Share Posted January 21, 2013 How much would a taxi cost each way to the Caves from the ship? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimodels Posted January 21, 2013 #45 Share Posted January 21, 2013 $23 USD one way. Here's a website listing taxi rates: http://www.barbados.org/tours/barbadostaxis.htm Cheers, P:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted February 3, 2013 #46 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Barbados, our cruise ship leaves at 3PM so we will have to be back to the ship by 2PM, or at least that's the time frame I would be most comfortable with. What would be the closest beach that has facilities for changing, rents chairs and umbrellas and has food service? SHould I look for a hotel day pass? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingbajan Posted February 3, 2013 #47 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Barbados, our cruise ship leaves at 3PM so we will have to be back to the ship by 2PM, or at least that's the time frame I would be most comfortable with. What would be the closest beach that has facilities for changing, rents chairs and umbrellas and has food service? SHould I look for a hotel day pass? Thanks in advance. Boatyard would be your best bet with those parameters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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