drake2014 Posted March 14, 2015 Author #126 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Besides Cruzan are there any other local food/drink specialties we should try? Lime in the coconut, bushwacker, and rum punch are our local cocktails. Great local beers: Carib, St. John Brewers, Blackbeard Ale, and Presidente. Conch fritters and roti are always great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New2cruise1483 Posted March 15, 2015 #127 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I am looking at visiting Sandcastle beach during our visit in September, so I was wondering, how far is it from the pier and how much is the day pass? I'm wondering how much of a walk it would be, because my Mom sometimes can't walk very far at all. Would it be best to just catch a taxi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted March 15, 2015 Author #128 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I am looking at visiting Sandcastle beach during our visit in September, so I was wondering, how far is it from the pier and how much is the day pass? I'm wondering how much of a walk it would be, because my Mom sometimes can't walk very far at all. Would it be best to just catch a taxi? Too far to walk unless you are in amazing shape. Grab a taxi for a couple dollars and enjoy your day. I think the day pass is $25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toes_in_sand Posted March 16, 2015 #129 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Too far to walk unless you are in amazing shape. Grab a taxi for a couple dollars and enjoy your day. I think the day pass is $25. http://www.sandcastleonthebeach.com/cruise-ship-beach-pass/ Special Beach Package - $25: 2 Lounge Chairs 1 Umbrella 2 Rum Punches Hotel facilities located on the Best Swimming Beach Outdoor Shower Restrooms Restaurant & Bar on Premises Fresh Water Seaside Pool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted March 16, 2015 Author #130 Share Posted March 16, 2015 http://www.sandcastleonthebeach.com/cruise-ship-beach-pass/ Special Beach Package - $25: 2 Lounge Chairs 1 Umbrella 2 Rum Punches Hotel facilities located on the Best Swimming Beach Outdoor Shower Restrooms Restaurant & Bar on Premises Fresh Water Seaside Pool Wow, you guys get a better deal than I do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New2cruise1483 Posted March 16, 2015 #131 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Wow! That sounds like a pretty fair deal! Thanks everybody for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatonDoolittle Posted March 16, 2015 #132 Share Posted March 16, 2015 It's a vacation in paradise, don't sweat the cost. Drake, I think you and I must be the only people who think this way. I cannot count the times I see, all over all the port of call boards, "How much is parking / a beer / taxi / margarita / chair / umbrella / lunch / wifi / jet ski '' etc. Makes me crazy. If you want it, get it. If you can't afford it, don't go. And yes, I see the irony coming from me who talked about penny pinching to get Cruzan Pineapple rum cheaper on island than in the states :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New2cruise1483 Posted March 16, 2015 #133 Share Posted March 16, 2015 For me, I just like to plan out how much I can expect to pay in each port, so I can be sure to bring doing cash with me :D. So, another question would be, how much are the taxis to Sandcastle? Also, is that one way or round trip cost? Thanks again for all the helpful info! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted March 16, 2015 Author #134 Share Posted March 16, 2015 For me, I just like to plan out how much I can expect to pay in each port, so I can be sure to bring doing cash with me :D. So, another question would be, how much are the taxis to Sandcastle? Also, is that one way or round trip cost? Thanks again for all the helpful info! :D No problem, should be less than $10 for two people to get to sandcastle from the pier. Generally all taxi fares are one way because your driver isn't going to wait for you on a busy ship day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New2cruise1483 Posted March 17, 2015 #135 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Thank you so much for all your help, and for being so willing to share info and help people learn about your beautiful island :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karena1 Posted March 17, 2015 #136 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Good Afternoon, I just joined and thought I would introduce myself. My name is Darrin and I live on St. Croix, not too far from the cruise ship pier. I thought that an unbiased local's opinion might be useful to everyone here since I don't work in the tourism industry. Feel free to ask questions. Thanks, Darrin There is a store right across from the pier that we bought Cruzan Rum from the last time we were there. Do you know the name of the store and a phone number? I want to say it was right next to Dolly's but not sure. I know it was right across from the pier because our husbands sat on the benches by the pier while we ran across the street to check it out. If you want to email me direct it is kandjahr1atgmaildotcom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2PinaColadas Posted March 20, 2015 #137 Share Posted March 20, 2015 We will be in St. Croix Monday. I have read that some places are closed on Mondays. Will the bar/restaurant at Sandcastle be open? If so, how crowded does Freedom get when a cruise ship is in port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted March 20, 2015 Author #138 Share Posted March 20, 2015 There is a store right across from the pier that we bought Cruzan Rum from the last time we were there. Do you know