Shmoo here Posted July 30, 2014 #1 Share Posted July 30, 2014 We're going to be in port with one other ship. Roughly 7000 cruise passengers that day between the two ships. We had thought that we would just head out for Royal Palms to spend the day. Now I'm second guessing our plans. The cruiseline has an excursion to Tiki Beach that's not too pricey. Yes, it's a little more than what I think Royal Palms will cost, but not outrageous. I'm unsure if taking a chance on whether it's busy at Royal Palms is a good idea. Should we stick with our original plan? Or go with the ship's excursion that will guarantee us a beach chair and drinks (plus transportation there and back)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted July 31, 2014 #2 Share Posted July 31, 2014 The island can handle the max amount of ships AND land-based tourists!(Yes...there are more land-based folks than cruiseship folks!) No worries! Go where you want...it's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner15km Posted August 5, 2014 #3 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I was at Royal Palms earlier this year and the admission was just 2.00. We sat around the pool and had a few drinks, total for the day was 20.00 for two. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted August 5, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I was at Royal Palms earlier this year and the admission was just 2.00. We sat around the pool and had a few drinks, total for the day was 20.00 for two. :) Do you know how much umbrella rentals were? For that $2.00 do you have a guaranteed beach chair? The same one all day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpayroll Posted August 18, 2014 #5 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Do you know how much umbrella rentals were? For that $2.00 do you have a guaranteed beach chair? The same one all day? Chairs are $7.00 each and umbrellas are $10.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted August 19, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Chairs are $7.00 each and umbrellas are $10.00. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feelin' Nauti' Posted August 21, 2014 #7 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Is there another beach besides Royal Palms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsfuzzmo Posted August 21, 2014 #8 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Two ships is NOTHING. :) That's a slow day in paradise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsfuzzmo Posted August 21, 2014 #9 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Is there another beach besides Royal Palms? Royal Palms is a Beach Club on Seven Mile Beach. Seven Mile Beach is the main stretch of beach from just north (I think it's north) of town all the way up that side of the island. Your ship will be looking right at it when it's at anchor. (most likely). There are many different "named" areas of Seven Mile Beach, and some of them have facilities like beach chairs, umbrellas, restrooms. Some have restaurants or snack bars, some areas are good for snorkeling, some areas have watersport rentals. What are you looking for in a beach? If you want a beach.....there's a beach, if you want something specific, throw it out there and posters will help you find the right area of the beach for you. There are definitely other beaches on Grand Cayman as well, but most would require a car or a tour to get to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Jack Sparrow Posted August 21, 2014 #10 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Two ships is NOTHING. :) That's a slow day in paradise. On our last trip to GC there were 15000 passengers in port. It never seemed crowded anywhere we went.:D This port can handle it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted August 21, 2014 #11 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Agree, two ships is a light day in Grand Cayman! Plus there are also lots of other tourist there on land trips. Please go ahead with whatever you were planning. :) LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feelin' Nauti' Posted August 26, 2014 #12 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Royal Palms is a Beach Club on Seven Mile Beach. Seven Mile Beach is the main stretch of beach from just north (I think it's north) of town all the way up that side of the island. Your ship will be looking right at it when it's at anchor. (most likely). There are many different "named" areas of Seven Mile Beach, and some of them have facilities like beach chairs, umbrellas, restrooms. Some have restaurants or snack bars, some areas are good for snorkeling, some areas have watersport rentals. What are you looking for in a beach? If you want a beach.....there's a beach, if you want something specific, throw it out there and posters will help you find the right area of the beach for you. There are definitely other beaches on Grand Cayman as well, but most would require a car or a tour to get to. OK throwing it out as far as I can. L:DL Name of place to be dropped off by taxi that has loungers and umbrellas to rent, with a nice view. How's that? ;):p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted August 26, 2014 #13 Share Posted August 26, 2014 OK throwing it out as far as I can. L:DL Name of place to