LCW Posted April 26, 2015 #1 Share Posted April 26, 2015 1st time in St Kitts. Interested in something fun and unusual something beyond the typical bus trip. Already doing zip line in Tortola. We're not huge on beaches or laying in the sun, although an hour would be ok. Considering ATV or Tangerine tours. Other suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul58 Posted April 26, 2015 #2 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I would do Tangerine Tours. You will see more of the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CntPAcruiser Posted April 30, 2015 #3 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Royston's open-air van tour is definitely memorable, if a bit rough around the edges (some crazy driving, not unsafe), but that's what makes it fun. He took us all around the island for $45 per person (six people on our tour), which included all admissions and tips to performers, etc., a small lunch, and water, beer, and soda. Specifically, he took us through town, to Romney Manor and the batik "factory," Brimstone Fortress, as well as numerous vantage points for pictures, and to the beaches. After lunch, we had beach time, and he provided snorkeling equipment, chairs, umbrellas, etc., before driving us around for one more great view of the port and our ships and dropping us back near the port area. You can find more reviews and info about Royston on this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaCruzers Posted May 1, 2015 #4 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Another vote for Royston - we've been on his tour three times and loved each one. Royston is a gentle soul who loves his country and helps guests learn to love it, too! Definitely fun and unusual - you'll see areas of St. Kitts that other tour operators can't access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theLCC1 Posted May 4, 2015 #5 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Another vote for Royston. Best tour we have ever taken! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-52 Posted May 6, 2015 #6 Share Posted May 6, 2015 (edited) I'm doing the Volcano Hike/Climb, through the rain Forrest......just to say I did! Edited May 6, 2015 by B-52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marycruiser123 Posted May 8, 2015 #7 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Another vote for Royston in his open air van. Besides hitting the highlights, we also did some unusual, off the beaten path type things. The only beach time we had was when we ate lunch for about an hour or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sxyshell Posted May 13, 2015 #8 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Royston's open-air van tour is definitely memorable, if a bit rough around the edges (some crazy driving, not unsafe), but that's what makes it fun. He took us all around the island for $45 per person (six people on our tour), which included all admissions and tips to performers, etc., a small lunch, and water, beer, and soda. Specifically, he took us through town, to Romney Manor and the batik "factory," Brimstone Fortress, as well as numerous vantage points for pictures, and to the beaches. After lunch, we had beach time, and he provided snorkeling equipment, chairs, umbrellas, etc., before driving us around for one more great view of the port and our ships and dropping us back near the port area. You can find more reviews and info about Royston on this board. Because it's an open- air van, does it have a roof to protect you from the sun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CntPAcruiser Posted May 13, 2015 #9 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Because it's an open- air van, does it have a roof to protect you from the sun? It's open-air in the sense that he has the windows popped out. It still has the roof. It's easy for the passengers sitting at the window openings to just lean out and take pictures, and you get great breezes. My husband and I are both sensitive to the sun and heat, and we were comfortable. The cooler of iced beverages also helps. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Breeze Cruiser Posted May 13, 2015 #10 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Another vote for Royston's Tour. We toured with Royston in March & it was one of my favorite excursions of all time & I am not usually a 'tour' type person! Royston is so warm & personable & really knows how to show off his island. There are a lot of pics & info on his tour in my review if you are interested. Royston's tour starts on page 5. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2181064 This pic capture's Royston's fun side. And here is his 'open air' van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CntPAcruiser Posted May 14, 2015 #11 Share Posted May 14, 2015 It looks like he got a "new" van, or maybe I'm not remembering well. Thanks for the photos--we never got a good pic of the man himself on our tour. We did get pictures of his dogs when we stopped by his house along the way, including "Lucky Bastard," so named because Royston rescued the dog from the middle of the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarStar00 Posted May 14, 2015 #12 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Hike the volcano! Certainly a memorable experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamrose228 Posted May 14, 2015 #13 Share Posted May 14, 2015 It looks like he got a "new" van, or maybe I'm not remembering well. Thanks for the photos--we never got a good pic of the man himself on our tour. We did get pictures of his dogs when we stopped by his house along the way, including "Lucky Bastard," so named because Royston rescued the dog from the middle of the road. Wanted to book Royston for October 1 and got a very cryptic message back that he will be gone for a while and will be back by the date I need but doesn't know if he will be ready for tours. Anyone else get a similar message. What other tour would you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CntPAcruiser Posted May 15, 2015 #14 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Wanted to book Royston for October 1 and got a very cryptic message back that he will be gone for a while and will be back by the date I need but doesn't know if he will be ready for tours. Anyone else get a similar message. What other tour would you recommend? I've heard of others getting strange messages from Royston, easily described as cryptic. He was perfectly normal and reliable for us. The other name associated with St. Kitts seems to be Thenford Grey. There are several other threads about his tours (none seeming to mention weird messages). You might also ask Royston if his cousin is available for your travel date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamrose228 Posted May 16, 2015 #15 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Booked with Thenford. Seems more reliable but not as cray cray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg698 Posted May 18, 2015 #16 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I also wanted to book with Royston For Oct 14, 2015 but he told me a large group had alredy booked with him so he could not take us. I have since booked with Thenford Grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamrose228 Posted May 18, 2015 #17 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I also wanted to book with Royston For Oct 14, 2015 but he told me a large group had alredy booked with him so he chould not take us. I have since booked with Thenford Grey. This is getting very strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Vickie Posted May 19, 2015 #18 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Check out MyIslandtours by Javin. Excellent - fun and active. You climb (not difficult) on black rocks, do a rainforest hike, snorkel on a wreck and have beach time. Javin is personable and informative. There is a snack included of locally baked breads and sweets, and local juices. Definitely memorable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dall Posted September 7, 2015 #19 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Another vote for Royston's Tour. We toured with Royston in March & it was one of my favorite excursions of all time & I am not usually a 'tour' type person! Royston is so warm & personable & really knows how to show off his island. There are a lot of pics & info on his tour in my review if you are interested. Royston's tour starts on page 5. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2181064 This pic capture's Royston's fun side. And here is his 'open air' van. Oh my gosh!! I want to go on Roystons tours! Does he have other drivers, and if so do they drive thru fields and shortcuts like he does? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CntPAcruiser Posted September 8, 2015 #20 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Oh my gosh!! I want to go on Roystons tours! Does he have other drivers, and if so do they drive thru fields and shortcuts like he does? Royston has a cousin who does a tour similarly covering the island, but it is in a larger air-conditioned bus-type van, and from what I understand it is not at all as "adventurous" as Royston. Royston would be the driver you'd want if you would like to experience St. Kitts on the edge. We certainly got pretty close to the edge of a few elevations, and drove along the beach right in the water at one point. We had to stop and wait for the waves to go out so the mooring lines would drop and he could cross them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shallwe Posted September 12, 2015 #21 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Check out MyIslandtours by Javin. Excellent - fun and active. You climb (not difficult) on black rocks, do a rainforest hike, snorkel on a wreck and have beach time. Javin is personable and informative. There is a snack included of locally baked breads and sweets, and local juices. Definitely memorable! I've emailed Javin twice so far with no response. I then messaged him on Facebook and got a reply to say that he had been traveling but was now back and will go through his emails. That was about 3 weeks ago and still no response. Looks like I'll be going elsewhere. It's a shame as his tour sounded brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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