the name of the store and a phone number? I want to say it was right next to Dolly's but not sure. I know it was right across from the pier because our husbands sat on the benches by the pier while we ran across the street to check it out. If you want to email me direct it is kandjahr1atgmaildotcom I'm going to wait to really answer this until a ship is in port so I can double check but the only place I know of next to Polly's is Christian's Pharmacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted March 20, 2015 Author #139 Share Posted March 20, 2015 We will be in St. Croix Monday. I have read that some places are closed on Mondays. Will the bar/restaurant at Sandcastle be open? If so, how crowded does Freedom get when a cruise ship is in port? Looking forward to having you! Just called Sandcastle and they will have the restaurant open from 11:30am till the boat leaves if you want to go there. Freedom City will be pretty damn busy but still fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2PinaColadas Posted March 20, 2015 #140 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Looking forward to having you! Just called Sandcastle and they will have the restaurant open from 11:30am till the boat leaves if you want to go there.Freedom City will be pretty damn busy but still fun. Great. Thanks. Now we just need to decide which one to go to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karena1 Posted March 21, 2015 #141 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I'm going to wait to really answer this until a ship is in port so I can double check but the only place I know of next to Polly's is Christian's Pharmacy. I know it was not a pharmacy. It was directly across from the pier and they sold booze and other stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy8 Posted March 21, 2015 #142 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I know it was not a pharmacy. It was directly across from the pier and they sold booze and other stuff There was a snorkeling/Dive shop directly accross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted March 21, 2015 Author #143 Share Posted March 21, 2015 There was a snorkeling/Dive shop directly accross That's N2 the blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middletown Stan Posted March 23, 2015 #144 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Drake , We will be arriving at St CROIX on Sunday 4/12. What would you recommend , Freedom City or Rainbow Beach ? Better yet where will you be on that Sunday ? After all , the locals have the inside scoop. Let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefer Light Posted March 25, 2015 #145 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Drake, do you know if there are any bars near the port that might be showing American sports (the NCAA basketball tournament in particular) on Sunday afternoon? My school will be playing then if we can win on Friday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted March 25, 2015 Author #146 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Drake , We will be arriving at St CROIX on Sunday 4/12. What would you recommend , Freedom City or Rainbow Beach ? Better yet where will you be on that Sunday ? After all , the locals have the inside scoop. Let me know Never Rainbow on a Sunday, I hate the crazy people on jetskis lol. Generally I'm at Sandcastle on Sundays but there was an incident there this weekend so I may stay away for a while. I could go for tacos, I will put Freedom City on my calendar for the 12th. Come find me at the bar. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted March 25, 2015 Author #147 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Drake, do you know if there are any bars near the port that might be showing American sports (the NCAA basketball tournament in particular) on Sunday afternoon? My school will be playing then if we can win on Friday night. Pier 69 always has the games on but I can't guarantee how late they'll be open (depending on business they like to close up in the afternoon). If they close up I would hit Lost Dog, they'll probably have it on. Barring both of those I would suggest you take a stroll up King Street and look for the cheering people around a tv, there will be a few. March Madness is in full swing here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middletown Stan Posted March 25, 2015 #148 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I will find you on 4/12 at Freedom City. I cannot commend you enough on how much help you have been. See you then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toes_in_sand Posted March 26, 2015 #149 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Never Rainbow on a Sunday, I hate the crazy people on jetskis lol. Generally I'm at Sandcastle on Sundays but there was an incident there this weekend so I may stay away for a while.I could go for tacos, I will put Freedom City on my calendar for the 12th. Come find me at the bar. :) I just booked my lounge chairs for Sun Apr 12 at Sandcastle. What was the incident that will keep you away? Laurna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefer Light Posted March 26, 2015 #150 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Pier 69 always has the games on but I can't guarantee how late they'll be open (depending on business they like to close up in the afternoon).If they close up I would hit Lost Dog, they'll probably have it on. Barring both of those I would suggest you take a stroll up King Street and look for the cheering people around a tv, there will be a few. March Madness is in full swing here! Excellent. Thanks for the recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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