be dropped off by taxi that has loungers and umbrellas to rent' date=' with a nice view. How's that? ;):p[/quote'] Calico Jack's on 7 Mile Beach. Your taxi driver will know where it is. :) LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feelin' Nauti' Posted August 26, 2014 #14 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Calico Jack's on 7 Mile Beach. Your taxi driver will know where it is. :)LuLu Thanks for the suggestion. I was looking at CJ's, it appears to be more of a hang out joint for drinks and food. Looking for more of a 'relaxing' spot on the beach. ;) Either Marriott or Royal Palm. Then read the following: Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort Good afternoon! Unfortunately we do not offer day passes at our property, not even during low season. All facilities of the Hotel are for registered guests only. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner15km Posted August 26, 2014 #15 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Thanks for the suggestion.I was looking at CJ's' date=' it appears to be more of a hang out joint for drinks and food. Looking for more of a 'relaxing' spot on the beach. ;) Either Marriott or Royal Palm. Then read the following: [indent']Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort Good afternoon! Unfortunately we do not offer day passes at our property, not even during low season. All facilities of the Hotel are for registered guests only. [/indent]:( Right next to CJ's is "Public Beach" which is more for families. There is chairs, umbrella's and restrooms with showers. Just a 5 min. walk to CJ's for food and drink. There is one food truck at Public with limited items. Buses and taxi's right across the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookbabe Posted August 26, 2014 #16 Share Posted August 26, 2014 More details on the various sections of Seven Mile Beach can be found here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1880444 Only you can decide which section best suits your needs. Everyone has their personal favorite, based on what facilities they're looking for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feelin' Nauti' Posted August 27, 2014 #17 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Calico Jack's on 7 Mile Beach. Your taxi driver will know where it is. :)LuLu I was checking out a site about Sea Grape Beach...looks like Calico Jack's is adjacent to the beach... Thanks...looks doable. http://www.zydecocruiser.net/gc/seagrape_mar_05.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookbabe Posted August 27, 2014 #18 Share Posted August 27, 2014 More details on the various sections of Seven Mile Beach can be found here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1880444 Only you can decide which section best suits your needs. Everyone has their personal favorite, based on what facilities they're looking for... Update...in this morning's newspaper, it was announced that Surfside is closing, as the property is becoming part of the huge new hotel development in the area. The other beaches mentioned in that thread are still an option, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribsun Posted August 27, 2014 #19 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I think SeaGrape/CalicoJacks is the same place. SeaGrape has a very narrow beachfront and gets very crowded. Public Beach is much wider and spacious but lacking a restaurant. My favorite is Royal Palms with their adult only pool.:) Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feelin' Nauti' Posted August 28, 2014 #20 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I think SeaGrape/CalicoJacks is the same place. SeaGrape has a very narrow beachfront and gets very crowded. Public Beach is much wider and spacious but lacking a restaurant. My favorite is Royal Palms with their adult only pool.:) Good Luck. Are you allowed to use the pool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted August 28, 2014 Author #21 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Are you allowed to use the pool? If you pay their entrance fee for using their facilities. $2.00 pp entry, $7.00 for a beach chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packedandready Posted August 31, 2014 #22 Share Posted August 31, 2014 What are the transportation options and costs to Royal Palms from the Royal Caribbean port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner15km Posted September 1, 2014 #23 Share Posted September 1, 2014 What are the transportation options and costs to Royal Palms from the Royal Caribbean port?/ Beach shuttle or cab is 5.00 p/p ea way at tender pier. Public bus 2.50 p/p ea way and pickup point is 2 blocks from tender pier. On return shuttle or cab will be in RP parking lot. Public bus is out on the street, look for bus stop sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2travl Posted September 1, 2014 #24 Share Posted September 1, 2014 More details on the various sections of Seven Mile Beach can be found here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1880444 Only you can decide which section best suits your needs. Everyone has their personal favorite, based on what facilities they're looking for... Very helpful! Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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